Understanding detailed spoken French demands a knowledge of vocabulary and an awareness of grammar. With these skills it is possible to find the main message of a text and specific details.
During a visit to France you meet Patrice, who talks about his family. Listen to Patrice and answer the questions.
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Where does he live?
He lives in Western France as he says je viens de Nantes, dans l'ouest de la France.
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Who does he live with?
He lives with his father and his brother because he says j'ai un frère, Georges. Nous habitons chez notre père à Nantes.
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Does he get on well with Georges?
Yes, he gets on well with Georges as he helps him with his homework and they go swimming together, as he says Georges et moi nous nous entendons très bien la plupart du temps...je l'aide avec ses devoirs et nous allons à la piscine ensemble tous les mercredis après-midi.
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What big event changed his life five years ago?
Five years ago his parents got divorced as he says mes parents ont divorcé il y a cinq ans.
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What does he do with his family if the weather is nice?
If the weather is nice they go walking because he says s'il fait beau nous faisons des randonnées.
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How does Patrice get on with his family in general?
In general they get on well most of the time as he says Georges et moi nous nous entendons très bien la plupart du temps...Quelquefois nous nous disputons, mais ce n'est pas grȃve...j'ai un bon rapport avec ma mère.
