RF Final-Conversations v1.0
RF Final-Conversations v1.0
RF Final-Conversations v1.0
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Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire:
Introduction (introduction)
Salut Claire. Salut, Paul. Comment a va? Bien merci, et toi? Je vais trs bien
English Translation
Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Hi Claire. Hi Paul. How's it going? Good thanks, and you? I'm going very well.
1.1
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Hello! Hi! What's your name? I'm called Paul. Where do you come from? I come from the United States. You speak French well. Just a little bit. I love learning.
1.2
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Do you speak French? Yes, a little. Can you understand me? Yes, but can you speak a little more slowly? Of course. Is that better? Yes, thank you. Do you also speak slang? I don't know. What's that? Hahaha!
1.3
English Translation
Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Sorry I'm late. You're puffed out! Are you thirsty? Yes, I need something to drink. Do you want a coffee, or a cold drink? I'd like a juice with ice (cubes) please. I'll bring it to you.
1.4
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Welcome to the Saint Germain Hotel! Hello. How much does a room for the night cost? For how many people? Two. That'll be 60 euros. Do we have our own bathroom? All the rooms have a private bathroom. How much does breakfast cost? Breakfast is included.
2.1
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire:
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Next, please! Is the Picasso museum close to here? Yes, but it's closed today. What a shame! You could take a guided tour of the town. It departs at mid-day. Marvelous! You'll see all the sights. That sounds great! How much is it for two? 25 euros per person. I'd like two tickets. There you go. Have a good time!
2.2
English Translation
Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Does the guide speak English? I don't think so, but I understand everything. Me too, it's funny. How long does the tour take? Three hours. It ends at the Champs de Mars. I hope we stop soon. I need to go to the toilet. We're taking a break at the Bastille. Are there toilets there? I'm sure of it.
2.3
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Good day, passport and ticket please. Here you go! Hmm... Mr Martin... Is this your suitcase? Yes, the blue suitcase is mine. Did you pack your suitcase yourself? Yes, and my hand luggage too. Oh, you want to go to Nice. The plane has already left. That's not possible! I'm afraid it is. Unfortunately, you've arrived too late!
2.4
Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire:
English Translation
Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Are you waiting for a taxi to town? Yes, I've got to get to the Sofitel Hotel. Are you here on vacation? No, on business. Oh yes? What do you do? I'm an architect. And you? I'm not working at the moment. Ah, here's a taxi. Do you want to share the ride? Yes, that would be nice. I have to keep the receipt, my company's paying!
3.1
English Translation
Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Hey, look! What? The Porsche is going at least 180 kph! Yeah, I can see it. Wow, it's going too fast! Shall I try to catch up to it? Sure, if you want a speeding fine. What a killjoy! We've got to take the next exit anyway.
3.2
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Can I help you? I'm lost. I'm looking for the Saint Michel fountain. That's easy, it's not far. Which direction shall I take? Go straight ahead, then turn left at the next lights. Do I turn into Odon Street? Exactly. You can't miss it! Paul: Thanks a lot.
3.3
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: What do you fancy doing today? I want to see the cathedral and the 'Place de la Republique'. They're both in the middle of town. I'd love to go there by tram! What do you reckon? There's one coming right now. Get on! Don't we have to buy a ticket first?
3.4
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Good day! Do you go to the cathedral? Yes. Two day-tickets please. Of course. Do I have to stamp them? No, the date is already printed on the tickets. Thanks!
4.1
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: I'm going to do the shopping quickly. Do you need anything? I'll come with you. A packet of flour, leeks, butter, eggs... We've also got to get potatoes and onions. Anything else? Yes, a packet of candy. OK, then.
4.2
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Where is the recipe? There it is... we need a kilo of leeks. What are we cooking? A leek quiche, of course! What other ingredients do we need? Five eggs and 500ml of fresh cream. That's a lot! A lot of eggs? No, a lot of cream, idiot!
4.3
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Le Fouquets Restaurant, good evening. I'd like to book a table for two. For what time? Seven o'clock tonight; is that OK? Yes, certainly. Your name please? Martin. Do you have a telephone number we can contact you on? Yes, my mobile number is 06 98 34 38 52. Thanks. See you this evening.
4.4
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Good evening. What would you like to drink? A glass of white wine, please. Certainly. And would you like something to eat? Yes, what can you recommend? The veal in cream sauce, accompanied by sauted potatoes. Do you have any vegetarian dishes? How about a melon pasta salad with pesto? Hmm, I'll have that.
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5.1
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire:
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Is everything to your satisfaction? Yes, thank you. The wine is very good. Would you like to try another wine? I'd love to. Here is a medium dry red, from Roussillon. Excellent! I'd love to send a bottle overseas. We don't normally sell unopened bottles. What a shame! I'll make an exception for you. That's very kind, thank you. You're welcome.
5.2
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English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Are you looking for something particular? I'm looking for a small souvenir for my aunt. We have some charming pictures over here. I'm looking for something quite light, as I want to send it overseas. Something quite light. Let me think... Do you have any slippers? Unfortunately not. Do you know where I could find some? In the shop next door.
5.3
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul:
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Can I help you? I'd like to buy some slippers for my aunt. Which size? I don't know exactly, she has very big feet. I like those there. Unfortunately, they're only available in small sizes. Oh no! Perhaps your aunt would like a scarf? Ah, what a good idea. What do you think of this one here? That's exactly her style. I'll take it.
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5.4
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Hi. I'd like to mail a package to New York. Put it on the scales please. How much does it weigh? A little less than 3kg. That'll be 12 euros. That's fine. What's in the package? A bottle of wine & a scarf. I hope the bottle is well wrapped!
6.1
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English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: We've got to buy a present for my mother. Why? We're invited to her birthday party on Saturday. Will it be a big party? For sure. The whole family's invited! I'll have to make a good impression. Don't worry. My family's nice. I hope so. Shall we buy her a bunch of flowers? Better still, a recipe book. She loves cooking.
6.2
Claire: Paul: Cest Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire:
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: there. Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: I'd like to introduce my mother, Catherine. It's a pleasure to meet you. I've heard a lot about you. You can use "tu"; she prefers that. Over there, is that your brother? No, that's my father, Richard. It's not over yet; that's my uncle, What's his name? He's called Julien. He's very funny. And there, who's that? That's Lise, my little niece.
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6.3
Flirting (flirter)
Depuis combien de temps tes-vous Paris? a fait un mois. Jadore cette ville! a me fait plaisir dentendre a. Combien de temps comptez-vous Seulement quelques jours de plus a vous dirait daller Montmartre avec moi demain? Humm, oui, pourquoi pas? Je peux passer vous chercher. a serait gentil. Au fait, comment vous appelez-vous? Dsole, je mappelle Nicole
Claire: Paul: Claire: rester? Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire:
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: How long have you been in Paris for? It'll be a month now. I love this city! I'm pleased to hear that. How much time have you got left here? Only a few more days. Would you fancy going to Montmartre with me tomorrow? Hmm, yes, why not? I could pick you up. That's nice of you. By-the-way, what's your name? Sorry, I'm called Nicole.
6.4
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English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: I love spending time with you. I like Montmartre a lot. Do you fancy going for a walk? I'd prefer not to. I'm a little tired. Can I come in for a moment? I don't know... Don't you like me? You're nice, but that's all. OK then, catch ya later.
7.1
Activities (activits)
propos, est-ce que tu aimes le sport? Beaucoup. Il ny a aucun sport que je naime pas. Que penses-tu du rugby? part le rugby En t jadore faire du vlo cross la montagne. Et quelle sorte de sport pratiques-tu en hiver? Du ski? Oui. Eh a te dirait daller skier ce weekend? Bonne ide! Mais o neige-t-il cette priode? Dans les Alpes du Sud!
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: By-the-way, do you like sport? Very much. There's not a single sport I don't like. What about rugby? Apart from rugby... In the summer, I love going free-riding. And what type of sport do you do in the winter? Skiing? Yes. Hey, would you fancy going skiing this weekend? Good idea! But where does it snow at this time of year? In the southern Alps!
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7.2
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Do you have your ski-pass? Of course. Do you know where I can hire some skis? There's a hire shop, just at the bottom of the trails. I hope I can still ski! What do you mean? It's been a long time since I've been on skis. We could hire a sled. No, they're for kids! I want skis. Right, and you're not a kid any more?
7.3
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English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: WOW! This is cool! I'm having a great time! We're spoiled by the weather! Fresh snow, blue sky, sun! What more could we want? Now all we need now is a good mulled wine... Good idea! Let's go down to the mountain hut. Watch out for the slope! AAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!
7.4
English Translation
Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Paul: Claire: Is it bad? Yes, my left leg really hurts! We'll have to get you to hospital. I'll go and find a doctor. How am I going to get down the mountain? I'll carry you. Are you at least warm enough? Yeah, I'll be fine. Luckily I've got travel insurance. I hope you haven't broken anything. Me too. I wonder if they have mulled wine at the hospital? Don't be a fool.
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