SPRING 2019

ONLINE ELEMENTARY FRENCH 101

COURSE ID: CRSKLF8-701026

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

Elementary French 101 is a three-credit hour course designed to introduce you to the French
language, to the many facets of French culture, and to develop all language skills: speaking,
listening, writing, and reading. In this course you will develop your ability to communicate in
French in everyday situations by learning basic French vocabulary. Upon completion, you will
be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written basic
French and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course consists of at least 20 hours a week of
online activities.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

The equipment needed for this course is:

1. A computer/Tablet/Smartphone with internet access. Feel free to use a tablet, or a
smart phone, if it is more convenient for you. However, we do recommend a desktop or
a lap top computer.

If you decide to use a tablet or a smartphone, make sure that every once in a while
you save your work on your desktop or laptop computer.

2. A set of headphones with a microphone.

Many computers come equipped with their own microphones but often they are placed
inside the computer too far away from the student’s mouth. Due to this, the software
cannot correctly “hear” what the student says, thereby hindering the learning process.
That’s why it is recommended to use a headset with a microphone attached to it.

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 3. TEXTBOOK

Chez Nous, 4th e-version: (Textbook)

Authors are: Valdman, Pons, Scullen

Your book can be purchased at the Middlesex CC bookstore or online.

If you choose to buy it at the Middlesex CC bookstore.

This e-book can also be purchased and downloaded through the Person Publishing web
site:
https://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/mylanguagelabs/stud
ents/get-registered/index.html (The pages of the e-book are printable if needed.)
You’ll need a credit/debit card to make the book's purchase.

For free Technical Assistance, call: 1-888-378-3486.

Have your username ready.
In case you need to get in touch with me, your instructor, please contact me preferably via e-
mail: aglaviano@mxcc.commnet.edu.
HOW IT WORKS
All the students signed up for this course will learn French as described above by using a
sophisticated online language software engineered by Pearson Publishing Company.

You’ll log onto this web site each time to study French

To access this software, please do the following:

1. Click/copy and paste this link:
http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/mylanguagelabs/

2. Click on the STUDENT button.

3. Now click on BROWSER TUNE UP. VERY IMPORTANT

4. Now click on OK! Register now.

Click on: Yes, I have an access code, and enter your course ID: CRSKLF8-701026

1. (cut and paste it).

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 2. Continue following the prompts.

It is highly desirable that you start familiarizing yourself with the software as soon as
possible since there is a learning curve involved with using it.

IMPORTANT: As soon as the semester begins, every student will be required to complete
all assigned work -- just as it is done in a "real" classroom. The software will give you
precise deadlines for your assignments and quizzes.

How to study
Every time you study, whether on your computer, Tablet or Smartphone, remember to read in
French out loud and perform all listening activities with your headset on.
Remember: French is a language and because of that, it needs to be spoken.
If you are a little shy or feel “embarrassed” speaking out loud because someone may overhear
you, study in a private area, one in which you won't feel so self-conscious. Or better yet, ask
whomever it is next to you to join in on the study, adding more fun to your learning experience.
To ensure you achieve the best results in this course, complete homework at the end of every
study session.
Anytime you need extra help or a more thorough explanation, please e-mail me at
aglaviano@mxcc.commnet.edu. I’ll respond to your questions/issues very quickly.

QUIZZES AND FINAL GRADE

- There will be a quiz at the end of every single chapter. Since we will be covering four chapters
this semester, there are going to be 4 quizzes.
- Your quizzes will be comprised of both written and oral exercises.
- Your quizzes will be corrected and graded by both the online software by your instructor
and they are going to be time sensitive. So, make note of when you have to take your
quizzes. They will be available only for 24 hours.
- Please prepare for your quizzes the best way that you can since your final grade will be
heavily depending on their results. Thank you.

Your final grade will be the result of the grades you earned in your quizzes and for
required assignment completion. Failure to do so will result in an automatic “F.”

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ATTENDANCE
1. Withdrawal: If you plan to drop the course, pick up a withdrawal form from the
Registrar’s Office and have the instructor sign it. If the student does not follow this
procedure, he/she will receive an automatic F.
2. Incomplete: If, for a very important reason, you cannot finish this course, you must
apply for an incomplete by picking up an incomplete form at the Registrar’s Office and
having the instructor sign it. If you do not follow this procedure, you will receive an
automatic F.
GRADING
Your grading is based on the following scale:
95 - over 95= A
90-94= A-
86-89= B+
85= B
80-84= B-
76-79= C+
75= C
70- 74= C-
66-69= D+
65= D
60-64= D-

Anything below 60 is equal to an F.

IMPORTANT: Final grades will be affected by missing homework.
HOMEWORK
School assignments are useful tools. Their aim is to reinforce the textbook's information.
Homework often is used by students and faculty as a tool that enables all parties to objectively
know how much and how well the textbook's contents have been absorbed.
In the case of low quiz grades and general poor lesson results, additional homework may
be needed to ensure the student has a good understanding of the material.

To ensure a successful semester, each student will be given precise information about all
syllabus assignments.
Because summer time courses are accelerated in nature, everyone is required to do at least
twenty or more hours a week of work for this course. Procrastination is the biggest issue for
online students. To avoid this, put together a weekly schedule and stick to it.
Please remember, an online course is not a shortcut to an easy grade.
In fact, thanks to the sophisticated online software we will be using this semester, your
instructor will have direct access to your account, thereby ensuring that the quality of your
academic work is high and independently submitted.
With this access, your instructor will accurately know the following:
1. What day(s) and time(s) you have logged onto and off of the MyFrenchlab web
site.
2. How much time you have spent on the material to study each time you have
logged on.
3. How much time you have spent on every single assignment (including the oral
assignments). Your instructor will be automatically notified, by the software, if you
get a “red dot” or, in other words, if you score very poorly.

All of your homework will be divided into WRITTEN and AUDIO.

VERY IMPORTANT
ALTHOUGH THE SOFTWARE APPOINTS NUMERICAL SCORES TO EACH HOMEWORK, THESE
SCORES WILL NOT BE FACTORED INTO YOUR FINAL GRADE. YOUR FINAL GRADE WILL CONSIST
OF HOMEWORK COMPLETION AND QUIZ SCORES. PLEASE NOTE, THERE IS A FIVE POINT
PENALTY FOR EACH EXCERSISE NOT SUBMITTED.

WRITTEN HOMEWORK
You are required to complete written homework. You’ll be given detailed instruction about this in
the second section of your syllabus. Please contact your instructor with any questions.
If you have misplaced your syllabus and need a replacement, please ask. Your instructor will
send you a new one immediately otherwise you can always log in your Black Board account.
You will find it posted in there.

AUDIO HOMEWORK
In order to listen or speak French in this course, you will need to use your
headphone/microphone set. Make sure your set is plugged into your computer or electronic
device. Make sure the microphone is very close to your lips. If you do not own a microphone,
you may purchase one at any retail outlet online, or at the MxCC Bookstore (860) 346-4490. It
is approximately $20.00.

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It is very possible that the first time you plug your headset into your computer/electronic device it
may ask you to calibrate your headphone/microphone for better use. It’s a very easy and fast
process. If you have any problems, just let me know or better yet call our Tech Support:
1-888-378-3486. (Preferred).
Once your headset is ready, follow the on-screen instructions.
All assignments are time sensitive. Your syllabus explains what materials need to be covered
during each session, and how, and especially, by when, your assignment must be completed. If
you do not complete the assignments by the given deadline, the software will lock you out. You
will be unable to retrieve the missed assignment and therefore will not receive credit for it.
Be very diligent and e-mail your instructor (aglaviano@mxcc.commnet.edu) whenever you are
experiencing difficulties.
Not understanding how the program works is not an excuse for late work.

To find out what your homework is, please do the following:

1. Log into your online textbook.
2. The homework assignments are located in the calendar section of your e-Book. To
access them, first, click on the calendar day, and then, click on the appropriate
homework links.

NOTICE: All students are required to use this ONLINE course in a civilized and respectful
manner. All communications must pertain to the French course only. If you have any
questions about student conduct, please refer to the Student Handbook. To access it,
please click on the following link: Download a copy of the 2010-2011 Student Handbook (4.5 MB)
or contact your instructor: aglaviano@mxcc.commnet.edu.

Bienvenues!

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IMPORTANT: Before you start please make sure the browser you are using is in
order: http://browsertuneup.pearsoncmg.com/pegasus/world_languages/index.html

To gain access to your eBook please log in your account and then click on the “eText” link you
find on the right side of the web page. See arrow below:

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INSTRUCTIONS :
Below you see your detailed syllabus. As you see, each lesson is divided in categories :
Vocabulary, Point of Départ, and Formes and Fonctions. You will start each lesson by learning
new vocabulary. For instance on the 29th, tomorrow, you are going to log in your eBook.
• Look for Chapitre Preliminaire on the left side of your computer screen (Table of
Contents).
• Click on the gray triangle before the folder once you found it. Now you see two new
sub folders: Leçon 1 (Lesson 1) and Leçon 2 (Lesson2).
• First, click on the vocabulary link and study what’s on your syllabus. You will see the
French words organized by categories. For tomorrow, you have to study vocabulary
about introducing yourself, greeting people, etc. Click on all the French words. You will
hear a speaker pronouncing these words for you. Repeat after the speaker several
times, three times or more.
Once you feel you had enough oral practice, then go back to your table of contents, and
• click on the gray triangle in front of leçon 1 folder. Now click on Point de Départ.
Follow the syllabus and listen to the mini dialogues you find on this new page by
clicking on the speaker logo. Once again, listen and repeat after the speaker.
Once you feel you had enough practice, go back to your table of contents and
• click on the “Formes et Fonctions” link. This is for grammar. Study what is on this page
and once you determine you understood everything it says on this page now you are
ready to test how much you really understood by doing some……..HOMEWORK!!!!!
YEEIIIIIIII 
You’ll find your homework on the calendar portion of your eBook. Thank you.
JANVIER 2019
28 CHAPITRE PRÉLIMINAIRE – Leçon 1 : Je me présente
To gain access to the vocabulary section of this chapter,
please do the following:
- Click on the little triangle found next to Chapitre
VOCABULAIRE Préliminaire Présentons-nous and then click again on
the Vocabulaire link found at the end of the pane.
Once in, please study the French words found under
the following categories:
- Pour vous presenter, (Leçon 1)
- (Please be aware you can click on each one these words and hear a native
speaker pronounce these words for you. Please repeat each of these
words three times after the speaker.
Please do that every time you study yoru vocabulary.
- Pour Saluer,
(Please remember to click on these words to learn how to correctly
pronounce these words)

POINT DE DÉPART - Je me présente, p.3

(VOCABULARY AND PRONUNCIATION) (Click on the speaker. Listen and repeat after the speaker.)

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Les pronoms sujets at le verbe être, p. 7-8

(Grammar) (Subject pronouns and the verb to be.)

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you.

30 CHAPITRE PRÉLIMINAIRE – Leçon 1 : Je me présente

VOCABULAIRE Please click on the little triangle found next to Chapitre

Préliminaire Présentons-nous and then click again on the
Vocabulaire link found at the end of the pane. Once in,
please the French words found under the following
categories:
- Pour prendre congé. (Leçon 1)
(Please remember to click on these words to learn how to correctly
pronounce these words )
- Des Personnes, (Please, repeat these words)
- Quelques expressions avec le verbe être.

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 POINT DE DÉPART - Moi je parle français : p. 3
(Please click of the different speaker icons to
hear a native speaker pronounce all these words for you. Like before
please repeat after the speaker 3 times. Thank you)

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Les pronoms disjoints, p. 9

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you.

FEVRIER 2019

4 CHAPITRE PRÉLIMINAIRE – Leçon 2 : Je me présente

VOCABULAIRE - Dans la salle de classe (In the Classroom) - Leçon 2
(Click on individual words for pronunciation)
- Special Classroom expressions
(Click on individual words for pronunciation)

POINT DE DÉPART - La salle de classe (The Classroom) – p. 13

(Click on the speaker. Listen and repeat after the speaker.)

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Le genre et les articles au singulier, p. 18-19

(Gender and the singular indefinite and definite article)

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you.

6 CHAPITRE PRÉLIMINAIRE – Leçon 2 : Je me présente

- Chapter review
On this day, please take the time to review the contents of the entire chapter and by
all means, feel free contacting whenever you have questions, uncertainties, etc. I
would be more than happy taking the time and respond to all yoru questions.
Meetings can be arranged by phone or in my office on our main campus in
Middletown. Please use the e-mail to schedule the meeting. Thank you

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11 CHAPITRE PRÉLIMINAIRE – Je me présente
- Quiz on Chapitre Préliminaire

13 CHAPITRE 1 - Leçon 1 : Ma famille et moi

VOCABULAIRE - Les relations familiales, p. 66
(Click on individual words for pronunciation)
- Sons et lettres, p.34

POINT DE DÉPART - Ma famille, p. 31

(Listen to the speaker first then repeat after hiem. Thank you)

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Las adjectifs possessives au singulier, p. 36

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you.

18 LABOR DAY – NO SCHOOL

20 CHAPITRE 1 - Leçon 1 : Ma famille et moi

VOCABULAIRE - L’état civil, p. 66
(Click on individual words for pronunciation)
- Des animaux familiers, 66

CULTURE - La famille en France, p. 33

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Les adjectifs (invariables), p. 37-39

HOMEWORK : Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you.

25 CHAPITRE 1 - Leçon 2 : Les dates importantes

VOCABULAIRE - Les mois de l’année, p. 66-67
(Click on individual words for pronunciation)
- Pour dire quand, p. 67
(Click on individual words for pronunciation)

POINT DE DÉPART - Les fêtes et les anniversaires, p. 42

(Click on individual words for pronunciation)
- Les nombres cardinaux de 0 á trente, p. 43
(Click on individual words for pronunciation)

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 FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Le verbe avoir, p. 46-47

HOMEWORK : Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you.

27 CHAPITRE 1 - Leçon 2 : Les dates importantes

VOCABULAIRE - Numbers from 40 – 100, p. 47

(Click on individual numbers for pronunciation)

SONS ET LETTRES - Number pronounciation, p. 45

(Listen to the speaker first then repeat after hiem. Thank you)

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Le verbe avoir et l’âge, p. 47

HOMEWORK : Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you.

MARS 2019

4 CHAPITRE 1 - Leçon 2 : Les dates importantes

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - The Possessive Adjectives, p. 49

- Present Tense of -er verbs and the negative, p. 54

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you.

6 CHAPITRE 1 - Leçon 3 : Les dates importantes

VOCABULAIRE - Les activités, p. 67

POINT DE DÉPART - Une semaine typique, p. 51

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Asking questions, p. 57

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you

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11-15 SPRING BREAK – NO SCHOOL

18 CHAPITRE 1 - Leçon 3 : Les dates importantes

- Quiz on Chapitre 1

20 CHAPITRE 2 – Leçon 1 : Voici mes amis

VOCABULAIRE - Le caractère, p. 104

SONS ET LETTRES - Not pronouncing final letters in French, p. 72

POINT DE DÉPART - Elles sont comment ? p. 69

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Les adjectifs variables, p. 73

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you

25 CHAPITRE 2 – Leçon 1 : Voici mes amis

VOCABULAIRE - To ask questions, p. 104

SONS ET LETTRES - The Liaison, p. 83

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Les Prépositions á et de, p. 84

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you

27 CHAPITRE 2 – Leçon 2 : Voici mes amis

VOCABULAIRE - Some sports, p. 104

- Some games, p. 104
- Expressions using Faire, p. 105

POINT DE DÉPART - Nos activités, p. 80

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Le verbe Faire, p. 86

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you
AVRIL 2019
1 CHAPITRE 2 – Leçon 2 : Voici mes amis

VOCABULAIRE - La musique, p. 104

- Other activities, p. 104
HOMEWORK: HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on
your eBook under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you.

3 CHAPITRE 2 – Leçon 1 : Voici mes amis

VOCABULAIRE - In town, p. 105

POINT DE DÉPART - Destinations diverses, p. 8

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Le verb Aller and Le futur proche, p. 92-93

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you

8 CHAPITRE 2 – Leçon 1 : Voici mes amis

VOCABULAIRE - Activités culturelles, p. 105

- Pour parler de l’avenir, p. 105

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - The Imperative, p. 95

HOMEWORK: HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on
your eBook under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you

10 CHAPITRE 2 – Voici mes amis

- Quiz on Chapitre 2

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15 CHAPITRE 3 – Études et professions :

Leçon 1 : Nous allons á la fac

VOCABULAIRE - Á l’université, á la fac, p. 140

POINT DE DÉPART - Á l’université, p. 107

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - More on Adjectives, p. 111

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for your next lesson and it is found on your eBook

17 CHAPITRE 3 – Études et professions :

Leçon 1 : Nous allons á la fac
Vie et culture - La géographie du Canada,
(Please visit this web site : www.canada.gc.ca)

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for your next lesson and it is found on your eBook

22 CHAPITRE 3 – Études et professions

Leçon 2 : Une formation professionnelle
VOCABULAIRE - Des cours, p. 140-141
POINT DE DÉPART - Des programmes d’études et des cours, p. 115-116
FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Le verbe Attendre and other -re ending verbs, p. 113
- Les verbes comme Préférer, p. 119
HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for your next lesson and it is found on your eBook

24 CHAPITRE 3 – Études et professions

Leçon 2 : Une formation professionnelle
Vie et culture - Les autres provinces du Canada
(Please visit this web site : www.canada.gc.ca)

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Leçon 3 : Choix de carrière
VOCABULAIRE - Où on travaille, p. 141
POINT DE DÉPART - Qu’est-ce que voulez faire comme travail ? P, 124-125
FORMES ET FONCTIONS - C’est et il est, p. 127
- Les verbes DEVOIR, POUVOIR, VOULOIR, p. 128-129
HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for your next lesson and it is found on your eBook

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MAY 2019
1 CHAPITRE 3 – Études et professions
- Chapter review
HOMEWORK : No honework

6 CHAPITRE 3 – Études et professions

- Quiz on Chapitre 3

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7 CHAPITRE 4 – Leçon 1 : Métro, boulot, dodo

VOCABULAIRE - La routine de la journée, p. 178

POINT DE DÉPART - La routine du matin, p. 143

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Reflexive verbs, p. 146-147

 HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you

12 CHAPITRE 4 – Leçon 1 : Métro, boulot, dodo

VOCABULAIRE - Les articled de la toilette, p. 178

- Por exprimer la fréquence, p. 178

POINT DE DÉPART - La toilette, p. 144

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Adverbs, p. 149

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you

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14 CHAPITRE 4 – Leçon 2 : Métro, boulot, dodo

VOCABULAIRE - Pour parler de l’heure, p. 178

POINT DE DÉPART - Je n’arrête pas de courir, p. 153

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Les verbes en -ir comme dormir, p. 156-157

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you

19 CHAPITRE 4 – Leçon 2 : Métro, boulot, dodo

VOCABULAIRE - Quelques verbes utiles, p. 179

VIE ET CULTURE - Le système des 24 heures, p. 155

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Le comparatif et le superlatif des adverbes, p. 158

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you

21-25 THANKSGIVING BREAK – NO SCHOOL

26 CHAPITRE 4 – Leçon 3 : Métro, boulot, dodo

VOCABULAIRE - Les vêtements de sports et d’extérieur, p. 179

POINT DE DÉPART - Les vêtements et les couleurs, p. 162

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - L’adjectif démonstratif, p. 166-167

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you

28 CHAPITRE 4 – Leçon 3 : Métro, boulot, dodo

VOCABULAIRE - Les vêtements pour femmes, p. 179

- Les vêtements pour hommes, p. 179
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POINT DE DÉPART - Vêtements pour hommes et femmes, p. 163

FORMES ET FONCTIONS - Le comparatif et le superlatif des adjectifs, p. 168-169

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you

DÉCEMBRE 2019

3 CHAPITRE 4 – Leçon 3 : Métro, boulot, dodo

VOCABULAIRE - Le tissue et le matières, p. 179

- Pour décrire le vêtements, p. 179

VIE ET CULTURE - Les compliments, p. 164

SONS ET LETTRES - Les voyelles « ø » et « œ », p. 165

HOMEWORK: Your homework is due for the next lesson and it is found on your eBook
under the CALENDAR tab. Thank you
5 CHAPITRE 4 – Métro, boulot, dodo
- Quiz on Chapitre 4

END OF THE SEMESTER

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