French
Une petite fille est très aimée.
English translation
A little girl is dearly loved.
French · Absolute Beginner
Le Petit Chaperon rouge
Adapted from Little Red Riding Hood
A girl takes food to her grandmother through the forest and meets a wolf who has a plan of his own.
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Comment le Petit Chaperon rouge reçut son nom
How Red-Cap got her name
French
Sa grand-mère l’aime beaucoup.
English translation
Her grandmother loves her very much.
French
Elle lui donne un petit bonnet rouge en velours.
English translation
She gives her a little red velvet cap.
French
La fille aime ce bonnet et le porte toujours.
English translation
The girl loves this cap and always wears it.
French
Alors on l’appelle le Petit Chaperon rouge.
English translation
So people call her Little Red Riding Hood.
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