French
Un âne travaille depuis longtemps.
English translation
A donkey has been working for a long time.
French · Absolute Beginner
Les Musiciens de Brême
Adapted from The Bremen Town Musicians
An aging donkey, dog, cat, and rooster set out together to become musicians in Bremen.
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L'âne part pour Brême
The donkey leaves for Bremen
French
Il porte des sacs de grain au moulin.
English translation
He carries sacks of grain to the mill.
French
Mais il devient vieux et faible.
English translation
But he is getting old and weak.
French
Son maître ne veut plus payer sa nourriture.
English translation
His master no longer wants to pay for his food.
French
L'âne sent le danger.
English translation
The donkey senses danger.
French
Il part vers Brême.
English translation
He sets off for Bremen.
French
Il veut faire de la musique dans cette ville.
English translation
He wants to make music in that city.
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