French
Un rat de ville va voir son cousin à la campagne.
English translation
A city rat goes to visit his cousin in the country.
French · Absolute Beginner
Le Rat de ville et le Rat des champs
Adapted from The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
A country mouse visits the town, where richer food comes with danger and fear.
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Le rat de ville en visite à la campagne
Town Mouse visits the country
French
Le rat des champs est simple, mais il aime son cousin.
English translation
The country rat is unassuming, but he loves his cousin.
French
Il est heureux de le recevoir.
English translation
He is happy to welcome him.
French
Il lui donne à manger.
English translation
He gives him something to eat.
French
Il a seulement des haricots, du lard, du fromage et du pain.
English translation
He has only beans, bacon, cheese, and bread.
French
Il partage tout cela avec plaisir.
English translation
He gladly shares all of it.
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