French · Beginner
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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Scene 1 · Beginner
Un jour, un rat de ville est allé rendre visite à son cousin à la campagne. Le rat des champs menait une vie simple et connaissait peu les bonnes manières, mais il aimait son cousin. Il l'a donc accueilli avec beaucoup de chaleur.
One day, a city rat went to visit his cousin in the country. The country rat led a simple life and knew little about good manners, but he loved his cousin. So he welcomed him very warmly.
Il avait seulement des haricots et du lard, du fromage et du pain à lui offrir. Pourtant, il partageait son repas de bon cœur.
He had only beans and bacon, cheese, and bread to offer him. Still, he shared his meal gladly.
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