French
Le Vent et le Soleil se disputent : chacun pense être le plus fort. Ils aperçoivent un voyageur sur la route.
English translation
Wind and Sun are arguing: each thinks he is the strongest. They spot a traveler on the road.
French · Beginner
Le Vent et le Soleil
Adapted from The Wind and the Sun
The wind and the sun compete to make a traveler take off his cloak.
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Le Vent et le Soleil se disputent
The Wind and Sun argue
French
« Celui qui réussira à lui faire enlever son manteau sera le plus fort, propose le Soleil. Tu peux commencer. »
English translation
“Whoever manages to make him take off his coat will be the strongest,” suggests Sun. “You can start.”
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