La dernière table
Romance
Un après-midi de pluie, deux personnes partagent une table dans un café.
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Start with short French stories about everyday encounters, small mysteries, and familiar situations. These original A1–A2 stories keep each reading session compact, with a clear beginning and ending.
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La boîte bleue
Mystery
À midi, le déjeuner de Camille a disparu de la cuisine du bureau.
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Le gâteau du mardi
Comedy
Louis arrive au bureau avec un gâteau et une date en tête.
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Le chemin du fleuve
Travel and adventure
Un pont fermé change la promenade de deux amis vers le marché.
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Une assiette en plus
Friendship and family
Un dîner annulé laisse à Léa une grande casserole de soupe.
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Le parapluie rouge
Fantasy
Alice découvre un drôle de parapluie un jour de grand soleil.
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Après le marché
Romance
Au marché du dimanche, une cliente apprend que son vendeur préféré va partir.
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La lumière du deuxième
Mystery
Chaque soir, une lumière apparaît dans un appartement vide.
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Une salle très calme
Comedy
Pour son premier cours à la salle de sport, David ouvre la mauvaise porte.
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Le dernier bus
Travel and adventure
À la fin d’une visite, le téléphone de Sofia s’éteint.
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Une place à côté
Romance
Un billet de concert en trop donne à Manon une raison de faire une invitation.
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Trois cartes identiques
Mystery
Trois voisins reçoivent une carte postale qui montre leur rue autrement.
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