Le cours du jeudi
Romance
Deux élèves d’un atelier vélo cherchent un horaire qui leur convient mieux.
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Intermediate French short stories.
Explore original French short stories with connected narration, misunderstandings, and decisions to follow. Their approximate B1–B2 targets make this collection a starting point for readers moving beyond basic everyday passages.
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La petite maison bleue
Mystery
Une bénévole remarque le même dessin dans plusieurs livres rendus à la bibliothèque.
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La sonnette du deuxième étage
Comedy
Une répétition de théâtre sonne soudain dans une autre salle du centre municipal.
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La dernière traversée
Travel and adventure
Un changement de trajet oblige deux voyageurs à revoir leur retour d’une île.
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La cuisine de tante Rose
Friendship and family
Deux adultes partagent une cuisine et retrouvent une ancienne difficulté familiale.
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Une minute à crédit
Fantasy
Le gardien d’une petite gare découvre une fonction particulière de son horloge.
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Une promenade, seulement
Romance
Une réservation oblige deux anciens partenaires à reparler d’un week-end prévu ensemble.
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Six pommes de moins
Mystery
Pendant ses pauses, une vendeuse voit disparaître des pommes tandis que sa caisse se remplit.
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Le carnet du monsieur
Comedy
La propriétaire d’un petit restaurant reçoit un visiteur qu’elle veut absolument impressionner.
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Une moitié de lune
Travel and adventure
Une troupe doit mettre ses décors à l’abri avant une averse.
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La dernière visite
Romance
Deux anciens partenaires se retrouvent dans un appartement qu’ils envisagent chacun d’acheter.
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Deux reçus, une montre
Mystery
Deux clients présentent des documents pour la même montre sortie d’un atelier.
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