Unit 7: Les contes · Lesson 8
8. La morale du conte (The Tale's Message)
Infer a tale's message and support an interpretation with evidence from the story.
Vocabulary
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Practice sentences
« Selon moi, la morale de ce conte est que la générosité compte plus que la richesse. »
In my opinion, the moral of this tale is that generosity matters more than wealth.
Say it like: suh-LOHN MWAH, lah moh-RAHL duh suh KOHNT eh kuh lah zhay-nay-roh-zee-TAY kohnt plew kuh lah ree-SHESS
« Pour appuyer mon idée, je remarque que l'héroïne partage son dernier morceau de pain. »
To support my idea, I notice that the heroine shares her last piece of bread.
Say it like: poor ah-pwee-YAY mohn ee-DAY, zhuh ruh-MARK kuh lay-roh-EEN par-TAHZH sohn dair-NYAY mor-SOH duh PAN
« Même si ce conte est imaginaire, son message nous encourage à aider les autres sans attendre de récompense. »
Even though this tale is imaginary, its message encourages us to help others without expecting a reward.
Say it like: mem see suh KOHNT eh tee-mah-zhee-NAIR, sohn meh-SAHZH noo zahn-koo-RAHZH ah eh-DAY lay ZOHTR sahn zah-TAHNDR duh ray-kohn-PAHNS