French Short Stories for Beginners - Learn French With Stories [French Reading Comprehension]

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[@magicpotato9895]

I read this story six months when I first started studying French and could understand maybe 20%. Six months later I'm able to understand 80%. Keep at it, language isn't easy but definitely worth it.

[@Wandererofrealmz]

What was your routine daily?

[@seyi5238]

How did you get to this stage. Kindly educate me. I really want to improve my French. Help is needed🤦‍♀️

[@saadiahernandez3215]

@@seyi5238 OMG SAME, I try so hard but I don't understand a lot of things yet😭

[@lsjaowhwbkwhwksha5926]

aww this is such an inspiration

[@netocoelho1028]

And how you going now?

[@mial9648]

I definitely think that was a more intermediate level story for français learners, but great pronunciation, good job!

[@denislopes9891]

It's useless without subtitles.

[@user-yc7ip1mn1v]

subtitles after the original, a part 2 for those who want to see the translation might be a good idea for a program. In our library we have children's picture books in many languages. the right side has the ENGLISH WORDS/THE LEFT HAS THE FRENCH --OR SPANISH-- OR KOREAN... AS THE PICTURE IS THE SAME, IT IS VERY HELPFUL WHEN RAISING KIDS AND ONE PARENT IS FLUENT ENGLISH AND THE OTHER FLUENT FRENCH. THE CHILD WILL LEARN BOTH. MAYBE THE FRENCH ALLIANCE CAN GIVE YOU SOME PUBLISHERS WHO PRODUCE DUO LANGUAGE TEXTS. OR GO AND ASK A LIBRARIAN OR UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE DEPT. ALL THE BEST. GOOD LUCK!

[@magicpotato9895]

How to make the most of this text: *Side note* A) this is intermediate so if you can't understand the majority of it, try to find children's songs or stories with pictures to start building your vocab. Actual instructions: 1) Listen once while reading the text. 2) Listen again without reading the text to see what you can catch. 3) Read the text and pause after each line, repeating after the speaker. Voilà !

[@bajahey]

1) Listen ONE HUNDRED TIMES while reading the text.

[@pingdang2845]

I agree

[@natalierodrigez7341]

Merci pour votre conseils.

[@softlife4700]

So true... thanks for sharing

[@chocome6629]

Do the french really need to speak 3 times as fast as everyone else?

[@lazybean4365]

ahahahaha

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

Yes, because their (compound) words are longer, and there is only so much listening time available. They've got to make up for that.

[@Laurentdu59]

Any foreign language will seem to "slow down" as you practice more. YOU will be able to process it faster with practice (I used that word again...) Some cultures and languages may be faster than others. In the case of French, I do not think it is as bad. It depends on the speaker, the region, the context... Take advantage of the adjustable playback speed in settings. A blessing to language learners on KZbin!

[@lisalu910]

They don't. It always "sounds" faster when you are listening to a language you don't know. If she read any slower it would be like reading to a two-year-old child.

[@lebe6863]

Oh God this is a disaster. Next. .

[@deepsirkiclass9483]

Learning a language is like learning a new culture.

[@MrSantafe100]

What culture is french? European? African? South Asian? Language has very little with culture. Learning languages is growing again like a child again. Your comments made me think of invaders who civilized their colonies with an specific language: Spanish in the Americas, Latin in Europe, English in the indian reservations. I wont get better at french by reading a french biography of Napoleon and I won´t learn better the history of Napoleon if I learn french. You suck.

[@user-tz6pb8je6g]

MrSantafe100 all he said is so simple and nothing wrong why’s u have to get back at him like tha

[@obraspelobrasil7951]

@@MrSantafe100 You don't understand what you are talking about. Cultures are more than that. languages are related to all aspects of life including the environment. That is why in any given language there are tons of proverbs, sayings, idioms that related to sports, food, body parts, animals, plant, and so on. Ex: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Now in Portuguese: A cavalo dado não se olha os dente; in Spanish: A Caballo regalado no se le miran los dientes. By the way, Do you have a green finger or a sweet tooth? Does your watch cost an arm and a leg? In Portuguese when something is really expensive we say it costs " the eyes of the face". So don't get mistaken, language is culture. that is why it is really difficult to get the nuances of the language. That is why we don't understand a joke in foreign languages even though we are get used to it. Languages have hidden meanings, abstract meanings that only native knows and that has to do with culture. If you know English better than I do you will be able to spot some mistake I am sure I have made in this comment.

[@MrSantafe100]

@@user-tz6pb8je6g I truly regret attacking him but it is wrong to think knowing cultures help with languages

[@Bfolks84]

I got about 85% of this story. A few details escaped me, and the joke in the store I had to go back and listen again to understand it. But! It was great practice for my receptive skills. Good story too! You never know what adventures you’ll get into even when you think things aren’t going as planned!

[@joanlynch5271]

The jokes come later. First you understand, then you work on the slang, then you get the obvious jokes, etc.

[@sophiergc4445]

Parfait. Perfect. I am french. So : the prononciation is very good, unlike some others I have heard on KZbin. Really french reading ! So, you can go on ! :-)

[@derekblacklock5836]

Bonjour Sophie I hope you don't mind me correcting a little spelling mistake and I only wish to help you, not criticize. The correct spelling is "pronunciation" a noun, and the verb is "pronounce". I am learning French so I also have the same problems. Kindest regards.

[@henryrojas9892]

There are a few components to how to understand French . One plan I found that successfully combines these is the Magic Language Method (check it out on google) without a doubt the most useful resource that I have ever seen. Look at all the super info .

[@HerbMartin52]

​@@henryrojas9892 Not a very good site as all, and the link goes to what is essentially an "Affiliate Ad" for Rocket French in the guise of a review. It also isn't disclosed as an affiliate and the link actually has some dodgy cross site connection. If you want Rocket French, go to their site, and if you want to get help with learning French there are hundreds of better sites with 100s of times more useful & better info each.

[@luiscastro1630]

I don't appreciate perfection. African/Canadian French deserves the same respect as French from France. No one should feel superior, my friend. Accent is actually fascinating!

[@kinghuzu1283]

Was the story in Canadian French or France French?

[@1flybyguy]

They need to slow down the narration if they're trying to target beginning learners.

[@rise5258]

a beginner doesn't mean retarded .

[@ailin9150]

Rise He/she never said that ;-; I’m a beginner and I prefer it to be slower

[@brighidmummery7315]

I just changed the speed to 0.75x and it helped a lot

[@easyybreezeyy]

@@brighidmummery7315 Exactly!

[@mpeliroja786]

@@brighidmummery7315 Waooooo merci beaucoup je viens de le changer ..super

[@sunderr.117]

This is exactly the kind of French tuition I have been looking for since ages. I had learnt French in my school and college days. I can read and understand written French and can also write it but when it comes to the French accent, I am stumped. This video lesson is a god-sent opportunity for me to acquaint myself with the exact French pronunciations.A big thumbs up!

[@faithbwire9164]

I love that i can listen to some words... And when i read along while listening i get the context thank you

[@frenchenglishclass]

You try to also watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl67m4uvjt6Ghrs

[@bhumikachouhan7235]

Where do u read from?

[@tusharsingh2610]

this video is very nice. please try to upload more videos

[@yadusolparterre]

6:10 there is a type. There is a space between "de" and "lèche-vitrines"

[@RitueliDaeli]

I've just completed A1 and this is the right material for me to learn now Thank you so much 🙏

[@Ryosuke1208]

It's amazing that you can understand even after just finishing A1

[@katsuya309]

I never blamed myself this much ....I should go and study a bit before I return xD

[@11Garrett11]

I’m not sure how I’m supposed to learn if I can’t see the English translation.

[@exp3905]

This a practice. You need to study the language!😂😂

[@11Garrett11]

“This a practice.” Maybe you need to study English more? 😂😂

[@exp3905]

Garrett1111 you are probably right!🤣 however, it is my second language, so of course I’m not perfect or near perfect, beside I’m studying French now, so no time for English!

[@mavsworld1733]

If you need an English translation the text is too hard and you should check out some French picture books. There are loads you can find on KZbin. Otherwise you should be able to guess the meaning of new vocabulary. I can understand it, English is my native language, and I've not really seen any English translations of French.

[@PhilJonesIII]

If you are an absolute beginner then it may seem a pointless exercise. But, if you reduce the speed and follow the words, you do pick up on how words are pronounced. Good luck.

[@typingcat]

Damn Simpsons. Now whenever I hear "Uh oh", "Spaghetti-Os" pops up in my head.

[@RitueliDaeli]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="13">0:13</a> --> "Maurice, le père, passe trois jours à préparer la voiture ..." Question: Is it correct if I say "... passe trois jours POUR préparer..."? Thanks

[@sandro327]

Nope.

[@Ayy_Doll_Fiddler]

As a dude with less than 1% proficiency in French, I'd assume that this story is about a group of friends going on a trip, I think.

[@wideeric1]

mmm ya prob. It says valise, which means suitcase so ya.

[@陳祥碧]

,

[@philipkuttner7945]

If you can tell what a conversation is about even though you don't know what the individual words are, you've already reached the first level of comprehension. Congrats!

[@kamilasr216]

It’s actually a family, but you got the rest right

[@marias.p.1297]

Great story! Without artificial computer-generated voice. I would really like to listen to more of these!

[@GongShanira]

I first listened to this at the end of my Basic 1 class and understood probably 10%. I tried again today (4 days after finishing Basic 2), manage to read it aloud (mostly correct compared to the audio) and understood 90% of the story. And to think that I thought I hardly learned anything in B1 & B2 (2 months of intensive). Très heureuse!!

[@dragonswordmountain2908]

The first story i read in french...that was so cool, very good idea. I liked the narrator voice and enjoyed the video.

[@burnts1enna]

Excellent! Please post more of the same!!

[@chyngyzmuhambetov5861]

I understand only 1% of the story😂. I started learning French 4 days ago, so we'll see what can I understand by the end of this year 💪💯🔥🔥

[@savannahfanbora4141]

Keep ur spirit up! Comeback after 1 year and lemme know 😉

[@chyngyzmuhambetov5861]

Definitely! Thanks! 💯🔥🔥

[@fati9532]

@@chyngyzmuhambetov5861 how it is going now , did you become good in French? Which level you are now ?

[@chyngyzmuhambetov5861]

@@fati9532 without any excuses, I quit learning French after a week or two, Plans had changed and I decided to learn Turkish instead of French... So that's what I'm doing

[@OldWorldMusique]

@@chyngyzmuhambetov5861 it is still awesome...do what you love bruv

[@gustavomolinamerino3660]

Could you please upload more material? thanks in advance!

[@gatocat2387]

Why is this described as a story for beginners. It’s far from it and is being read too quickly

[@irenemcnamara9699]

I was finally able to listen to the entire story! I am making very small improvements, but I will get there!

[@radhe35105]

Je ne sais pas parler français mais en utilisant la traduction que j'écris ici. 😂

[@hemadear2509]

I listened to the story twice . At first it sounded impossible to keep up with the speed of the reader, then the second time it felt a little easier. I’m going to try listen again. I think if I listen a few times, I might understand the story. I hope! There’s a summary of the story. That’s very useful.

[@jucileyneto9998]

Just so you know that I really enjoyed learning French with this text

[@seungmin1534]

I am going to start to learn French today and I am going to try to understand the story every day. See how my French is getting improved every day:)

[@carerforever2118]

Great! I started 7 days ago, l learnt about 200 words on the Memrise app. I post my progress on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/rose-fernandez-953a6b1a9

[@shinzo5744]

Bon courage

[@art.demirjian9721]

Very-very good and enjoyable way to learn French! Thanks ❤😊❤

[@carlosrobertoamoodireito621]

For a beginner I found it quite difficult.

[@sinaven3880]

Merci! This is the good word that I remember because I'm a beginner so I don't know how to comment in French so Merci is good to express my feeling about this story

[@telomerestelomeres7775]

Super. Enjoyed your video. Keep up good work.

[@evergreen2415]

why do I understand most of these lol and some of the situations that’s going on

[@joaquimbeja909]

Be kind, please. French isn't my mother language, but I like it very much . This vídeo is a useful way to help my granddaughter learning. French is a cultural language, as you know.

[@elarbolero1492]

Hey people! I don't know if you feel the same as me when I study languages. (Brain tickle) I mean, it's like my brain is literally doing exercises (In fact it is) :v !!! Xd :). I like English and French. But i speak Spanish 🇻🇪✝️👀 "for the moment".

[@ms_wrld7einsm]

Belvédère: mirador Tiendra: sostendrá Charmante: preciosa Soulager: aliviar Profite: aprovechar

[@raquelmunoz5985]

Excellent !!

[@mariamosley3345]

Sounds good. Need translation please

[@nazywanyczasami7]

anyone found?

[@kushagrasuneja5391]

An amazing practice for people learning Interpretations.

[@adanayup9268]

Merci I like to listen the history

[@smartITworks4me]

I like the concept but this can still be modified [for grammar purposes]. This is really a great help for beginners. The proper pronunciation and rhythmic pattern [accent] is real French. Thanks a lot.

[@Rashid-un2ql]

I know 4 languages fluently. This is the only _finish it in one breath language_ i find

[@LB-wg8zx]

The way her voice changes when it switches to English :D

[@JenniferArdene]

:)

[@lindeicyperez9939]

There are several things for how to learn French Decide precisely why you wish to learn French Try to use French everyday Decide what process works for you best. (I learned about these and more from Magic language method website )

[@jgtbym601]

Hi, first, merci pour ce video! C’est bien apprécié et c’est fantastique! And also...I was wondering where the PDF is that you mention ? It’s not in the description.

[@giedre8921]

Recommend to slow down the speed to 0.75 .

[@Threeangels1976]

I studied French for a few years,it is on my tv a few hours a day,I can read and write perfectly, but speaking is a other story.

[@yukotan4836]

What i think I understood from this passage: 1. There was a traffic jam on the road. 2. I think the dog peed and vomited on the girl. 3. The girl kept asking when will they reach the destination? 4. They stopped by a fountain, had a meal, went to toilet to change clothes(?) and the fountain was a historical monument, and someone said it's Julius Caesar's fountain, someone else said no.

[@cara7550]

yuko tan this is exactly what I got too lol

[@johnytesttest8004]

Leaving my comment time capsule here so I can look back where I started and comparing my French to future me 2024-02-20

[@LingoMasterySpanish]

Alright alright alright!

[@andimjenny]

I was learning french with my school since year 3 (in yr9 now) and I only this year started learning behind the scenes myself. I’m good at the easy french class work we do , however when listening to this I realise I haven’t learnt much really. My goal is to be be able to read a whole proper book in french, whilst that may take many years I will try!!

[@NPK13]

Merci beaucoup

[@TamPham-yr8fw]

can you add English subtitles. i don't understand and i want to learn French

[@carerforever2118]

Great! I started 7 days ago, l learnt about 200 words on the Memrise app. I post my progress on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/rose-fernandez-953a6b1a9

[@Yeediatable]

I've been learning languages since I was a kid....The thing that is frustratingly difficult about French is that the pronunciation is not true to the spelling because they leave out so many consonants. It's the thing that makes understanding spoken French so much harder but at the same time, it is what makes French sound so sophisticated and pleasant to the ear compared to all the other Romance languages combined!....:\

[@savannah6329]

So... how am I supposed to learn if I don't understand anything?

[@vikaspanthi5433]

The car falls and takes the direction of a small village in Provence the mother offers her husband to park in front of a small local shop with a pretty fountain where Lucie can wash her clothes

[@vinitpunjabi_2511]

pls can anyone tell me what do u call this type of reading? Audio book is only audio.. No reading.. where to find more?

[@hadihayati9398]

Is this really for beginners?

[@wally123ish]

Ce voyage va être un cauchemar. They skipped that in the translation at the end. I knew something was off when I listened and read it.

[@romiagua2746]

Ça má plus. 🌹

[@clivegable9387]

This is brilliant, I love it

[@ashraftarabishi831]

Beginners??? What advanced would be like? Gangster rapping?

[@stanislawchlebowski4245]

Idk why but in my head it sounds like german (probably just me)

[@buildersandinteriorexperts]

This is intermediate so why not listen to Michel Thomas and speak French with a Polish accent!

[@lurklingX]

Amazing! Just what I was looking for! I wish that it was spoken a lot slower though, since it’s for beginners. Slowing it down on KZbin sounds wonky but it is my only option.

[@anitaong88]

Hello you can set the speed yourself, look for the setting icon/menu

[@auth3ntic_music]

Time to upgrade my French

[@sds8691]

Pls show the book perfectly so that we see n follow the words n pronounciation with voice . Thx lot🌷🌷

[@ULBEAUTY]

Oh!!! I lover this idea! I think it is brilliant! However, It would be fantastic if the voiceover could slow down as per us, begginers, it is hard to keep up with it. Thanks!

[@mavsworld1733]

If it's too fast for you then I would recommend watching some picture books or kids TV shows, as this isn't very fast as far as native speech goes. I think your problem is more that you are used to focusing on word, word, word, rather than sentences.

[@darkerhippo5852]

KZbin itself has different speeds for any videos. Just adjust it yourself. 0.75X, 0.5X, 0.25X. you decide.

[@ULBEAUTY]

Darker Hippo thank you so much! I didnt know!!!!!!!!

[@ULBEAUTY]

Darker Hippo thank you so much! I didnt know!!!!!!!!

[@pauljorgeguerreirocoelho78]

Ils ont fait pisser le chien dans un village et puis on était souillé la Fontaine d'un autre village avec le vomi du chien c'est vraiment dégueulasse

[@miquelgavin]

I VISITED THE LINK ABOVE AND SUBSCRIBED TO "AUDIBLE" AND THIS AUDIO BOOK IS N O T LISTED!!

[@alpinnjihad4538]

le storey est lis tres vit..

[@PartyOnDude_]

Playback at double speed to learn twice as fast

[@ndjubilant8391]

I understand everything. Every word is familiar. The power of years of studying, French books, tv and movies. Relaxing to maintain my French. You can succeed in French, too.

[@rembertob.marsadajr.9678]

I have to listen to her at 0.5 second speed because she's so fast.

[@ugyhhjbugh4357]

You reading so fast make it slow reading

[@AbulkalamAzad-u8p]

Please tell me, What is this book name?

[@user-yc7ip1mn1v]

I HAVE TO SAY I AM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS SITE. IT IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING TO FIND---THE LANGUAGE I CAN LISTEN TO WHILE I CLEAN HOUSE OR COMMUTE. DO I UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING? OF COURSE NOT! MY PURPOSE IS JUST TO HEAR THE WORDS AROUND ME, THE WAY I WOULD IF I WERE ON VACATION IN FRANCE W/O ANY MIDDLIN' BIT OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE LANGUAGE. THE READER IS GREAT. NOW TO COMMENT ON THE POINT BELOW THAT WANTED TO KNOW WHY THE FRENCH SPEAK SO FAST. THIAT PERSON (NOTE SIG) WAS OBVIOUSLY NOT RAISED IN WYOMING USA AND THEN SUDDENLY FOUND THE NEW TEACHER WAS FROM NYC! THE BIG APPLE---WE USED TO GET XTRA CREDIT POINTS WHENEVER SHE (THE TEACHER FROM NYC) WAS SPEEDING FASTER THAN A PICKUP TO A HAY FIRE! SHE WOULD JOKE AND ASK IF WE WOULD LIKE TO SWITCH CLASS & GO WITH THE TEACHER FROM BOSTON WHO WAS NOT AS FAST, SPEAKING...BUT GO LISTEN TO JFK SPEAKING. "CAR..IS .KKKAAAARRR ---!!!!! A BOSTON ACCENT!!THAT IS WHY LANGUAGE IS SO FUN. READ PYGMALLION. SEE MY FAIR LADY....LEARN SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT AND WONDERFUL. YOU WON'T REGRET IT, EVEN IF YOU DO NOT BECOME A PERFECTLY FLUENT SPEAKER. BESIDES, AFTER ENGLISH I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT FRENCH IS THE MOST COMMON LANGUAGE SPOKEN. AND THE FOOD IS sigh! so wonderful! See the movie JULIE & JULIA! It says it all! Language, culture, food.....

[@jessica170692]

Thanks so much! Can anybody help me, how can I making French reading my organization’s name for ‘oi’ not as ‘oa’. Like ‘toilet’ not as ‘toalet’? Do I need ‘oii’ , or ‘oÿ’, I don’t know exactly. Thanks

[@ismailkhan-uk4md]

bonsoir , j'aime bien votre video. cette video pour quel quai parler unpeu francaise merci boucoup 🙏🙏

[@ashan2272]

You can tell that they wasn’t treat badly…

[@dutch_steel8923]

I’m at the point where I’ve written so much french and still don’t understand this so I’m just playing it at half speed and figuring out how to pronounce everything

[@johnlawrence2757]

If you stop and think about it, when you watch movies or drama on TV in English, there is probably a proportion of the dialogue you don’t hear or understand. It’s because people speak imperfectly or looking in the other direction. So it’s the same when you are listening to French. Only more so.

[@Lee-qf9dz]

Listening, speaking, and writing skills can differ SO much when learning a language! So that's totally normal. Keep it up!!

[@soitrang2704]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="455">7:35</a>

[@nuraykaa2750]

Thanks for story.But I would love to see English subtitles of the story that will help us to understand what you are saying.Thanks in advance.😍😍😚😚😚

[@nomadiclife4921]

if anyone here have a french books for kids then pls help me to get that book. send me in pdf

[@skrapsaker2035]

How is this for ”beginners”?!

[@agneyablaze3870]

Me: clicks the video for fun *Sees the book* OH I HAVE THIS!

[@FatenAhmed-14]

I missed frensh language i studied it when i was in college in one year.... Now i forgot every things. 🎄🎄

[@adonis150]

i think it is a bit fast for beginners to follow

[@bhuchungla3474]

Too fast reading is not good for like me

[@shashinthamonteiro8107]

Great voice..... Merci

[@jillhawkins908]

I learn by watching the video. I read the words visually on the page, listen to the narrator, then read the words myself out loud, stopping and re-listening to get the pronunciation right. I would pay for more videos like this. Straight audio or Kindle is not helpful.

[@nisayuv]

I'm really a beginner. I don't know anything but i want to learn. How i need to start? Btw i'm not native in english but i try to learn french by english sources. I don't understand some english words so this is a little hard for me :(

[@ايمنكويكي]

Merci énormément pour vos magnifiques histoires👍❤️😍🌹🤗

[@danigreen5353]

It is really French lady who was telling us the story...In my opinion too fast to understand..Talking about the beginners and there is no translation..

[@bmpro3569]

More videos, please!!!!

[@田々-s1j]

🍀Enchantée Madame 🍀 Bonsoir ❗Je suis japonaise. J'habite à Kobe avec mon mari. J'ai deux filles, mais elles habite

[@田々-s1j]

Mais elles n'ont pas habit avec nous après ses marriage. Mon carrière, c'est très calm toujours. J'aime beaucoup de jouer du violon. À bientôt ❗

[@laylapatel2380]

Is there an English translation?

[@sdbstar8515]

Thank you very much it helped me now i can speak french fluently