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Un mariage: French dialogue with IPA and English

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French conversation, IPA, and English meaning

  1. Ami
    Tu as reçu l'invitation pour le mariage de Léa?

    /ty as ʀəsy l'ɛ̃vitasjɔn puʀ lɛ maʀjaʒɛ də lea? /

    Did you receive the invitation for Léa's wedding?
  2. Moi
    Oui! Je suis trop content pour eux.

    /wi! ʒə sɥis tʀɔp kɔ̃tɑ̃t puʀ œks./

    Yes! I'm so happy for them.
  3. Ami
    Tu sais déjà quelle tenue tu vas porter?

    /ty sɛs deʒa kɛlə tɛnɥɛ ty vas pɔʀtəʀ? /

    Do you already know what outfit you're going to wear?
  4. Moi
    Je pense mettre un costume bleu marine.

    /ʒə pɑ̃sɛ mɛtʀɛ yn kɔstymɛ blɛy maʀinə./

    I'm thinking of wearing a navy blue suit.
  5. Ami
    Et pour le cadeau, on fait une liste commune?

    /ət puʀ lɛ kado, ɔn fɛt ynɛ listɛ kɔmynə? /

    And for the gift, do we make a joint list?
  6. Moi
    Bonne idée, c'est plus pratique pour tout le monde.

    /bɔnə ide, k'ɛst plys pʀatikɛ puʀ tut lɛ mɔ̃də./

    Good idea, it's more practical for everyone.

Culture and context in French

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Assister à un mariage français est une expérience mémorable. La cérémonie est souvent suivie d'un vin d'honneur et d'un long dîner. On y danse jusqu'au bout de la nuit.

Four sound contrasts from this scene

Minimal pairs before another full read

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1

robe versus rogue

/ʀɔb/ vs /ʀɔɡ/

2

bague versus vague

/baɡ/ vs /vaɡ/

3

marié versus marier

/maʀje/ vs /maʀjəʀ/

4

voile versus voilà

/vwaj/ vs /vwaja/

Role-play routine

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