In a warzone: Calling out enemy positions
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Key Phrases
Regarde!
Look!
Ils bougent
They're moving
Armés et dangereux
Armed and dangerous
Skills You'll Learn
Identifying potential threats
Identifier les menaces potentielles
Basic directions
Les directions de base
Counting in a context
Compter dans un contexte
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you're on a hill, observing the landscape. You spot movement in the distance and alert your companion. At first, it seems like it could be a threat, but your companion isn't convinced and suggests it might just be innocent. You both try to discern what you're seeing and speculate on the intentions of the group moving towards a nearby stream.
Regarde! En haut de la colline, à gauche!
Look! At the top of the hill, to the left!
Ah oui, je vois. C'est quoi ça, une vache?
Oh yes, I see. What is that, a cow?
Non, c'est clairement un ennemi. Il a un très gros fusil!
No, it's clearly an enemy. He has a very big gun!
Ou peut-être c'est juste un gros bâton. On ne sait jamais ici!
Or maybe it's just a big stick. You never know around here!
Concentre-toi! Ils bougent vers le ruisseau maintenant.
Focus! They're moving towards the stream now.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Regarde!
re-gard
Look!
💬 Use this for grabbing immediate attention.
🇫🇷 Common to use when pointing out something, especially in playful or urgent situations.
See breakdown →En
on
On
Haut
o
High/top
En haut
ɑ̃ o
At the top
💬 Useful for navigating or climbing contexts.
🇫🇷 France has picturesque hilly landscapes, so 'en haut' can often be used literally or metaphorically about life challenges.
See breakdown →La
la
The
Colline
ko-leen
Hill
La colline
lah kohl-leen
Hill
💬 Remember 'colline' is feminine.
🇫🇷 Hills are common in regions like Burgundy and Provence, known for their vineyards.
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a
To
Gauche
gosh
Left
💬 'Gauche' can also mean clumsy, be careful with context!
🇫🇷 In France, a 'gauche' political stance is considered left-wing.
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