Holiday [US: Vacation] in French-speaking Switzerland

"Vacances en Suisse romande"
French B2 writing exercise

Irène tells Jules how delighted she was by her trip to French-speaking Switzerland.

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Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "French-speaking Switzerland", "to fall in love with", "to land (plane)", "delightful", "breathtaking", "impressive", "medieval heritage", "a fairy tale", "to go on a hike", "the top (mountain)", "stunned (beauty)", "a panoramic view".

Written by Qualified French Expert Aurélie Drouard HKH, Licence d'anglais LLCE
Last updated: 2023-01-05

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How the test works
You’ll practise: Le Passé Composé (Indicatif), Adverbe, Genre

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- So, how did your holiday [US: vacation] to Switzerland go? - I spent two weeks travelling through French-speaking Switzerland. I had never been there before and I completely fell in love with this country. I landed in Geneva which I found delightful with its breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and its many green spaces. I then hopped from one city to another - Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Lausanne - which all have an impressive medieval heritage. The whole country looks like a fairy tale! I also went on a hike to the top of Mont Tendre, where I was stunned by the panoramic view. - I knew that you would love it. We'll have to go back (there) together!

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