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Se réconcilier avec un ami

"Making up with a friend"
French B2 dictation exercise

Julie and Paul are reconnecting and making a fresh start after their falling-out.

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "faire plaisir[à quelqu'un] que [+ Subjonctif]", "avoir peur que [+ Subjonctif]", "promettre", "être désolé.e de [quelque chose]", "un comportement", "s'emporter", "être à cran", "être mal dans sa peau", "regretter", "souffrir de [faire]", "tenir à [quelque chose]", "compter", "faire table rase du passé (exp.)", "tourner la page (exp.)", "souhaiter de tout son cœur", "repartir sur de bonnes bases (exp.)".

Written by qualified French expert Céline Pickard PGCE, BA
Last updated: 2025-04-30

I'll play you French speech in sections for you to transcribe

  • Start by listening to the whole piece then hit start
  • Play each section and write down what you hear
  • I'll show you correct answers after each for you to mark yourself
Start the exercise
How the test works
You’ll practise: Le Subjonctif Présent, Mode subjonctif, Pronom d'objet direct
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