Qui est ton acteur préféré ? 🏆🎬

Who is your favorite actor?

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Dialogue du Jour

Gabriel : Qui est ton acteur préféré ?

Chloé : Oh, c'est difficile à choisir. Mais je dirais Leonardo DiCaprio. J'adore sa polyvalence ✪ et la façon dont il se fond dans chaque rôle qu'il joue.

Gabriel : Ouais, chui d'accord. Il a une bonne mine ✪ et il est trop doué ✪. Que voulez-vous de plus ? Mais, pour moi, Christian Bale est incroyable. La façon dont il peut passer d'un genre à l'autre avec tant de facilité... c’est vraiment impressionnant.

Chloé : C'est vrai. Il se transforme complètement pour chaque rôle. Tu te souviens du film "Le Prestige" ? Sa performance m'a laissé sans voix. Mais, pour les actrices, j'adore Sigourney Weaver.

Gabriel : Oh, oui, elle est formidable. Je l'ai adorée dans "Alien". Léa Seydoux pour moi. J'ai le béguin ✪ pour elle depuis que je l'ai vue dans "La vie d'Adèle".

Chloé : Elle est vraiment douée. Et il y a une connexion authentique entre elle et le public dans chacun de ses films. Quand elle est à l'écran, on ne peut pas détourner les yeux.

Gabriel : Exactement. Que ce soit DiCaprio, Bale, Weaver ou Seydoux, ils ont tous cette capacité de nous transporter dans leurs histoires.  Ils savent comment donner vie à leurs personnages et nous faire ressentir toutes sortes d'émotions.

Chloé : C'est ce qui fait d'eux de grands acteurs, je suppose ✪.

♡ 𝕃𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕨 👇

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✪ Notes

polyvalence = versatile/multi-purpose. A helpful word for talking about language and words: ’En français, ce mot n’est pas aussi polyvalent qu’en anglais’

avoir bonne mine = to look well/good. avoir mauvaise mine = avoir l'air malade, fatigué = to look dreadful/rough

doué = gifted/talented “Qu'est-ce qu'elle est douée !” (Whoah, she’s good at it!)

avoir le béguin pour  = to have a crush on. Alt. avoir un coup de cœur pour (love this imagery)

je suppose = I imagine/suppose. Might sound a little Frenglish to some ears - but it’s useful in this context

Writing Prompt ✍️

Ah, choosing just one is a challenge, but if I had to, it’s probably Marion Cotillard (French, of course!). She has this captivating on-screen presence, and can portray complex characters so that I always end up relating to them in ways that surprise me. She brings authenticity and intensity to every role. Or maybe I’m just kidding myself and it’s really my first love Pedro Pascal !

Alors, qui est ton acteur préféré ?

All answers are welcome. One word.. or one sentence.
Write me your answer in the comments. I can’t wait to read them! 👇🏼

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Translation

G: Who's your favorite actor?

C: Oh, that's hard to choose. But I'd have to say Leonardo DiCaprio. I love his versatility and the way he fits into every role he plays.

G: Yeah, I agree. He has a good look and he's so talented. What more could you want? But, for me, Christian Bale is incredible. The way he can switch from one genre to another with such ease... it's really impressive.

C: It's true. He completely transforms himself for each role. Do you remember the film "Le Prestige"? His performance left me speechless. But as far as actresses go, I love Sigourney Weaver.

G: Oh, yes, she's great. I loved her in "Alien". Léa Seydoux for me. I've had a crush on her since I saw her in "La vie d'Adèle".

C: She's really talented. And there's a genuine connection between her and the audience in every one of her films. When she's on screen, you can't look away.

G: Exactly. Whether it's DiCaprio, Bale, Weaver or Seydoux, they all have this ability to transport us into their stories.  They know how to bring their characters to life and make us feel all kinds of emotions.

C: That's what makes them great actors, I guess.

Exercise - Fill in the blank 💪

Quickly test your comprehension, accelerate your learning. 🚀

1. La __ d'un employé est un atout précieux dans notre domaine.
   The versatility of an employee is a valuable asset in our field.

2. Après une longue nuit de sommeil, tu as très __.
   After a long night's sleep, you look great (on top form).

3. Il est rare de trouver un restaurant qui sert une cuisine vraiment __.
   It is rare to find a restaurant that serves truly authentic cuisine.

4. Depuis le premier jour, je __ pour elle.
   Since day one, I've had a crush on her.

5. Sa proposition surprenante __.
   His surprising proposal left me speechless.

If you’re struggling the ✪ Notes section is always a good place to look. 😉 The answers are all in the dialogue or notes section.

[NO PEAKING] Answer Key: 1. polyvalence  2. bonne mine  3. authentique  4. j’ai le béguin  5. m'a laissé sans voix

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Une Façon d'utiliser ce Dialogue

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