French reading practice: short stories A1–B1
18 original French stories for learners, sorted by level. Each one has 3 short chapters, an English translation under every sentence, a word list and a quick question to check you understood.
A1 · Beginner
🏠 Le nouveau voisinThe New Neighbour🐱 La chatte disparueThe Lost Cat☕ Le mauvais gâteauThe Wrong Cake🧥 La veste rougeThe Red Jacket⏰ Un très long lundiA Very Long Monday🗺️ Le touriste au planThe Tourist with the Map
A2 · Elementary
🚆 Le sac du trainThe Bag on the Train🎁 Le cadeau d'anniversaireThe Birthday Present🩺 Le mystérieux mal de ventreThe Mystery Stomach Ache🌈 Le pique-niqueThe Picnic⚽ La finaleThe Final🍲 La recette secrète de grand-mèreGrandma's Secret Recipe
B1 · Intermediate
📱 Faux numéroWrong Number🧳 La valise perdueThe Lost Suitcase💼 L'entretien d'embaucheThe Job Interview🏠 L'appartement trop bon marchéThe Flat That Was Too Cheap🌶️ Trop épicéToo Spicy💞 Deux tasses de caféTwo Cups of Coffee
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