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00:00Intro
Hello everyone and welcome!
I am very happy to meet you again today.
Hi everyone! Me too, I am very happy.
Today, we are talking about a very useful topic.
Absolutely, it is a daily life situation.
We are going to talk about the apartment and tidying up.
It was a bit messy in my apartment this week.
Haha, yes! That is true, Léo!
But do not worry, we are going to tidy up together.
That is a great idea, Emma. With you, it is easy.
Today, we learn six very useful expressions.
The first phrase is: to do the cleaning.
The second phrase is: to tidy the living room.
The third phrase is: to vacuum.
The fourth phrase is: to clean the table.
The fifth phrase is: to throw away old papers.
And the sixth phrase is: to empty the trash can.
All these expressions are simple and very practical.
Yes, we use them every day at home.
You are right, they help communicate well.
And we will listen to them in slow sentences.
In a moment, we are going to listen to a short story.
Let's discover together our Saturday morning adventure at my place.
Saturday morning, I went to Léo's place.
There was great sunshine. It was very pleasant.
I heard the front door ring.
I opened the door with a big smile.
I entered the big hallway.
But in the living room, there was a lot of mess!
It was true! I studied a lot all week.
On the table, there were three empty cups.
There were books everywhere on the sofa.
I looked at Emma with a slightly embarrassed look.
I said: forgive me, I did not have time!
I smiled and I said: it is not a big deal.
We make a good team to do the cleaning!
Thank you Emma, your help made me very happy.
We started by picking up the clothes.
I put all my jackets away in the wooden wardrobe.
Then, we opened the large living room window.
Fresh and pleasant air entered the room.
We sorted the old cardboard boxes placed on the floor.
Under a box, I found a funny old photo!
Haha, yes! It was a photo of our holiday at the sea.
We laughed together for a few minutes.
Then we continued our work with enthusiasm.
In only one hour, the apartment became completely clean!
The living room became very bright and welcoming.
It was really an excellent morning working together.
Now, we are going to analyze our six phrases in detail.
Here we go! Let's look closely at each word and structure.
Let's discover together our phrase of the day: to do the cleaning.
It is the most common expression to talk about cleaning.
Doing the cleaning means cleaning and organizing one's home.
For example, we say: on Saturday morning, I do the cleaning.
Let's listen well to the pronunciation of the word: ménage.
The sound 'é' is closed and clear: mé-nage.
Very good! Let's move to the second phrase: to tidy the living room.
The verb to tidy means to put objects in their place.
We tidy the books, cushions, and pens.
A simple example: before sleeping, I tidy the living room.
Our third phrase is very useful: to vacuum.
The vacuum cleaner is the electric appliance that sucks up dust.
We use this phrase for the carpet or the floor.
For example: after tidying up, I vacuum.
Let's move to our fourth phrase: to clean the table.
To clean means to remove stains and dirt.
We take a damp sponge or a soft cloth.
Here is an example: after the meal, I clean the table.
Our fifth phrase is important: to throw away old papers.
The verb to throw means to put something in the trash.
We often have receipts and advertisements.
For example: to make room, I throw away old papers.
Finally, our sixth daily phrase: to empty the trash can.
When the bag is full, you must take it outside.
It is very important to keep the house very clean.
For example: when evening comes, I am going to empty the trash can.
These six phrases cover the whole cleaning activity.
They are very easy to combine in a conversation.
Now, we are going to practice these phrases in a dialogue.
Excellent idea! Let's play a concrete and lively scene.
Let's imagine we are preparing the apartment before a visit.
Our friends arrive in two hours for afternoon tea!
Perfect, so let's organize our work methodically.
Me, I want to vacuum everywhere right away!
Wait a second, Léo! That is not logical.
If the floor is full of objects, you cannot move forward.
Ah, you are right! It is better to first tidy the living room.
Exactly! Let's pick up the cushions and magazines.
Look at all these old advertisements on the entrance cabinet.
We must throw away the old papers in the blue bin.
Wait, I am keeping this little restaurant menu!
Haha, Léo! That restaurant closed last year!
Ah darn! So okay, I will throw it away too.
While you sort the papers, I will clean the table.
Very well! I will take the bag to empty the trash can.
Then, you are going to be able to vacuum quietly.
That is a perfect plan. We progress very fast together.
When we do the cleaning in a good mood, it is pleasant.
And once everything is clean, what are we going to do?
We are going to prepare good tea and warm biscuits.
What a wonderful idea! That gives me a lot of energy.
The apartment is going to smell good and be very welcoming.
I am really motivated to finish quickly.
Now, we are going to move to our short practice quiz.
Great! Let's test the memory and comprehension of our listeners.
Situation number one: your roommate suggests cleaning the apartment.
What do you answer to participate with good humor?
I smile and I answer: yes, we are going to do the cleaning together.
Very good answer! It is warm and very clear.
Situation number two: magazines are everywhere in the living room.
Which phrase do you use to restore order?
I take the magazines and I say: I am going to tidy the living room.
Exactly! The objects thus find their real place.
Situation number three: you see dust on the carpet.
What do you say before cleaning the carpet?
I plug in the socket and I say: I must vacuum.
Perfect! The floor becomes neat and clean again quickly.
Situation number four: you have just finished lunch with friends.
What action do you carry out with a clean sponge?
I take the sponge and I declare: I am going to clean the table.
Very well! The table thus always remains very clean.
Situation number five: your drawer contains useless old papers.
What do you say to sort your papers?
I take the papers and I say: we must throw away old papers.
Bravo! That is an excellent habit to make room.
Situation number six: the trash can is too full in the kitchen.
What do you do before leaving the apartment?
I take the bag and I say: I am going to empty the trash can.
Congratulations, Léo! You succeeded in all the questions.
Thank you Emma! It was a very good training exercise.
In a moment, we are going to do our quick review.
Yes! Let's review together our six very useful expressions.
We now arrive at our quick review.
Repeat each expression out loud with us.
First phrase: to do the cleaning.
Second phrase: to tidy the living room.
Third phrase: to vacuum.
Fourth phrase: to clean the table.
Fifth phrase: to throw away old papers.
Sixth phrase: to empty the trash can.
Bravo to everyone for your listening and your work!
Here is now your speaking challenge of the day.
Observe your home or your room today.
Choose an action in French and say it out loud!
For example: this morning, I do the cleaning!
Also write your favorite phrase in the comments.
We read your messages with very great pleasure.
Take good care of yourselves and see you next week!
Have a very nice day, and goodbye!

Key phrases

6 to keep
faire le ménageTo do the cleaning
La première phrase est : faire le ménage.
ranger le salonTo tidy the living room
La deuxième phrase est : ranger le salon.
passer l'aspirateurTo vacuum
La troisième phrase est : passer l'aspirateur.
nettoyer la tableTo clean the table
La quatrième phrase est : nettoyer la table.
jeter les vieux papiersTo throw away old papers
La cinquième phrase est : jeter les vieux papiers.
vider la poubelleTo empty the trash can
Et la sixième phrase est : vider la poubelle.

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