1. Home
  2. Education
  3. French Language

Mémoires de François Mitterrand
French Listening Comprehension
Test

How well did you understand the discussion about Mitterrand? Take this test to find out: respond to the following statements with vrai or faux. If your answer is faux, try to explain why. (If the questions seem too difficult, you can listen to the audio again and/or read the transcript/translation.)
 

1. Ronan avait 21 ans lors de l'élection de Mitterrand.

2. Le premier témoin a entendu la nouvelle à la télé.

3. Lui et ses amis étaient heureux mais ne savais pas ce qui allait se passer.

4. Le couple aussi était très heureux.

5. Le dernier témoin s'intéressait beaucoup à la politique.
 

Answers below

 

Mitterrand   part 1 / part 2 / part 3 / part 4
French Listening Comprehension Exercise
Listen   Study   Test
Transcript          Translation

Audio report courtesy of La Guinguette
Get more audio news from France for students of French - complete with transcription, translation, and notes at
LaGuinguette - online news for students of French

Listening Index

  

The free, twice-weekly About French newsletter keeps you informed about changes to this site, including new lessons, articles, and forum discussions. Subscribe today!

Subscribe to the Newsletter
Name
Email

 

Answers

1. FAUX Il a actuellement 21 ans ; il n'était pas né lors de l'élection.

2. VRAI

3. VRAI

4. VRAI

5. FAUX Il avait seize ou dix-sept ans, était très peu au courant et très peu intéressé.

Explore French Language

About.com Special Features

A Smarter Future

Tips that will help finance your education, excel in the classroom, and advance your career. More >

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. French Language

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.