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February 4th, 2025
February 4th is International Human Fraternity Day. It was created in 2020 by the United Nations General Assembly.
The objective of this day is to promote* harmony, dialogue and respect between people from different cultures and religions. It seems* particularly important at a time of intense conflict in the world.*
One way you can celebrate* International Human Fraternity Day is by learning about a different culture and getting to know* people who have different beliefs* and traditions than you.
* promote = promouvoir, défendre
* in the world = dans le monde
* it seems = cela paraît...
* one way you can celebrate ... is to = une manière de célebrer ... est de
* learn (about...) = apprendre (des choses sur)
* get to know = apprendre à connaître
* beliefs = des croyances
January 27th, 2025
Today, 9th grade students* of Sevigné are starting their internships!*
For a week, they will discover the world of work* in a wide range of* professional sectors: health*, education, commerce, hotel and catering*, construction*, industry, farming*, and so on...
This will be the perfect opportunity to find out* what job could suit them* in the future.
So, let's hope they have a good time and they find the internship useful!*
* 9th grade students = les élèves de 3ème
* an internship = un stage
* the world of work / the workplace = le monde du travail
* a wide range of = une grande variété de
* health = la santé
* hotel and catering = l'hôtellerie-restauration
* construction = le bâtiment
* farming = l'agriculture
* find out = trouver
* suit them = leur convenir
* useful = utile
January 24th, 2025
Today is International Day of Education.
At College Sevigné, we believe that a good education is key* to becoming a responsible individual* who understands the world around them and can make good, healthy* decisions.
Unfortunately, millions of children around the world are still deprived* of this very basic human right*.
So, 24th of January is the perfect day to realize how* precious education is and to promote* better access to education for all!
* key = essentiel, clé
* a responsible individual = un individu responsable
* healthy = sain(e)
* deprived of = privé de
* human right(s) = droit(s) de l'Homme
* how = combien, à quel point
* promote = promouvoir
January 20th, 2025
Today is Martin Luther King Day. MLK day is a federal holiday* which is celebrated on the 3rd Monday of January every year.
Martin Luther King Jr was born in 1929 and died in 1968. He was a pastor and the leader of the civil rights movement*, a group of people who used non-violent tactics to protest against segregation* and racial discrimination. Indeed, Black people (or 'African Americans') were treated very unfairly* in the US, even in the 20th century*. Martin Luther King Jr, together with other activists like Rosa Parks, pushed the American government to put an end to* such injustice.
He is remembered today for his courage and determination, and his famous "I have a dream" speech* (1965) remains as powerful* 50 years later.
* a holiday = un jour férié
* the civil rights movement = le mouvement pour les droits civiques [des Noirs Américains], qui atteint son apogée entre 1954 et 1968
* treated very unfairly = traités de manière très injuste
* the 20th century = le 20ème siècle
* to put an end to = mettre un terme à
* a speech = un discours
* powerful = puissant, fort
January 17th, 2025
This week is National Pizza Week in the USA!
Pizza originates from Southern Italy, but it came to the US in the 1900s, thanks to* Italian immigrants.
Today, many people declare that pizza is one of their favourite dishes*. What about you? Do you like pizza? What are your favourite toppings*? Ham, cheese, tomato sauce, vegetables?
In any case, you can celebrate this special week by having a slice* of your favourite pizza tonight. Enjoy your meal!*
* thanks to = grâce à
* a dish = un plat
* toppings = ingrédients ce que l'on met sur la pâte
* a slice = une part
* enjoy your meal = bon appétit
January 11th, 2025
Did you know that* January 11th is International ‘Thank You’ Day?
This day is the perfect opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to your friends and family, to show* gratitude to the people who play an important role in your life.
There are different ways* to say ‘Thank you’ : a card, a text message, a smile or a small gift are all nice gestures.*
Have a nice day,
The English team
* Did you know that…? = Est-ce que tu savais que… ?
* show = montrer
* different ways = différentes manières
* a nice gesture = une gentille attention, un beau geste
January 9th, 2025
Do you have New Year’s Resolutions for 2025?
Every new year, many people decide to change their lives.
For example, they promise to exercise* more, eat healthy food*, lose weight*, or spend more time with their friends and family.
Unfortunately, it can be difficult to keep your promises.*
So, don’t be too ambitious… and just do your best*!
Have a nice day,
The English team
* exercise = faire du sport
* healthy food = de la nourriture saine
* lose weight = perdre du poids
* spend more time with … = passer plus de temps avec …
* unfortunately = malheureusement
* keep your promises = tenir ses promesses
* do your best = fais de ton mieux
January 8th, 2025
The weather* is really depressing* these days.
As the English say, it’s « raining cats and dogs » = it’s raining a lot!
It’s a bit difficult to spend time outside*, go for a walk or a run*…
So, let’s hope the weather gets better soon* and the sun comes back!
Have a great day
All the best,
The English team
* the weather = le temps, la météo
* depressing = déprimant(e)
* outside = dehors, à l’extérieur
* go for a walk = (aller) se promener ; go for a run = (aller) courir
* soon = bientôt
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