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IB French B: Expériences

Leisure, holidays, life stories, rites of passage, migration. 2 subtopics, 11 key terms.

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In this topic: 2.1 · 2.2

2.1Loisirs, voyages et coutumes

Key terms

un itinéraire
an itinerary
hors des sentiers battus
off the beaten track
le surtourisme
overtourism
une coutume
a custom
élargir ses horizons
to broaden one's horizons

Thèmes : loisirs, vacances et voyages, récits de vie, rites de passage, coutumes et traditions, migration.

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Exam tip: Narrative texts (blog, journal intime) are where passé composé/imparfait accuracy is judged most.

2.2Récits de vie, rites de passage et migration

Key terms

un rite de passage
a rite of passage
devenir adulte
to come of age
s'adapter à
to adapt to
le mal du pays
homesickness
l'intégration (f.)
integration
un(e) réfugié(e) / un demandeur d'asile
refugee / asylum seeker

Rites de passage : le bac, le permis de conduire, la majorité à 18 ans, le premier emploi, les fêtes religieuses.

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Exam tip: “Si + plus-que-parfait, conditionnel passé” is a top-band structure for reflective texts.

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