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Annie Ernaux, le Nobel pour celle qui écrit la vie

L'écrivaine française Annie Ernaux, connue pour ses récits autobiographiques poignants et son style "plat", a reçu le prix Nobel de littérature ! Le comité a salué son courage et sa précision pour explorer les liens entre mémoire personnelle et collective. #AnnieErnaux #NobelLittérature #Ecriture
Duration
22.5 mins
Level
intermediate
Word Count
2754 (838 unique words)
Topics
20th Century History
Abortion Rights
Arts & Literature
Autobiography
Feminism
France
French History
History
Literary Criticism
Literature
Location
Normandy
Paris
Rouen
Social Class
Social History
Social Issues
Yvetot

Vocab Notes

01.
il y a de quoi faire
there's plenty to do

This expression means there are many options or a lot of work to be done, often implying a sense of abundance or overwhelm.

02.
tenir un café-épicerie
to run a café-grocery store

This expression specifically uses the verb 'tenir' to mean 'to manage' or 'to run' a business, in this case, a combined café and grocery store.

03.
monter en ville
to go into town

While literally meaning 'to go up to the town', this expression signifies going to the town center, often implying a move from a less important area to a more central, bustling one.

04.
un transfuge de classe
a class defector

This term, though less common now, refers to someone who has moved from one social class to another, often through education or professional success. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation, implying a betrayal of one's origins.

05.
être tiraillé entre deux choses
to be torn between two things

This expression describes the feeling of being pulled in two opposite directions, facing a difficult choice or conflicting emotions.

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