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Une idée de lecture ? L’Arabe du futur de Riad Sattouf

Le podcast "Passerelle" d'Emilie explore le succès de la BD "L'Arabe du Futur", qui raconte la jeunesse de Riyad Sattouf au Moyen-Orient. Emilie s'interroge sur l'impact des écrans sur notre façon de lire et souligne l'importance de la lecture pour l'imagination et l'empathie. #lecture #BD #podcast
Duration
18.6 mins
Level
intermediate
Word Count
2277 (748 unique words)
Topics
Arts & Literature
Autobiography
Book Reviews
Brittany
Comics & Graphic Novels
Epistemology
France
Libya
Lifestyle
Location
Middle East
Philosophy
Reading Habits
Syria

Vocab Notes

01.
être au courant
to be aware of, to be in the know

This common expression signifies having knowledge or being informed about something. It's similar to saying 'to be up to date' or 'to be in the loop' in English.

02.
tomber bien
that's lucky, that works out well

This informal expression is used to convey that something is fortunate or convenient. It's similar to saying 'that's good timing' or 'that's a stroke of luck' in English.

03.
se faire des films
to overthink, to get carried away with one's imagination

This idiomatic expression means to imagine unrealistic or exaggerated scenarios, often leading to unnecessary worry or anxiety.

04.
faire un bide
to be a flop, to be unsuccessful

This colloquial expression is used to describe something that is a failure, particularly in the context of artistic or commercial endeavors. It's similar to saying 'to bomb' or 'to tank' in English.

05.
il n'y a pas de quoi
you're welcome, don't mention it

This common phrase is a polite response to someone expressing thanks. While it literally translates to 'there is nothing to (thank for),' it is equivalent to 'you're welcome' or 'no problem' in English.

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