Practice Makes Perfect

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EXERCICE

Sébastien parle de ses projets d’avenir. Traduisez en français ce qu’il dit.

Today, I feel like talking to you about my plans for the immediate future.

After graduating, I plan to rest a little. Before beginning to work, I want to have a good 

time. In order to be happy in life, one must try to fulfill one’s dreams. Instead of searching for a 

job, I prefer to go abroad for a while. I hope to see many countries. I told my friends to come 

with me, but they thought that it was better to go to graduate school right away. That’s a 

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shame! While they will be writing their boring term papers, I will spend my time reading good 

books, because I intend to learn something new every day. I will be able to listen to the radio 

without having to do my homework. I will no longer have to take required courses, and I will 

no longer be afraid to flunk a test. I will be free to do what (ce que) I want! Time will fly by (I 

will not see the time go by). My friends are going to be green with envy when they hear me 

describe my adventures. I am sure (that) I will always have good memories of this vacation.

I am going to let you go now. Before flying to Asia, I still have to pack my suitcases.

Good-bye! 

Sébastien

VOCABULAIRE 

to be green