
French bilingual graded story
Daniel dans la fosse aux lions
Daniel in the Lions’ Den in French
4 levels: A0–B1 Natural French audio9–10 minFrench + English bilingual support
Read and listen to this story as a French–English bilingual graded reader, adapted for language learners from Starter to Intermediate level.
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About this story
Daniel is a trusted official in the kingdom of Darius, but jealous rivals search for a way to destroy him. They persuade the king to issue a law forbidding anyone from praying to any god or person except the king. Daniel continues praying openly to God and is condemned to spend the night in a den of lions. Although King Darius regrets his decision, even he cannot cancel the law. Daniel in the Lions’ Den is a famous Bible story about faith, courage and remaining loyal to one’s beliefs when obedience carries a deadly price.
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Daniel dans la fosse aux lions · Scene 1Le roi Darius met cent vingt gouverneurs dans tout le royaume. Il met aussi trois chefs au-dessus d’eux. Daniel est un de ces trois chefs. Les gouverneurs doivent parler avec eux de leur travail. Alors le roi ne perd rien. Daniel travaille mieux que les autres chefs et les gouverneurs. Il a un esprit très bon. Alors le roi pense à mettre Daniel sur tout le royaume. Les autres chefs et les gouverneurs cherchent une faute dans le travail de Daniel pour le royaume. Mais ils ne trouvent rien. Daniel est fidèle. Il ne fait pas d’erreur. Il ne fait rien de mal. Alors ces hommes disent : « Nous ne trouvons rien contre Daniel. Nous pouvons seulement l’accuser à cause de la loi de son Dieu. »
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Is this story suitable for complete beginners?
The Starter version uses short sentences, common vocabulary and simplified narration.
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Yes. Each scene includes French narration and playback-speed controls.
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