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Roméo et Juliette — Romeo and Juliet in French, illustrated graded reader

French bilingual graded story

Roméo et Juliette

Romeo and Juliet in French

4 levels: A0–B1 Natural French audio50–59 minFrench + English bilingual support

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A0 · Starter· 59 minA1 · Beginner· 50 minA2 · Elementary· 57 minB1 · Intermediate· 59 min

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In Verona, the Montague and Capulet families are divided by an ancient feud. When Romeo Montague secretly attends a Capulet celebration, he meets Juliet, and the two fall immediately in love. Although their families are bitter enemies, they marry in secret and dream of a life together. But a deadly street fight forces Romeo to leave the city, while Juliet’s parents arrange her marriage to another man. A dangerous plan offers the young lovers one final hope, but it depends on a message reaching Romeo in time. Can their love overcome the hatred surrounding them, or will the conflict between their families destroy everything?

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Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, illustratedRoméo et Juliette · Scene 1

À Vérone, il y a deux grandes familles : les Capulet et les Montaigu. Elles sont riches. Elles ont une vieille dispute. Cette dispute est très mauvaise. Il y a beaucoup de haine. Même les parents éloignés, les amis et les serviteurs partagent cette haine. Un serviteur des Montaigu ne peut pas voir un serviteur des Capulet sans problème. Un Capulet ne peut pas voir un Montaigu sans dispute. Alors ils disent des mots violents. Parfois, il y a du sang. Souvent, ces rencontres deviennent des bagarres dans les rues de Vérone.

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