A winter meal

"Un repas d'hiver"
French A1 writing exercise

Bernard has his perfect comfort meal for cold nights.

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "outside/inside", "to turn on the heat", "a starter", "leeks", "potatoes", "carrots", "a main dish", "a beef bourguignon (dish)", "mushrooms", "red wine", "a piece of cheese", "homemade".

Written by Qualified French Expert Aurélie Drouard HKH, Licence d'anglais LLCE
Last updated: 2023-02-15

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How the test works
You’ll practise: Le Présent (Indicatif), Verbes réguliers avec -ER, Pluriel

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When it's cold outside, I like to stay inside. I turn on the heat and I prepare my favourite meal. As a starter, I make a warm soup with leeks, potatoes and carrots. My main dish is a delicious beef bourguignon, with button mushrooms and a red wine sauce. Then, I eat a piece of cheese, and I end the meal with a homemade crème brûlée. I'm very hungry now!

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