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Histoires de Passions et de Loisirs Insolites

Lingard

In this conversation, Sara and Liam discuss their unique hobbies. Sara collects antique teapots from around the world, a passion that began with a 1920s teapot she found at a flea market in France. Liam, on the other hand, is passionate about urban exploration, which involves venturing into abandoned buildings and places in cities. He shares an intriguing experience of discovering an old, still-functional piano in an abandoned school. The two express their enthusiasm for their hobbies and the joy and intrigue they bring, emphasizing the importance of having a passion. They agree on the importance of hobbies in making life more interesting and conclude by planning to share their respective hobbies with each other.

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entendu / ɑ̃.tɑ̃.dy /verb

heard

J'ai entendu dire que tu as un passe-temps unique.

I heard that you have a unique hobby.

ouïrécouterapprendre

puces / o myʁʃe o flys /noun

flea

J'ai commencé lorsque j'ai visité un marché aux puces en France.

I started when I visited a flea market in France.

brocante

bon état / bɔ̃n‿e.ta /noun

good condition

Il était encore en bon état.

It was still in good condition.

entier / ɑ̃.tje /adjective

whole

du monde entier

from the whole world

rend / ʁɑ̃d /verb

makes

Cela rend la vie plus intéressante.

That makes life more interesting.

semble / sɑ̃bl /verb

seems

Cela semble excitant.

That seems exciting.

bon / bɔ̃ /adjective

satisfactory or functional condition

Il était encore en bon état.

It was still in good condition.

en étaten parfait étaten état de marche

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