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Voyage vers Oxford Street : Une conversation dans un taxi

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Take a relaxed yet informative taxi ride to the heart of London’s Oxford Street. As the passenger navigates the bustling city, conversation flows naturally between familiar sights and personal experiences. From discussing typical local traffic patterns to sharing personal connections to the city, this exchange paints a vivid picture of London’s dynamic pace. The dialogue captures not just a simple taxi ride, but a slice of everyday life, highlighting the unique interaction between a visitor and the pulse of the city. Learn more about this journey and the stories it holds by diving into the full conversation.

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la circulation / la siʁ.ky.la.sjɔ̃ /noun

traffic

en fonction de la circulation

depending on the traffic

trafic routierembouteillage

conduire / kɔ̃.dɥiʁ /verb

drive

pourriez-vous me conduire à Oxford Street

could you drive me to Oxford Street

profitez / pʁɔ.fi.te /verb

Enjoy

Profitez de votre séjour ici !

Enjoy your stay here!

jouirapprécier

animé / a.ni.me /adjective

busy

Est-ce généralement animé à cette heure-ci ?

Is it usually busy at this time of day?

fonction / fɔ̃ksjɔ̃ /noun

depending on

Nous y serons dans environ 15 minutes, en fonction de la circulation.

We'll be there in about 15 minutes, depending on the traffic.

gardez / ɡaʁde /verb

keep

Voici 15 livres, gardez la monnaie.

Here are 15 books, keep the change.

voici / vwa.si /adverb

here we are

Nous voici, juste à côté de John Lewis.

Here we are, right next to John Lewis.

la monnaie / la mɔ.nɛ /noun

change

gardez la monnaie.

Keep the change.

argentespèces

l'heure / œʁ /noun

time

Est-ce généralement animé à cette heure-ci ?

Is it usually busy at this time?

approchons / ap.ʁɔ.ʃɔ̃ /verb

approaching

nous approchons d'Oxford Street maintenant.

we're approaching Oxford Street now.

le besoin / lə bə.zwɛ̃ /noun

need

Avez-vous besoin d'une partie spécifique d'Oxford Street ?

Do you need a specific part of Oxford Street?

la course / la kuʁs /noun

race

Merci pour la course.

Thanks for the race.

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