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Emma

Jane Austen

Emma thinks she knows what's best for everyone—especially when it comes to love. Confident in her matchmaking skills, she guides her friends through romantic schemes and social games, certain to see the truth behind every smile. But when her own heart is tested and secrets emerge, Emma must confront the possibility that she's been wrong all along. Set in a charming village filled with tea, roses, and low-key drama, this story is about growing up, love, and learning that sometimes the hardest challenge is finding love for yourself.

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louait / luz /verb

praised

Chaque fois que Frank riait du jeu de piano de Jane ou louait sa musique...

Every time Frank laughed at Jane's piano playing or praised her music...

comprit / kɔ̃.pʁɑ̃dʁ /verb

understood

Elle regarda le visage plein d'espoir de M. Elton et comprit qu'il ne demandait pas la main d'Harriet.

She looked at Mr. Elton's hopeful face and understood that he was not asking for Harriet's hand.

ressentit / ʁəsɑ̃.ti /verb

felt

Emma ressentit soudain un mélange de culpabilité et de surprise.

Emma suddenly felt a mixture of guilt and surprise.

la lisière / la lɛ̃ʒ /noun

edge

Emma Woodhouse vit à la lisière d'un petit village.

Emma Woodhouse lives on the edge of a small village.

rend / ʁɑ̃ /verb

makes

Ce confort la rend confiante.

This comfort makes her confident.

douces / dus /adjective

gentle

Les paroles d'Emma sont douces mais fermes.

Emma's words are gentle but firm.

tendresagréables

le paisible / lə pe.zi.bl /adjective

peaceful

Emma ressentait un calme paisible.

Emma felt a peaceful calm.

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veille / vɛj /verb

watches over

Il aime profondément Emma et veille chaque jour à sa santé.

He deeply loves Emma and watches over her health every day.

prendre soin

le véritable / lə vɛʁitable /adjective

true

Elle comprenait que le véritable amour n'est ni un jeu ni un plan.

She understood that true love is neither a game nor a plan.

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désormais / dezɔrme /adverb

From now on

Désormais, Emma décide de former d'autres couples.

From now on, Emma decides to form other couples.

le bonheur / lə bɔ.nœʁ /noun

happiness

Elle aime écouter leurs récits et pense pouvoir les guider vers le bonheur.

She likes to listen to their stories and thinks she can guide them to happiness.

joiefélicité

la confiance / la kɔ̃fjɑ̃s /noun

confidence

Mais au fond d'elle, la confiance d'Emma va rencontrer de nouveaux défis.

But deep down, Emma's confidence will face new challenges.

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