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Maman, j'ai raté l'avion

John Hughes

Home Alone is a heartwarming and comedic story about an eight-year-old boy, Kevin, who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation. Initially thrilled by his newfound freedom, Kevin soon finds himself challenged to defend his home from two burglars, Harry and Marv. Using his creativity and ingenuity, Kevin sets clever traps that foil the clumsy burglars. As he learns to navigate independence, he also comes to appreciate the importance of family. The story blends humor, suspense, and emotion, with a touching subplot about Kevin's neighbor, Old Marley, reconciling with his estranged family, reinforcing the themes of connection and forgiveness, making it a timeless holiday classic.

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défis / de.fi /noun

challenges

Il doit faire face aux défis quotidiens.

He has to face daily challenges.

challengeproblemdifficulty

liées / lje /adjective

related

les responsabilités liées à être seul

the responsibilities related to being alone

lier

bien / bjɛ̃ /adverb

Although

Bien que le sous-sol soit initialement intimidant, Kevin réalise que la chaudière est inoffensive.

Although the basement is initially intimidating, Kevin realizes the boiler is harmless.

croissante / kʁwas.sɑ̃t /adjective

growing

Ce chapitre capture la tension croissante entre Kevin et les Bandits Humides.

This chapter captures the growing tension between Kevin and the Wet Bandits.

les enjeux / le ɛ̃.ʒø /noun

stakes

Pour Kevin, les enjeux n'ont jamais été aussi élevés.

For Kevin, the stakes have never been so high.

incompris / ɛ̃kɔ̃pʁɑ̃ /adjective

misunderstood

ce qui le fait se sentir incompris et non apprécié par sa famille.

which makes him feel misunderstood and unappreciated by his family.

parvient / paʁ.vjɛ̃ /verb

manages

il parvient à déjouer les tentatives des cambrioleurs

he manages to thwart the burglars' attempts

l'espiègle / ɛspjɛɡl /adjective

mischievous

Dans le tumulte, sa nature espiègle lui valent fréquemment des réprimandes.

In the chaos, his mischievous nature often earns him reprimands.

malicieuxjoueur

astucieux / astyˈsjø /adjective

clever

les tours astucieux de Kevin soulignant sa croissance

Kevin's clever tricks underlining his growth

intelligentingénieuxmalin

la banlieue / la ban.ljø /noun

suburb

la grande maison en banlieue est un tourbillon d'activité.

the big house in the suburb is a hive of activity.

faubourgpériphérie

quotidiennes / kuɔtidjɛ̃ /adjective

daily

Au milieu de ses routines quotidiennes, Kevin confronte aussi ses peurs.

In the midst of his daily routines, Kevin also confronts his fears.

journalierusuel

acquises / akize /adjective

granted

qu'il prenait autrefois pour acquises.

he used to take for granted.

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