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Avant Toi

Jojo Moyes

In Jojo Moyes’ emotionally charged tale, we follow Louisa Clark, an eccentric young woman whose life changes dramatically when she becomes the caregiver to Will Traynor, a once-adventurous businessman now paralysed following an accident. Initially insecure, Louisa’s vibrant personality begins to pierce Will’s cynical façade, leading to a profound bond that transforms both of their lives. As Louisa tries to show Will that life is still worth living, she orchestrates various outings filled with laughter and connection, even as she struggles with the painful reality of Will’s intention to pursue euthanasia. Set between the contrasting settings of Lou’s quiet village and Will’s vibrant past in London, the story explores weighty themes of love, choice and the meaning of life, prompting readers to reflect on the complexities of personal autonomy and the difficult decisions that define our existence. This poignant tale promises to resonate deeply, leaving you questioning what it truly means to live fully.

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renfermé / ʁɑ̃.fɛʁ.me /adjective

withdrawn

Will est cynique, renfermé et a perdu tout espoir pour son avenir.

Will is cynical, withdrawn, and has lost all hope for his future.

déchirants / deʃiʁɑ̃ /adjective

heartbreaking

l'un des moments les plus intenses et déchirants pour les personnages.

one of the most intense and heartbreaking moments for the characters.

poignantnavrant

un tournant / œ̃ vuʁnɑ̃ /noun

turn

Sa vie a pris un tournant très différent.

His life has taken a very different turn.

changementétapemoment décisif

pétillante / pe.ti.jɑ̃t /adjective

bubbly

Malgré sa personnalité pétillante, Louisa mène une vie simple.

Despite her bubbly personality, Louisa leads a simple life.

dynamiquevive

complexes / kɔ̃.plɛks /adjective

complex

relations complexes

complex relationships

le cynique / lə sinik /adjective

cynical

Will est cynique.

Will is cynical.

le départ / lə depaʁ /noun

start

Au départ, ils semblent être des opposés complets.

At the start, they seem to be complete opposites.

se sent / sə sɑ̃ /verb

feels

Louisa se sent à sa place.

Louisa feels at home.

croyances / kʁwajɑ̃s /noun

beliefs

Ce voyage pousse Louisa à confronter ses propres croyances.

This trip pushes Louisa to confront her own beliefs.

foiconvictionopinion

livres / livʁ /noun

books

Elle possède un talent unique pour combiner romance, drame et thèmes qui incitent à la réflexion dans ses livres.

She has a unique talent for combining romance, drama, and thought-provoking themes in her books.

bouquinsromansmanuels

soudée / sude /adjective

close-knit

Le village est paisible avec sa communauté soudée.

The village is peaceful, with its close-knit community.

uniesolidaire

accablant / aka.blɑ̃.t /adjective

overwhelming

ce qui est accablant pour Louisa au début.

which is overwhelming for Louisa at first.

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