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Green Book

Peter Farrelly

Green Book is a moving drama about the unlikely friendship between Dr. Don Shirley, a refined African-American pianist, and Tony “Lip” Vallelonga, a tough Italian-American bouncer, as they travel through the racially segregated South in 1962. Despite their striking differences, the two men bond over shared experiences and challenges, as Tony learns to overcome his prejudices and Shirley discovers the value of friendship. The film explores themes such as racism, personal growth and the power of empathy, culminating in a powerful moment of unity when the men and Tony's family gather for Christmas dinner. With humor and emotional depth, Green Book reminds viewers of the transformative power of human connection.

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cependant / səpɑ̃dɑ̃ /adverb

However

Cependant, le Dr Shirley refuse de partir.

However, Dr. Shirley refuses to leave.

gérer / ʒe.ʁe /verb

manage

Connu pour sa capacité à gérer des situations difficiles...

Known for his ability to manage difficult situations...

la valeur / la va.lœʁ /noun

value

Il apprend la valeur de se lever pour ce qui est juste.

He learns the value of standing up for what is right.

voit / vwa /verb

sees

Le public voit le changement chez Tony.

The public sees the change in Tony.

la volonté / la vɔ.lɔ̃.te /noun

willingness

Le Dr Shirley reconnaît la volonté de Tony d'apprendre.

Dr. Shirley recognizes Tony's willingness to learn.

le fardeau / lə faʁ.do /noun

burden

le lourd fardeau émotionnel

the heavy emotional burden

chargepoidsobligation

accueille / akœj /verb

welcomes

Il accueille à l'intérieur.

He welcomes him inside.

croissant / kʁwa.sɑ̃ /adjective

growing

Il ne cache pas son émerveillement et commence à regarder le Dr Shirley avec un respect croissant.

He does not hide his amazement and begins to look at Dr. Shirley with growing respect.

la douleur / la dulœʁ /noun

pain

La douleur du rejet est évidente.

The pain of rejection is obvious.

exigeant / ɛɡziʒɑ̃ /verb

demanding

Il se dispute avec la direction, exigeant que Shirley soit autorisé à manger avec dignité.

He argues with management, demanding that Shirley be allowed to eat with dignity.

défis / de.fi /noun

challenges

Après des semaines de défis...

After weeks of challenges...

problèmesépreuvesobstacles

liens / ljɛ̃ /noun

bonds

créer des liens à travers les divisions culturelles et raciales

create bonds across cultural and racial divides

relationrapportattacheconnexion

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