Histoires en anglais pour le niveau B1
43 histoires courtes en anglais de niveau B1 avec traduction en français. Lisez ligne par ligne, touchez les mots, écoutez l’audio.
B1PinocchioPinocchioThe story begins when the poor craftsman Geppetto makes a wooden boy from a magical piece of wood. He calls him Pinocchio and dreams that he will become a real son.2 minB1The Government InspectorLe RevizorThe story begins in a small town where the officials receive terrible news. They hear that a secret inspector is coming from the capital to check their work.2 minB1Hansel and GretelHansel et GretelThe story begins when the brother and sister Hansel and Gretel live with their father and stepmother in a very poor family. There is almost no food in the house, and the adults think all the time…3 minB1Treasure IslandL’Île au trésorThe story begins in a small seaside inn where young Jim Hawkins lives with his mother. One day a strange sailor arrives with a chest and a fearful look.2 minB1A week between health care and celebrationsBloc 28 : Une semaine entre soins et célébrationsOn Monday morning, I do not feel well. I have a fever, a cough, and back pain.2 minB1A day that has just passedBloc 27 : Une journée qui vient juste de passerI have just woken up and just opened my eyes. I have just checked the time and just gotten out of bed.2 minB139. El estilo indirecto en la vida cotidiana39. Le discours indirect dans la vie quotidienneOne morning at the office, Anna talked to her manager before the workday started. He said that the meeting was very important and that everyone needed to be on time.3 minB138. Passive Voice in Action38. La voix passive en actionEvery morning in a quiet town, many things are done before people even wake up. The streets are cleaned, the lights are turned on, and the doors of small shops are opened.3 minB137. Can, Could, Be Able To in Real Life37. Can, Could, Be Able To dans la vie réelleAnna is talking with her friend Sarah in the afternoon. They are sitting in a quiet café. Sarah looks excited and talks about her plans. She wants to travel next year.3 minB136. Giving Advice with Should, Ought to, Had Better36. Donner des conseils avec should, ought to, had betterAnna meets Tom in the park after work. Tom looks tired and worried. Anna asks him what is wrong. Tom says he feels stressed every day.2 minB135. Question Tags in Real Life35. Les question tags dans la vie réelleAnna meets Tom after work. They talk while walking home together. The weather is nice today. Anna smiles and says it is warm, isn’t it? Tom agrees and nods. He says they are lucky today, aren’t they?2 minB1The Jurassic Coast of the United KingdomLa côte jurassique du Royaume-UniThe Jurassic Coast of the United Kingdom. It is a long natural area in southern England along the English Channel.2 minB1Lençóis Maranhenses National ParkParc national des Lençóis MaranhensesLençóis Maranhenses National Park. It is one of the most unusual natural places in Latin America. This natural region is located in the northeast of Brazil. It is situated near the Atlantic Ocean.3 minB1Zhangjiajie and its stone mountainsZhangjiajie et ses montagnes de pierreZhangjiajie and its stone mountains. This natural park is located in central China. The place is known for high stone pillars with unusual shapes. These rocks rise directly from the ground.2 minB1A speed clothing folding championship took place in SpainEn Espagne, un championnat de pliage rapide de vêtements a eu lieuAn unusual speed clothing folding championship took place in Spain. The competition was held in the city of Valencia in a large shopping center.1 minB1Japan launched the first driverless train on a regular lineLe Japon a lancé le premier train sans conducteur sur une ligne régulièreJapan launched the first driverless train on a regular railway line. The train started operating in a suburb of Tokyo and carries regular passengers.1 minB1A new metro line opened in Berlin after long renovationUne nouvelle ligne de métro a ouvert à Berlin après une longue rénovationA new metro line opened in Berlin after several years of renovation work. The line connects the eastern and western parts of the city and goes through five districts.1 minB1Migraine and treatment by a neurologistMigraine et traitement chez un neurologueFor several months I started to have strong headaches regularly The pain appeared suddenly most often in the second half of the day Light and loud sounds made the discomfort stronger2 minB1Dust allergy in a new apartmentAllergie à la poussière dans un nouvel appartementA few months ago I moved to a new apartment in another part of the city The first days were calm and I felt normal After a week my eyes started to itch often and I got a runny nose2 minB1The Camino de Santiago in SpainLe chemin de Saint-Jacques en EspagneThe Camino de Santiago in Spain is often called the Camino de Santiago, and it is one of the most famous walking routes in Europe.2 minB1Tierra del Fuego in ArgentinaLa Terre de Feu en ArgentineTierra del Fuego in Argentina is called Tierra del Fuego, and this name often surprises tourists because the region is cold and windy.3 minB1Michael and the unexpected jobMichael et la mission inattendueMichael worked as a handyman and completed small repair jobs in people’s houses and apartments. He fixed taps doors sockets shelves and everything that stopped working in everyday life.3 minB1John and the Quiet ProjectJohn et le projet silencieuxJohn worked as an architect in a medium sized studio that designed public buildings and private houses.3 minB1Alex and the Night UpdateAlex et la mise à jour nocturneAlex worked as an IT specialist in a small company that supported websites for local clients. His work was usually calm and well organized with clear tasks and stable systems.3 minB1Marie and the Cleanliness of a Small VillageMarie et la propreté du petit villageMarie had been working for the town hall of a small village in the south of France for almost ten years. Her job was to keep the streets clean and maintain order in public spaces.4 minB1The Doctor and an Unexpected DiagnosisLe médecin et un diagnostic inattenduAlexey had been working as a doctor in a district hospital for eight years and knew his office and his colleagues very well.5 min
B1Guide to Types of TablewareGuide des types de vaisselleGuide to Types of Tableware 1. Plates There are different types of plates: flat — for main dishes, deep — for soup, small — for desserts or appetizers.2 min
B1Experimental Kitchen of the FutureCuisine Expérimentale du FuturExperimental Kitchen of the Future In the laboratory of the gastronomic center, work is in full swing: the chef, in a spotless kit and wearing virtual reality glasses, is testing a new menu.1 min
B1Behind the Kitchen ScenesCoulisses de la CuisineBehind the Kitchen Scenes In the bustling restaurant’s open kitchen, the chef shouts “Service!” and taps the rhythm with his knife on the board.1 min
B1Complex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron SauceRecette complexe : Poisson à la sauce vin et safranComplex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron Sauce Ingredients White fish fillet — 500 g Lemon juice — 100 ml Mix of fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil) — 3 tbsp Flour — 50 g2 min
B1City of Flavors and TraditionsVille des Saveurs et des TraditionsCity of Flavors and Traditions In the heart of the old city lies a bustling gastronomic district.1 min
B1One Day in the Big City: The Life of AlexUne journée dans la grande ville : la vie d’AlexOne Day in the Big City: The Life of Alex Alex lives in a metropolis where the streets are noisy from early morning until late at night.2 min
B1A Home for Tails: The Life of LinaUn foyer pour les pattes : la vie de LinaA Home for Tails: The Life of Lina Lina lived on the outskirts of the city, where stray dogs and cats could often be seen.2 min
B1Warm Bread on the Corner: The Life of JordiPain chaud au coin de la rue : la vie de JordiWarm Bread on the Corner: The Life of Jordi Jordi lived in a quiet neighborhood of a big city, where everyone hurried about their business and rarely talked to each other.2 min
B1Through the Lens: The Life of CamilaÀ travers l’objectif : la vie de CamilaThrough the Lens: The Life of Camila Camila had worked in an office for many years, where her days were always the same: morning coffee on the run, long meetings, calls, and emails.2 min
B1Evening Lessons: The Story of MarisaCours du soir : l’histoire de MarisaEvening Lessons: The Story of Marisa2 min
B1Scissors for the Future: The Story of EliasDes ciseaux pour l’avenir : l’histoire d’EliasScissors for the Future: The Story of Elias Elias grew up in a small town where there were few opportunities for creative work.2 min
B1House from the Past: The Story of NicoMaison du passé : l’histoire de NicoHouse from the Past: The Story of Nico Nico grew up in the suburbs of a big city and always dreamed of having his own house.1 min
B1Flowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the FloristFleurs de loin : l’histoire de Léa la fleuristeFlowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the Florist Lea lived in a small French town and worked in an office. Every day felt the same to her, and she dreamed of change.1 min
B1White Nights of Dr. AnnaLes nuits blanches du docteur AnnaWhite Nights of Dr. Anna Dr. Anna had always dreamed of an unusual job that would help people. After graduating from medical university, she learned about a vacancy at a polar station in Antarctica.2 min
B1From the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef MarcoDe la cuisine à la gloire : l’histoire du chef MarcoFrom the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef Marco Marco grew up in the large Italian city of Milan. As a child, he had no interest in cooking and could not even make simple dishes.1 min
B1From Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. LorenDe la musique à la médecine : l’histoire du docteur LorenFrom Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. Loren2 min
B1Albert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveriesAlbert Einstein : des doutes aux grandes découvertesAlbert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveries Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the small German city of Ulm, but he grew up in Munich.2 min
B1Guide to Types of TablewareGuide des types de vaisselleGuide to Types of Tableware 1. Plates There are different types of plates: flat — for main dishes, deep — for soup, small — for desserts or appetizers.2 minB1Experimental Kitchen of the FutureCuisine Expérimentale du FuturExperimental Kitchen of the Future In the laboratory of the gastronomic center, work is in full swing: the chef, in a spotless kit and wearing virtual reality glasses, is testing a new menu.1 minB1Behind the Kitchen ScenesCoulisses de la CuisineBehind the Kitchen Scenes In the bustling restaurant’s open kitchen, the chef shouts “Service!” and taps the rhythm with his knife on the board.1 minB1Complex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron SauceRecette complexe : Poisson à la sauce vin et safranComplex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron Sauce Ingredients White fish fillet — 500 g Lemon juice — 100 ml Mix of fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil) — 3 tbsp Flour — 50 g2 minB1City of Flavors and TraditionsVille des Saveurs et des TraditionsCity of Flavors and Traditions In the heart of the old city lies a bustling gastronomic district.1 minB1One Day in the Big City: The Life of AlexUne journée dans la grande ville : la vie d’AlexOne Day in the Big City: The Life of Alex Alex lives in a metropolis where the streets are noisy from early morning until late at night.2 minB1A Home for Tails: The Life of LinaUn foyer pour les pattes : la vie de LinaA Home for Tails: The Life of Lina Lina lived on the outskirts of the city, where stray dogs and cats could often be seen.2 minB1Warm Bread on the Corner: The Life of JordiPain chaud au coin de la rue : la vie de JordiWarm Bread on the Corner: The Life of Jordi Jordi lived in a quiet neighborhood of a big city, where everyone hurried about their business and rarely talked to each other.2 minB1Through the Lens: The Life of CamilaÀ travers l’objectif : la vie de CamilaThrough the Lens: The Life of Camila Camila had worked in an office for many years, where her days were always the same: morning coffee on the run, long meetings, calls, and emails.2 minB1Evening Lessons: The Story of MarisaCours du soir : l’histoire de MarisaEvening Lessons: The Story of Marisa2 minB1Scissors for the Future: The Story of EliasDes ciseaux pour l’avenir : l’histoire d’EliasScissors for the Future: The Story of Elias Elias grew up in a small town where there were few opportunities for creative work.2 minB1House from the Past: The Story of NicoMaison du passé : l’histoire de NicoHouse from the Past: The Story of Nico Nico grew up in the suburbs of a big city and always dreamed of having his own house.1 minB1Flowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the FloristFleurs de loin : l’histoire de Léa la fleuristeFlowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the Florist Lea lived in a small French town and worked in an office. Every day felt the same to her, and she dreamed of change.1 minB1White Nights of Dr. AnnaLes nuits blanches du docteur AnnaWhite Nights of Dr. Anna Dr. Anna had always dreamed of an unusual job that would help people. After graduating from medical university, she learned about a vacancy at a polar station in Antarctica.2 minB1From the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef MarcoDe la cuisine à la gloire : l’histoire du chef MarcoFrom the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef Marco Marco grew up in the large Italian city of Milan. As a child, he had no interest in cooking and could not even make simple dishes.1 minB1From Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. LorenDe la musique à la médecine : l’histoire du docteur LorenFrom Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. Loren2 minB1Albert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveriesAlbert Einstein : des doutes aux grandes découvertesAlbert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveries Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the small German city of Ulm, but he grew up in Munich.2 min