The Government Inspector

Le Revizor

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The 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.
L’histoire commence dans une petite ville où les fonctionnaires apprennent une nouvelle terrible. On dit qu’un inspecteur secret arrive de la capitale pour vérifier leur travail.
All the officials are afraid, because each of them is guilty of lies, bribes, and disorder. The mayor gathers everyone and orders them to hide all the problems.
Tous les fonctionnaires ont peur, car chacun est coupable de mensonges, de pots-de-vin et de désordre. Le maire réunit tout le monde et ordonne de cacher les problèmes.
At the same time, a young man named Khlestakov is staying in the town. He is poor, careless, and likes to impress people.
Au même moment, un jeune homme nommé Khlestakov séjourne dans la ville. Il est pauvre, léger et aime impressionner les autres.
The officials make a mistake and believe that Khlestakov is the inspector. At first he does not understand what is happening, but soon he starts to use the situation.
Les fonctionnaires se trompent et pensent que Khlestakov est l’inspecteur. Au début, il ne comprend pas la situation, mais il commence vite à en profiter.
Khlestakov accepts money, gifts, and respect. He tells unbelievable stories about his importance and his life in the capital.
Khlestakov accepte de l’argent, des cadeaux et du respect. Il raconte des histoires incroyables sur son importance et sa vie dans la capitale.
The mayor and the other officials try to please him in everything. They give him bribes and hope the inspection will end well.
Le maire et les autres fonctionnaires essaient de lui plaire en tout. Ils lui donnent des pots-de-vin et espèrent que la visite se passera bien.
Khlestakov proposes to the mayor’s daughter and feels like a very important person. Nobody doubts his words.
Khlestakov demande la main de la fille du maire et se sent très important. Personne ne doute de ses paroles.
Soon Khlestakov leaves the town with a lot of money. The officials are happy and think that the danger is over.
Peu après, Khlestakov quitte la ville avec beaucoup d’argent. Les fonctionnaires sont contents et pensent que le danger est passé.
But a letter soon arrives and reveals the truth about Khlestakov. Everyone understands that they were deceived.
Mais bientôt, une lettre arrive et révèle la vérité sur Khlestakov. Tous comprennent qu’ils ont été trompés.
At the very end of the story, the real inspector appears. The officials stand in silence and understand that punishment is now unavoidable.
À la toute fin de l’histoire, le véritable inspecteur apparaît. Les fonctionnaires restent silencieux et comprennent que le châtiment est inévitable.

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