Travail : histoires en anglais avec traduction
33 histoires courtes en anglais du niveau A1 au B2 sur le thème « Travail » avec traduction en français. Lisez ligne par ligne, touchez les mots, écoutez…
A2The Missing StoryL’article disparuLarry started his first day at the Leader, a busy newspaper office in New York. His job was simple but important: when an editor shouted “Copy!”, Larry had to carry the pages to a pneumatic tube.2 minA1First Day at WorkLe premier jour de travailPhil started a new job in a big store on Franklin Street. On his first morning, he arrived early. He was now the errand boy. A young salesman asked, “Are you going to work here?” Phil said, “Yes.”1 minB2A Journey to Machu Picchu in PeruUn voyage à Machu Picchu au PérouMachu Picchu is located in Peru high in the Andes and is considered one of the most famous archaeological sites in South America.3 minA1Tom’s Trip to ParisLe voyage de Tom à ParisTom lives in Canada and works as a journalist He likes travel and new cities Today Tom goes to France He flies to Paris by plane This trip is real and happens now2 minB2The Story of the First Artificial Earth SatelliteL’histoire du premier satellite artificiel de la TerreYuri Korolev was an engineer and designer who dedicated his life to space exploration.2 minB2A Decision Over the RiverUne décision au dessus de la rivièreChesley Sullenberger worked as a commercial airline pilot and had decades of flight experience behind him.2 minB2An Accident That Became a ProfessionUn accident devenu une professionAlexander Fleming worked as a bacteriologist in a laboratory in London and spent most of his life studying infections. His profession required accuracy, repetition and strict order in experiments.2 minB2The Scientist Who Measured SilenceLe scientifique qui mesurait le silenceLucas worked as a researcher in a small laboratory that studied sound and human concentration. His job was to analyze how noise affected thinking, decision making and long periods of mental work.2 minB2The Wheel That Changed the ConversationLa roue qui a changé la conversationThat morning Daniel was driving to an important meeting and mentally repeating the key points of his presentation.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
A2One Day in the Life of a Garbage CollectorUne journée dans la vie d’un éboueurOne Day in the Life of a Garbage Collector Alexey has been working as a garbage collector for ten years. He wakes up very early, when the city is still dark and quiet.3 min
A2The Postman Profession and Its ImportanceLe métier de facteur et son importanceThe Postman Profession and Its Importance A postman is a person who delivers letters, postcards, and parcels. This profession exists in many countries and is very important for society.2 min
A2The Librarian's Secret MissionLa mission secrète de la bibliothécaireThe Librarian's Secret Mission In a small town, there lived a librarian named Emilia. Every day she opened the doors of the old library and welcomed readers with a smile.2 min
A1Mr. Robert’s New DreamLe nouveau rêve de Monsieur RobertMr. Robert’s New Dream Mr. Robert had worked as a car mechanic all his life. Since his youth, he had loved cars: taking them apart, fixing engines, painting bodies.4 min
A1Doctor Oliver’s DiscoveryLa découverte du docteur OliverDoctor Oliver’s Discovery Doctor Oliver had spent his whole life among books, flasks, and notes. Since he was young, he had dreamed of creating a cure for a rare disease.1 min
A1The Secret Recipe of Chef MarcoLa recette secrète du chef MarcoThe Secret Recipe of Chef Marco Chef Marco worked in a small restaurant by the sea. He was famous for his soup, which every customer ordered.1 min
A1The Secret Patient of Doctor SophieLe patient secret du docteur SophieThe Secret Patient of Doctor Sophie Doctor Sophie worked in a small clinic near the park. One evening, as she was about to close her office, there was a quiet knock on the door.1 min
A1The Most Unusual Case of Officer DanielL’affaire la plus inattendue de l’agent DanielThe Most Unusual Case of Officer Daniel On a warm summer evening, Daniel received a strange phone call. In the park, someone had seen a man in a suit digging in the bushes and hiding something.2 min
A1Teacher ThomasProfesseur ThomasTeacher Thomas Thomas works as a foreign language teacher at a school. He teaches French and English. Every morning he prepares materials for his lessons.1 min
A1Sailor LeoMarin LéonSailor Leo Leo works as a sailor on a big ship. He loves the sea and long journeys. Every morning he checks the deck and the ropes. The captain gives the crew a plan for the day.1 min
A1Archaeologist AnnaArchéologue AnnaArchaeologist Anna Anna works as an archaeologist and studies ancient cities. She loves her job because she discovers the secrets of the past.1 min
A1Pilot AlexPilote AlexPilot Alex Alex works as a passenger plane pilot. He loves his job because he flies to different countries. Every morning he puts on his uniform and goes to the airport.1 min
A1Engineer LucasIngénieur LucasEngineer Lucas Lucas works as an engineer in a big company. He loves his job because he creates new projects. Every morning he comes to the office and turns on his computer.1 min
A1Doctor EmmaDocteure EmmaDoctor Emma Emma works as a doctor in a city clinic. She loves her job because she helps people. Every morning she puts on a white coat and washes her hands.1 min
A1Firefighter MarkPompier MarkFirefighter Mark Mark works as a firefighter in a big city. He loves his job because he helps people. Every morning he puts on his uniform, helmet, and special boots.1 min
A1Taxi Driver DavidChauffeur de taxi DavidDavid works as a taxi driver in a big city. He loves his job because he meets new people every day. Every morning he wakes up at six o’clock and has breakfast.2 min
A1Builder AlexeyAlexeï, ouvrier du bâtimentBuilder Alexey Alexey works as a builder on a big construction site in the city. He loves his job because he helps build new houses. Every morning he wakes up at six o’clock and has breakfast.2 min
A1Bus Driver TomChauffeur de bus TomBus Driver Tom Tom is a city bus driver. Every day he starts work at seven in the morning. He checks the bus and fills it with fuel. Tom politely greets the passengers.1 min
A1First Day at the CaféPremier jour au caféLeo lives in a small town. He likes cooking and wants to work as a cook. One day, he finds a job at a café near his house. Today is his first day at work. Leo comes to the café early in the morning.1 min
A2One Day in the Life of a Garbage CollectorUne journée dans la vie d’un éboueurOne Day in the Life of a Garbage Collector Alexey has been working as a garbage collector for ten years. He wakes up very early, when the city is still dark and quiet.3 minA2The Postman Profession and Its ImportanceLe métier de facteur et son importanceThe Postman Profession and Its Importance A postman is a person who delivers letters, postcards, and parcels. This profession exists in many countries and is very important for society.2 minA2The Librarian's Secret MissionLa mission secrète de la bibliothécaireThe Librarian's Secret Mission In a small town, there lived a librarian named Emilia. Every day she opened the doors of the old library and welcomed readers with a smile.2 minA1Mr. Robert’s New DreamLe nouveau rêve de Monsieur RobertMr. Robert’s New Dream Mr. Robert had worked as a car mechanic all his life. Since his youth, he had loved cars: taking them apart, fixing engines, painting bodies.4 minA1Doctor Oliver’s DiscoveryLa découverte du docteur OliverDoctor Oliver’s Discovery Doctor Oliver had spent his whole life among books, flasks, and notes. Since he was young, he had dreamed of creating a cure for a rare disease.1 minA1The Secret Recipe of Chef MarcoLa recette secrète du chef MarcoThe Secret Recipe of Chef Marco Chef Marco worked in a small restaurant by the sea. He was famous for his soup, which every customer ordered.1 minA1The Secret Patient of Doctor SophieLe patient secret du docteur SophieThe Secret Patient of Doctor Sophie Doctor Sophie worked in a small clinic near the park. One evening, as she was about to close her office, there was a quiet knock on the door.1 minA1The Most Unusual Case of Officer DanielL’affaire la plus inattendue de l’agent DanielThe Most Unusual Case of Officer Daniel On a warm summer evening, Daniel received a strange phone call. In the park, someone had seen a man in a suit digging in the bushes and hiding something.2 minA1Teacher ThomasProfesseur ThomasTeacher Thomas Thomas works as a foreign language teacher at a school. He teaches French and English. Every morning he prepares materials for his lessons.1 minA1Sailor LeoMarin LéonSailor Leo Leo works as a sailor on a big ship. He loves the sea and long journeys. Every morning he checks the deck and the ropes. The captain gives the crew a plan for the day.1 minA1Archaeologist AnnaArchéologue AnnaArchaeologist Anna Anna works as an archaeologist and studies ancient cities. She loves her job because she discovers the secrets of the past.1 minA1Pilot AlexPilote AlexPilot Alex Alex works as a passenger plane pilot. He loves his job because he flies to different countries. Every morning he puts on his uniform and goes to the airport.1 minA1Engineer LucasIngénieur LucasEngineer Lucas Lucas works as an engineer in a big company. He loves his job because he creates new projects. Every morning he comes to the office and turns on his computer.1 minA1Doctor EmmaDocteure EmmaDoctor Emma Emma works as a doctor in a city clinic. She loves her job because she helps people. Every morning she puts on a white coat and washes her hands.1 minA1Firefighter MarkPompier MarkFirefighter Mark Mark works as a firefighter in a big city. He loves his job because he helps people. Every morning he puts on his uniform, helmet, and special boots.1 minA1Taxi Driver DavidChauffeur de taxi DavidDavid works as a taxi driver in a big city. He loves his job because he meets new people every day. Every morning he wakes up at six o’clock and has breakfast.2 minA1Builder AlexeyAlexeï, ouvrier du bâtimentBuilder Alexey Alexey works as a builder on a big construction site in the city. He loves his job because he helps build new houses. Every morning he wakes up at six o’clock and has breakfast.2 minA1Bus Driver TomChauffeur de bus TomBus Driver Tom Tom is a city bus driver. Every day he starts work at seven in the morning. He checks the bus and fills it with fuel. Tom politely greets the passengers.1 minA1First Day at the CaféPremier jour au caféLeo lives in a small town. He likes cooking and wants to work as a cook. One day, he finds a job at a café near his house. Today is his first day at work. Leo comes to the café early in the morning.1 min