The Fête de la Musique (World Music Day) in French | A2 Culture Lesson

Learn French with an A2 culture: The Fête de la Musique (World Music Day) (La fête de la musique). One idea from French culture or history, explained in simple French at your level, with every sentence to listen to and repeat. This lesson explains the Fête de la Musique, the free music festival that began in France in 1982 and now takes place every year on 21 June. ▶️ Watch next: French Cheese (Le fromage français)    • French Cheese | A2 Culture Lesson   How to use this lesson: 📖 See what you will learn on the first card 🎧 Listen to each sentence in French and English 🎤 Repeat it out loud in the Your turn pause 💬 Check the recap at the end and answer the question in the comments 💬 Et dans ton pays ? How is it in your country? Tell us in the comments Level: A2 (CEFR, beginner) · About 6 min · Slow, clear native French narration Culture lesson: La fête de la musique: The Fête de la Musique (World Music Day) You will learn: • What the Fête de la Musique is and when it happens • How it started in France in 1982 • How people take part today • Useful French to talk about music and festivals Key takeaways: • The Fête de la Musique is on 21 June. • It began in France in 1982 with Jack Lang. • It is free, and anyone can play in the street. • Many countries now have it too. 💬 Is there a music festival in your country where everyone can play in the street? Chapters 0:00 What it is 0:37 What you'll learn 0:47 How it began 1:41 Who can play 2:16 Today and you 3:10 Part 5 3:44 Test yourself at natural pace 5:27 Recap Key words • la fête: the festival, the party • la musique: music • gratuit: free (no cost) • la rue: the street • les voisins: the neighbours ⚠ Watch out for • beaucoup. The p is silent (bo-koo). Transcript 1. Le vingt et un juin, il y a de la musique partout. On 21 June, there is music everywhere. 2. C’est la Fête de la Musique. It is the Fête de la Musique. 3. Tu savais ? C’est gratuit pour tout le monde. Did you know? It is free for everyone. 4. On joue dans les rues et dans les parcs. People play in the streets and in the parks. 5. La fête est née en France, en mille neuf cent quatre-vingt-deux. The festival was born in France, in 1982. 6. Jack Lang était ministre de la Culture. Jack Lang was the Minister of Culture. 7. Il voulait de la musique pour tous. He wanted music for everyone. 8. Le premier soir, beaucoup de gens ont joué dehors. The first evening, many people played outside. 9. Tout le monde peut jouer, même sans être célèbre. Anyone can play, even without being famous. 10. Il y a des chanteurs, des groupes et des chorales. There are singers, bands and choirs. 11. Les voisins écoutent et dansent ensemble. Neighbours listen and dance together. 12. Aujourd’hui, la fête est plus grande qu’avant. Today, the festival is bigger than before. 13. Beaucoup de pays ont aussi cette fête. Many countries also have this festival. 14. Hier, Camille et Karim se sont promenés en ville. Yesterday, Camille and Karim walked around town. 15. Ils ont écouté du jazz et du rock. They listened to jazz and rock. 16. Cette fête est importante pour les Français. This festival is important for the French. 17. Elle réunit les gens dans la rue. It brings people together in the street. 18. Cette année, tu vas peut-être chanter aussi ! This year, you might sing too! 19. Il faut seulement aimer la musique. You only need to love music. 🎧 Listen on the go: French Shadow Daily, the daily podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7uMYIdq... More A2 videos are in the A2 playlists. Subscribe for new French stories, quizzes and conversations every week. #LearnFrench #A2French #FrenchCulture #FrenchShadowing #FrenchLesson #FrenchForBeginners #SpeakFrench #FrenchListening #FrenchStories