Anniversaire de mariage

Practise reading in French with this comprehension text about a wedding anniversary.

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Part 2

Find words and phrases in the text that match the meanings below.

  1. (adjectif, 1 mot) très grand :   very big = enormous
  2. (adjectif, 1 mot) : élegant ou classe:   elegant or classy = chic
  3. (verbe, 5 mots) mettre des vêtements élégants: :   to wear elegant clothes = to get dressed up
  4. (expression, 4 mots) être responsable de :   to be responsible for = to be in charge of
  5. (nom, 1 mot) personne qui joue de la musique lors d’une fête ou d’un événement :   someone who plays music at a party or event = DJ
  6. (nom, 1 mot) pièce de théâtre ou représentation :   a theatre performance = show

Translation

Wedding Anniversary

Today is my grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary; their ‘golden wedding anniversary’.

We’re organising a big surprise party for them this evening. They think that we’re just going for dinner, but really, we’ve rented a big hall and invited all their friends and loved ones.

I’ve told my grandparents that we’re going to a very fancy restaurant, so they need to dress up. My grandmother is wearing a long pink dress and her best jewellery: a necklace, a bracelet and a pair of beautiful diamond earrings.

My grandfather is wearing an elegant grey suit with a waistcoat and jacket. The colour of his tie matches my grandmother’s dress. It’s so cute! Unfortunately, he’s forgotten to iron his shirt, so it’s a bit creased, and his waistcoat is missing a button, but apparently that’s good luck!

Of course, they’re both wearing their weddings rings, as they have done every day for the last 50 years.

Each member of our family has a different mission for the party: my cousin Lauren has made the cake, my uncle Tony took care of the decorations and I was in charge of the presents, even though deep down I wanted to be the DJ.

The whole family pitched in to give my grandparents a really nice present. We’ve got them two tickets for a weekend in Paris, where they can watch a show, see the sights and celebrate their anniversary in style.

I can’t wait to see the look on their faces when they walk into the hall and everyone shouts “Surprise!”. Let’s hope that everyone can keep it a secret for a few more hours.

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