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May 2025
28m 54s

CBF Scenes 1.07 | L’amour au café ?

COFFEE BREAK LANGUAGES
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Love is in the air Chez Nico in chapter 7 of Scenes! A chance encounter on the café terrace leads to an unexpected romance, while Nico reflects on preparing for the busy summer ahead.


Mark and Hélène highlight useful language points, including un clin d’œil and se douter de.


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