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A1 Lesson 3 of 3 · Survival Dialogues

Problems and emergencies

Say that you are lost, that you have lost something or that you need help, and call 911.

13 min · 8 activities

In this lesson you will

  • Ask for help
  • Explain a simple problem
  • Give key information in an emergency
QuizSortingDialogueSpeaking

Lesson summary

The key points to remember, for revision.

  • 1J’ai besoin d’aide. Pouvez-vous m’aider ?
  • 2J’ai perdu mon / ma… (lost something) ≠ Je suis perdu(e) (lost in a place).
  • 3911: which service, where you are, what is happening. Short sentences.
  • 4Repeat key information to check: “Tout droit, deux rues ?”

Key vocabulary

le portefeuillewallet
volerto steal
les pompiersfire service
la fuméesmoke
au secourshelp!