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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Discovering Amsterdam: Beyond the Tourist Map Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-16-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder op de Amsterdamse grachten.En: The sun shone brightly on the Amsterdamse canals.Nl: Het was lente, en de bomen stonden vol groene bladeren.En: It was spring, and the trees were full of green leaves.Nl: Bloemen sierden de balkons en marktjes.En: Flowers adorned the balconies and markets.Nl: De stad was in volle voorbereiding voor Koningsdag.En: The city was in full preparation for Koningsdag.Nl: Overal hingen oranje vlaggen en slingers.En: Everywhere hung orange flags and streamers.Nl: Maarten, een stille Amsterdammer met een liefde voor geschiedenis, stond op de kade.En: Maarten, a quiet Amsterdammer with a love for history, stood on the quay.Nl: Hij wachtte op Femke, een opgewekte toeriste uit Utrecht.En: He was waiting for Femke, a cheerful tourist from Utrecht.Nl: "Femke, daar ben je!En: "Femke, there you are!Nl: Klaar voor de rondvaart?"En: Ready for the canal tour?"Nl: vroeg Maarten met een glimlach.En: asked Maarten with a smile.Nl: "Ja, ik ben er helemaal klaar voor!En: "Yes, I'm all set!Nl: Laten we alle beroemde bezienswaardigheden zien!"En: Let's see all the famous sights!"Nl: riep Femke enthousiast.En: exclaimed Femke enthusiastically.Nl: Ze stapten samen op een kleine boot.En: They stepped together onto a small boat.Nl: Femke had een lijstje met dingen die ze wilde zien: het Anne Frank Huis, het Rijksmuseum, en de Magere Brug.En: Femke had a list of things she wanted to see: the Anne Frank Huis, the Rijksmuseum, and the Magere Brug.Nl: Maarten glimlachte.En: Maarten smiled.Nl: Hij wist dat er zoveel meer te ontdekken was.En: He knew there was so much more to discover.Nl: De boot gleed rustig over het water.En: The boat glided calmly over the water.Nl: "Wist je dat deze grachten al sinds de 17e eeuw bestaan?"En: "Did you know that these canals have existed since the 17th century?"Nl: zei Maarten.En: Maarten said.Nl: "Ze zijn UNESCO Werelderfgoed."En: "They are a UNESCO Werelderfgoed."Nl: Femke knikte, maar haar ogen dwaalden naar haar lijstje.En: Femke nodded, but her eyes wandered to her list.Nl: Ze wilde snel door naar de volgende attractie.En: She wanted to quickly move on to the next attraction.Nl: Maarten voelde haar haast.En: Maarten sensed her haste.Nl: Hij zag hoe ze meer bezig was met het afvinken van haar lijst dan met het genieten van de omgeving.En: He saw how she was more focused on ticking off her list than enjoying the surroundings.Nl: "Femke," begon Maarten voorzichtig, "zal ik je iets bijzonders van Amsterdam laten zien?En: "Femke," Maarten began cautiously, "shall I show you something special about Amsterdam?Nl: Iets wat niet op de toeristenkaarten staat?"En: Something that's not on the tourist maps?"Nl: Femke twijfelde even, maar besloot toen Maarten te vertrouwen.En: Femke hesitated for a moment, but then decided to trust Maarten.Nl: "Oké, laat maar zien."En: "Okay, show me."Nl: Maarten stuurde de boot naar een klein, rustig kanaal.En: Maarten steered the boat to a small, quiet canal.Nl: De drukte van de stad verdween.En: The bustle of the city disappeared.Nl: Hier waren geen toeristen, alleen het zachte geluid van het water.En: Here there were no tourists, only the gentle sound of the water.Nl: De bloemen langs de kades bloeiden in levendige kleuren.En: The flowers along the quays bloomed in vibrant colors.Nl: Het was prachtig.En: It was beautiful.Nl: Maarten begon te praten.En: Maarten began to talk.Nl: "Mijn oma groeide hier op.En: "My grandmother grew up here.Nl: Ze vertelde me altijd verhalen over hoe ze als kind langs deze grachten speelde.En: She always told me stories about how she played along these canals as a child.Nl: Ze verzamelde tulpen in het voorjaar en hielp met de voorbereidingen van Koningsdag.En: She collected tulips in the spring and helped with the preparations for Koningsdag.Nl: Het was haar favoriet."En: It was her favorite."Nl: Femke keek naar Maarten.En: Femke looked at Maarten.Nl: Ze zag de liefde in zijn ogen.En: She saw the love in his eyes.Nl: "Dat is mooi, Maarten," zei ze zacht.En: "That's beautiful, Maarten," she said softly.Nl: "Dit is de echte Amsterdamse ervaring, of niet?"En: "This is the real Amsterdam experience, isn't it?"Nl: Maarten knikte.En: Maarten nodded.Nl: "Ja, dit is het echte Amsterdam.En: "Yes, this is the real Amsterdam.Nl: Het is niet alleen toeristische attracties, maar ook verhalen en herinneringen."En: It's not just tourist attractions, but also stories and memories."Nl: Ze bleven even stil, kijkend naar de reflecties in het water.En: They remained silent for a moment, looking at the reflections in the water.Nl: Femke legde haar lijstje aan de kant.En: Femke put her list aside.Nl: Ze begreep nu dat het belangrijker was om te voelen en te zien dan alleen te kijken.En: She now understood that it was more important to feel and see than just to look.Nl: Na de rondvaart voelde Femke zich anders.En: After the canal tour, Femke felt different.Nl: Ze was open voor meer: meer verhalen, meer ervaringen.En: She was open to more: more stories, more experiences.Nl: Maarten voelde zich trots.En: Maarten felt proud.Nl: Hij had zijn stad op een nieuwe manier laten zien, en daardoor zelf ook weer meer waardering voor de schoonheid van Amsterdam gekregen.En: He had shown his city in a new way, and in doing so, had gained more appreciation for the beauty of Amsterdam himself.Nl: Terwijl ze terug naar de kade gingen, was de stad vol glow van aankomende festiviteiten.En: As they returned to the quay, the city was aglow with upcoming festivities.Nl: Het was alsof Amsterdam hun geheim had onthuld.En: It was as if Amsterdam had revealed its secret to them.Nl: Hun gesprek had hen dichter bij elkaar en bij de ziel van de stad gebracht.En: Their conversation had brought them closer to each other and to the soul of the city.Nl: En zo eindigde hun avontuur, met het gevoel dat ze iets bijzonders hadden gedeeld.En: And so, their adventure ended with the feeling that they had shared something special. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbrightly: heldercanals: grachtenadorned: sierdenbalconies: balkonspreparation: voorbereidingstreamers: slingersquay: kadecheerful: opgewektetourist: toeristeenthusiastically: enthousiastsights: bezienswaardighedenstepped: staptenglided: gleedUNESCO: UNESCOheritage: Werelderfgoedwandered: dwaaldenhaste: haastfocused: bezigcautiously: voorzichtigbustle: druktebloomed: bloeidenvibrant: levendigestories: verhalenreflections: reflectiesattractions: attractiestick off: afvinkenexperience: ervaringgain: verkrijgenfestival: festiviteiten

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Blooming Adventure: Lessons from Keukenhof's Tulip Fields Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-14-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder over de Keukenhof.En: The sun shone brightly over Keukenhof.Nl: Miljoenen tulpen bloeiden in een zee van kleuren.En: Millions of tulips bloomed in a sea of colors.Nl: Jeroen stak zijn camera in de lucht.En: Jeroen raised his camera into the air.Nl: "Dit is fantastisch!"En: "This is fantastic!"Nl: riep hij uit.En: he exclaimed.Nl: Hij was nog nooit eerder in de Keukenhof geweest.En: He had never been to Keukenhof before.Nl: Vandaag zou hij de mooiste foto's maken.En: Today, he would take the most beautiful photos.Nl: Sanne stond naast Jeroen.En: Sanne stood next to Jeroen.Nl: Ze glimlachte naar hem.En: She smiled at him.Nl: "Ik ben zo blij dat je mee bent, Jeroen.En: "I'm so glad you came along, Jeroen.Nl: Kijk eens naar al die bloemen!"En: Just look at all those flowers!"Nl: Sanne was al vele keren in de Keukenhof geweest.En: Sanne had been to Keukenhof many times.Nl: Ze kende de paden goed.En: She knew the paths well.Nl: Ze liepen samen verder door de kleurrijke tuinen.En: They walked further together through the colorful gardens.Nl: Tulpen in alle kleuren omringden hen.En: Tulips in all colors surrounded them.Nl: Geuren van bloemen vulden de lucht.En: Scents of flowers filled the air.Nl: Het was een prachtig gezicht.En: It was a beautiful sight.Nl: Jeroen klikte druk op de knop van zijn camera.En: Jeroen was busily clicking the button on his camera.Nl: Hij wilde elk moment vastleggen.En: He wanted to capture every moment.Nl: Maar al snel voelde Jeroen iets ongemakkelijks.En: But soon, Jeroen began to feel something uncomfortable.Nl: Zijn neus begon te kriebelen.En: His nose started to itch.Nl: "Eh, Sanne?"En: "Um, Sanne?"Nl: zei hij met een haperende stem.En: he said with a faltering voice.Nl: Haar vrolijke blik veranderde in bezorgdheid.En: Her cheerful expression turned to concern.Nl: "Gaat het wel?"En: "Are you okay?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: Jeroen knikte, hoewel hij begon te twijfelen.En: Jeroen nodded, although he began to doubt.Nl: Zijn ogen begonnen te tranen.En: His eyes started to water.Nl: Zijn ademhaling werd sneller.En: His breathing quickened.Nl: Hij probeerde zich te concentreren op de tulpen.En: He tried to focus on the tulips.Nl: Maar het werd moeilijker om de camera stil te houden.En: But it became harder to keep the camera steady.Nl: In de verte zag Sanne dat Bart, een medebezoeker, naar hen keek.En: In the distance, Sanne noticed that Bart, a fellow visitor, was looking at them.Nl: Hij liep naar hen toe.En: He walked over to them.Nl: "Ik heb je gehoord, heb je hulp nodig?"En: "I heard you, do you need help?"Nl: vroeg Bart.En: asked Bart.Nl: Hij droeg een rugzak met een EHBO-embleem.En: He was carrying a backpack with a first aid emblem.Nl: Jeroen probeerde te antwoorden, maar zijn keel voelde strak aan.En: Jeroen tried to reply, but his throat felt tight.Nl: Hij voelde zich benauwd.En: He felt short of breath.Nl: Sanne begreep meteen dat er iets niet goed was.En: Sanne immediately understood that something was wrong.Nl: "Kun je helpen?"En: "Can you help?"Nl: vroeg ze snel aan Bart.En: she quickly asked Bart.Nl: Bart knikte serieus en onderzocht Jeroen snel.En: Bart nodded seriously and quickly examined Jeroen.Nl: "Dit lijkt op een allergische reactie," zei hij.En: "This looks like an allergic reaction," he said.Nl: "We moeten naar de medische post."En: "We need to go to the medical post."Nl: Sanne ondersteunde Jeroen, en Bart leidde hen uit de tuinen.En: Sanne supported Jeroen, and Bart led them out of the gardens.Nl: Het medische personeel zorgde goed voor Jeroen.En: The medical staff took good care of Jeroen.Nl: Hij kreeg medicatie en begon zich beter te voelen.En: He received medication and started to feel better.Nl: Hij ademde diep in en uit.En: He breathed in and out deeply.Nl: Het was een opluchting.En: It was a relief.Nl: "Dank je, Bart," zei Jeroen verbaasd maar dankbaar.En: "Thank you, Bart," Jeroen said, surprised but grateful.Nl: "En Sanne, bedankt dat je bij me bent gebleven."En: "And Sanne, thanks for staying with me."Nl: De groep zat buiten de medische post.En: The group sat outside the medical post.Nl: De zon ging langzaam onder en kleurde de lucht oranje.En: The sun slowly set, coloring the sky orange.Nl: Hoewel Jeroen teleurgesteld was dat hij niet langer in de Keukenhof kon blijven, voelde hij een warme dankbaarheid.En: Although Jeroen was disappointed that he couldn't stay longer in Keukenhof, he felt a warm gratitude.Nl: "Het spijt me dat je je foto's niet kon maken," zei Sanne zacht.En: "I'm sorry you couldn't take your photos," Sanne said softly.Nl: Jeroen glimlachte.En: Jeroen smiled.Nl: "Het geeft niet," antwoordde hij.En: "It's okay," he replied.Nl: "Mijn gezondheid is belangrijker.En: "My health is more important.Nl: En ik ben dankbaar voor mijn vrienden."En: And I'm grateful for my friends."Nl: Ze keken samen naar de stralende lucht.En: They looked together at the radiant sky.Nl: Jeroen voelde een nieuwe waardering voor de mensen om hem heen.En: Jeroen felt a new appreciation for the people around him.Nl: Elke lente brengt nieuwe leerlessen, dacht hij.En: Every spring brings new lessons, he thought.Nl: De dag eindigde met een gevoel van verbondenheid en een herinnering die ze nog lang zouden koesteren.En: The day ended with a sense of connection and a memory they would cherish for a long time. Vocabulary Words:bloomed: bloeidenexclaimed: riep uitpath: padensurrounded: omringdencapture: vastleggenfaltering: haperendeconcern: bezorgdheidwater: tranenquickened: werd snellersteady: stilexamined: onderzochtemblem: embleemreaction: reactiemedical: medischerelief: opluchtingsurprised: verbaasdgrateful: dankbaardisappointed: teleurgesteldgratitude: dankbaarheidsoftly: zachtappreciation: waarderingconnection: verbondenheidcherish: koesterenitch: kriebelenthroat: keeltight: strakbreathing: ademhalingvisitor: medebezoekerbackpack: rugzaksupport: ondersteunde

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Freja's Awakening: Balancing Career Pressure and Health Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-13-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På et travlt kontor i hjertet af København sad Freja foran sin computer.En: At a busy office in the heart of København, Freja sat in front of her computer.Da: Den moderne bygning summede af aktivitet; duften af frisk kaffe fyldte luften, mens lyden af tastaturer klaprede i takt rundt om hende.En: The modern building buzzed with activity; the scent of fresh coffee filled the air while the sound of keyboards clattered rhythmically around her.Da: Foråret bragte nyt liv til byen udenfor, men inde i Frejas hoved herskede kaos.En: Spring brought new life to the city outside, but inside Freja's head, chaos prevailed.Da: Hun havde arbejdet hårdt for at imponere sin chef, Clara.En: She had worked hard to impress her boss, Clara.Da: Målet var klart: Projektet skulle være færdigt før påskeferien, så hun kunne sikre sig den længe ønskede forfremmelse.En: The goal was clear: The project had to be completed before the påskeferien so she could secure the long-desired promotion.Da: Men noget gnavede i hendes tanker – en gentagende smerte i hendes tand, der nægtede at forsvinde.En: But something nagged at her mind—a recurring pain in her tooth that refused to disappear.Da: Mikkel, hendes venlige kollega, havde bemærket hendes ubehag.En: Mikkel, her friendly colleague, had noticed her discomfort.Da: "Freja, du bør virkelig se en tandlæge," sagde han bekymret.En: "Freja, you really should see a dentist," he said concernedly.Da: Freja rystede på hovedet.En: Freja shook her head.Da: "Jeg har travlt, Mikkel.En: "I'm busy, Mikkel.Da: Projektet er vigtigt."En: The project is important."Da: Men hendes stemme bar et strejf af tvivl.En: But her voice carried a hint of doubt.Da: Dagene gik, og tandpinen blev værre.En: Days passed, and the toothache worsened.Da: Frejas koncentration svigtede.En: Freja's concentration faltered.Da: Det gjorde ondt at spise, det gjorde ondt at tale.En: It hurt to eat, it hurt to talk.Da: Påsken nærmede sig, og tandklinikkerne ville straks lukke for ferien.En: Easter was approaching, and the dental clinics would soon close for the holiday.Da: Endelig erkendte Freja, at hun ikke længere kunne ignorere smerten.En: Finally, Freja realized she could no longer ignore the pain.Da: Hun ringede til tandlægen og fik en hastetid.En: She called the dentist and got an emergency appointment.Da: Da hun forlod kontoret, ringede Clara.En: As she left the office, Clara called.Da: "Hej Freja, hvordan går det med projektet?"En: "Hi Freja, how is the project going?"Da: spurgte Clara.En: Clara asked.Da: Freja tog en dyb indånding.En: Freja took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg er så ked af det, men jeg er nødt til at gå til tandlægen," forklarede hun.En: "I'm so sorry, but I have to go to the dentist," she explained.Da: "Min tandpine er uudholdelig."En: "My toothache is unbearable."Da: Clara tav et øjeblik, før hun svarede med forståelse i stemmen.En: Clara was silent for a moment before responding with understanding in her voice.Da: "Sundhed er vigtigt, Freja.En: "Health is important, Freja.Da: Vi taler om projektet efter ferien."En: We'll talk about the project after the holiday."Da: Lettet skyndte Freja sig til tandlægen.En: Relieved, Freja hurried to the dentist.Da: En hul tand blev hurtigt identificeret og behandlet.En: A cavity was quickly identified and treated.Da: Smerterne aftog, og Freja følte sig som nyfødt.En: The pain subsided, and Freja felt reborn.Da: Efter ferien vendte Freja tilbage til kontoret, frisk og klar til at tackle projektet.En: After the holiday, Freja returned to the office, fresh and ready to tackle the project.Da: Clara mødte hende med et smil.En: Clara met her with a smile.Da: "Jeg er glad for, at du tog dig af det," sagde hun.En: "I'm glad you took care of it," she said.Da: "Lad os tage fat, når du er klar."En: "Let's get started when you're ready."Da: Freja havde lært en værdifuld lektie: Arbejde er vigtigt, ja, men ikke på bekostning af ens helbred.En: Freja had learned a valuable lesson: Work is important, yes, but not at the expense of one's health.Da: Med fornyet energi og opbakning fra Mikkel og Clara indfriede hun sine målsætninger.En: With renewed energy and support from Mikkel and Clara, she achieved her goals.Da: Det var begyndelsen på en mere balanceret tilgang til både karriere og personligt velbefindende.En: It was the beginning of a more balanced approach to both career and personal well-being. Vocabulary Words:busy: travltoffice: kontorbuzzed: summedeactivity: aktivitetscent: duftfresh: friskrhythmically: i taktchaos: kaosimpress: imponererecurring: gentagendediscomfort: ubehagconcernedly: bekymretconcentration: koncentrationfaltered: svigtedeapproaching: nærmede sigemergency: hastetidunbearable: uudholdeligrelieved: lettetsubside: aftogreborn: nyfødtvaluable: værdifuldbalanced: balanceretapproach: tilgangwell-being: velbefindendegoal: målpromotion: forfremmelsesecure: sikrecolleague: kollegahesitate: tøvedeidentified: identificeret

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Improvisation: Artistry and Serendipity in Montmartre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-03-29-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un coin pittoresque de Montmartre, Paris, le café "Le Chat Noir" éclatait de vie.En: In a picturesque corner of Montmartre, Paris, the café "Le Chat Noir" buzzed with life.Fr: Des tables rondes accueillaient des tasses de café fumant sous une charmante petite tonnelle tandis que les artistes saisissaient la beauté des rues pavées sur leurs toiles.En: Round tables welcomed steaming cups of coffee under a charming little arbor while artists captured the beauty of cobblestone streets on their canvases.Fr: Assis à l'une de ces tables, Clément, un artiste rêveur aux idées farfelues, sirotait son café en regardant Élodie, sa compagne de table.En: Seated at one of these tables, Clément, a dreamy artist with whimsical ideas, sipped his coffee while watching Élodie, his table companion.Fr: Élodie, une journaliste déterminée, s'efforçait de trouver une idée lumineuse pour son prochain article.En: Élodie, a determined journalist, was striving to find a brilliant idea for her next article.Fr: Le temps était étrange pour début avril.En: The weather was strange for early April.Fr: Le soleil brillait ce matin-là, mais à peine avaient-ils pris place que le ciel se couvrit, et, à leur étonnement, de gros flocons de neige commencèrent à tomber.En: The sun was shining that morning, but no sooner had they taken their seats than the sky clouded over, and, to their amazement, large snowflakes began to fall.Fr: "Quel printemps capricieux !"En: "What a capricious spring!"Fr: s'exclama Élodie, en serrant son gobelet de café pour se réchauffer.En: exclaimed Élodie, clutching her coffee cup to warm herself.Fr: Le vent soufflait, bousculant les serviettes et, comble de l'ironie, mouilla l'ordinateur portable d'Élodie.En: The wind blew, scattering napkins and, ironically, splashed Élodie's laptop.Fr: "Non !En: "No!Fr: Mon ordinateur !"En: My computer!"Fr: s'écria-t-elle, tentant en vain de le protéger.En: she cried out, trying in vain to protect it.Fr: Clément, qui avait d'abord pensé que cette neige pourrait compromettre son plan de poisson d'avril, vit soudain une opportunité.En: Clément, who initially thought this snow might compromise his April Fool's Day prank, suddenly saw an opportunity.Fr: "Élodie, et si on transformait ça en spectacle de rue ?"En: "Élodie, what if we turn this into a street show?"Fr: proposa-t-il avec enthousiasme.En: he proposed enthusiastically.Fr: "Un peu comme une performance artistique !En: "A bit like a performance art!Fr: Je fais l'art, et toi, tu prends les notes."En: I'll create the art, and you take the notes."Fr: Bien qu'hésitante, Élodie n'avait pas de meilleure idée et accepta.En: Though hesitant, Élodie had no better idea and agreed.Fr: Clément se leva, commença à danser et à tournoyer, les flocons virevoltant autour de lui.En: Clément stood up, started dancing and twirling, the snowflakes swirling around him.Fr: Les passants s'arrêtèrent, curieux.En: Passersby stopped, curious.Fr: Élodie, à la fois amusée et distraite, écrivit frénétiquement les réactions dans un coin sec de son carnet, le sourire aux lèvres.En: Élodie, both amused and distracted, frantically wrote down the reactions in a dry corner of her notebook, smiling.Fr: Tout à coup, en esquissant un mouvement inattendu pour éviter un nuage de neige, Élodie perdit l'équilibre et se retrouva, par inadvertance, au centre de la scène improvisée.En: Suddenly, in making an unexpected move to avoid a snow cloud, Élodie lost her balance and found herself, inadvertently, at the center of the improvised stage.Fr: La foule éclata de rire et l'applaudit, pensant que tout était orchestré.En: The crowd burst into laughter and applause, thinking it was all orchestrated.Fr: Élodie, mi-rougissante, mi-rigolarde, se surprit à adorer l'attention et improvisa elle aussi.En: Élodie, half-blushing, half-laughing, was surprised to enjoy the attention and improvised as well.Fr: Le "spectacle" dura quelques minutes de pure folie et, à la fin, Clément et Élodie se retrouvèrent devant une foule réjouie et chaleureuse.En: The "show" lasted a few minutes of pure madness and, in the end, Clément and Élodie found themselves in front of a joyful and warm crowd.Fr: "C'était incroyable !"En: "That was incredible!"Fr: lui dit Clément, les yeux pétillants.En: Clément said, his eyes sparkling.Fr: "Et toi, sublime !"En: "And you, sublime!"Fr: ajouta-t-il en riant.En: he added, laughing.Fr: Élodie, croisant ses bras gelés mais ravie, répondit : "Je crois que je viens de trouver mon article."En: Élodie, crossing her frozen but delighted arms, responded: "I think I've just found my article."Fr: Ainsi, en ce jour neigeux de printemps, Clément apprit que l'improvisation pouvait être tout aussi captivante que la préparation minutieuse d'un canular.En: Thus, on this snowy spring day, Clément learned that improvisation could be just as captivating as the meticulous preparation of a prank.Fr: Élodie découvrit, quant à elle, que les meilleures histoires naissent souvent des situations les plus inattendues.En: Élodie, for her part, discovered that the best stories often arise from the most unexpected situations.Fr: Ensemble, ils repartirent du café "Le Chat Noir", le cœur léger et rempli de souvenirs partagés, prêts pour d'autres aventures.En: Together, they left the café "Le Chat Noir", their hearts light and filled with shared memories, ready for more adventures.Fr: Fin de l'histoire.En: The end of the story. Vocabulary Words:the corner: le coinpicturesque: pittoresquethe arbor: la tonnellethe beauty: la beautéthe canvases: les toileswhimsical: farfelusteaming: fumantdetermined: déterminéebrilliant: lumineusestrange: étrangeclouded over: se couvritthe snowflakes: les flocons de neigecapricious: capricieuxthe wind: le ventthe napkins: les serviettesthe laptop: l'ordinateur portablethe prank: le canularenthusiastically: avec enthousiasmethe notes: les noteshesitant: hésitantetwirling: tournoyerthe passersby: les passantsthe reactions: les réactionsfrantically: frénétiquementthe notebook: le carnetunexpected: inattenduthe stage: la scèneorchestrated: orchestréblushing: rougissantethe attention: l'attention

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Violinist's Spring Awakening: Courage & Friendship Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-03-28-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I det gamle kostskole på landet, hvor træerne lige havde fået deres første grønne blade, og foråret duftede i luften, boede Lars og Astrid.En: In the old boarding school in the countryside, where the trees had just gotten their first green leaves and spring scented the air, lived Lars and Astrid.Da: Skolen lå midt i det smukke landskab, omkranset af blomstrende forårsblomster og fuglesang.En: The school was situated in the middle of the beautiful landscape, surrounded by blooming spring flowers and birdsong.Da: De mange elever glædede sig til forårskoncerten, der skulle markere påskeferien.En: The many students looked forward to the spring concert, which would mark the Easter holiday.Da: Lars havde altid været god til at spille violin.En: Lars had always been good at playing the violin.Da: Hans fingerspil var imponerende, men han var genert og havde en frygt for at stå foran et publikum.En: His fingerwork was impressive, but he was shy and had a fear of standing in front of an audience.Da: Hver gang tanken om at spille alene dukkede op, blev hans hænder svedige, og hans hjerte hamrede.En: Every time the thought of playing alone came up, his hands got sweaty, and his heart pounded.Da: Astrid var hans nære ven.En: Astrid was his close friend.Da: Hun var lys og strålende som solen og troede på Lars, mere end han troede på sig selv.En: She was bright and radiant like the sun and believed in Lars more than he believed in himself.Da: "Du kan det, Lars," sagde hun tit.En: "You can do it, Lars," she often said.Da: "Publikum vil elske at høre dig spille."En: "The audience will love to hear you play."Da: Dagene op til koncerten gik hurtigt.En: The days leading up to the concert passed quickly.Da: Påskeæg og farverige dekorationer prydede koncertsalen.En: Easter eggs and colorful decorations adorned the concert hall.Da: Alle forberedte sig, og Lars vidste, at han måtte tage en beslutning.En: Everyone prepared, and Lars knew he had to make a decision.Da: Skulle han spille solo?En: Should he play solo?Da: "Astrid, jeg tør ikke," sagde Lars en aften.En: "Astrid, I don't dare," said Lars one evening.Da: Selv tvivlen havde slået rod i hans sind.En: Self-doubt had taken root in his mind.Da: "Hvad nu hvis jeg laver fejl?"En: "What if I make mistakes?"Da: Astrid kiggede ham dybt i øjnene.En: Astrid looked deeply into his eyes.Da: "Vi øver sammen, Lars.En: "We'll practice together, Lars.Da: Jeg ved, det vil gå godt," sagde hun med sin vanlige selvsikkerhed.En: I know it will go well," she said with her usual confidence.Da: De to venner trak sig tilbage til musiklokalet og spillede den melodi, Lars elskede mest.En: The two friends retreated to the music room and played the melody Lars loved most.Da: Tonerne flød gennem aftenluften som en stille strøm.En: The tones flowed through the evening air like a quiet stream.Da: Endelig kom dagen for den sidste prøve.En: Finally, the day for the final rehearsal arrived.Da: Lars' nerver var som en storm indeni.En: Lars's nerves were like a storm inside.Da: Skulle han lade frygten vinde og trække sig tilbage til orkestret?En: Should he let fear win and retreat to the orchestra?Da: "Min ven," sagde Astrid blidt, da hun så hans usikkerhed.En: "My friend," said Astrid gently when she saw his uncertainty.Da: "Tænk på det smil, du bringer til folk med musikken.En: "Think about the smile you bring to people with the music.Da: Tænk på den glæde."En: Think about the joy."Da: Mørket udenfor blev til lys, og Lars indså, at han måtte tage chancen.En: The darkness outside turned to light, and Lars realized he had to take the chance.Da: Under koncerten, omgivet af blomsterkranse og påskeæg, trådte han frem alene på scenen.En: During the concert, surrounded by flower wreaths and Easter eggs, he stepped forward alone on the stage.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding, pinden på hans violin begyndte at bevæge sig, og melodien strømmede ud.En: He took a deep breath, the bow on his violin started to move, and the melody flowed out.Da: Den begyndte vaklende, men snart greb musikken ham.En: It began faltering, but soon the music seized him.Da: Publikum blev stille, fanget af hans spil.En: The audience fell silent, captivated by his play.Da: Da han sluttede, fyldte klapsalver rummet, og Lars smilede med sand glæde i hjertet.En: When he finished, applause filled the room, and Lars smiled with true joy in his heart.Da: Efter forestillingen gik Lars og Astrid udenfor, hvor de første stjerner tændtes på nattehimlen.En: After the performance, Lars and Astrid went outside, where the first stars lit up the night sky.Da: "Du gjorde det, Lars," sagde Astrid stolt.En: "You did it, Lars," said Astrid proudly.Da: "Tak, Astrid," svarede Lars.En: "Thank you, Astrid," replied Lars.Da: Han vidste nu, at trods frygt, kan man finde styrken til at dele det, man elsker.En: He now knew that despite fear, one can find the strength to share what they love.Da: Han gik væk fra koncerten med mere end bare et bifald.En: He walked away from the concert with more than just applause.Da: Han gik væk med tilliden til sig selv og betydningen af venskab.En: He walked away with confidence in himself and the meaning of friendship. Vocabulary Words:boarding: kostskolecountryside: landetscented: duftedelandscape: landskabsurrounded: omkransetblooming: blomstrendeconcert: koncertimpressive: imponerendeaudience: publikumthought: tankensweaty: svedigepounded: hamredebright: lysradiant: strålendebelief: troededecorations: dekorationeradorned: prydededecision: beslutningfear: frygtself-doubt: tvivlenconfidence: selvsikkerhedrehearsal: prøvenerves: nerverretreat: trække sig tilbagecaptivated: fangetapplause: klapsalverjoy: glædeperformance: forestillingproudly: stoltstrength: styrken

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Discovering Love and Tradition at Jokkmokk's Winter Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-03-27-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I Jokkmokk, där snön täcker marken som en vit filt även när våren knackar på, står den årliga vintermarknaden i full blom.En: In Jokkmokk, where the snow covers the ground like a white blanket even when spring comes knocking, the annual winter market is in full bloom.Sv: Tält i alla färger, traditionella samiska dräkter och doften av renkött som grillas fyller luften.En: Tents in all colors, traditional Sami costumes, and the scent of reindeer meat grilling fill the air.Sv: Här möttes Astrid och Elof, bland de livliga marknadsstånd där traditionella samiska hantverk visades upp.En: Here, Astrid and Elof met, among the lively market stalls where traditional Sami crafts were displayed.Sv: Astrid, en ung kvinna med smak för äventyr, är nyfiken.En: Astrid, a young woman with a taste for adventure, is curious.Sv: Hon har kommit hela vägen från Stockholm för att lära sig mer om den samiska kulturen.En: She has come all the way from Stockholm to learn more about the Sami culture.Sv: Vandrandes mellan stånden fastnar hon vid ett bord fyllt med vackra träskulpturer och silversmide.En: Wandering between the stalls, she stops at a table filled with beautiful wood sculptures and silverwork.Sv: Där står Elof, en man i trettioårsåldern, vars händer vittnar om skickligheten bakom hantverket.En: There stands Elof, a man in his thirties, whose hands testify to the skill behind the craft.Sv: Hans leende är vänligt, och hans röst är varm när han hälsar henne välkommen.En: His smile is friendly, and his voice is warm as he welcomes her.Sv: "Elof heter jag," säger han.En: "My name is Elof," he says.Sv: Astrid ler tillbaka och presenterar sig själv.En: Astrid smiles back and introduces herself.Sv: De pratar om hans konst, om skogarna och renarna.En: They talk about his art, about the forests and the reindeer.Sv: Elof bjuder in Astrid att komma till deras påskfirande, vilket fångar hennes intresse mer.En: Elof invites Astrid to come to their Easter celebration, which piques her interest even more.Sv: Sofia, Astrids vän, är med på resan men mer skeptisk.En: Sofia, Astrid's friend, is on the trip too but is more skeptical.Sv: "Kan du verkligen hitta något här uppe?"En: "Can you really find anything up here?"Sv: frågar hon småleende.En: she asks with a slight smile.Sv: Astrid är osäker, men något med Elof lockar henne.En: Astrid is unsure, but something about Elof attracts her.Sv: Hon känner sig hemma här, bland kulturen och människorna.En: She feels at home here, among the culture and the people.Sv: Marknaden slutar, men Astrid bestämmer sig för att stanna.En: The market ends, but Astrid decides to stay.Sv: Hon längtar efter att se mer av detta liv, och Elof erbjuder sig att visa henne runt.En: She longs to see more of this life, and Elof offers to show her around.Sv: De går på snöiga stigar, han berättar om renarna som betar fritt och om traditionerna som hålls levande i hans samhälle.En: They walk snowy paths, and he tells her about the reindeer that graze freely and about the traditions that are kept alive in his community.Sv: Steg för steg växer deras vänskap.En: Step by step, their friendship grows.Sv: På påsken deltar Astrid i ett stort firande.En: During Easter, Astrid participates in a large celebration.Sv: Eldar brinner och musiken spelas högt.En: Fires burn, and music plays loudly.Sv: Hon ser hur människor samsas och skrattar, och en känsla av tillhörighet växer inom henne.En: She sees people gather and laugh, and a sense of belonging grows within her.Sv: Elof ler vid hennes sida, hans blick varm.En: Elof smiles by her side, his gaze warm.Sv: Här, i detta nya, hittar hon något djupt och meningsfullt.En: Here, in this new place, she finds something deep and meaningful.Sv: Efter påsken, när snön börjar smälta, måste Astrid fatta ett beslut.En: After Easter, when the snow begins to melt, Astrid must make a decision.Sv: Hon vill inte säga adjö.En: She does not want to say goodbye.Sv: Istället bestämmer hon sig för att försöka göra distansen mellan Stockholm och Jokkmokk mindre.En: Instead, she decides to try to make the distance between Stockholm and Jokkmokk smaller.Sv: Hon och Elof ska träffas oftare, utforska detta nya band som visade sig så starkt.En: She and Elof plan to meet more often, to explore this new bond that has proved to be so strong.Sv: Sofia, nu också övertygad om kraften i tillhörighet, lovar att stödja henne.En: Sofia, now also convinced of the power of belonging, promises to support her.Sv: Astrid har hittat en ny del av sig själv här.En: Astrid has found a new part of herself here.Sv: Hon förstår nu värdet av att vida sina vyer, och Elof har lärt sig öppna sitt liv för någon utanför hans värld.En: She now understands the value of broadening her horizons, and Elof has learned to open his life to someone outside his world.Sv: Tillsammans börjar de ett nytt kapitel, där kulturer möts och nya traditioner skapas.En: Together, they begin a new chapter, where cultures meet and new traditions are created. Vocabulary Words:blanket: filtannual: årligabloom: blomreindeer: renargrilling: grillascurious: nyfikensculptures: träskulpturersilverwork: silversmidetestify: vittnarskill: skicklighetenadventure: äventyrcelebration: firandeskeptical: skeptiskpromise: lovarbelonging: tillhörighethorizons: vyerbroaden: vidainvites: bjudergaze: blickfarewell: adjöparticipates: deltarcommunity: samhälleconvince: övertygadpath: stigartraditions: traditionernaexplore: utforskaengulf: fångarwarm: varmfreely: frittchapter: kapitel

Fluent Fiction - Italian: How Piazza Navona Reignited Two Artists' Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-03-23-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Piazza Navona era un'esplosione di colori e suoni.En: Piazza Navona was an explosion of colors and sounds.It: Era primavera e ovunque c'erano artisti di strada, musicisti, e turisti incantati dalla magia di Roma.En: It was spring, and everywhere there were street performers, musicians, and tourists enchanted by the magic of Roma.It: Tra la folla, Giulia passeggiava lentamente, ammirando ogni angolo di quella piazza storica.En: Among the crowd, Giulia walked slowly, admiring every corner of that historic square.It: Giulia era un'appassionata d'arte, ma recentemente aveva perso la sua ispirazione.En: Giulia was an art enthusiast, but recently she had lost her inspiration.It: Era venuta a Roma con il suo amico Lorenzo, sperando di ritrovare la scintilla perduta.En: She had come to Roma with her friend Lorenzo, hoping to rediscover her lost spark.It: L'aria era piena di energia e Lorenzo, sempre curioso, le disse "Giulia, guarda quei quadri!En: The air was full of energy, and Lorenzo, always curious, said to her, "Giulia, look at those paintings!It: Hanno qualcosa di speciale, vieni!"En: They have something special, come!"It: Marco, un giovane artista romano, esponeva i suoi quadri con un misto di orgoglio e timore.En: Marco, a young Roman artist, was displaying his paintings with a mix of pride and fear.It: “Nessuno li noterà”, pensava.En: "No one will notice them," he thought.It: Aveva sempre dubbi sul suo talento.En: He always doubted his talent.It: Ma quell'Easter Art Festival era la sua occasione per farsi vedere.En: But that Easter Art Festival was his chance to be seen.It: Giulia si avvicinò al piccolo stand di Marco.En: Giulia approached Marco's small stand.It: I suoi quadri erano pieni di vita, con colori vivaci capaci di trasmettere emozioni profonde.En: His paintings were full of life, with vibrant colors capable of conveying deep emotions.It: Decise di avvicinarsi e parlarci.En: She decided to approach and speak to him.It: "Ciao, i tuoi quadri sono davvero belli!"En: "Hi, your paintings are really beautiful!"It: disse con un sorriso sincero.En: she said with a sincere smile.It: Marco era sorpreso ma felice.En: Marco was surprised but happy.It: "Grazie!En: "Thank you!It: Mi chiamo Marco.En: My name is Marco.It: Non sono sicuro di quanto siano buoni i miei lavori, sto ancora cercando il mio stile."En: I'm not sure how good my works are; I'm still searching for my style."It: Giulia annuì.En: Giulia nodded.It: "Capisco.En: "I understand.It: Anch'io sono un'artista.En: I'm an artist too.It: Ho una specie di blocco creativo," ammise con un sospiro.En: I'm experiencing a sort of creative block," she admitted with a sigh.It: Marco le raccontò allora la sua storia: come aveva iniziato a dipingere, le sue ispirazioni, e le difficoltà.En: Marco then told her his story: how he started painting, his inspirations, and his challenges.It: Mentre parlava, i suoi occhi brillavano di passione.En: As he spoke, his eyes shone with passion.It: Giulia ascoltava attentamente, trovando conforto nelle sue parole.En: Giulia listened intently, finding comfort in his words.It: A un certo punto, Giulia disse: "I tuoi quadri mi hanno dato nuova energia.En: At a certain point, Giulia said, "Your paintings have given me new energy.It: Riescono a trasmettere qualcosa di vero.En: They convey something true.It: Sei bravo."En: You're talented."It: Marco le sorrise, sentendosi sollevato.En: Marco smiled at her, feeling relieved.It: Le sue parole avevano acceso una nuova sicurezza in lui.En: Her words had sparked a new confidence in him.It: "Grazie.En: "Thank you.It: Questa è la prima volta che sento di poterci davvero riuscire."En: This is the first time I feel like I can truly succeed."It: Con il sole che stava calando, la piazza si riempiva di una luce dorata.En: With the sun setting, the square filled with a golden light.It: Giulia sapeva di aver trovato quello che cercava.En: Giulia knew she had found what she was looking for.It: "Lorenzo, rimango ancora per un po'.En: "Lorenzo, I'm staying a bit longer.It: Ho trovato l'ispirazione."En: I've found inspiration."It: Lorenzo, sempre al suo fianco, sorrise.En: Lorenzo, always by her side, smiled.It: "Fai bene, Giulia."En: "You're right to do so, Giulia."It: Così, mentre la sera avvolgeva Roma, Giulia e Marco si salutarono promettendo di restare in contatto.En: So, as the evening enveloped Roma, Giulia and Marco said goodbye, promising to keep in touch.It: Avevano entrambi trovato qualcosa di inaspettato in quella giornata: la fiducia in se stessi e una nuova direzione per il loro cammino artistico.En: They had both found something unexpected that day: self-confidence and a new direction for their artistic journey.It: La magia di Piazza Navona, colma di vita e arte, aveva trasformato i loro desideri in realtà.En: The magic of Piazza Navona, full of life and art, had turned their desires into reality.It: Giulia era pronta a creare di nuovo, e Marco si sentiva finalmente un vero artista.En: Giulia was ready to create again, and Marco finally felt like a true artist. Vocabulary Words:explosion: l'esplosionespring: la primaverastreet performers: gli artisti di stradaenchanted: incantaticrowd: la follaenthusiast: l'appassionataspark: la scintillapride: l'orgogliofear: il timoredoubted: dubbitalent: il talentodisplaying: esponevastand: lo standvibrant: vivaciemotions: le emozionisincere: sincerocreative block: il blocco creativochallenge: le difficoltàcomfortable: il confortoconvey: trasmetteresuccess: riusciresunset: il sole calantedirection: la direzionejourney: il camminopassion: la passionerelieved: sollevatodesires: i desideriinspiration: l'ispirazioneconfidence: la fiduciaunexpected: inaspettato

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Treasure in Tulip Fields: A Tale of Mystery & Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-03-21-22-34-00-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Een zacht briesje wiegde de tulpenvelden van Amsterdam.En: A soft breeze swayed the tulip fields of Amsterdam.Nl: Kleuren dansten onder de lentezon als een levend schilderij.En: Colors danced under the spring sun like a living painting.Nl: Sven, een nieuwsgierige botanicus, slenterde door de velden.En: Sven, a curious botanist, strolled through the fields.Nl: Hij hield van de tulpen.En: He loved the tulips.Nl: Maar vandaag zocht hij iets meer.En: But today, he was looking for something more.Nl: Naast hem liep Emma, een lokale gids met een passie voor verhalen.En: Next to him walked Emma, a local guide with a passion for stories.Nl: Ze vertelde over legendes en geschiedenis van de stad.En: She told tales about legends and the history of the city.Nl: "Sven, waarom zo stil?"En: "Sven, why so quiet?"Nl: vroeg ze met een glimlach.En: she asked with a smile.Nl: Sven keek om zich heen.En: Sven looked around.Nl: Hij dacht aan de geruchten over een vreemde figuur in de velden.En: He thought of the rumors about a strange figure in the fields.Nl: "Emma, ik heb iets gehoord.En: "Emma, I heard something.Nl: Er schijnt een verborgen schat te zijn hier.En: Apparently, there's a hidden treasure here.Nl: Vol aanwijzingen."En: Full of clues."Nl: Hij keek haar serieus aan.En: He looked at her seriously.Nl: Dit maakte Emma nieuwsgierig, maar ze bleef sceptisch.En: This made Emma curious, but she remained skeptical.Nl: "Een schat?En: "A treasure?Nl: In de tulpenvelden?En: In the tulip fields?Nl: Klinkt als een sprookje."En: Sounds like a fairy tale."Nl: Bij hen sloot zich Johan aan.En: They were joined by Johan.Nl: Hij was een cryptograaf op vakantie in Amsterdam.En: He was a cryptographer on vacation in Amsterdam.Nl: "Ik ben dol op mysteries," zei Johan.En: "I love mysteries," said Johan.Nl: "Misschien zit er een raadsel in die geruchten."En: "Maybe there's a puzzle in those rumors."Nl: Sven stelde voor om samen op onderzoek uit te gaan.En: Sven suggested they go on an investigation together.Nl: Johan's vaardigheden in cryptografie zouden handig kunnen zijn.En: Johan's skills in cryptography could be useful.Nl: Emma, hoewel aarzelend, besloot mee te gaan.En: Emma, though hesitant, decided to join in.Nl: Ze werden een team van ontdekkers.En: They became a team of explorers.Nl: De aanwijzingen waren cryptisch.En: The clues were cryptic.Nl: Sommige waren ingekerfd in houten paaltjes tussen de tulpen.En: Some were carved into wooden stakes among the tulips.Nl: Anderen waren oude papieren, half verborgen door bloemen.En: Others were old papers, half hidden by flowers.Nl: Johan werkte als een meester aan de puzzels.En: Johan worked like a master on the puzzles.Nl: "Deze cijfers en symbolen wijzen op kleuren en patronen," zei hij.En: "These numbers and symbols point to colors and patterns," he said.Nl: Naarmate de dagen vorderden, bracht elke aanwijzing hen dichter bij het doel.En: As the days passed, each clue brought them closer to the goal.Nl: Tot op een ochtend, toen ze naar het veld keken en de kleuren hun verhaal vertelden.En: Until one morning, when they looked at the field and the colors told their story.Nl: De patronen onthulden de locatie van de schat.En: The patterns revealed the location of the treasure.Nl: Vol spanning bereikten ze het uiteindelijke veld.En: With great excitement, they reached the final field.Nl: Maar de schat was niet wat ze dachten.En: But the treasure was not what they thought.Nl: Geen goud of juwelen lagen daar.En: No gold or jewels lay there.Nl: In plaats daarvan ontdekten ze een nieuwe soort tulp.En: Instead, they discovered a new type of tulip.Nl: Heldere bloembladen met een boodschap van harmonie.En: Bright petals with a message of harmony.Nl: "Een boodschap van vrede en vernieuwing," zei Sven ontroerd.En: "A message of peace and renewal," said Sven, moved.Nl: "Het echte schat is de boodschap."En: "The real treasure is the message."Nl: Emma glimlachte breed.En: Emma smiled broadly.Nl: "Wat een fantastisch verhaal om te vertellen.En: "What a fantastic story to tell.Nl: Dit zal de wereld veranderen."En: This will change the world."Nl: Johan, verrast door de uitkomst, moest lachen.En: Johan, surprised by the outcome, had to laugh.Nl: "Mijn avontuur is niet alleen in symbolen en cijfers.En: "My adventure is not just in symbols and numbers.Nl: Het is juist in betekenis vinden."En: It's in finding meaning."Nl: En zo kregen de tulpenvelden nieuw leven en schitteringen.En: And so the tulip fields gained new life and glimmers.Nl: Sven voelde zich zekerder van zijn intuïtie.En: Sven felt more confident in his intuition.Nl: Emma leerde het plezier van ontdekkingen te omarmen.En: Emma learned to embrace the joy of discovery.Nl: Johan vond nieuwe voldoening in zijn werk.En: Johan found new satisfaction in his work.Nl: Samen knoopten ze onder de heldere voorjaarshemel hun vriendschap stevig vast.En: Together, they firmly tied their friendship under the bright spring sky.Nl: De wereld hoorde van hun ontdekking, en er ontstond nieuwe bewondering voor de tulpenvelden.En: The world heard of their discovery, and new admiration for the tulip fields arose.Nl: Want soms is de schat die we vinden meer dan wat we ons hadden voorgesteld.En: For sometimes the treasure we find is more than we had imagined. Vocabulary Words:breeze: briesjeswayed: wiegdecurious: nieuwsgierigestrolled: slenterderumors: geruchtenhidden: verborgenskeptical: sceptischtales: verhalencryptographer: cryptograafrumors: geruchteninvestigation: onderzoekcryptic: cryptischcarved: ingekerfdwooden: houtenstakes: paaltjespatterns: patronenrevealed: onthuldentreasure: schatadventure: avontuurmeaning: betekenisembrace: omarmensatisfaction: voldoeningadmiration: bewonderingglimmers: schitteringenconfidence: zekerderharmony: harmoniefields: veldenbotanist: botanicuslocal: lokaleclues: aanwijzingen

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Culinary Duel at Venice's Rialto: Tradition vs. Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-03-21-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore della primavera, il Mercato di Rialto a Venezia era un tripudio di colori e suoni.En: In the heart of spring, the Mercato di Rialto in Venezia was a riot of colors and sounds.It: Il profumo inebriante di basilico fresco, pomodori maturi e spezie riempiva l'aria.En: The intoxicating aroma of fresh basil, ripe tomatoes, and spices filled the air.It: Tra le bancarelle affollate, due chef molto noti si trovarono faccia a faccia.En: Among the crowded stalls, two well-known chefs found themselves face to face.It: Luca, un cuoco appassionato dal cuore e dalle mani d'oro, fissava l'ultima manciata di basilico.En: Luca, a passionate cook with a heart of gold and golden hands, was staring at the last handful of basil.It: "Con questo, il mio pesto sarà ineguagliabile," pensava, immaginando il plauso che avrebbe ricevuto con il suo nuovo menu.En: "With this, my pesto will be unrivaled," he thought, imagining the applause he would receive with his new menu.It: Accanto a lui, Giorgia, conosciuta per le sue innovazioni culinarie, aveva un obiettivo diverso.En: Next to him, Giorgia, renowned for her culinary innovations, had a different objective.It: "Questa è la chiave per il mio piatto al Festival del Cibo di Venezia," pensava, già sognando il trofeo.En: "This is the key for my dish at the Festival del Cibo di Venezia," she thought, already dreaming of the trophy.It: I loro occhi si incrociarono sopra il basilico.En: Their eyes met above the basil.It: "Ho bisogno di questo," disse Luca, cercando di non cedere.En: "I need this," said Luca, trying not to relent.It: "Il mio pesto sarà leggendario."En: "My pesto will be legendary."It: Giorgia sorrise, determinata.En: Giorgia smiled, determined.It: "Mi dispiace, ma ho bisogno proprio di questa manciata per il mio piatto speciale."En: "I'm sorry, but I need just this handful for my special dish."It: La situazione attirò l'attenzione del venditore dietro il bancone, un anziano signore con un sorriso malizioso.En: The situation caught the attention of the vendor behind the counter, an elderly gentleman with a mischievous smile.It: Vedendo l'opportunità di un divertente spettacolo, propose: "E perché non vi sfidate qui al mercato?En: Seeing the opportunity for an entertaining show, he proposed, "Why don't you challenge each other here at the market?It: Un rapido cooking show.En: A quick cooking show.It: La vincita del basilico."En: The winner gets the basil."It: Luca e Giorgia si guardarono, incerti.En: Luca and Giorgia looked at each other, uncertain.It: Ma l'idea di una sfida culinaria lì sul posto era troppo allettante.En: But the idea of a culinary challenge right there was too tempting.It: Accettarono.En: They agreed.It: Si misero al lavoro, circondati dalla folla curiosa.En: They got to work, surrounded by the curious crowd.It: Luca lavorava con precisione, il suo pestello macinava il basilico con grazia.En: Luca worked with precision, his pestle grinding the basil gracefully.It: Giorgia, invece, mescolava ingredienti con un tocco creativo che incantava gli spettatori.En: Giorgia, on the other hand, mixed ingredients with a creative touch that enchanted the spectators.It: La conclusione fu emozionante.En: The conclusion was thrilling.It: Il venditore, colpito dall'abilità di entrambi, decise di dividere il basilico.En: The vendor, impressed by both of their skills, decided to split the basil.It: "Prendetelo.En: "Take it.It: E insieme, forse creerete qualcosa di ancor più straordinario."En: And together, maybe you'll create something even more extraordinary."It: Luca e Giorgia si guardarono nuovamente, questa volta con rispetto.En: Luca and Giorgia looked at each other again, this time with respect.It: "Forse potremmo unire le nostre idee," propose Luca.En: "Perhaps we could merge our ideas," proposed Luca.It: Giorgia annuì, sorridendo: "Un piatto di tradizione e innovazione."En: Giorgia nodded, smiling: "A dish of tradition and innovation."It: Lasciarono il Mercato di Rialto insieme, l'odore di basilico fresco ancora nell'aria e nuovi progetti condivisi nel cuore.En: They left the Mercato di Rialto together, the smell of fresh basil still in the air and new shared projects in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:riot: il tripudioaroma: il profumointoxicating: inebriantehandful: la manciataunrivaled: ineguagliabileapplause: il plausoobjective: l'obiettivotrophy: il trofeoto relent: cederedetermined: determinatamischievous: maliziosovendor: il venditorecounter: il banconeto propose: proporrecooking show: il cooking showtempting: allettanteprecise: con precisionepestle: il pestelloto grind: macinarecreative: creativoto enchant: incantarethrilling: emozionanteskills: l'abilitàto split: dividereextraordinary: straordinariorespect: il rispettoto merge: uniretradition: la tradizioneinnovation: l'innovazioneshared projects: i progetti condivisi

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: A Day of Adventure at Galicia's Majestic Beach Cathedrals Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-03-21-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba sobre la Playa de las Catedrales en Galicia.En: The sun shone over Playa de las Catedrales in Galicia.Es: Era un día perfecto de primavera.En: It was a perfect spring day.Es: Valeria, Inés y Pablo paseaban por la arena, admirando las impresionantes formaciones rocosas.En: Valeria, Inés and Pablo walked along the sand, admiring the impressive rock formations.Es: Las majestuosas catedrales de piedra se levantaban sobre la playa con sus arcos naturales, visibles solo durante la marea baja.En: The majestic stone cathedrals rose over the beach with their natural arches, visible only during low tide.Es: Valeria, siempre llena de curiosidad, caminaba descalza junto a las olas.En: Valeria, always full of curiosity, walked barefoot next to the waves.Es: Sus chanclas favoritas, de colores vibrantes, estaban al borde del agua.En: Her favorite flip-flops, in vibrant colors, were at the edge of the water.Es: “¡Mira qué lindo es el mar, Inés!”, exclamó Valeria mientras las olas acariciaban sus pies.En: “Look how beautiful the sea is, Inés!” exclaimed Valeria as the waves caressed her feet.Es: Inés, siempre práctica, sonreía y guardaba un par de chanclas extra en su mochila, por si acaso.En: Inés, always practical, smiled and kept an extra pair of flip-flops in her backpack, just in case.Es: De repente, una ola más grande de lo esperado llegó y se llevó las chanclas de Valeria mar adentro.En: Suddenly, a wave larger than expected came and carried Valeria's flip-flops out to sea.Es: “¡Mis chanclas!”, gritó ella preocupada.En: “My flip-flops!” she shouted worriedly.Es: Las aguas empezaban a subir y pronto las archas rocosas quedarían sumergidas.En: The waters started to rise and soon the rocky arches would be submerged.Es: “Valeria, la marea está subiendo rápido”, dijo Inés con calma.En: “Valeria, the tide is rising quickly,” said Inés calmly.Es: “No podemos entrar al agua ahora.”En: “We can't go into the water now.”Es: Pablo, divertido por la situación, bromeó: “Ese es un espectáculo que no está en el programa de hoy”.En: Pablo, amused by the situation, joked: “That's a show not scheduled for today.”Es: Valeria frunció el ceño, mirando sus queridas chanclas alejándose más.En: Valeria frowned, watching her beloved flip-flops move further away.Es: “¿Qué hago ahora?”, preguntó, sintiendo cómo la situación se complicaba.En: “What do I do now?” she asked, feeling how the situation was becoming complicated.Es: Pablo, con su habitual sentido del humor, sugirió: “¡Vamos Inés, unamos fuerzas para la misión de rescate de las chanclas!”En: Pablo, with his usual sense of humor, suggested: “Come on Inés, let's join forces for the flip-flop rescue mission!”Es: Inés, asintiendo, propuso formar una cadena humana para alcanzarlas.En: Inés, nodding, proposed forming a human chain to reach them.Es: “Si nos tomamos de las manos, llegaremos más lejos”, explicó.En: “If we hold hands, we'll reach farther,” she explained.Es: Valeria, agradecida por la ayuda de sus amigos, aceptó la idea.En: Valeria, grateful for the help of her friends, accepted the idea.Es: Los tres se dirigieron al borde del mar.En: The three headed to the edge of the sea.Es: Inés se colocó al frente, Valeria detrás de ella y Pablo al final, agarrando firmemente un palo largo que había encontrado en la arena.En: Inés positioned herself at the front, Valeria behind her, and Pablo at the end, firmly holding a long stick he had found in the sand.Es: “Vamos, Pablo, tu turno de ser el héroe”, dijo Inés riéndose.En: “Come on, Pablo, your turn to be the hero,” said Inés laughing.Es: Con un esfuerzo conjunto, y justo antes de que las olas crecieran demasiado, Pablo logró enganchar las chanclas con el palo.En: With a joint effort, and just before the waves grew too large, Pablo managed to hook the flip-flops with the stick.Es: La alegría llenó el rostro de Valeria.En: Joy filled Valeria's face.Es: “¡Lo logramos!”, gritó emocionada, abrazando a Inés y Pablo.En: “We did it!” she shouted excitedly, hugging Inés and Pablo.Es: Después de recuperar las chanclas, los amigos se sentaron en la arena para disfrutar de un picnic que Inés había preparado.En: After retrieving the flip-flops, the friends sat on the sand to enjoy a picnic that Inés had prepared.Es: Había empanadas gallegas y una botella de zumo.En: There were Galician empanadas and a bottle of juice.Es: Mientras comían, Valeria prometió ser más cuidadosa con sus pertenencias, valorando aún más el apoyo y la compañía de sus amigos.En: While they ate, Valeria promised to be more careful with her belongings, valuing even more the support and company of her friends.Es: Las risas resonaron entre las formaciones rocosas de la Playa de las Catedrales mientras el sol continuaba su camino en el horizonte, despidiendo un día lleno de aventuras y amistad.En: Laughter echoed among the rock formations of Playa de las Catedrales as the sun continued its journey on the horizon, bidding farewell to a day full of adventures and friendship. Vocabulary Words:the tide: la mareathe beach: la playabarefoot: descalzathe rock formations: las formaciones rocosasthe arches: los arcosimpressive: impresionantesmajestic: majestuosasthe flip-flops: las chanclasto admire: admirarcuriosity: curiosidadto caress: acariciarunexpected: inesperadoworriedly: preocupadarising: subiendosubmerged: sumergidasto frown: fruncir el ceñoto complicate: complicarrescue mission: misión de rescateto propose: proponerhuman chain: cadena humanato hook: engancharjoy: alegríaexcitedly: emocionadato retrieve: recuperarthe picnic: el picnicthe stick: el paloto echo: resonarhorizon: horizontefarewell: despedidacompanionship: compañía

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Reconnecting in the Amsterdamse Bos: A Family's Spring Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-03-19-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven het Amsterdamse Bos.En: The sun shone brightly above the Amsterdamse Bos.Nl: De bomen stonden vol in bloei en de geur van vers gras vulde de lucht.En: The trees were in full bloom, and the scent of fresh grass filled the air.Nl: Vogels zongen hun vrolijke liedjes terwijl een lichte bries door de bladeren ruiste.En: Birds sang their cheerful songs while a gentle breeze rustled through the leaves.Nl: In deze lente oase had Bram een speciaal plan voor zijn gezin.En: In this springtime oasis, Bram had a special plan for his family.Nl: Bram zat op een picknickkleed met zijn vrouw Lotte en hun zoon Sven.En: Bram sat on a picnic blanket with his wife Lotte and their son Sven.Nl: Het was lang geleden dat ze samen een dagje in het park hadden doorgebracht.En: It had been a long time since they spent a day in the park together.Nl: Bram keek naar Sven, die stil aan de rand van het kleed zat, verdiept in gedachten.En: Bram looked at Sven, who was sitting quietly at the edge of the blanket, deep in thought.Nl: Lotte, met haar warme glimlach, pakte een appel en gooide die naar Bram.En: Lotte, with her warm smile, picked up an apple and tossed it to Bram.Nl: "Misschien kunnen we een spel doen?"En: "Maybe we can play a game?"Nl: stelde ze voor, ogenschijnlijk nonchalant.En: she suggested, seemingly nonchalantly.Nl: Bram knikte.En: Bram nodded.Nl: Hij wist dat het belangrijk was om Sven erbij te betrekken.En: He knew it was important to involve Sven.Nl: "Wat dacht je van een simpel balspel?En: "How about a simple ball game?Nl: We kunnen de bal naar elkaar gooien en iets leuks vertellen als we hem vangen."En: We can throw the ball to each other and share something fun when we catch it."Nl: Sven haalde diep adem en leek even te aarzelen.En: Sven took a deep breath and seemed to hesitate for a moment.Nl: Maar de zon, de bomen en de frisse lentegeur maakten iets in hem wakker.En: But the sun, the trees, and the fresh spring air awakened something in him.Nl: Hij keek op naar zijn ouders en knikte uiteindelijk langzaam.En: He looked up at his parents and eventually nodded slowly.Nl: Het was een klein gebaar, maar het betekende veel voor Bram.En: It was a small gesture, but it meant a lot to Bram.Nl: De bal ging rond en er werden verhalen verteld.En: The ball went around and stories were told.Nl: Lotte vertelde over de grappige momenten op haar werk.En: Lotte shared funny moments from her work.Nl: Toen het Bram's beurt was, vertelde hij een anekdote over zijn kindertijd in hetzelfde bos.En: When it was Bram's turn, he told an anecdote about his childhood in the same woods.Nl: Sven lachte om de verhalen van zijn vader, en zijn gezicht ontspande zich een beetje.En: Sven laughed at his father's stories, and his face relaxed a little.Nl: Bram gooide de bal naar Sven en waagde het erop.En: Bram threw the ball to Sven and took a chance.Nl: "En jij Sven?En: "And you, Sven?Nl: Hoe gaat het eigenlijk op school?"En: How's school going?"Nl: Sven ving de bal en keek even naar de grond.En: Sven caught the ball and looked at the ground for a moment.Nl: Maar iets in de relaxte sfeer maakte dat hij zich veilig voelde.En: But something about the relaxed atmosphere made him feel safe.Nl: "Nou," begon hij, een beetje aarzelend, "het is soms best moeilijk.En: "Well," he began, a bit hesitantly, "it's sometimes quite hard.Nl: Maar er was laatst iets leuks.En: But recently there was something fun.Nl: Mijn vriend en ik moesten een presentatie geven en... het ging best goed."En: My friend and I had to give a presentation and... it went pretty well."Nl: Lotte en Bram luisterden aandachtig, hun ogen straalden van trots.En: Lotte and Bram listened attentively, their eyes glowing with pride.Nl: Met elke woordenwisseling leek Sven meer te ontspannen, zijn glimlach werd groter.En: With every exchange of words, Sven seemed to relax more, his smile growing bigger.Nl: Het gesprek werd dieper en duurde lang.En: The conversation deepened and lasted a long time.Nl: Het kostbare moment verbond hen opnieuw als gezin.En: The precious moment reconnected them as a family.Nl: De zon begon onder te gaan achter de bomen, de lucht kleurde oranje en roze.En: The sun began to set behind the trees, painting the sky orange and pink.Nl: Het was tijd om naar huis te gaan.En: It was time to head home.Nl: Ze pakten hun spullen met nieuwe energie en rust.En: They gathered their things with renewed energy and calm.Nl: Terwijl ze naar de parkeerplaats liepen, sloeg Bram een arm om Sven heen.En: As they walked to the parking lot, Bram wrapped an arm around Sven.Nl: De band tussen vader en zoon was sterker geworden.En: The bond between father and son had strengthened.Nl: De dag eindigde met gelach en zachte gesprekken in de auto terug naar huis.En: The day ended with laughter and soft conversations in the car ride home.Nl: Bram had geleerd om Sven met meer geduld te benaderen.En: Bram had learned to approach Sven with more patience.Nl: En Sven ontdekte de warmte van delen en het thuis zijn bij zijn familie.En: And Sven discovered the warmth of sharing and being at home with his family.Nl: In het serene decor van het Amsterdamse Bos hadden ze meer gevonden dan alleen de natuur.En: In the serene setting of the Amsterdamse Bos, they had found more than just nature.Nl: Ze hadden elkaar gevonden, zelf met bloemen om hen heen en vogels die naar hun nest terugkeerden.En: They had found each other, even with flowers around them and birds returning to their nests. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbloom: bloeienscent: geurcheerful: vrolijkebreeze: briesrustled: ruistepicnic blanket: picknickkleededge: randnonchalantly: nonchalanthesitate: aarzelengesture: gebaaranecdote: anekdoteatmosphere: sfeerattenively: aandachtigglowing: straaldenprecious: kostbarereconnected: verbondserene: sereneblossom: bloeicalm: rustbond: bandstrengthened: versterkthighlight: lichttecolor: kleurdepresentation: presentatieexchange: uitwisselingtossed: gooidegathered: paktenwarmth: warmtewrap: sloeg

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: The Dance of Logic and Intuition on the Great Hungarian Plain Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-03-19-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Nagy Magyar Alföld, tavasszal.En: The Great Hungarian Plain, in spring.Hu: A Sándor, József, Benedek napok ünnepe zajlik.En: The celebration of the Sándor, József, and Benedek days is taking place.Hu: A vidék tele van színes sátrakkal, árusokkal.En: The countryside is full of colorful tents and vendors.Hu: Az emberek vidámak, a nap ragyog az égen.En: People are cheerful, and the sun is shining in the sky.Hu: Egyik sátor előtt áll Bence, kezei a nadrágzsebében, homlokán aggódó ráncokkal.En: In front of one tent stands Bence, hands in his pockets, with worried wrinkles on his forehead.Hu: Mellette Réka ugrándozik, mint egy izgága pillangó.En: Next to him, Réka is dancing around like a restless butterfly.Hu: "Kérlek, Réka, ez fontos," mondja Bence.En: "Please, Réka, this is important," says Bence.Hu: "A nagyim gyűrűje!En: "My grandma's ring!"Hu: ""Ne aggódj annyit, Bence.En: "Don't worry so much, Bence.Hu: Nézz körül, élvezzük a napot!En: Look around, let's enjoy the day!"Hu: " válaszolja a barátnője, nevetve.En: replies his girlfriend, laughing.Hu: Bence sóhajt.En: Bence sighs.Hu: "Ez nem olyan egyszerű.En: "It's not that simple."Hu: "Az ünnep vibráló forgatagában a gyűrű megtalálása kihívás.En: In the vibrant swirl of the celebration, finding the ring is a challenge.Hu: Bence szeret tervezni, Réka inkább a szívére hallgat.En: Bence likes to plan, while Réka prefers to listen to her heart.Hu: Kettejük ellentéte most különösen hangsúlyos.En: Their differences are especially pronounced now.Hu: "Nézd," mondja Réka hirtelen, "próbáljuk meg érezni, merre lehet.En: "Look," Réka suddenly says, "let's try to feel where it might be."Hu: ""Érezni?En: "Feel?"Hu: " kérdezi Bence csodálkozva.En: asks Bence in amazement.Hu: "Ez nem logikus.En: "That's not logical."Hu: ""Megérzések, Bence.En: "Intuition, Bence.Hu: Hidd el, sokszor működik," feleli Réka mosolyogva.En: Believe me, it works a lot of the time," Réka replies, smiling.Hu: Ahogy úgy döntenek, hogy adnak egy esélyt Réka módszerének, elindulnak a táncoló tömeg között.En: As they decide to give Réka's method a chance, they move through the dancing crowd.Hu: A szél lágyan fúj, a mezőkön nárciszok virágoznak.En: The wind blows gently, and daffodils bloom in the fields.Hu: Bence kezdi élvezni a levegő frissességét.En: Bence begins to enjoy the fresh air.Hu: Lassan kiengedi a feszültséget, amit eddig magában tartott.En: Gradually, he releases the tension he had been holding inside him.Hu: Réka hirtelen megáll.En: Réka suddenly stops.Hu: "Itt van!En: "Here it is!Hu: Nézd csak!En: Look!"Hu: " kiált fel, és Bence elé tartja a gyűrűt.En: she exclaims, holding the ring out to Bence.Hu: "Nézd csak!En: "Look!Hu: A megérzések," nevet Réka.En: The intuition," Réka laughs.Hu: Bence elpirul, de mosolyogva fogja meg a gyűrűt.En: Bence blushes but smiles as he takes the ring.Hu: "Nem hittem volna," mondja elismerően.En: "I wouldn't have believed it," he says, acknowledging.Hu: "Köszönöm, Réka.En: "Thank you, Réka."Hu: "Hazafelé, ahogy sétálnak a színes sátrak között, Bence rájön, hogy néha a spontaneitás valóban célra vezethet.En: On the way home, as they walk among the colorful tents, Bence realizes that sometimes spontaneity can indeed lead to success.Hu: A tervek fontosak, de a váratlan örömök is.En: Plans are important, but so are unexpected joys.Hu: Ahogy a hideg tél után a tavasz is megérkezik, úgy Bence szívében is új lehetőségek ébrednek.En: Just as spring arrives after the cold winter, new possibilities awaken in Bence's heart.Hu: Most már tudja, hogy mindkettő értékes: a terv és a meglepetés.En: Now he knows that both are valuable: the plan and the surprise.Hu: A nap végére Bence és Réka nevetve térnek vissza a családi házba.En: At the end of the day, Bence and Réka return to the family home, laughing.Hu: A gyűrű biztonságosan Bence zsebében, a szíve pedig tele van hálával és újfajta nyitottsággal.En: The ring is safely in Bence's pocket, and his heart is full of gratitude and a new kind of openness.Hu: A Nagy Magyar Alföld szépsége körülöleli őket, ahogy a nap lenyugszik az égen.En: The beauty of the Great Hungarian Plain surrounds them as the sun sets in the sky. Vocabulary Words:celebration: ünnepecountryside: vidékvendors: árusokkalcheerful: vidámakwrinkles: ráncokkalrestless: izgágaamazed: csodálkozvalogical: logikusintuition: megérzésekbloom: virágoznakrelease: kiengeditense: feszültségchallenging: kihívásspontaneity: spontaneitáspossibilities: lehetőségekvaluable: értékesgratitude: hálávalopenness: nyitottsággalsurrounds: körülöleliplan: terveznisurprise: meglepetésacknowledge: elismerőenforehead: homlokántent: sátortwirl: forgatagábanfield: mezőkönfresh: frissességétdecide: döntenekmethod: módszerénekunexpected: váratlan

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Apprentice to Admirer: Rutger's Heartfelt Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-03-17-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op de levendige markt, onder de kleuren van de tintelende lentehemel, liepen de mensen met haastige stappen.En: On the lively market, under the colors of the sparkling spring sky, people walked with hurried steps.Nl: De geur van versgebakken brood en kruiden vulde de lucht.En: The smell of freshly baked bread and spices filled the air.Nl: Hier in de drukte bevond zich Rutger, de jonge leerling van de smid.En: Here in the hustle and bustle was Rutger, the young apprentice of the blacksmith.Nl: Zijn ogen glipten over de vele kramen, op zoek naar het perfecte geschenk.En: His eyes roamed over the many stalls, searching for the perfect gift.Nl: Rutger zag Saskia bij een kraam met mooie stoffen.En: Rutger saw Saskia at a stall with beautiful fabrics.Nl: Haar lach was als een zomerse bries, verfrissend en licht.En: Her laugh was like a summer breeze, refreshing and light.Nl: Rutger's hart klopte sneller.En: Rutger's heart beat faster.Nl: Hij wilde haar iets geven, iets bijzonders om zijn gevoelens te tonen.En: He wanted to give her something, something special to show his feelings.Nl: Maar zijn zakken waren leeg.En: But his pockets were empty.Nl: In de hoek stond Jeroen, de oude en wijze juwelier.En: In the corner stood Jeroen, the old and wise jeweler.Nl: Hij was bekend om zijn mooie juwelen.En: He was known for his beautiful jewelry.Nl: Zijn handen hadden duizenden kunstwerken gecreëerd, ieder met een eigen verhaal.En: His hands had created thousands of artworks, each with its own story.Nl: Rutger liep aarzelend naar Jeroen toe.En: Rutger hesitantly walked over to Jeroen.Nl: "Hallo, meester Jeroen," zei Rutger nerveus.En: "Hello, master Jeroen," said Rutger nervously.Nl: "Ik ben op zoek naar een bijzonder cadeau voor iemand speciaal."En: "I am looking for a special gift for someone special."Nl: Jeroen keek over zijn brilletje heen, naar Rutger.En: Jeroen looked over his glasses at Rutger.Nl: "Mijn jongen, ik zie je intentie.En: "My boy, I see your intention.Nl: Maar prachtige dingen komen vaak met een prijs."En: But beautiful things often come with a price."Nl: Rutger zuchtte, hij wist dat hij niet genoeg had om te betalen.En: Rutger sighed, he knew he didn't have enough to pay.Nl: "Kan ik misschien werken in ruil voor een kunstwerk van u?"En: "Could I perhaps work in exchange for a piece of art from you?"Nl: Jeroen dacht na, zijn ogen twinkelden.En: Jeroen thought for a moment, his eyes twinkling.Nl: "Er is inderdaad iets," zei hij.En: "There is indeed something," he said.Nl: Hij haalde een ketting tevoorschijn, schitterend maar met een kleine fout.En: He pulled out a necklace, beautiful but with a small flaw.Nl: "Deze ketting, hoewel mooi, heeft een verborgen fout.En: "This necklace, though beautiful, has a hidden flaw.Nl: Als jij je vaardigheden laat zien en het kunt repareren, is het van jou."En: If you can show your skills and repair it, it is yours."Nl: Rutger keek goed.En: Rutger looked closely.Nl: Het was een uitdaging, maar een kans om zijn kunde te bewijzen.En: It was a challenge, but an opportunity to prove his skill.Nl: Geduldig en zorgvuldig, met zijn handen bedreven door de smidse, herstelde hij de ketting.En: Patiently and carefully, with his hands adept from the forge, he repaired the necklace.Nl: Aan het eind van de dag stond Jeroen naast hem, knikkend van waardering.En: At the end of the day, Jeroen stood beside him, nodding in appreciation.Nl: "Je hebt jezelf bewezen, jongeman.En: "You have proven yourself, young man.Nl: Deze ketting hoort nu bij jou."En: This necklace now belongs to you."Nl: Met dankbaarheid nam Rutger de ketting aan.En: With gratitude, Rutger accepted the necklace.Nl: Hij rende naar Saskia, de lentezon weerkaatste op het zilver.En: He ran to Saskia, the spring sun reflecting off the silver.Nl: "Voor jou," zei Rutger, zijn stem vol hoop.En: "For you," said Rutger, his voice full of hope.Nl: Saskia glimlachte hartelijk, haar ogen stralend als sterren.En: Saskia smiled warmly, her eyes shining like stars.Nl: "Dank je, Rutger.En: "Thank you, Rutger.Nl: Het is prachtig, net als je moed."En: It is beautiful, just like your courage."Nl: Die avond liep Rutger terug door de markt, zijn hart gevuld met een nieuw verworven zelfvertrouwen.En: That evening, Rutger walked back through the market, his heart filled with newfound self-confidence.Nl: Hij had niet alleen het perfecte geschenk gevonden, maar ook het respect van de meester en de genegenheid van Saskia gewonnen.En: He had not only found the perfect gift, but also earned the respect of the master and the affection of Saskia.Nl: De markt schemerde nu in het zachte licht van de ondergaande zon, en Rutger wist dat hij meer waard was dan ooit tevoren.En: The market now shimmered in the soft light of the setting sun, and Rutger knew he was worth more than ever before. Vocabulary Words:lively: levendigesparkling: tintelendehurried: haastigebustle: drukteapprentice: leerlingroamed: gliptenstall: kraambreeze: briesflaw: fouthesitantly: aarzelendintend: intentieprice: prijsperhaps: misschientwinkling: twinkeldenadept: bedrevencarefully: zorgvuldigappreciation: waarderingproven: bewezenaffection: genegenheidself-confidence: zelfvertrouwenconjunction: verworvenreflection: weerkaatstehidden: verborgengrateful: dankbaarheidpatience: geduldigopportunity: kanscourage: moedadorn: sieradenartworks: kunstwerkendemonstrate: tonen

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: The Lost Heirloom: A Tale of Friendship and Redemption Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-02-27-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A budapesti rendőrkapitányság épülete csendes nyugalmat sugárzott, miközben Zoltán belépett a meleg helyiségbe.En: The building of the Budapesti Police Department radiated a quiet calm as Zoltán stepped into the warm room.Hu: A szűk tér tele volt emberekkel, akik sürögtek-forogtak vagy éppen papírokat töltöttek ki.En: The cramped space was filled with people bustling about or filling out paperwork.Hu: Erzsébet, a fiatal, kedves rendőrnő, mosolyogva hívta be őt az iroda belsejébe.En: Erzsébet, the young, kind policewoman, smilingly invited him into the office.Hu: – Jó napot, miben segíthetek?En: "Good day, how may I help you?"Hu: – kérdezte Erzsébet, miközben felkészülten ült a számítógépéhez.En: Erzsébet asked, prepared at her computer.Hu: – Ellopták a családi örökségemet, egy nyakláncot – válaszolta Zoltán, a hidegből kipirulva.En: "My family heirloom, a necklace, has been stolen," replied Zoltán, his cheeks flushed from the cold.Hu: Hangjában kétség keveredett.En: Doubt mingled in his voice.Hu: – Nagyon sajnálom ezt hallani – mondta Erzsébet együttérzően.En: "I'm very sorry to hear that," said Erzsébet sympathetically.Hu: – Tud mesélni valamit a tolvajról?En: "Can you tell me anything about the thief?"Hu: Zoltán elgondolkozott.En: Zoltán pondered.Hu: Eszébe jutott József, aki a közelmúltban különösen furcsán viselkedett.En: He thought of József, who had been acting particularly strange lately.Hu: De nem volt szívben vádolni régi barátját bármilyen bizonyíték nélkül.En: But he couldn't bring himself to accuse his old friend without any evidence.Hu: – Nos, nem láttam tisztán az arcát – mondta végül bizonytalanul.En: "Well, I didn't see his face clearly," he finally said uncertainly.Hu: – Csak annyit láttam, hogy magas volt, sötét ruhát viselt.En: "All I saw was that he was tall and wore dark clothing."Hu: Erzsébet bólintott, miközben jegyzetelt.En: Erzsébet nodded, taking notes.Hu: – Megteszünk mindent, hogy megtaláljuk a tolvajt – ígérte.En: "We'll do everything we can to find the thief," she promised.Hu: Zoltán megköszönte, majd kilépett a rendőrkapitányságról a fagyos utcára.En: Zoltán thanked her, then stepped out into the icy street from the police station.Hu: Amint az ajtót becsukta maga mögött, megpillantotta József alakját a távolban, ahogy idegesen lépkedett közelebb.En: As he closed the door behind him, he spotted József's figure in the distance, walking nervously closer.Hu: József kezében ott volt a jól ismert, csillogó nyaklánc.En: In József's hand was the well-known, shimmering necklace.Hu: – József!En: "József!"Hu: – kiáltott Zoltán megkönnyebbülten és kicsit meglepetten.En: Zoltán exclaimed, relieved and a bit surprised.Hu: – Zoltán, éppen hozzád tartottam – kezdte József szabadkozva.En: "Zoltán, I was just on my way to you," began József apologetically.Hu: – A nyakláncot a hóban találtam meg.En: "I found the necklace in the snow.Hu: Nem tudtam, hogyan mondjam el neked.En: I didn't know how to tell you.Hu: Azt hittem, elvesztem a barátságod.En: I thought I'd lose your friendship."Hu: Zoltán megdöbbenve hallgatta, majd közelebb lépett barátjához.En: Zoltán listened in astonishment, then stepped closer to his friend.Hu: – Köszönöm, hogy visszahoztad.En: "Thank you for bringing it back.Hu: Én meg attól féltem, hogy valami rosszat tettél.En: I was afraid you had done something wrong."Hu: A két férfi leült a közeli padra és hosszasan beszélgettek.En: The two men sat on a nearby bench and talked at length.Hu: Zoltán megosztotta félelmeit és kétségeit, míg József elmagyarázta, hogyan talált rá a nyakláncra.En: Zoltán shared his fears and doubts, while József explained how he found the necklace.Hu: A félreértések tisztázása után a barátságuk megerősödött.En: After clearing up the misunderstandings, their friendship was strengthened.Hu: Végül a naplemente fénye közt, a hó ropogása alatt Zoltán és József egy újraépült bizalommal vágtak vissza a város felé, tudván, hogy a barátság többet ér minden félreértésnél vagy elveszett tárgynál.En: Finally, under the light of the sunset, with the crunch of snow beneath their feet, Zoltán and József set off back towards the city, knowing that friendship is worth more than any misunderstanding or lost item. Vocabulary Words:radiated: sugárzottheirloom: örökségflushed: kipirultmingled: keveredettevidence: bizonyítékuncertainly: bizonytalanulshimmering: csillogóapologetically: szabadkozvaastonishment: megdöbbenvemisunderstanding: félreértésstrengthened: megerősödöttcramped: szűkbustling: sürögtek-forogtakpondered: elgondolkozottnervously: idegesenexplained: elmagyaráztasympathetically: együttérzőenrelieved: megkönnyebbültenprepared: felkészültenaccuse: vádolnifigure: alakjátstepped: lépkedettinvited: hívta benodded: bólintottclearing up: tisztázásaclothing: ruhátbench: padracrunch: ropogásaevidence: bizonyítékpromised: ígérte

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Reunited: A Journey of Family and Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-02-22-23-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole invernale illuminava il piccolo uliveto, dipingendo ombre morbide sul terreno.En: The winter sun illuminated the small olive grove, painting soft shadows on the ground.It: Gli alberi, con i loro rami contorti, si stagliavano contro il cielo grigio che si fondeva con il blu profondo del Mar Mediterraneo.En: The trees, with their twisted branches, stood out against the gray sky that blended with the deep blue of the Mar Mediterraneo.It: Nell'aria, un profumo di salsedine si mescolava al musicarellio delle foglie mosse dal vento leggero.En: In the air, a scent of sea salt mixed with the rustling of leaves moved by the light wind.It: Luca era tornato da poco da un lungo viaggio all'estero.En: Luca had recently returned from a long trip abroad.It: Ammirava il panorama con aria pensosa.En: He admired the landscape with a pensive air.It: Era un artista e cercava sempre ispirazione.En: He was an artist and always sought inspiration.It: Ma più di tutto, desiderava ritrovare il legame con la sua famiglia.En: But more than anything, he longed to reconnect with his family.It: Erano anni che non si riunivano tutti insieme.En: It had been years since they all gathered together.It: Oggi era il compleanno di Marco, suo fratello minore, e la loro sorella Gianna aveva organizzato una festa.En: Today was Marco's birthday, his younger brother, and their sister Gianna had organized a party.It: Al tavolo, sotto un'antica quercia, erano disposti piatti colorati, e maschere di Carnevale aggiungevano un tocco festoso alla scena.En: At the table, under an ancient oak tree, colorful plates were set, and Carnevale masks added a festive touch to the scene.It: La tensione era palpabile.En: The tension was palpable.It: Luca si sentiva un po' estraneo.En: Luca felt a bit like a stranger.It: "Ciao, Luca," disse Gianna con un sorriso timido.En: "Hi, Luca," said Gianna with a shy smile.It: "È passato tanto tempo."En: "It's been so long."It: "Sì, troppo." Rispose Luca, cercando il contatto visivo.En: "Yes, too long," Luca replied, trying to make eye contact.It: Aveva paura che il silenzio portasse con sé vecchi rancori.En: He was afraid that silence would bring with it old grudges.It: Marco arrivò con una torta decorata, le candeline accese tremolavano dolcemente al vento.En: Marco arrived with a decorated cake, the lit candles gently flickering in the wind.It: "È il mio desiderio che stiamo insieme," disse ridendo, facendo eco al desiderio di Luca.En: "My wish is for us to be together," he said laughing, echoing Luca's wish.It: Luca inspirò profondamente.En: Luca took a deep breath.It: Era il momento di rompere il ghiaccio.En: It was time to break the ice.It: "Viaggiando mi sono accorto di quanto mi mancaste," confidò ai suoi fratelli.En: "Traveling, I realized how much I missed you," he confided to his siblings.It: "Vorrei ritrovare quei momenti felici."En: "I want to relive those happy moments."It: Gianna annuì, i suoi occhi brillavano di emozione.En: Gianna nodded, her eyes sparkling with emotion.It: "Anche a noi manchi, anche se la vita ci ha allontanati."En: "We miss you too, even though life has kept us apart."It: Mentre il pranzo avanzava, tra piatti di pasta fumante e verdure grigliate, i tre fratelli iniziarono a condividere ricordi.En: As the lunch progressed, with steaming plates of pasta and grilled vegetables, the three siblings began sharing memories.It: Risate d'infanzia, vecchie storie di come costruivano capanne tra gli ulivi.En: Childhood laughs, old stories of how they built dens among the olive trees.It: Parlare liberamente li faceva sentire di nuovo vicini.En: Talking freely made them feel close again.It: Fu durante il caffè che Gianna fece una rivelazione.En: It was during coffee that Gianna made a revelation.It: "Ho scoperto alcune lettere vecchie della mamma," disse, le mani tremanti.En: "I discovered some old letters from mom," she said, her hands trembling.It: "Ci scriveva quanto ci amava e quanto desiderava vederci uniti."En: "She wrote to us about how much she loved us and how she wished to see us united."It: Luca si sentì toccato nel profondo.En: Luca felt deeply moved.It: Le parole della madre cancellarono qualsiasi distanza avesse percepito.En: His mother's words erased any distance he had perceived.It: Sentì una nuova energia, un'ispirazione che da tempo mancava nella sua arte.En: He felt a new energy, an inspiration that had been missing from his art for some time.It: Quella sera, il tramonto colorò il cielo di rosso e arancione, riflettendosi nel mare.En: That evening, the sunset painted the sky red and orange, reflecting in the sea.It: Luca, Gianna e Marco si abbracciarono, sentendosi finalmente parte di un unico disegno.En: Luca, Gianna, and Marco embraced, finally feeling part of a single design.It: L'artista in Luca si nutriva di quella ritrovata armonia.En: The artist in Luca was fed by that newfound harmony.It: Sapeva che era l'inizio di un nuovo capitolo, colmo di affetto e creatività.En: He knew it was the beginning of a new chapter, filled with affection and creativity.It: L'uliveto, con il suo quieto abbraccio, era il testimone di una rinata unità familiare.En: The olive grove, with its quiet embrace, was the witness to a reborn family unity. Vocabulary Words:the grove: l'ulivetothe shade: l'ombrathe scent: il profumothe rustling: il musicarelliothe landscape: il panoramathe inspiration: l'ispirazionethe long trip: il lungo viaggiothe siblings: i fratellithe tension: la tensionethe stranger: l'estraneothe decorated cake: la torta decoratathe candles: le candelineto flicker: tremolareto break the ice: rompere il ghiacciothe childhood: l'infanziathe den: la capannato confide: confidareto nod: annuireto tremble: tremareto long: desiderarethe wish: il desideriothe sunset: il tramontoto reflect: riflettersithe embrace: l'abbracciothe affection: l'affettothe harmony: l'armoniathe chapter: il capitoloto perceive: percepirethe distance: la distanzathe unity: l'unità

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Awakening Colors: A Botanical Collaboration Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-02-15-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een stil ochtenduur rolde de mist langzaam over de Keukenhof, en de tuinen ontwaakten voorzichtig na een lange winter.En: In the stillness of the morning hour, mist rolled slowly over the Keukenhof, and the gardens cautiously awakened after a long winter.Nl: Winter leek nog maar net te vertrekken, maar de tekenen van de lente werden al zichtbaar.En: Winter seemed to have just departed, but the signs of spring were already visible.Nl: Hier en daar stonden de vroege knoppen op het punt om zich te ontvouwen.En: Here and there, early buds were on the verge of unfolding.Nl: Tussen het geruis van bomen en het zachte gefluister van de aarde bewoog Bram langzaam over het pad.En: Among the rustling of trees and the soft whispers of the earth, Bram moved slowly along the path.Nl: Bram was een toegewijde botanicus.En: Bram was a dedicated botanist.Nl: Met een notitieblok stevig onder zijn arm liep hij langs de bloembedden.En: With a notebook firmly under his arm, he walked past the flower beds.Nl: Hij zocht naar inspiratie voor zijn nieuwe artikel, maar zijn gedachten voelden zwaar.En: He was searching for inspiration for his new article, but his thoughts felt heavy.Nl: De teksten die hij tot nu toe schreef, leken flauw en verloren hun kracht.En: The texts he had written so far seemed dull and had lost their vigor.Nl: Hij besloot om deze keer een andere weg in te slaan, op zoek naar een nieuw perspectief.En: He decided to take a different path this time, seeking a new perspective.Nl: Aan de andere kant van het park, net voorbij de grote fontein, stond Elin.En: On the other side of the park, just beyond the large fountain, stood Elin.Nl: Haar camera hing losjes om haar hals terwijl ze haar afdruipende paraplu dichtklapte.En: Her camera hung loosely around her neck as she closed her dripping umbrella.Nl: De lucht was grijs en het licht diffuus, verre van ideaal voor de levendige foto's die ze in gedachten had.En: The sky was gray and the light was diffuse, far from ideal for the vibrant photos she had in mind.Nl: Maar iets hield haar daar, misschien de belofte van verandering die in de lucht hing.En: But something kept her there, perhaps the promise of change hanging in the air.Nl: Ondanks de winterse kilte bleef ze, vastbesloten om de opkomende kleuren te vangen in deze bijzondere overgang van de seizoenen.En: Despite the winter chill, she remained determined to capture the emerging colors during this unique transition between seasons.Nl: Hun paden kruisten elkaar op een verrassende plek.En: Their paths crossed at an unexpected spot.Nl: Ze bogen zich allebei tegelijk naar een zeldzame bloem die voorzichtig zijn kopje door de bladeren stak.En: They both bent down at the same time towards a rare flower cautiously poking its head through the leaves.Nl: Bram en Elin stopten met hun bezigheden en keken elkaar aan, verbaasd en nieuwsgierig.En: Bram and Elin stopped their activities and looked at each other, surprised and curious.Nl: Hun gedeelde fascinatie voor deze fragiele verschijning leidde tot een gesprek over hun liefde voor de natuur.En: Their shared fascination for this fragile appearance led to a conversation about their love for nature.Nl: "Wist je dat deze bloem maar een paar weken bloeit?"En: "Did you know that this flower only blooms for a few weeks?"Nl: vroeg Bram, terwijl hij zorgvuldig notities maakte.En: asked Bram, while carefully taking notes.Nl: Elin glimlachte en knikte.En: Elin smiled and nodded.Nl: "Ja, en het licht vandaag maakt het nog bijzonderder," antwoordde ze, terwijl ze haar lens draaide om de bloem perfect vast te leggen.En: "Yes, and the light today makes it even more special," she replied, twisting her lens to perfectly capture the flower.Nl: Het gesprek vloeide vanzelfsprekend, als een kabbelend beekje, en al gauw deelden ze ideeën, dromen en verhalen.En: The conversation flowed naturally, like a babbling brook, and soon they were sharing ideas, dreams, and stories.Nl: "Bram, waarom maken we niet samen iets?En: "Bram, why don't we create something together?Nl: Mijn foto's, jouw woorden," stelde Elin voor.En: My photos, your words," suggested Elin.Nl: Er was een sprankeling in haar ogen die Bram inspireerde.En: There was a sparkle in her eyes that inspired Bram.Nl: Het was alsof dat ene zeldzame moment, gedeeld tussen hen beiden, alles in een nieuw licht zette.En: It was as if that one rare moment, shared between them, cast everything in a new light.Nl: Bram voelde de passie voor zijn schrijven weer oplaaien.En: Bram felt the passion for his writing rekindle.Nl: Elin leerde dat zelfs onder grijze luchten prachtige verhalen schuilden.En: Elin learned that even under gray skies, beautiful stories were hidden.Nl: Zij wandelden samen verder, pratend en lachend, en besloten ter plekke hun plannen voor de Valentijnsdag voor te bereiden: een gezamenlijke expositie die de schoonheid van de seizoensovergang viert.En: They walked together further, talking and laughing, and decided then and there to prepare their plans for Valentine's Day: a joint exhibition celebrating the beauty of the seasonal transition.Nl: De Keukenhof genoot van hun energie, klaar om binnenkort in volle bloei te te staan, net zoals hun nieuwe samenwerking.En: The Keukenhof enjoyed their energy, ready to soon be in full bloom, just like their new collaboration.Nl: En zo begonnen Bram en Elin aan een nieuw hoofdstuk, waarin woorden en beelden samenkwamen, precies daar waar ze elkaar hadden gevonden, tussen de eerste bloemen van de lente.En: And so, Bram and Elin began a new chapter, where words and images came together, precisely where they had found each other, among the first flowers of spring. Vocabulary Words:stillness: stiltemist: mistcautiously: voorzichtigbuds: knoppenunfolding: ontvouwenrustling: geruisbotanist: botanicusnotebook: notitieblokvigor: krachtperspective: perspectieffountain: fonteinloose: losjesdiffuse: diffuusemerging: opkomendecapture: vangenrare: zeldzaamconversation: gesprekfragile: fragieleappearance: verschijningfascination: fascinatierekindle: oplaaientransition: overgangexhibition: expositiechapter: hoofdstukemerging: opkomendeinspiration: inspiratiepromise: beloftetransition: overgangbent down: bogensparkle: sprankeling

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Beyond the Snow: Árpád's Journey to Family First Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-02-08-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hó sűrűn hullott le az irodaház ablakai előtt, vastag réteggel borítva el Budapest utcáit.En: The snow fell thickly outside the windows of the office building, covering the streets of Budapest in a thick layer.Hu: Az emberek sietve lépkedtek a járdán, próbálva gyorsan eljutni meleg otthonaikba.En: People hurried along the sidewalk, trying to quickly reach their warm homes.Hu: Bent, a zsúfolt és zajos irodában, a számítógépek monoton zúgása terítette be a teret.En: Inside, in the crowded and noisy office, the monotonous hum of computers filled the space.Hu: Árpád az íróasztalánál ült, próbálva elmélyülni a munkában, miközben gondolatai folyton hazahúzták.En: Árpád sat at his desk, trying to focus on his work, while his thoughts constantly pulled him home.Hu: Árpád az egyik legszorgalmasabb munkatárs volt a cégnél.En: Árpád was one of the most diligent colleagues at the company.Hu: Mindenki tisztelte a kitartását.En: Everyone respected his perseverance.Hu: De mostanában a családi gondok súlya elviselhetetlenné vált.En: But lately, the weight of family troubles had become unbearable.Hu: Testvérével összeveszett, amiért anyjuk betegsége miatt aggódott, és a veszekedés mély szakadékot ásott közéjük.En: He had a falling out with his brother, worried about their mother's illness, and the argument created a deep rift between them.Hu: Katalin, a mellett ülő kollégája, aggódva figyelte Árpádot.En: Katalin, the colleague sitting next to him, watched Árpád with concern.Hu: Mindig is nagyra becsülte őt a keménysége és elkötelezettsége miatt.En: She had always admired him for his resilience and dedication.Hu: Katalin szintén kereste a kiutat az irodai monotonitásból.En: Katalin was also searching for a way out of the office monotony.Hu: Álmodozott egy teljesebb életről, de úgy érezte, mintha csapdába esett volna.En: She dreamed of a more fulfilling life but felt trapped.Hu: Egy téli délután, amikor már korán sötétedett, Árpád elhatározta, hogy beszélni fog a főnökével, András úrral.En: One winter afternoon, as darkness fell early, Árpád decided he would talk to his boss, András úr.Hu: Túlságosan sok munkát kapott, és képtelen volt családjára koncentrálni.En: He had taken on too much work and was unable to focus on his family.Hu: Félve a reakciótól, feszülten lépett be András irodájába.En: Afraid of the reaction, he stepped tensely into András's office.Hu: - Szükségem van rá, hogy megértsen - kezdte Árpád, miközben próbálta elnyomni hangja remegését.En: "I need you to understand," Árpád began, trying to suppress the tremble in his voice.Hu: - A családom krízisben van, és nem tudok így teljesíteni.En: "My family is in crisis, and I can't perform like this."Hu: András úr először nem mutatott együttérzést.En: At first, András úr showed no sympathy.Hu: Szárazon válaszolt: - Munkahelyen dolgozunk, személyes problémák nem tartoznak ide.En: He replied dryly, "We work at the workplace; personal problems don't belong here."Hu: Árpád érezte, hogy valami megcsúszik belül.En: Árpád felt something slip inside him.Hu: Nem hátrálhat meg.En: He couldn't back down.Hu: Egyenesen András szemébe nézett.En: He looked directly into András's eyes.Hu: - Ez igaz.En: "That's true.Hu: De ha én nem vagyok jól, a munkám is szenved.En: But if I'm not well, my work suffers too.Hu: Tudom, hogy fontos a projekt, de ember vagyok, nem gép.En: I understand the project is important, but I'm a human being, not a machine."Hu: A lappangó feszültség szinte kézzel fogható volt.En: The underlying tension was almost palpable.Hu: A csendet egy telefon hívás szakította félbe.En: The silence was broken by a phone call.Hu: Árpád telefonja csöngött.En: Árpád's phone rang.Hu: Az édesanyja aggódó hangja kérte, hogy jöjjön haza, a testvérével való konfliktus tovább súlyosbodott.En: His mother's worried voice asked him to come home; the conflict with his brother had further escalated.Hu: Lezuhant a világ.En: The world fell apart.Hu: Ott állt a két tűz között, de valahogy, valahonnan bátorságra lelt.En: He stood between two fires, but somehow, from somewhere, he found courage.Hu: Kilépett az irodából, elindulva a családja felé.En: He left the office, heading towards his family.Hu: Az irodában maradt Katalin figyelemmel kísérte a jelenetet.En: Katalin watched the scene intently from the office.Hu: Rájött, hogy ő is változtatásra vágyik.En: She realized she too longed for change.Hu: Aznap este, ahogy az irodában maradt még egyedül, kutakodni kezdett az interneten új lehetőségek után.En: That evening, as she stayed alone in the office, she began searching the internet for new opportunities.Hu: Árpád hazatérése nem volt könnyű.En: Árpád's return home was not easy.Hu: Komoly beszélgetést folytatott a testvérével és édesanyjával.En: He had a serious conversation with his brother and mother.Hu: Hosszú órák után, közösen eldöntötték, hogy félreteszik az ellentéteket a fontosabb cél érdekében: a család egészsége és harmóniája.En: After long hours, they jointly decided to put aside their differences for the more important goal: the family's health and harmony.Hu: Másnap reggel, ahogy bement az irodába, Árpád meglepődött, hogy András úr mosolyogva várta.En: The next morning, as he entered the office, Árpád was surprised to find András úr waiting with a smile.Hu: - Gondolkodtam azon, amit mondtál - kezdte a főnök.En: "I've been thinking about what you said," the boss began.Hu: - Tény, hogy nagyra értékelem az elkötelezettségedet.En: "The fact is, I value your commitment greatly.Hu: Segítsünk neked egy kicsit jobban utat találni.En: Let's help you find a better way.Hu: Tervezek átcsoportosítani néhány feladatot.En: I plan to reassign some of your tasks."Hu: Katalin is döntött.En: Katalin also made a decision.Hu: Kislevél pillanatában beadta a jelentkezését egy álmai állásra, amit előző este talált.En: In a moment of boldness, she submitted her application for her dream job, which she had found the previous evening.Hu: A tél még tartott, de a hideg nem hatolt már be olyan mélyre Árpád szívébe.En: Winter was still present, but the cold no longer pierced as deeply into Árpád's heart.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy ha kiáll magáért és a családjáért, képes megoldani a legnehezebb akadályokat is.En: He learned that by standing up for himself and his family, he could overcome the toughest obstacles.Hu: Katalin pedig elkezdte írni saját új fejezetét, ahol remélte, hogy álmai valóra válnak.En: Katalin began writing her own new chapter, hoping her dreams would come true. Vocabulary Words:thickly: sűrűncovering: borítvahurried: sietvesidewalk: járdáncrowded: zsúfoltmonotonous: monotonhum: zúgásaperseverance: kitartásaunbearable: elviselhetetlennéfalling out: összeveszettrift: szakadékotconcern: aggódvaresilience: keménységededication: elkötelezettségeescaping: kiutattrapped: csapdába esettcrisis: krízisbentremble: remegésétsympathy: együttérzéstpalpable: kézzel foghatóescalated: súlyosbodotttension: feszültségpierced: hatoltharmony: harmóniacommitment: elkötelezettségreassign: átcsoportosítaniboldness: bátorságovercome: megoldanichapter: fejezetfulfilling: teljesebb

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Echoes from the Past: Unraveling Secrets of the Old Bunker Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-01-24-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Diep onder de grond, in een verlaten bunker uit de oorlogsperiode, dwaalden drie schimmen door donkere gangen.En: Deep underground, in an abandoned bunker from the wartime period, three silhouettes wandered through dark corridors.Nl: De koude, betonnen muren droegen al jaren geheimen met zich mee.En: The cold, concrete walls had held secrets for years.Nl: Jeroen, een ingenieuze ingenieur met een fascinatie voor mysterie, leidde de groep.En: Jeroen, an ingenious engineer with a fascination for mystery, led the group.Nl: Vandaag wilden ze de waarheid achter een vreemde radiosignaal ontrafelen.En: Today, they wanted to unravel the truth behind a strange radio signal.Nl: Femke, naast hem, was een journalist die nooit zomaar iets voor waar aannam.En: Femke, beside him, was a journalist who never took anything at face value.Nl: "Dit kan mijn doorbraak zijn," dacht ze hardop.En: "This could be my breakthrough," she thought out loud.Nl: Ze had altijd een scherp oog voor verhalen, maar de bunker gaf ook haar de kriebels.En: She always had a keen eye for stories, but the bunker gave her the creeps as well.Nl: Helemaal achteraan liep Rik.En: Walking at the back was Rik.Nl: Hij was een stille, teruggetrokken historicus.En: He was a quiet, withdrawn historian.Nl: Iets zat er niet pluis met hem, maar niemand durfde het echt te benoemen.En: Something was not right with him, but nobody dared to really address it.Nl: Ja, hij kende de geschiedenis, maar waarom was hij zo vaag over het signaal?En: Yes, he knew the history, but why was he so vague about the signal?Nl: De groep had gehoord over een oude radiozender die af en toe een mysterieus bericht uitzond.En: The group had heard about an old radio transmitter that occasionally sent out a mysterious message.Nl: De inwoners van het nabijgelegen dorp werden er gek van, en dus trokken Jeroen en zijn team de bunker in.En: The residents of the nearby village were driven mad by it, and so Jeroen and his team ventured into the bunker.Nl: Ze hadden zaklampen die de smalle doorgangen verlichtten.En: They had flashlights that illuminated the narrow passages.Nl: "Daar," fluisterde Jeroen en wees naar een donkere hoek van de bunker.En: "There," Jeroen whispered, pointing to a dark corner of the bunker.Nl: "De geluiden komen daar vandaan."En: "The sounds are coming from over there."Nl: Maar het was niet makkelijk.En: But it wasn't easy.Nl: De gangen voerde hen steeds naar doodlopende eindes.En: The corridors led them to dead ends repeatedly.Nl: Tegelijk begon Rik zich onrustig te gedragen.En: At the same time, Rik began to act restlessly.Nl: Hij bleef stil, antwoorden ontwijkend.En: He remained silent, evading answers.Nl: Desondanks besloot Jeroen te vertrouwen op Femke's intuïtie.En: Nonetheless, Jeroen decided to trust Femke's intuition.Nl: "We moeten doorzoeken," zei ze.En: "We have to keep searching," she said.Nl: Uiteindelijk kwamen ze aan bij een ruimte vol met oude apparatuur.En: Eventually, they arrived at a room full of old equipment.Nl: In het midden was een vervallen radiozender.En: In the center was a dilapidated radio transmitter.Nl: Jeroen bestudeerde het apparaat.En: Jeroen studied the device.Nl: Het zag er verdacht bekend uit voor Rik.En: It looked suspiciously familiar to Rik.Nl: "Dit is heel oud," mompelde Rik ongemakkelijk.En: "This is very old," Rik mumbled uneasily.Nl: "Waarom vertel je ons niet alles, Rik?"En: "Why don't you tell us everything, Rik?"Nl: vroeg Jeroen.En: asked Jeroen.Nl: Daarop stortte Rik in.En: With that, Rik broke down.Nl: "Mijn grootvader werkte hier," gaf hij toe.En: "My grandfather worked here," he admitted.Nl: "Hij stuurde berichten door die nooit bedoeld waren om gevonden te worden."En: "He sent messages that were never meant to be found."Nl: Nu kwam alles samen.En: Now everything came together.Nl: Rik wist ervan, het was een familiegeheim.En: Rik knew about it; it was a family secret.Nl: Hij had gezworen het te bewaren.En: He had sworn to keep it.Nl: Maar nu, met de waarheid op tafel, moest hij besluiten.En: But now, with the truth laid bare, he had to decide.Nl: Jeroen drong aan.En: Jeroen pressed on.Nl: "We moeten de waarheid kennen."En: "We need to know the truth."Nl: Met steun van Jeroen en Femke, besloot Rik alles te delen.En: With support from Jeroen and Femke, Rik decided to share everything.Nl: "Het zijn berichten uit de oorlog.En: "They are messages from the war.Nl: Veiligheidswaarschuwingen, nooit aangekomen.En: Security warnings, never received.Nl: Daarom bleven ze vaak herhalen.En: That's why they often repeated.Nl: Slechts echo's uit het verleden."En: Just echoes from the past."Nl: Femke glimlachte.En: Femke smiled.Nl: "Dit is het verhaal," zei ze.En: "This is the story," she said.Nl: "Maar we moeten het correct interpreteren."En: "But we must interpret it correctly."Nl: Samen besloten ze zorgvuldig om te gaan met de informatie, zodat iedereen kon begrijpen zonder het geheim te verloochenen.En: Together, they decided to handle the information carefully, so that everyone could understand without betraying the secret.Nl: Op de terugweg naar het daglicht voelde Jeroen een verandering in zichzelf.En: On the way back to daylight, Jeroen felt a change in himself.Nl: Hij besefte dat nieuwsgierigheid belangrijk was, maar vertrouwen in anderen net zo.En: He realized that curiosity was important, but so was trust in others.Nl: Het gidsen van een verhaal vraagt geduld en eerlijkheid.En: Guiding a story requires patience and honesty.Nl: En met dat inzicht, keerde de rust terug in het dorp.En: And with that insight, peace returned to the village. Vocabulary Words:abandoned: verlatensilhouettes: schimmenunravel: ontrafelentruth: waarheidbreakthrough: doorbraakcreeps: kriebelswithdrawn: teruggetrokkenevading: ontwijkendintuition: intuïtiedilapidated: vervallenfamiliar: bekenduneasily: ongemakkelijksworn: gezworeninterpret: interpreterenguiding: gidsenpatience: geduldechoes: echo'scorridors: gangeningenious: ingenieustransmitter: zendermysterious: mysterieusrestless: onrustigequipment: apparatuurvague: vaaghistorian: historicusresidents: inwonersflashlights: zaklampenilluminated: verlichttensuspiciously: verdachtsignals: signalen

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: The Lost Keys of Stockholm Metro: A Tale of Trust and Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-01-12-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: På en kall vintermorgon i Stockholm Metro susade tågen förbi och lämnade ett eko i de kaklade korridorerna.En: On a cold winter morning in Stockholm Metro, the trains whizzed past, leaving an echo in the tiled corridors.Sv: Ljuset från stationens lampor värmde de stressade pendlarna som strömmade förbi.En: The light from the station's lamps warmed the stressed commuters streaming by.Sv: Bland dem fanns Lukas, en försiktig man med ett nyfiket sinne.En: Among them was Lukas, a cautious man with a curious mind.Sv: Lukas behövde egentligen bara komma från punkt A till B, men något fångade hans öga.En: Lukas really just needed to get from point A to B, but something caught his eye.Sv: Ett kuvert låg ensam kvar på bänken.En: An envelope lay alone on the bench.Sv: Han plockade upp det och upptäckte att det var ganska tungt.En: He picked it up and discovered it was quite heavy.Sv: Nyfikenheten tog över, och han öppnade det försiktigt.En: Curiosity took over, and he carefully opened it.Sv: Inuti låg det ett set med mystiska nycklar.En: Inside was a set of mysterious keys.Sv: Elin, säkerhetsvakten som alltid höll ordning på stationsområdet, gick förbi.En: Elin, the security guard who always kept the station area in order, walked by.Sv: Lukas steg fram till henne.En: Lukas stepped up to her.Sv: "Ursäkta, jag hittade detta kuvert här.En: "Excuse me, I found this envelope here.Sv: Det ser viktigt ut," sa Lukas och visade nycklarna för Elin.En: It looks important," said Lukas, showing the keys to Elin.Sv: Elin, strikt och noggrant följande regler, skakade på huvudet.En: Elin, strict and meticulous in following the rules, shook her head.Sv: "Vi måste flytta det till hittegodsavdelningen.En: "We need to move it to the lost and found department.Sv: Det är rutinen."En: That's the routine."Sv: Lukas nickade, men hans nyfikenhet falnade inte.En: Lukas nodded, but his curiosity did not fade.Sv: Han förstod att det kunde finnas en historia bakom dessa nycklar.En: He understood there might be a story behind these keys.Sv: Samtidigt, längre ner i stationen, stod Maja och såg orolig ut.En: Meanwhile, further down the station, stood Maja looking worried.Sv: Hon kände på sina fickor och insåg att något saknades.En: She felt her pockets and realized something was missing.Sv: Kuvertet!En: The envelope!Sv: Det innehöll viktiga nycklar.En: It contained important keys.Sv: Hon blev desperat och började söka febrilt.En: She became desperate and started searching frantically.Sv: Lukas visste inte vem Maja var, men han hörde hennes upprörda röst späda genom stationen.En: Lukas didn't know who Maja was, but he heard her upset voice echo through the station.Sv: "Mina nycklar!En: "My keys!Sv: Jag har tappat dem!"En: I've lost them!"Sv: ropade hon.En: she shouted.Sv: Lukas beslutade sig för att övertala Elin.En: Lukas decided to persuade Elin.Sv: "Vi kanske kan hjälpa henne,” föreslog han.En: "Maybe we can help her," he suggested.Sv: ”Tänk om dessa nycklar är allt hon har?"En: "What if these keys are all she has?"Sv: Elin tvekade, men såg den ärliga oron i Lukas ögon.En: Elin hesitated but saw the honest concern in Lukas's eyes.Sv: "Okej," svarade hon, motvilligt men med en mjukare ton.En: "Okay," she replied, reluctantly but with a softer tone.Sv: "Vi kan ge det ett försök.En: "We can give it a try.Sv: Men bara idag."En: But just today."Sv: Tillsammans började de leta efter Maja.En: Together they started looking for Maja.Sv: De letade i gångarna och såg snart hennes stressade ansikte.En: They searched the corridors and soon saw her stressed face.Sv: "Maja?"En: "Maja?"Sv: frågade Elin försiktigt.En: Elin asked cautiously.Sv: "Är det du som har tappat ett kuvert?"En: "Is it you who lost an envelope?"Sv: Maja såg förvånad ut men lättade.En: Maja looked surprised but relieved.Sv: "Ja, det är mina!En: "Yes, they're mine!Sv: Jag behöver dem verkligen," sa hon andfått.En: I really need them," she said breathlessly.Sv: Lukas och Elin följde Maja till den bakre delen av stationen, där det fanns en lite använd dörr.En: Lukas and Elin followed Maja to the back part of the station, where there was a little-used door.Sv: Maja blev djärvare, hennes oro försvann.En: Maja became bolder, her worry disappearing.Sv: "Det här är hemligheten," erkände Maja.En: "This is the secret," admitted Maja.Sv: "Nycklarna öppnar en gammal familjeförvaringsplats jag hittade.En: "The keys open an old family storage place I found.Sv: Men jag ville inte att någon annan skulle veta innan jag berättade för min syster."En: But I didn't want anyone else to know before I told my sister."Sv: Lukas och Elin bytte en blick av förståelse.En: Lukas and Elin exchanged a look of understanding.Sv: De hjälpte Maja att återfå kuvertet och kände en varm tillfredsställelse av att ha hjälpt till.En: They helped Maja recover the envelope and felt a warm satisfaction from having helped.Sv: Trots att han vanligtvis var försiktig och arbetade själv, lärde Lukas sig vad samarbetet kunde åstadkomma.En: Despite usually being cautious and working alone, Lukas learned what cooperation could achieve.Sv: När de tre skildes åt hade något förändrats.En: When the three parted ways, something had changed.Sv: Lukas hade funnit en ny värdefull insikt i tillit och samarbete.En: Lukas had found a new valuable insight into trust and collaboration.Sv: Ibland, tänkte han, behöver man bara öppna sig för att förstå det.En: Sometimes, he thought, you just need to open up to understand it.Sv: Stockholm Metro susade på som vanligt, men inom Lukas kände han en ny strimma av ljus.En: Stockholm Metro whizzed on as usual, but within Lukas, he felt a new glimmer of light. Vocabulary Words:whizzed: susadeecho: ekocorridors: korridorernacommuters: pendlarnacautious: försiktigcurious: nyfiketenvelope: kuvertstreaming: strömmaderoutine: rutinfrantically: febriltpersuade: övertalareluctantly: motvilligtcorridors: gångarnaworried: oroligshouted: ropadehonest: ärligahesitated: tvekadebreathlessly: andfåttconcern: orounused: lite användbold: djärvadmitted: erkändestorage: förvaringsplatsdesperate: desperatinsight: insiktrelieved: lättadediscovered: upptäcktemeticulous: noggrantunderstanding: förståelsetrust: tillit

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Trouble on the Slope: A Day of Laughter in Vigeland Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-11-08-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Vigeland Park i Oslo var kledd i et vakkert teppe av hvit, gnistrende snø.En: Vigeland Park in Oslo was draped in a beautiful blanket of white, sparkling snow.No: Solen skinte, og barn lo mens de lekte.En: The sun was shining, and children laughed as they played.No: Det var en perfekt vinterdag.En: It was a perfect winter day.No: Eirik og Astrid sto øverst på en ås med en stor rød akebrett mellom dem.En: Eirik and Astrid stood at the top of a hill with a large red sled between them.No: "Eirik," sa Astrid med et lite smil, "er du sikker på at du vil gjøre dette?En: "Eirik," said Astrid with a small smile, "are you sure you want to do this?"No: "Eirik lo.En: Eirik laughed.No: "Selvfølgelig!En: "Of course!No: Se på dette!En: Watch this!"No: " Han kastet seg på akebrettet, og det suste ned bakken med Astrid skrikende bak.En: He threw himself onto the sled, and it zoomed down the hill with Astrid screaming behind him.No: Vinden sveipet gjennom håret hans, og hjertet hamret i brystet.En: The wind swept through his hair, and his heart pounded in his chest.No: Men plutselig mistet Eirik kontrollen.En: But suddenly, Eirik lost control.No: Akebrettet svingte til siden, rett mot en gruppe mennesker som bygget snømenn.En: The sled veered to the side, heading straight for a group of people building snowmen.No: Akkurat som en rakett, krasjet de rett inn i midten av en fantastisk snømann!En: Just like a rocket, they crashed right into the middle of a magnificent snowman!No: Snøen fløy rundt dem som en vanndam.En: The snow flew around them like a puddle.No: "Herregud, Eirik!En: "My gosh, Eirik!"No: " utbrøt Astrid sjokkert.En: exclaimed Astrid shocked.No: Rundt dem oppsto det et kaos av latter og oppstandelse.En: Around them, a chaos of laughter and commotion erupted.No: Snøen drysset over alle, og snømennene ble til små hauger av snø igjen.En: The snow drizzled over everyone, and the snowmen turned back into small heaps of snow again.No: Midt i alt bråket, så de at den største snømannen hadde skjult en haug med snøballer inni seg!En: Amid all the noise, they saw that the largest snowman had hidden a pile of snowballs inside it!No: De trillet ut og landet på deltagernes føtter.En: They rolled out and landed at the participants' feet.No: Barna jublet, voksne smilte, og Astrid klarte ikke å holde tilbake en latter.En: The children cheered, adults smiled, and Astrid couldn't hold back a laugh.No: "Vi må beklage," sa Astrid raskt, mens hun dro Eirik opp på beina igjen.En: "We must apologize," said Astrid quickly, while she pulled Eirik back on his feet.No: "Og hjelpe dem.En: "And help them."No: "Samvittigheten stakk i Eirik, men han nikket enig.En: Eirik's conscience pricked him, but he nodded in agreement.No: Sammen begynte de å samle snø og forme nye snømenn.En: Together, they began to gather snow and shape new snowmen.No: "Unnskyld!En: "Sorry!"No: " sa Eirik til en liten gutt med en sprekkferdig lue.En: said Eirik to a little boy with a bursting hat.No: "Vi skal hjelpe dere å bygge opp snømennene igjen.En: "We'll help you build the snowmen again."No: "Til deres overraskelse ble de raskt tilgitt og til og med invitert til å være med i konkurransen.En: To their surprise, they were quickly forgiven and even invited to join the competition.No: "Kom igjen, dere kan være våre æredeltagere!En: "Come on, you can be our honored participants!"No: " inviterte en kvinne med en snøhvit jakke.En: invited a woman with a snow-white jacket.No: De jobbet hardt, laget snømenn høyere og morsommere enn noen gang.En: They worked hard, making snowmen taller and funnier than ever.No: I løpet av ettermiddagen, når solen begynte å synke, hadde de hjulpet til med å lage et landskap av fantastiske snømenn.En: By the afternoon, when the sun began to set, they had helped create a landscape of fantastic snowmen.No: Alle lo, særlig når de så hvor rare noen av snømennene såg ut.En: Everyone laughed, especially when they saw how strange some of the snowmen looked.No: Til slutt satte Eirik seg ned, sliten men glad.En: Finally, Eirik sat down, tired but happy.No: "Jeg tror jeg lærer en ting," sa han til Astrid.En: "I think I'm learning something," he said to Astrid.No: "Det beste er å dele øyeblikkene og latteren.En: "The best is to share the moments and laughter."No: "Astrid nikket enig, øynene glitret.En: Astrid nodded in agreement, her eyes sparkling.No: "Det er sant, Eirik.En: "It's true, Eirik.No: Og noen ganger kommer de beste minnene fra de største tabbene.En: And sometimes the best memories come from the biggest mistakes."No: "Med snøfnugg som fortsatt dalte lett fra himmelen, dro Eirik og Astrid fra Vigeland Park, overveldet av dagens eventyr og latter.En: With snowflakes still falling gently from the sky, Eirik and Astrid left Vigeland Park, overwhelmed by the day's adventure and laughter. Vocabulary Words:draped: kleddsparkling: gnistrendezoomed: sustehill: åsscreaming: skrikendeveered: svingtecrashed: krasjetmagnificent: fantastiskpounded: hamretcommotion: oppstandelsedrizzled: dryssetapologize: beklageconscience: samvittighetenpricked: stakkbursting: sprekkferdigforgiven: tilgittcompetition: konkurransenhonored: æredeltagerelandscape: landskapstrange: raretired: slitenmemories: minnermistakes: tabbenesnowflakes: snøfnugggently: lettoverwhelmed: overveldetadventure: eventyrlaughed: loparticipants: deltagernespile: haug

Fluent Fiction - French: Café Conversations and the Courage to Live Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-01-11-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le vent froid sifflait dehors, transportant avec lui des flocons tourbillonnants qui se déposaient sur le village de Communal.En: The cold wind whistled outside, carrying with it swirling snowflakes that settled on the village of Communal.Fr: À l'intérieur du petit café du coin, l'atmosphère était chaleureuse.En: Inside the small corner café, the atmosphere was warm.Fr: Des lumières tamisées éclaboussaient les murs de nuances dorées, contrastant avec les fenêtres givrées.En: Dim lights splashed the walls with golden hues, contrasting with the frosted windows.Fr: Le parfum du café fraîchement moulu flottait dans l'air, ajoutant une douceur réconfortante aux conversations feutrées.En: The scent of freshly ground coffee floated in the air, adding a comforting sweetness to the hushed conversations.Fr: Étienne était assis près de la fenêtre, ses yeux errant sur la rue enneigée à l'extérieur.En: Étienne was sitting near the window, his eyes wandering over the snowy street outside.Fr: Son cœur se serrait sous l'ombre d'une nouvelle inquiétante.En: His heart was heavy under the shadow of troubling news.Fr: Quelques semaines auparavant, un médecin lui avait annoncé un diagnostic surprenant et écrasant : il avait une condition cardiaque rare.En: A few weeks earlier, a doctor had given him a surprising and overwhelming diagnosis: he had a rare heart condition.Fr: Malgré son tempérament généralement optimiste, Étienne sentait une tempête intérieure se déchaîner.En: Despite his generally optimistic temperament, Étienne felt an inner storm brewing.Fr: Camille entra dans le café, secouant la neige de son manteau avant de repérer Étienne.En: Camille entered the café, shaking the snow off her coat before spotting Étienne.Fr: Avec une démarche déterminée, elle se dirigea vers la table de son ami.En: With a determined stride, she approached her friend's table.Fr: "Salut, Étienne," dit-elle joyeusement, mais son sourire s'estompa en voyant l'expression sombre de son camarade.En: "Hi, Étienne," she said cheerfully, but her smile faded as she saw the somber expression on her companion's face.Fr: "Qu'est-ce qui se passe?"En: "What's going on?"Fr: Étienne hésita, jouant avec sa cuillère dans sa tasse de café.En: Étienne hesitated, playing with his spoon in his cup of coffee.Fr: "C'est compliqué, Camille.En: "It's complicated, Camille.Fr: J'ai une décision à prendre," murmura-t-il enfin.En: I have a decision to make," he finally murmured.Fr: Camille inclina la tête, ses yeux pleins de compassion et de curiosité.En: Camille tilted her head, her eyes full of compassion and curiosity.Fr: "Tu veux m'en parler?"En: "Do you want to talk about it?"Fr: Étienne prit une profonde inspiration.En: Étienne took a deep breath.Fr: "Mon cœur, il y a un problème.En: "My heart, there's a problem.Fr: Un sérieux."En: A serious one."Fr: Il expliqua lentement tout ce que le médecin lui avait dit.En: He slowly explained everything the doctor had told him.Fr: Le traitement expérimental, les risques, les incertitudes.En: The experimental treatment, the risks, the uncertainties.Fr: Chaque mot semblait plus lourd que le précédent.En: Each word seemed heavier than the last.Fr: Camille l'observait attentivement.En: Camille watched him closely.Fr: Elle connaissait Étienne depuis des années et sentait la peur derrière ses mots.En: She had known Étienne for years and sensed the fear behind his words.Fr: "Tu as peur de prendre ce risque?"En: "Are you afraid of taking this risk?"Fr: "Oui," admit Étienne.En: "Yes," Étienne admitted.Fr: "Mais je ne veux pas que cette condition dicte ma vie.En: "But I don't want this condition to dictate my life.Fr: Je veux vraiment peindre, voyager, aimer...En: I really want to paint, travel, love...Fr: vivre."En: live."Fr: Camille hocha la tête, saisissant sa main.En: Camille nodded, grasping his hand.Fr: "Alors peut-être que ça vaut la peine de prendre ce risque.En: "Then maybe it's worth taking that risk.Fr: Je serai là, peu importe ce que tu décideras."En: I'll be here, no matter what you decide."Fr: Le café semblait plus silencieux maintenant, comme si le monde retenait son souffle avec eux.En: The café seemed quieter now, as if the world held its breath with them.Fr: Étienne se sentit enveloppé par la chaleur du lieu, la présence bienveillante de Camille à sa table rayonnant de réconfort.En: Étienne felt enveloped by the warmth of the place, the kindly presence of Camille at his table radiating comfort.Fr: Étienne leva les yeux vers Camille, une résolution nouvelle éclairant son regard.En: Étienne looked up at Camille, a new resolve lighting up his eyes.Fr: "D'accord.En: "Alright.Fr: Je vais essayer le traitement.En: I'll try the treatment.Fr: Je vais affronter cette peur.En: I'll face this fear.Fr: Merci d'être là," dit-il, la voix tremblante mais déterminée.En: Thank you for being here," he said, his voice trembling but determined.Fr: Camille sourit, un mélange de fierté et de soulagement.En: Camille smiled, a mix of pride and relief.Fr: "Tu es courageux, Étienne.En: "You're brave, Étienne.Fr: Ce n'est pas facile, mais c'est un pas important."En: It's not easy, but it's an important step."Fr: Ensemble, ils contemplèrent la neige à travers la fenêtre, les flocons continuant leur danse tranquille.En: Together, they looked at the snow through the window, the flakes continuing their quiet dance.Fr: Étienne sentait le poids sur ses épaules s'alléger légèrement, renforcé par la perspective d'un avenir plus vaste, même teinté d'incertitude.En: Étienne felt the weight on his shoulders lighten slightly, bolstered by the prospect of a broader future, even if tinged with uncertainty.Fr: Dans ce petit café de Communal, malgré l'hiver froid, l'idée de prendre ce risque insufflait à Étienne un nouveau sens de vivre.En: In this little café in Communal, despite the cold winter, the idea of taking this risk infused in Étienne a new sense of living. Vocabulary Words:the wind: le ventwhistled: sifflaitthe snowflakes: les floconsswirling: tourbillonnantsthe village: le villagethe atmosphere: l'atmosphèredim: tamisesthe hues: les nuancesfrosted: givréesground: mouluhushed: feutréeswander: errerheavy: lourdthe shadow: l'ombretroubling: inquiétantethe diagnosis: le diagnosticoverwhelming: écrasantthe condition: la conditioninner: intérieurethe storm: la tempêteapproached: se dirigeacheerfully: joyeusementsomber: sombrecompassion: compassioncuriosity: curiositéthe risks: les risquesthe uncertainties: les incertitudesafraid: peurbrave: courageuxbolstered: renforcé

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Shipwreck to Bond: Healing Father-Daughter Ties Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-01-07-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Den kalla vintervinden piskade mot Anders och Elin när de gick mot Vasamuseet i Stockholm.En: The cold winter wind whipped against Anders and Elin as they walked towards the Vasamuseet in Stockholm.Sv: Det var dagen efter nyår, och snön täckte marken runt dem.En: It was the day after New Year's, and the snow covered the ground around them.Sv: Anders visste att detta var en chans, kanske den enda, att bygga en bro till sin dotter Elin.En: Anders knew this was a chance, perhaps the only one, to build a bridge to his daughter Elin.Sv: Hans händer var stela av kylan, men hans hjärta var ännu stelare av oro och osäkerhet.En: His hands were stiff from the cold, but his heart was even stiffer with worry and uncertainty.Sv: Sedan skilsmässan hade Elin blivit mer tyst och distanserad.En: Since the divorce, Elin had become more silent and distant.Sv: När de gick in i museet, mötte dem en varm atmosfär fylld av lukten av gammalt trä och historia.En: As they entered the museum, they were met by a warm atmosphere filled with the scent of old wood and history.Sv: Vasa, den mäktiga skeppsvraket från 1600-talet, stod stolt i mitten av rummet.En: Vasa, the mighty shipwreck from the 17th century, stood proudly in the middle of the room.Sv: Det var en plats som skulle bidra till att skapa minnen och förståelse.En: It was a place meant to create memories and understanding.Sv: "Elin, se", sa Anders och pekade på det enorma skeppet.En: "Elin, look," said Anders, pointing at the enormous ship.Sv: "Jag vet att det är mycket just nu.En: "I know it's a lot right now.Sv: Men ibland kan något vackert komma från en katastrof.En: But sometimes something beautiful can come from a disaster.Sv: Denna båt sjönk men blev ändå historisk."En: This boat sank but still became historic."Sv: Elin ryckte på axlarna men stannade kvar, kanske aningen nyfiken.En: Elin shrugged her shoulders but stayed, perhaps slightly curious.Sv: "Varför vill du alltid prata om historia?"En: "Why do you always want to talk about history?"Sv: frågade hon, försökte låta mer ointresserad än hon egentligen var.En: she asked, trying to sound more uninterested than she really was.Sv: Anders tog ett djupt andetag.En: Anders took a deep breath.Sv: "För att det ibland visar oss hur vi kan övervinna motgångar.En: "Because sometimes it shows us how we can overcome adversities.Sv: Som när jag var ung och hade det svårt med skolan.En: Like when I was young and struggled with school.Sv: Min pappa tog mig till ett liknande museum och berättade om sin kamp.En: My dad took me to a similar museum and told me about his struggles.Sv: Det hjälpte mig att förstå att jag inte är ensam och att jag kan klara det."En: It helped me understand that I'm not alone and that I can make it."Sv: Elin såg upp på den gamla träskrovet.En: Elin looked up at the old wooden hull.Sv: "Så du var också rädd för att inte kunna fixa saker?"En: "So you were also afraid of not being able to fix things?"Sv: "Ja, det var jag," svarade Anders ärligt.En: "Yes, I was," Anders replied honestly.Sv: "Och det är okej att känna så ibland."En: "And it's okay to feel that way sometimes."Sv: De stod i tystnad en stund, omgivna av ljudet av besökare och berättelser från forna tider.En: They stood in silence for a moment, surrounded by the sound of visitors and stories from times past.Sv: Elin tittade på sin pappa, och för första gången på länge såg hon mer än bara en förälder; hon såg en medmänniska.En: Elin looked at her dad, and for the first time in a long while, she saw more than just a parent; she saw a fellow human.Sv: "Vet du, pappa", sa Elin plötsligt med en liten leende, "det kanske är okej att vi också sjunker lite ibland, så länge vi kommer upp igen."En: "You know, dad," said Elin suddenly, with a small smile, "maybe it's okay if we sink a little sometimes, as long as we come back up again."Sv: Anders skrattade, lättad.En: Anders laughed, relieved.Sv: "Ja, och vi blir inte museiföremål."En: "Yes, and we don't become museum exhibits."Sv: Det var ett skämt, en enkel replik, men för dem var det en början på något nytt.En: It was a joke, a simple line, but for them, it was the beginning of something new.Sv: Medan de lämnade museet, gick de närmre varandra, med händer som ibland nudade vid varandra och konversationer som var mer regelbundna och lättsamma.En: As they left the museum, they walked closer to each other, with hands occasionally brushing against one another and conversations that were more frequent and lighthearted.Sv: Det första steget hade tagits mot ett starkare band.En: The first step had been taken towards a stronger bond.Sv: Anders och Elin, genom en gemensam förståelse och små men betydelsefulla delade stunder, började bygga en ny relation av tro och tillit.En: Anders and Elin, through a shared understanding and small yet meaningful shared moments, began building a new relationship of faith and trust.Sv: Kanske skulle det ta tid, men de var redo att navigera genom vintern tillsammans.En: It might take time, but they were ready to navigate through the winter together. Vocabulary Words:whipped: piskadestiff: stelaworry: orouncertainty: osäkerhetdistant: distanseradatmosphere: atmosfärscent: luktenwood: trämighty: mäktigaproudly: stoltdisaster: katastrofsank: sjönkshrugged: ryckteadversities: motgångarstruggled: hade det svårtafraid: räddhull: träskrovetvisitors: besökareparent: förälderfellow: medmänniskaperhaps: kanskeexhibits: museiföremållighthearted: lättsammabond: bandshared: deladefaith: trotrust: tillitnavigate: navigerastruggle: kampsilence: tystnad

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unearthed in Time: Zoltán's Quest for Family Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-01-01-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nagy magyar alföld fehér takaró alatt pihent.En: The great Hungarian plain rested under a white blanket.Hu: A hó frissen hullott, befedve mindent, amit Zoltán valaha ismert.En: The snow had freshly fallen, covering everything Zoltán had ever known.Hu: Már napok óta kereste a nagyapja kincset érő örökségét, de a hideg időjárás és a hó lassították a haladását.En: For days, he had been searching for his grandfather's invaluable legacy, but the cold weather and snow slowed his progress.Hu: Ahhoz, hogy sikerrel járjon, a nagyapjához illő kitartásra volt szüksége.En: To succeed, he needed the perseverance befitting his grandfather.Hu: Az újévi nap különösen hideg volt, de Zoltán nem adta fel.En: New Year's Day was particularly cold, but Zoltán didn't give up.Hu: Tudta, hogy nagyapja büszke lenne rá, ha sikerrel járna.En: He knew his grandfather would be proud if he succeeded.Hu: Az örökített zsebóra a család becsületét jelentette, és Zoltán mindent megtett, hogy visszaszerezze.En: The inherited pocket watch represented the family's honor, and Zoltán did everything to retrieve it.Hu: A visszafele vezető nyomokat a hó kékre festett mindent betakart.En: The tracks leading back were covered by snow, painting everything blue.Hu: Zoltán eldöntötte, hogy segítséget keres a környékbeliektől.En: Zoltán decided to seek help from the locals.Hu: Tudta, hogy nem lesz könnyű, de bízott benne, hogy a barátok segítenek.En: He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he trusted that friends would help.Hu: Elment Imréhez, egykori régi barátjához, akivel együtt nőtt fel a sík vidéken.En: He went to Imre, a former old friend with whom he grew up on the flat land.Hu: Imre mindig is értette, mit jelent Zoltánnak a családja.En: Imre always understood what Zoltán's family meant to him.Hu: „Szia, Zoltán!En: "Hi, Zoltán!"Hu: ” mondta Imre, amikor megérkezett a kis kabinhoz.En: said Imre when he arrived at the small cabin.Hu: „Hogyan tudok segíteni?En: "How can I help?"Hu: ”„Eltűnt a nagyapám órája” kezdte Zoltán.En: "My grandfather's watch is missing," started Zoltán.Hu: „Az hó eltakarta azokat a nyomokat, ahol valószínűleg elveszítettem.En: "The snow covered the tracks where I probably lost it.Hu: De meg kell találnom.En: But I must find it."Hu: ”„Ne aggódj, Zoltán!En: "Don't worry, Zoltán!Hu: Együtt megyünk, és mindenhol megkeressük.En: We'll go together and search everywhere."Hu: ”Ahogy haladtak, Zoltán visszaemlékezett a nagyapja meséire.En: As they moved forward, Zoltán recalled his grandfather's stories.Hu: Sokszor ültek együtt a téli tájban, a gyönyörű nyírfa fák alatt.En: They often sat together in the winter landscape, under the beautiful birch trees.Hu: „Emlékszel a nyírfákra?En: "Do you remember the birches?"Hu: ” kérdezte Imre.En: asked Imre.Hu: Zoltán szeme felcsillant.En: Zoltán's eyes lit up.Hu: A nyírfák sűrűje az a hely volt, ahol gyakran ültek nagyapjával.En: The grove of birch trees was the place where he often sat with his grandfather.Hu: Talán ott van elrejtve az, amit keres.En: Perhaps what he was looking for was hidden there.Hu: Sietve vették az irányt a nyírfákhoz, a hótakaró alatt szinte alig felismerték a körvonalakat.En: They hurried towards the birch trees, barely recognizing their outlines under the snow blanket.Hu: Amint odaértek, elkezdték átkutatni a talajt, mindenhová elértek a kezükkel.En: When they arrived, they began to search the ground, reaching everywhere with their hands.Hu: Egyszer csak Zoltán keze megcsörrent valamin.En: Suddenly, Zoltán's hand clinked against something.Hu: Felemelte a tárgyat: egy rozsdás zsebóra, a nagyapja fákkal övezett kincse.En: He lifted the object: a rusty pocket watch, his grandfather's treasure surrounded by trees.Hu: Megmosolyogta a pillanatot, az idő múlásától megfakult örökséget.En: He smiled at the moment, the legacy faded by the passage of time.Hu: „Megvan, Imre!En: "I've got it, Imre!"Hu: ” kiáltotta Zoltán örömmel.En: Zoltán shouted with joy.Hu: A hó alatt megőrzött emlék egész és sértetlen volt.En: The memory preserved under the snow was whole and intact.Hu: E pillanatban rájött, hogy a nagyapja öröksége nemcsak az óra, hanem az idő és hely, ahol együtt voltak.En: At that moment, he realized his grandfather's legacy wasn't just the watch, but the time and place where they had been together.Hu: Egy új megértéssel nézett a világra.En: With a new understanding, he looked at the world.Hu: Most értette meg igazán, hogy a család hagyatéka nem csak egy tárgy, hanem a hely, ahol együtt voltak, és az emlékek, amelyek örökre megmaradnak.En: Now he truly understood that the family legacy wasn't just an object, but the place where they had been together, and the memories that remain forever. Vocabulary Words:plain: alföldlegacy: örökségperseverance: kitartásinherit: örökíthonor: becsületretrieve: visszaszereztrack: nyombefitting: illőformer: egykoriunderstand: értrecognize: felismerbirch: nyírfagrove: sűrűjéoutline: körvonalrusty: rozsdástreasure: kincsintact: sértetlenpassage of time: idő múlásapreserve: megőriztogether: együttfrank: kezesprivilege: kiváltságunsaid: kimondatlandependable: megbízhatóconvey: közvetítdetermination: elszántságreminisce: visszaemlékezikhasten: sietgleam: csillogásgesture: gesztus

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Midnight Revelations: Love and New Beginnings in the Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-01-08-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Snøen falt stille utenfor hytta i fjellene.En: The snow fell quietly outside the cabin in the mountains.No: Innsiden var varm med røde gardiner og en sprakende peis.En: Inside was warm with red curtains and a crackling fireplace.No: Lukt av bjørkeved fylte rommet.En: The scent of birchwood filled the room.No: Jeg, Ingrid, satt i sofaen og stirret på ilden.En: I, Ingrid, sat on the sofa and stared at the fire.No: Tankene mine flakket mellom fortid og fremtid.En: My thoughts flitted between past and future.No: Lars satt ved spisebordet.En: Lars sat at the dining table.No: Han var avslappet og smilte til Kari, som alltid var full av energi.En: He was relaxed and smiled at Kari, who was always full of energy.No: Kari hadde planlagt denne nyttårsfeiringen for at vi alle skulle komme sammen.En: Kari had planned this New Year's celebration for us all to come together.No: Hun mente at nyttår var for nye begynnelser.En: She believed that New Year was for new beginnings.No: Jeg var her for å finne fred med fortiden.En: I was here to make peace with the past.No: Året hadde vært vanskelig.En: The year had been difficult.No: Et forhold som endte vondt hadde holdt meg fast i tiden.En: A relationship that ended badly had held me captive in time.No: Jeg ville slippe taket.En: I wanted to let go.No: Lars var en konstant venn.En: Lars was a constant friend.No: Støtten hans var som en trygg havn.En: His support was like a safe haven.No: Men jeg visste han ønsket mer enn vennskap.En: But I knew he wanted more than friendship.No: Jeg var usikker på om jeg kunne gi ham det.En: I was unsure if I could give him that.No: Hva om vi ødela vennskapet?En: What if we ruined the friendship?No: "Vil du ha litt gløgg, Ingrid?En: "Would you like some gløgg, Ingrid?"No: " spurte Kari med et smil.En: Kari asked with a smile.No: Hun brygget gløgg som luktet krydret og søtt.En: She brewed gløgg that smelled spicy and sweet.No: Jeg nikket.En: I nodded.No: "Ja, takk.En: "Yes, please.No: Det høres godt ut.En: That sounds good."No: "Når klokken nærmet seg midnatt, fyltes rommet med forventning.En: As the clock neared midnight, the room filled with anticipation.No: Kari tente lysene på verandaen.En: Kari lit the lights on the veranda.No: Lars gikk bort og begynte å forberede fyrverkeri, hans nøyaktige bevegelse i kontrast til mitt kaotiske hjerte.En: Lars went over and began to prepare fireworks, his precise movements a contrast to my chaotic heart.No: Klokken slo tolv.En: The clock struck twelve.No: Lys på nattehimmelen spraket og lyste.En: Lights in the night sky crackled and shone.No: Den kalde luften slo mot ansiktet mitt da vi steg ut på verandaen, og snøkrystaller glitret i luften.En: The cold air hit my face as we stepped out onto the veranda, and snowflakes glittered in the air.No: Flammen fra rakettene speilte seg i øynene til Lars da han så på meg.En: The flame from the rockets was mirrored in Lars's eyes as he looked at me.No: Et øyeblikk ble vi stille.En: For a moment, we were silent.No: Kun lyden av fyrverkeri fylte natten.En: Only the sound of fireworks filled the night.No: Jeg visste hva jeg skulle gjøre.En: I knew what I had to do.No: Pust dypt, fall inn i fortiden, slippe den, og omfavne det nye.En: Breathe deeply, fall into the past, let it go, and embrace the new.No: "Lars," sa jeg, mens hjertet slo hardt i brystet, "Kan vi snakke litt?En: "Lars," I said, while my heart pounded in my chest, "Can we talk a little?"No: "Han nikket, fortsatt med det varme smilet sitt.En: He nodded, still with his warm smile.No: Vi gikk litt unna, stien knirket under føttene våre av snøen.En: We walked a bit away, the path creaked under our feet from the snow.No: Jeg trakk et dypt pust og møtte blikket hans.En: I took a deep breath and met his gaze.No: "Jeg har holdt meg tilbake.En: "I've been holding back.No: Redd for å miste deg som venn.En: Afraid of losing you as a friend.No: Men jeg vil også noe mer," sa jeg, stemmen min lav, men klar.En: But I also want something more," I said, my voice low but clear.No: Lars svarte ikke først, men kinnene hans rødet i den kalde luften.En: Lars didn't respond at first, but his cheeks reddened in the cold air.No: "Ingrid," sa han endelig, "jeg har ventet lenge på at du skulle si det.En: "Ingrid," he finally said, "I've been waiting a long time for you to say that."No: "Vi sto der, et øyeblikk låst i forståelse.En: We stood there, a moment locked in understanding.No: Snøen falt rundt oss, omfavnet oss i sin stille ro.En: The snow fell around us, embracing us in its quiet tranquility.No: Jeg kjente byrden fra fortiden løsne, en lettelse veltet over meg.En: I felt the burden of the past release, a relief washed over me.No: Kari ropte til oss fra verandaen, med jubel og latter, og vi gikk tilbake til festen.En: Kari called to us from the veranda, with cheers and laughter, and we returned to the celebration.No: Jeg visste at dette var starten på et nytt kapittel.En: I knew this was the start of a new chapter.No: Uvisst, men blomstrende.En: Uncertain, but thriving.No: Nattens ro var tilbake idet fyrverkeriet stilnet og natten ble til dag.En: The night's tranquility returned as the fireworks quieted and the night turned to day.No: En ny begynnelse i det snødekte landskapet vi kalte hjem.En: A new beginning in the snow-covered landscape we called home. Vocabulary Words:cabin: hyttecurtains: gardinercrackling: sprakendescent: luktbirchwood: bjørkevedflitted: flakkethaven: havngløgg: gløggbrewed: bryggetanticipation: forventningveranda: verandafireworks: fyrverkeriprecise: nøyaktigechaotic: kaotiskeglittered: glitretrockets: rakettenemirrored: speilteembrace: omfavnecreaked: knirketgaze: blikketholding back: holdt meg tilbakeblossoming: blomstrendetranquility: stille roburden: byrdenrelease: løsnecheers: jubelunderstanding: forståelsecaptivated: holdt fastchapter: kapitteluncertain: uvisst

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Mystery at ABBA Museum: The Quest for the Lost LP Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2024-12-29-08-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll försiktigt över Stockholm, och stadens gator glittrade med färgglada ljus för att fira nyårsafton.En: The snow fell gently over Stockholm, and the city's streets glittered with colorful lights to celebrate New Year's Eve.Sv: Inuti ABBA The Museum skapade den mjuka musiken en varm och nostalgisk stämning.En: Inside ABBA The Museum, the soft music created a warm and nostalgic atmosphere.Sv: Besökarna började sakta lämna utställningen.En: Visitors slowly began to leave the exhibition.Sv: Elin, museets engagerade kurator, såg på de sista gästerna med en känsla av stolthet och ansvar.En: Elin, the museum's dedicated curator, watched the last guests with a sense of pride and responsibility.Sv: Men just när hon trodde kvällen skulle gå smidigt, gick ett rykte genom salen: ett signerat original-LP hade gått spårlöst förlorat.En: But just when she thought the evening would go smoothly, a rumor spread through the hall: a signed original LP had disappeared without a trace.Sv: En av besökarna, Magnus, stod kvar längre än de andra.En: One of the visitors, Magnus, lingered longer than the others.Sv: Han spelade nonchalant, men Elin hade märkt hans intresse.En: He acted nonchalant, but Elin had noticed his interest.Sv: Hans blick vandrade över rummet, som om han letade efter något särskilt.En: His gaze wandered over the room as if he was looking for something specific.Sv: Elin kände en klump i magen.En: Elin felt a knot in her stomach.Sv: Hon var tvungen att agera snabbt innan museet stängde för nyåret.En: She had to act quickly before the museum closed for the New Year.Sv: Med en beslutsam suck närmade hon sig Magnus.En: With a determined sigh, she approached Magnus.Sv: Hennes röst var bestämd men vänlig.En: Her voice was firm yet friendly.Sv: "Jag märkte att du verkar intresserad," sa hon och mötte hans ögon.En: "I noticed you seem interested," she said, meeting his eyes.Sv: "Kanske kan du hjälpa till att hitta det försvunna LP:et?"En: "Perhaps you can help find the missing LP?"Sv: Magnus stannade upp.En: Magnus paused.Sv: Det var som om han vägde sina ord noga innan han svarade.En: It was as if he was carefully weighing his words before he responded.Sv: "Faktum är," började han tveksamt, "det LP:et betyder mycket för mig.En: "The fact is," he began hesitantly, "that LP means a lot to me.Sv: Min farfar ägde det en gång."En: My grandfather owned it once."Sv: Elin blev förvånad, men hon såg uppriktigheten i hans ögon.En: Elin was surprised, but she saw the sincerity in his eyes.Sv: Förvåningen byttes snart till förståelse.En: The surprise soon turned to understanding.Sv: "Kan vi hitta det tillsammans?"En: "Can we find it together?"Sv: frågade hon mjukt.En: she asked gently.Sv: Magnus nickade, lättad över att ha avslöjat sin hemlighet.En: Magnus nodded, relieved to have revealed his secret.Sv: De började söka runt i det tysta museet, den svaga musiken nästan ett sällskap i deras sökande.En: They began searching around the quiet museum, the faint music almost a companion in their quest.Sv: Elin och Magnus gick igenom varje hörn av utställningslokalen.En: Elin and Magnus went through every corner of the exhibition hall.Sv: En tanke slog Elin.En: A thought struck Elin.Sv: Hon mindes hur några föremål hade flyttats under en nylig omorganisation.En: She remembered how some items had been moved during a recent reorganization.Sv: Där, vid en annan del av utställningen, låg LP:et, säkert men felplacerat.En: There, in another part of the exhibition, lay the LP, safe but misplaced.Sv: Lättnaden sköljde över dem när Elin lyfte upp skivan.En: Relief washed over them as Elin lifted the record.Sv: "Här är det," sa hon med ett litet leende.En: "Here it is," she said with a small smile.Sv: "Det var bara bortglömt på fel plats."En: "It was just forgotten in the wrong place."Sv: Magnus såg på LP:et med värme.En: Magnus looked at the LP warmly.Sv: "Tack," sa han och kände en tyngd lätta från sina axlar.En: "Thank you," he said, feeling a weight lift from his shoulders.Sv: "Nu vet jag att det är där det hör hemma."En: "Now I know it's where it belongs."Sv: Med allt på plats, kände Elin sig lättad och glad.En: With everything in place, Elin felt relieved and happy.Sv: Hon hade förstått värdet av att öppna sig för andra och att ibland gemensamt söka lösningar.En: She had understood the value of opening up to others and sometimes seeking solutions together.Sv: Magnus lämnade museet med ett leende, och en känsla av att ha slutit cirkeln med sin farfars arv.En: Magnus left the museum with a smile and a sense of having completed the circle of his grandfather's legacy.Sv: Ute på Stockholms gator, fast i den kalla vintervinden, firades det nya året ivrigt.En: Out on the streets of Stockholm, caught in the cold winter wind, the New Year was eagerly celebrated.Sv: Inuti museet hade en tyst, men betydelsefull förändring just fört ett förlorat föremål tillbaka till sin rättmätiga plats — och två människor lite närmare varandra.En: Inside the museum, a quiet but meaningful change had just brought a lost item back to its rightful place—and two people a little closer together. Vocabulary Words:gently: försiktigtglittered: glittradecurator: kuratorresponsibility: ansvarrumor: ryktedisappeared: förloratnonchalant: nonchalantdetermined: beslutsamhesitantly: tveksamtsincerity: uppriktighetencompanion: sällskapquest: sökandecorner: hörnreorganization: omorganisationconsiderably: avsevärtapostrophe: apostrofseveral: fleramisplaced: felplaceratrelieved: lättadrevealed: avslöjatnostalgic: nostalgiskexhibition: utställningennostalgia: förståelsemeans: betyderpause: stannadeunderstanding: förståelseweight: tyngdlegacy: arvmeaningful: betydelsefullrightful: rättmätiga

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Father's Bet: Finding True Riches on a Hanukkah Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2024-12-27-08-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: בערב חורף קר בחג החנוכה, אבי חיפש דרך לספק לילדיו חג שמח ומיוחד.En: On a cold winter evening during the holiday of Hanukkah, my father searched for a way to give his children a happy and special holiday.He: כאב יחידני, אבי הרגיש לחץ להעניק להם חוויות ורגשות כפי שזכר מילדותו.En: As a single parent, my father felt pressure to provide them with experiences and emotions as he remembered from his own childhood.He: באותו ערב היה לו משחק פוקר חשוב, שבו ניתן היה לזכות בכסף שיביא להגשמת חלומותיהם של ילדיו.En: That evening, he had an important poker game, where he could win money to fulfill his children's dreams.He: המשחק התקיים בחדר קטן ומואר באור קלוש.En: The game took place in a small, dimly lit room.He: מושיטים את הקלפים על השולחן, אנשים דיברו בשקט, והמתח והציפייה התגברו עם כל סיבוב.En: People handed out the cards on the table, spoke quietly, and the tension and anticipation grew with each round.He: אבי, לבוש כה פשוט אך חם, הביט סביבו.En: My father, dressed simply yet warmly, looked around him.He: האדרנלין הציף אותו בכל פעם שהוא החזיק קלף בידו.En: The adrenaline surged through him every time he held a card in his hand.He: לצדו, שירה ואלי, חברים ותיקים מהשכונה.En: Beside him were Shira and Eli, old friends from the neighborhood.He: הם חייכו אליו בעידוד.En: They smiled at him encouragingly.He: "תצליח, אבי," הם אמרו בלחש, ידעו כמה הדבר חשוב לו.En: "You'll succeed, Avi," they whispered, knowing how important this was to him.He: אבל בפנים, אבי הרגיש את הספקות מחלחלים.En: But inside, my father felt the doubts creeping in.He: הוא ידע שההימור גבוה, אולי גבוה מדי.En: He knew the stakes were high, perhaps too high.He: כל קלף שנפלה על השולחן העמיק את הריגוש, ואבי התמקד במטרתו – להשיג את כולם, בדיוק כפי שהוא השיג להם כשאימם הייתה בחיים.En: Every card that fell on the table deepened the excitement, and my father focused on his goal—to provide for them, just as he had when their mother was alive.He: הוא שיחק במה שהוא האמין שהוא היד המנצחת.En: He played what he believed was the winning hand.He: אבל למזלו הנסתר, הקלף האחרון לא היה לטובתו.En: But to his hidden misfortune, the last card was not in his favor.He: רגע האמת הגיע, והיד עם הקלפים נחתכה.En: The moment of truth arrived, and the hand of cards was cut.He: בסופו של דבר, אבי לא ניצח.En: In the end, my father didn't win.He: לפחות, לא בכסף.En: At least, not in money.He: עם הלב כבד, הוא יצא מן החדר החשוך אל הרחוב הקר.En: With a heavy heart, he left the dark room into the cold street.He: פתיתי שלג קלים ירדו מן השמים, והוא הביט בהם במבט נוגה.En: Light snowflakes fell from the sky, and he watched them with a wistful gaze.He: בדרך הביתה הוא הבין שהחשוב באמת הוא להיות שם לצד ילדיו.En: On the way home, he realized that what really mattered was being there for his children.He: לא מתנות ולא משחקים קובעים את רוח החג, אלא רגעים קטנים של נוכחות ואהבה.En: Neither gifts nor games determine the spirit of the holiday, but rather small moments of presence and love.He: בחזרתו, אבי פתח את הדלת ובניו רצו אליו.En: Upon his return, my father opened the door, and his children ran to him.He: "מה קורה אבא?En: "What's happening, Dad?"He: " שאלו בעיניים גדולות.En: they asked with big eyes.He: אבי חייך ואמר, "בואו נדליק נרות.En: My father smiled and said, "Let's light the candles."He: " הם התיישבו יחד סביב חנוכיית המשפחה, והתפללו.En: They sat together around the family's menorah and prayed.He: נשמעו צלילים קלילים של מזמורים שמחה.En: The soft sounds of joyful hymns were heard.He: דרך חיוכם והאור בעיניהם, אבי הבין שהוא ניצח במשהו חשוב הרבה יותר.En: Through their smiles and the light in their eyes, my father understood that he had won something much more important.He: האור שבער בבתיהם היה חזק וחם, בדיוק כפי שהתכוון שיהיה.En: The light that burned in their home was strong and warm, just as he intended it to be.He: האמת חדרה אל ליבו – הרגעים הקטנים שלהם יחד הם המתנה הכי גדולה.En: The truth pierced his heart—their small moments together were the greatest gift of all. Vocabulary Words:cold: קרwinter: חורףholiday: חגspecial: מיוחדsearched: חיפשsingle: יחידניpressure: לחץexperiences: חוויותpoker: פוקרdimly lit: מואר באור קלושtension: מתחanticipation: ציפייהadrenaline: אדרנליןsurged: הציףencouragingly: בעידודwhispered: בלחשcreeping: מחלחליםstakes: הימורmisfortune: מזל נסתרwished: נוגהsnowflakes: פתיתי שלגwishful gaze: מבט נוגהpresence: נוכחותwarmed: חםintended: התכווןhousehold: ביתםmoments: רגעיםburned: ביערrealized: הביןtruth: אמתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Holiday Tension & Triumph: A High-Stakes Poker Night in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-12-27-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Gløden fra julelysene kastet fargerike refleksjoner over pokerbordet i kjelleren i Oslo.En: The glow from the Christmas lights cast colorful reflections over the poker table in the basement in Oslo.No: Det var vinter, og utenfor kunne man høre dempede toner av julesanger fra gatene.En: It was winter, and outside one could hear the muffled tones of Christmas songs from the streets.No: Atmosfæren i rommet var tykk av spenning og røyk, akkurat slik Sindre likte det.En: The atmosphere in the room was thick with tension and smoke, just the way Sindre liked it.No: Han hadde spilt på denne klubben i mange år, og han kjente hver eneste spiller der - bortsett fra en.En: He had been playing in this club for many years, and he knew every single player there—except for one.No: Liv.En: Liv.No: Liv var ny.En: Liv was new.No: Hun så uttrykket på ansiktet hennes; håpløsheten var umulig å skjule.En: He saw the expression on her face; the despair was impossible to hide.No: Hun spilte aggressivt, uten taktikk.En: She played aggressively, without strategy.No: Det var som om hun hadde alt å tape.En: It was as if she had everything to lose.No: Sindre kunne ikke unngå å legge merke til det, og nysgjerrigheten fikk overtaket.En: Sindre couldn't help but notice, and curiosity got the better of him.No: Under en pause i spillet, klarte han å få henne i tale.En: During a break in the game, he managed to strike up a conversation with her.No: "Du spiller som en med ild i baken," sa Sindre med et lite smil, prøvde å lette situasjonen.En: "You play like someone with a fire under you," said Sindre with a small smile, trying to ease the situation.No: Liv pustet tungt ut, som om hun bar på en tung bør.En: Liv exhaled heavily, as if she were carrying a heavy burden.No: "Broren min trenger en operasjon," sa hun lavt.En: "My brother needs an operation," she said quietly.No: "Jeg trenger å vinne i kveld."En: "I need to win tonight."No: Det stakk i Sindre.En: It pierced Sindre.No: Han hadde selv opplevd tap, mistet noen han elsket.En: He had experienced loss himself, losing someone he loved.No: Kanskje derfor vokste ønsket om å hjelpe.En: Perhaps that's why the desire to help grew.No: Men han måtte være forsiktig.En: But he had to be careful.No: Åpent samarbeid kunne føre til mistanke blant de andre.En: Open cooperation could lead to suspicion among the others.No: Tilbake ved bordet begynte Sindre å gi små hint.En: Back at the table, Sindre began to give small hints.No: Et hevet øyebryn her, et diskré blikk der.En: A raised eyebrow here, a discreet glance there.No: Liv tok dem til seg, begynte å roe seg ned, og spillet hennes ble mer gjennomtenkt.En: Liv picked up on them, started to calm down, and her game became more thoughtful.No: Hun begynte å vinne små summer, men fortsatt var det langt igjen.En: She began to win small sums, but there was still a long way to go.No: Natten krøp mot sin kulminasjon.En: The night crept towards its culmination.No: Rundt dem ble latter og spøk utvekslet mellom slurker av juleøl og glass med akevitt.En: Around them, laughter and jokes were exchanged between sips of Christmas beer and glasses of aquavit.No: Det var klart for den avgjørende hånden.En: It was time for the decisive hand.No: Alt sto på spill, spesielt for Liv.En: Everything was at stake, especially for Liv.No: "Det er nå eller aldri," hvisket Sindre til henne idet kortene ble delt ut.En: "It's now or never," whispered Sindre to her as the cards were dealt.No: Han så at hun hadde en mulighet: en flush.En: He saw that she had a chance: a flush.No: Han nikket nesten umerkelig da hun så på ham for råd.En: He nodded almost imperceptibly when she looked at him for advice.No: Liv satset alt.En: Liv bet everything.No: En dristig handling som fikk rommet til å stoppe opp.En: A bold move that made the room come to a standstill.No: Tiden virket som om den holdt pusten med dem.En: Time seemed to hold its breath with them.No: Kortene ble avslørt, og Liv vant hånden.En: The cards were revealed, and Liv won the hand.No: Hun dro til seg potten, et lettelsens sukk unnslapp henne.En: She pulled in the pot, a sigh of relief escaping her.No: Julestemningen utenfor kolliderte med en følelse av triumf inne i hennes hjerte.En: The Christmas spirit outside collided with a feeling of triumph in her heart.No: Hun hadde gjort det.En: She had done it.No: Da Sindre forlot klubben, kjente han seg lettet.En: As Sindre left the club, he felt relieved.No: Han visste at han hadde gjort noe bra.En: He knew he had done something good.No: Det ga ham en ny mening, et varmt minne i kulden av den norske vinteren.En: It gave him a new purpose, a warm memory in the cold of the Norwegian winter.No: Julelysene blinket over ham som en påminnelse om at uansett hvor mye man tapte, kunne noe alltid vinnes tilbake.En: The Christmas lights twinkled above him as a reminder that no matter how much one lost, something could always be won back. Vocabulary Words:glow: glødenreflections: refleksjonerbasement: kjellerenmuffled: dempedeatmosphere: atmosfærentension: spenningdespair: håpløshetenstrategy: taktikkburden: børpierced: stakkcooperation: samarbeidsuspicion: mistankediscreet: diskréculmination: kulminasjondecisive: avgjørendeflush: flushimperceptibly: nesten umerkeligrevealed: avslørttriumph: triumfrelief: lettelsenscollided: kolliderteoperation: operasjonaggressively: aggressivtpurpose: meningsigh: sukkcuriosity: nysgjerrighetenstrategy: taktikkbold: dristigburden: børtriumph: triumf

Fluent Fiction - French: A Snowy Journey: Surprising Friendships on Christmas Eve Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2024-12-24-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'aéroport Charles de Gaulle est débordant de monde.En: The aéroport Charles de Gaulle is overflowing with people.Fr: Les gens marchent vite, enroulés dans leurs manteaux épais.En: Everyone walks quickly, wrapped in their thick coats.Fr: Dehors, la neige tombe sans arrêt.En: Outside, the snow falls relentlessly.Fr: Les avions sont cloués au sol.En: The planes are grounded.Fr: Luc regarde par la fenêtre.En: Luc looks out the window.Fr: Il soupire.En: He sighs.Fr: Il veut rentrer chez lui pour le dîner de Noël avec sa famille, mais son vol est retardé.En: He wants to get home for Christmas dinner with his family, but his flight is delayed.Fr: Chantal sourit à chaque passager qu'elle croise.En: Chantal smiles at every passenger she passes.Fr: Elle aime son travail.En: She loves her job.Fr: Mais en cette saison, elle pense à sa famille qu'elle ne verra pas cette année.En: But this season, she's thinking of her family, whom she won't see this year.Fr: Elle traverse le terminal avec son chariot, proposant du café.En: She moves through the terminal with her cart, offering coffee.Fr: Émilie, assise un peu plus loin, regarde son téléphone.En: Émilie, sitting a bit further away, is looking at her phone.Fr: Elle est inquiète.En: She's worried.Fr: Elle espère arriver à Paris pour surprendre son petit ami.En: She hopes to arrive in Paris to surprise her boyfriend.Fr: Mais avec le mauvais temps, elle n'est pas sûre d'y arriver.En: But with the bad weather, she's not sure she'll make it.Fr: Dans le hall, les décorations de Noël accrochent la lumière.En: In the hall, the Christmas decorations catch the light.Fr: Une musique festive joue doucement, mais les voyageurs sont préoccupés.En: Festive music plays softly, but the travelers are preoccupied.Fr: Luc décide de marcher un peu.En: Luc decides to walk around a bit.Fr: Il cherche des informations sur son vol.En: He's looking for information on his flight.Fr: C'est alors qu'il remarque Chantal.En: That's when he notices Chantal.Fr: Il lui sourit, fatigué.En: He smiles at her, tired.Fr: Chantal s'arrête près de Luc.En: Chantal stops near Luc.Fr: "Bonjour, besoin d'aide ?"En: "Bonjour, need help?"Fr: demande-t-elle.En: she asks.Fr: "Mon vol est retardé," répond Luc.En: "My flight is delayed," Luc replies.Fr: "Je dois être à Paris ce soir."En: "I need to be in Paris tonight."Fr: "Moi aussi, je veux rentrer," dit-elle avec une pointe de tristesse.En: "Me too, I want to go home," she says with a hint of sadness.Fr: Émilie, entendant leur conversation, se joint à eux.En: Émilie, hearing their conversation, joins them.Fr: "Peut-être pouvons-nous louer une voiture ?"En: "Maybe we can rent a car?"Fr: propose Émilie.En: Émilie suggests.Fr: Luc et Chantal échangent des regards.En: Luc and Chantal exchange glances.Fr: Cela semble fou, mais c'est une idée.En: It seems crazy, but it's an idea.Fr: Ils vont au comptoir de location.En: They go to the rental counter.Fr: Il y a une voiture de disponible.En: There's one car available.Fr: Le trajet ne sera pas facile.En: The journey won't be easy.Fr: La neige tombe fort, mais ils n'ont pas le choix.En: The snow is falling hard, but they have no choice.Fr: Après quelques formalités, ils sortent, prêts à affronter l'hiver.En: After a few formalities, they head out, ready to face the winter.Fr: Le voyage est long et dangereux.En: The trip is long and dangerous.Fr: La voiture avance lentement sur les routes glissantes.En: The car moves slowly on the slippery roads.Fr: Mais ensemble, ils restent positifs.En: But together, they remain positive.Fr: Ils partagent des histoires, rient et se soutiennent mutuellement à travers le froid.En: They share stories, laugh, and support each other through the cold.Fr: La chaleur de leur nouvelle amitié réchauffe l'atmosphère.En: The warmth of their newfound friendship heats up the atmosphere.Fr: Enfin, après plusieurs heures, les lumières de Paris apparaissent.En: Finally, after several hours, the lights of Paris appear.Fr: Un sentiment de soulagement les envahit.En: A feeling of relief overwhelms them.Fr: Luc laisse Émilie et Chantal à leur destination, en remerciant le destin de cette rencontre inattendue.En: Luc drops off Émilie and Chantal at their destination, thanking destiny for this unexpected meeting.Fr: Avant de se séparer, ils échangent leurs coordonnées.En: Before parting, they exchange their contact information.Fr: Leur aventure commune a créé un lien spécial.En: Their shared adventure has created a special bond.Fr: Luc sourit, touché par la gentillesse des deux femmes.En: Luc smiles, touched by the kindness of the two women.Fr: Il se sent reconnaissant.En: He feels grateful.Fr: Luc franchit la porte de chez lui juste à temps pour le dîner de Noël.En: Luc steps through his door just in time for Christmas dinner.Fr: Sa famille l'accueille chaleureusement.En: His family welcomes him warmly.Fr: Ce Noël, il a appris une leçon précieuse : le véritable esprit de Noël réside dans la générosité, l'entraide et la magie des rencontres fortuites.En: This Christmas, he's learned a valuable lesson: the true spirit of Christmas lies in generosity, helping each other, and the magic of serendipitous encounters. Vocabulary Words:the airport: l'aéroportoverflowing: débordantthe plane: l'avionto be grounded: être cloué au solto sigh: soupirerto wrap: enroulerthe coat: le manteaurelentlessly: sans arrêtdelayed: retardéthe terminal: le terminalthe cart: le chariotto offer: proposerworried: inquièteto hope: espérerthe weather: le tempsfestive: festivepreoccupied: préoccupésto notice: remarquertired: fatiguéto join: se joindreto rent: louerto exchange glances: échanger des regardsthe counter: le comptoiravailable: de disponibleformalities: formalitésslippery: glissantesto support: soutenirthe warmth: la chaleurrelief: le soulagementto overwhelm: envahir

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Under the Radiant Christmas Lights: A Tale of New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2024-12-21-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A karácsonyi égők fénye ragyogta be a Magyar Nemzeti Galéria termeit, ahol László ámulva nézte a körülötte csillogó képeket.En: The glow of the Christmas lights illuminated the halls of the Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, where László gazed in wonder at the sparkling paintings surrounding him.Hu: December volt, kint vastagon hullott a hó, de bent a kellemes meleg és a festmények varázslatos világa várta a látogatókat.En: It was December, thick snow was falling outside, but inside, the pleasant warmth and the magical world of the paintings awaited the visitors.Hu: Eszter, aki már régóta a galéria idegenvezetője volt, könnyedén kalauzolta a látogatókat az ünnepi kiállításon.En: Eszter, who had been a gallery guide for a long time, effortlessly led the visitors through the festive exhibition.Hu: Gyerekkori barátja, László, kicsit a háttérben maradt, csodálva a festmények részleteit.En: Her childhood friend, László, stayed a bit in the background, admiring the details of the paintings.Hu: Lászlóban már régóta ott motoszkált a vágy, hogy maga is fessen, de családja üzleti hagyományai kötélként fogták vissza.En: László had long felt the desire to paint himself, but his family's business traditions held him back like a rope.Hu: Egy másik sarokban, Gábor, az orvos, szintén szótlanul nézte a képeket.En: In another corner, Gábor, the doctor, also silently observed the paintings.Hu: Ő ismerte és titkon csodálta Esztert már évek óta, és bár sokszor tűnt úgy, hogy kimondja érzéseit, még sosem merte megtenni.En: He had known and secretly admired Eszter for years, and although it often seemed like he would express his feelings, he never dared to do so.Hu: Egy különösen élénk festmény előtt állva László hirtelen szédülni kezdett.En: Standing in front of a particularly vivid painting, László suddenly began to feel dizzy.Hu: Gyengének érezte magát, mintha az összes gondja egyszerre nehezedett volna rá.En: He felt weak, as if all his troubles had suddenly weighed down on him.Hu: Majd hirtelen a padlóra rogyott.En: Then, all of a sudden, he collapsed onto the floor.Hu: A galéria zaja alábbhagyott, ahogy mindenki László felé fordult.En: The noise of the gallery subsided as everyone turned towards László.Hu: Eszter azonnal Lászlóhoz sietett, miközben a tömeg szétnyílt.En: Eszter immediately rushed to László, as the crowd parted.Hu: Gábor szintén azonnal odarohant, orvosként az reflexből cselekedett.En: Gábor also hurried over, acting instinctively as a doctor.Hu: "László, jól vagy?En: "László, are you okay?"Hu: " kérdezte Eszter aggodalmasan.En: asked Eszter worriedly.Hu: Gábor máris László pulzusát mérte, figyelve a légzését.En: Gábor was already measuring László's pulse, monitoring his breathing.Hu: László mélyet sóhajtott, majd lassan kinyitotta a szemét.En: László took a deep breath and then slowly opened his eyes.Hu: "Csak fáradt vagyok," mondta halkan, de Eszter látta, hogy nem csak a fáradtság nyomja lelkét.En: "I'm just tired," he said softly, but Eszter could see that it wasn't just tiredness weighing down his soul.Hu: Megérezte, hogy Lászlóval valami mélyebb probléma van.En: She sensed that there was a deeper problem with László.Hu: Ahogy László felült, Eszter gyengéden megkérdezte: "Mi nyomaszt, László?En: As László sat up, Eszter gently asked, "What's troubling you, László?Hu: Mindig szenvedélyesen beszélsz a művészetről.En: You always speak passionately about art.Hu: Miért nem festsz?En: Why don't you paint?"Hu: "László megszorította Eszter kezét.En: László squeezed Eszter's hand.Hu: "A családom elvárásai… biztos vagyok abban, hogy nem értenék meg.En: "My family's expectations… I'm sure they wouldn't understand."Hu: "Eszter biztatóan mosolygott.En: Eszter smiled encouragingly.Hu: "Kövesd a szíved, László.En: "Follow your heart, László.Hu: Az élet túl rövid ahhoz, hogy mások álmait éljük.En: Life is too short to live someone else's dreams."Hu: "Gábor mellettük állt, és érezte, hogy itt az idő, hogy ő is nyisson.En: Gábor stood beside them and felt that it was time for him to open up as well.Hu: Bátortalanul, de határozottan szólalt meg: "Eszter, már régóta szeretném elmondani, hogy… fontos vagy nekem.En: Timidly, yet with determination, he spoke: "Eszter, I've wanted to tell you for a long time that… you are important to me."Hu: "A karácsonyi fények alatt mindketten új erőt merítettek, hogy kövessék saját útjukat.En: Under the Christmas lights, they both drew new strength to follow their own paths.Hu: László megértette, hogy itt az ideje, hogy festőként újrakezdje, míg Gábor végre kimondta, amit szívében érzett.En: László understood that it was time to start anew as a painter, while Gábor finally expressed what he felt in his heart.Hu: A galéria zsongása visszatért, de László számára már nem volt kérdéses, hogy merre vezet az útja.En: The buzz of the gallery returned, but for László there was no longer any doubt about which path to follow.Hu: Az ünnepi időszak új, boldogabb kezdettel ajándékozta meg hármukat.En: The festive season gifted all three of them with a new, happier beginning.Hu: Az élet meglepetései végül új utakat nyitottak számukra, a hóhullás alatt, a ragyogó karácsonyi fények fényében.En: Life's surprises eventually opened new paths for them, under the falling snow, in the glow of the radiant Christmas lights. Vocabulary Words:glow: ragyogásilluminated: ragyogta besparkling: csillogópleasant: kellemeswarmth: melegmagical: varázslatosguide: idegenvezetőeffortlessly: könnyedéndesire: vágytraditions: hagyományaiadmired: csodáltadared: mertevivid: élénkdizzy: szédülnicollapsed: rogyottsubside: alábbhagyottinstinctively: reflexbőltroubling: nyomasztpassionately: szenvedélyesensoul: lélekexpectations: elvárásokencouragingly: biztatóantimidly: bátortalanuldetermination: határozottságbreathed: sóhajtottweighted down: nehezedettbuzz: zsongásradiant: ragyogósurprises: meglepetéseipaths: utak

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Warmth in a New City: Elin's Christmas Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2024-12-20-23-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Stockholm var täckt av ett tunt lager snö, och människor strömmade in till Sergels Torg för julfirandet.En: Stockholm was covered by a thin layer of snow, and people streamed into Sergels Torg for the Christmas celebration.Sv: Ljusslingor hängde i träden, och en stor julgran stod stolt i mitten av torget.En: Strings of lights hung in the trees, and a large Christmas tree stood proudly in the center of the square.Sv: Doften av glögg och rostade mandlar fyllde luften.En: The scent of glögg and roasted almonds filled the air.Sv: Mitt i allt detta stod Elin ensam.En: In the midst of all this stood Elin, alone.Sv: Elin hade nyligen flyttat till Stockholm.En: Elin had recently moved to Stockholm.Sv: Hon kände sig ensam, särskilt nu när alla firade jul med sina familjer.En: She felt lonely, especially now when everyone was celebrating Christmas with their families.Sv: Hon hade bestämt sig för att gå till Sergels Torg.En: She had decided to go to Sergels Torg.Sv: Kanske skulle hon träffa någon ny där.En: Maybe she would meet someone new there.Sv: Hon betraktade folkmassan.En: She observed the crowd.Sv: Barn skrattade och åkte skridskor på en liten isbana bredvid granen.En: Children laughed and skated on a small ice rink next to the tree.Sv: Vuxna pratade och värmde sig med varma drycker.En: Adults chatted and warmed themselves with hot drinks.Sv: Trots det glada sorlet kände Elin sig nervös.En: Despite the cheerful buzz, Elin felt nervous.Sv: Hon visste inte hur hon skulle närma sig någon.En: She didn't know how to approach anyone.Sv: Snart la hon märke till två personer, en man och en kvinna, som stod framför en stor termos.En: Soon, she noticed two people, a man and a woman, standing in front of a large thermos.Sv: De delade ut varma drycker till människor som passerade.En: They were handing out hot drinks to people passing by.Sv: Elin tog ett djupt andetag och närmade sig dem sakta.En: Elin took a deep breath and slowly approached them.Sv: "Hej!En: "Hi!Sv: Vill du ha lite glögg?"En: Would you like some glögg?"Sv: frågade mannen med ett stort leende.En: the man asked with a big smile.Sv: Han hette Viktor, och kvinnan bredvid honom log och presenterade sig som Astrid.En: His name was Viktor, and the woman next to him smiled and introduced herself as Astrid.Sv: Elin nickade och tog emot en mugg glögg.En: Elin nodded and accepted a mug of glögg.Sv: "Tack," sa hon, och kände sig lite modigare.En: "Thank you," she said, feeling a bit bolder.Sv: "Jag heter Elin.En: "My name is Elin.Sv: Jag har nyligen flyttat hit."En: I recently moved here."Sv: Astrid och Viktor utbytte en blick och bjöd in henne att stanna med dem.En: Astrid and Viktor exchanged a glance and invited her to stay with them.Sv: De pratade och skrattade tillsammans, och Elin kände sig varm inombords, trots vinterkylan.En: They talked and laughed together, and Elin felt warm inside, despite the winter chill.Sv: Allt eftersom kvällen gick blev Elin mer avslappnad.En: As the evening went on, Elin became more relaxed.Sv: Hon delade sina drömmar och rädslor och började inse att hon inte var ensam längre.En: She shared her dreams and fears and began to realize that she was no longer alone.Sv: Viktor och Astrid välkomnade henne med öppna armar in i deras vänskapskrets.En: Viktor and Astrid welcomed her with open arms into their circle of friends.Sv: När kvällen närmade sig sitt slut, och lyktorna på torget började släckas, kände Elin att något inom henne hade förändrats.En: As the evening drew to a close, and the lanterns in the square began to dim, Elin felt that something inside her had changed.Sv: På Sergels Torg, bland julgranar och snö, hade hon tagit ett viktigt steg.En: At Sergels Torg, among Christmas trees and snow, she had taken an important step.Sv: Hon lärde sig att hon kunde skapa sina egna band och att det fanns människor som ville välkomna henne.En: She learned that she could create her own bonds and that there were people who wanted to welcome her.Sv: Elin gick därifrån med en känsla av tillhörighet och en nyfikenhet på vad Stockholm hade att erbjuda framöver.En: Elin left there with a sense of belonging and a curiosity about what Stockholm had to offer in the future.Sv: Denna jul skulle bli början på något nytt.En: This Christmas would be the start of something new.Sv: Hon kände sig redo att skapa sin egen historia i den stora, vackra staden.En: She felt ready to create her own story in the big, beautiful city. Vocabulary Words:thin: tuntlayer: lagercelebration: firandetstrings: ljusslingoramidst: mitt ilonely: ensamobserved: betraktadeskated: åkade skridskorrink: isbanacheerful: gladabuzz: sorletapproach: närma signoticed: la märke tillpassed by: passeradebolder: modigareinvited: bjöd indreams: drömmarfears: rädslorwelcomed: välkomnadelanterns: lyktornadim: släckasrealize: insebonds: bandbelonging: tillhörighetcuriosity: nyfikenhetfuture: framövercreate: skapabeautiful: vackracircle: vänskapskretschill: vinterkylan

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Bridging Bonds: A Christmas Train Ride to Understanding Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2024-12-19-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Lars sad ved vinduet i det varme tog, der klemt kæmpede sig gennem den tætte sne.En: Lars sat by the window in the warm train that struggled its way through the dense snow.Da: Han stirrede ud på det hvide landskab, der hastigt blev til slørede figurer uden klar form.En: He stared out at the white landscape, which quickly turned into blurred figures without clear form.Da: Katrine og Mads sad overfor ham i det festligt pyntede kupé.En: Katrine and Mads sat across from him in the festively decorated compartment.Da: De lyste op ved synet af julelysene, der hang fra loftet.En: They lit up at the sight of the Christmas lights hanging from the ceiling.Da: "Er du okay, Lars?"En: "Are you okay, Lars?"Da: spurgte Katrine, mens hun pakkede sig bedre ind i sit varme tørklæde.En: Katrine asked, while wrapping herself better in her warm scarf.Da: "Ja, jeg tænker bare," svarede Lars og tvang sig til at smile.En: "Yes, I'm just thinking," replied Lars and forced himself to smile.Da: Han tænkte på julen derhjemme.En: He was thinking about Christmas at home.Da: På faren.En: About his father.Da: Mads lænede sig tilbage i det polstrede sæde.En: Mads leaned back in the padded seat.Da: "Jeg har købt min julegave til min far for længe siden.En: "I bought my Christmas present for my dad a long time ago.Da: Jeg tog ham med til en fodboldkamp."En: I took him to a football game."Da: Lars nikkede.En: Lars nodded.Da: "Det lyder godt.En: "That sounds good.Da: Jeg tror, min far ville nyde noget lignende."En: I think my father would enjoy something similar."Da: Men indeni tvivlede han.En: But inside, he doubted.Da: Det var ikke gaven, der manglede; det var forbindelsen.En: It wasn't the gift that was missing; it was the connection.Da: Pludselig annoncerede togkontrolløren, at toget skulle holde på ubestemt tid på grund af snevejret.En: Suddenly, the train conductor announced that the train would be stopped indefinitely due to the snowstorm.Da: Et kollektivt suk gik gennem kupéen.En: A collective sigh went through the compartment.Da: "Så har vi tid til en god snak," sagde Katrine optimistisk.En: "Then we have time for a good chat," said Katrine optimistically.Da: "Hvordan går det med tingene derhjemme, Lars?"En: "How are things at home, Lars?"Da: Lars trak vejret dybt ind.En: Lars took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg ved ikke rigtig.En: "I don't really know.Da: Jeg og far taler ikke så ofte længere.En: My dad and I don't talk as often anymore.Da: Jeg føler altid, at jeg skuffer ham."En: I always feel like I'm disappointing him."Da: Katrine og Mads lyttede opmærksomt.En: Katrine and Mads listened attentively.Da: Mads lagde en hånd på Lars' skulder.En: Mads placed a hand on Lars' shoulder.Da: "Måske er det bare en fase.En: "Maybe it's just a phase.Da: Mine forældre og jeg talte heller ikke meget.En: My parents and I didn't talk much either.Da: Det blev bedre."En: It got better."Da: Lars overvejede dette.En: Lars considered this.Da: "Måske.En: "Maybe.Da: Men jeg ved, at jeg skal gøre noget.En: But I know I have to do something.Da: Jeg vil gerne give ham en mening med en gave i år.En: I want to give him something meaningful as a gift this year.Da: Noget, der faktisk betyder noget."En: Something that actually means something."Da: De tre venner talte videre, mens sneen fortsatte med at falde tungt udenfor.En: The three friends talked while the snow continued to fall heavily outside.Da: Efter en tid i refleksion og med støtte fra vennerne, ramte det Lars: Måske var det vigtigste ikke gaven, men at forstå mere om, hvorfor tingene var blevet, som de var.En: After some time in reflection and with support from his friends, it struck Lars: Maybe it wasn't the gift that was most important, but understanding why things had become the way they were.Da: Da toget endelig genoptog sin rejse, følte Lars sig lettet.En: When the train finally resumed its journey, Lars felt relieved.Da: Han behøvede ikke finde den perfekte gave.En: He didn't need to find the perfect gift.Da: Han skulle blot finde modet til at tale med sin far.En: He just needed the courage to talk to his father.Da: Da Lars endelig stod ved døren til sit hjem, kneb han øjnene sammen mod lyset fra juletræets blinkende lys.En: When Lars finally stood at the door to his home, he squinted against the light from the blinking lights of the Christmas tree.Da: Han vidste, hvad han skulle gøre.En: He knew what he had to do.Da: Indenfor satte hans far sig til rette i sofaen.En: Inside, his father sat comfortably on the sofa.Da: Lars gik hen til ham med et fast beslutsomt skridt.En: Lars walked over to him with firm, determined steps.Da: "Far," sagde han, "kan vi tale lidt?"En: "Dad," he said, "can we talk for a bit?"Da: Hans far så op, overrasket og med et venligt smil.En: His father looked up, surprised but with a kind smile.Da: "Selvfølgelig, Lars."En: "Of course, Lars."Da: Den aften faldt sneen stille, og inde i huset snakkede de to længe.En: That evening, the snow fell quietly, and inside the house, the two talked for a long time.Da: For første gang i lang tid hørte Lars sin fars historier, hans drømme og hans bekymringer.En: For the first time in a long while, Lars heard his father's stories, his dreams, and his worries.Da: Det var begyndelsen på en ny forståelse.En: It was the beginning of a new understanding.Da: Nogle gange er det ikke gaverne, men ordene, der bygger broer.En: Sometimes it's not the gifts, but the words, that build bridges. Vocabulary Words:struggled: klemt kæmpededense: tætteblurred: sløredefestively: festligtwrapped: pakkedescarf: tørklædeconnection: forbindelsenindefinitely: ubestemtsigh: sukjourney: rejsecourage: modetdetermined: beslutsomtreflection: refleksionannouncement: annonceredetemporarily: på ubestemt tidattentively: opmærksomtconsidered: overvejedeunderstanding: forståelsescreenshot: knebblinking: blinkendepadded: polstredeready: satte til rettecollective: kollektivtgather: tale lidtannounced: annonceredephase: fasetrapped: klemtkind: venligtfocused: fastusually: altid

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Bram's Heartfelt Quest for the Perfect Christmas Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2024-12-15-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de gezellige woonwijk hingen de kerstlampjes als sterren aan de huizen.En: In the cozy residential neighborhood, the Christmas lights hung like stars on the houses.Nl: Sneeuwvlokken dansten zachtjes naar beneden en bedekten de straat als een deken.En: Snowflakes danced gently down and covered the street like a blanket.Nl: Het was de tijd van het jaar waarop iedereen opgetogen rondliep met warme chocolademelk in de hand.En: It was the time of year when everyone walked around cheerfully with hot chocolate in hand.Nl: De lokale kerstmarkt was druk en levendig, met kraampjes die prachtige handgemaakte spullen en lekkernijen verkochten.En: The local Christmas market was busy and lively, with stalls selling beautiful handmade items and treats.Nl: Bram liep over de markt, een lichte rimpel van zorg op zijn voorhoofd.En: Bram walked through the market, a slight wrinkle of concern on his forehead.Nl: Hij was op zoek naar het perfecte kerstcadeau voor zijn grootmoeder.En: He was looking for the perfect Christmas gift for his grandmother.Nl: Zij betekende de wereld voor hem en elke kerst wilde hij haar laten zien hoeveel hij van haar hield.En: She meant the world to him, and every Christmas, he wanted to show her how much he loved her.Nl: Maar de drukte en de talloze keuzes op de markt maakten het moeilijk voor hem om te kiezen.En: But the crowds and the countless choices at the market made it difficult for him to decide.Nl: Tijd was krap; kerst was over slechts een paar dagen.En: Time was tight; Christmas was only a few days away.Nl: Aan zijn zijde liepen zijn vrienden Eva en Lars.En: Walking by his side were his friends Eva and Lars.Nl: Eva, altijd vrolijk en behulpzaam, stond stil bij een kraampje met geurige kaarsen.En: Eva, always cheerful and helpful, stopped at a stall with fragrant candles.Nl: "Misschien houdt je oma wel van een mooie kaars," stelde Eva voor, maar Bram schudde zijn hoofd.En: "Maybe your grandma would love a nice candle," suggested Eva, but Bram shook his head.Nl: "Mijn oma houdt van ambachtelijk gemaakte dingen.En: "My grandma loves handmade things.Nl: Iets met een persoonlijk tintje," antwoordde hij.En: Something with a personal touch," he replied.Nl: Lars lachte en klopte Bram op de schouder.En: Lars laughed and patted Bram on the shoulder.Nl: "Ontspan, Bram.En: "Relax, Bram.Nl: Je komt er wel uit," zei hij.En: You'll figure it out," he said.Nl: Maar Bram had een plan in gedachten.En: But Bram had a plan in mind.Nl: Vorig jaar zag hij een speciale kraam met prachtige, handgeweven sjaals.En: Last year, he had seen a special stall with beautiful, handwoven scarves.Nl: Zijn oma's lievelingskleur was blauw, en hij hoopte zo'n sjaal te vinden.En: His grandma's favorite color was blue, and he hoped to find such a scarf.Nl: Hij bladerde door de zee van mensen, op zoek naar die ene verkoper.En: He sifted through the sea of people, searching for that one seller.Nl: De tijd begon te dringen en Bram voelde zich steeds meer overweldigd.En: Time was running out, and Bram felt increasingly overwhelmed.Nl: De markt leek uitgestrekter dan de verhalen.En: The market seemed more sprawling than the stories.Nl: Ondanks zijn beste pogingen, leek hij zijn zoektocht op te geven.En: Despite his best efforts, he seemed ready to give up on his search.Nl: Maar toen, net op het moment dat hij op het punt stond de moed te laten zakken, vond hij de kraam.En: But then, just at the moment when he was about to lose hope, he found the stall.Nl: Zijn ogen begonnen te glimmen van opwinding toen hij de sjaals zag.En: His eyes began to shine with excitement when he saw the scarves.Nl: Daar hing een sjaal precies zoals hij zich had voorgesteld: handgeweven, in de mooiste tint blauw.En: There hung a scarf just as he had imagined: handwoven, in the most beautiful shade of blue.Nl: Hij pakte de sjaal op en voelde de zachte stof tussen zijn vingers.En: He picked up the scarf and felt the soft fabric between his fingers.Nl: Het was perfect.En: It was perfect.Nl: Hij herkende de vriendelijke vrouw achter de kraam van vorig jaar en glimlachte.En: He recognized the friendly woman behind the stall from last year and smiled.Nl: "Deze is precies goed voor mijn oma," zei Bram tevreden.En: "This one is just right for my grandma," said Bram, satisfied.Nl: Bram betaalde de vrouw en stopte de sjaal voorzichtig in een mooie papieren tas.En: Bram paid the woman and carefully placed the scarf in a nice paper bag.Nl: Hij voelde een vlaag van opluchting en geluk.En: He felt a wave of relief and happiness.Nl: "Dank je," voegde hij eraan toe met een brede glimlach op zijn gezicht.En: "Thank you," he added with a broad smile on his face.Nl: Na de markt door ‘sneeuw bedekte straten te hebben verlaten, liep Bram naar huis.En: After leaving the market through snow-covered streets, Bram walked home.Nl: Hij kon niet wachten om zijn grootmoeder te zien glimlachen als ze het cadeau openmaakte.En: He couldn't wait to see his grandmother smile when she opened the gift.Nl: Onderweg besefte hij dat hij niet altijd perfect hoefde te zijn.En: On the way, he realized that he didn't always have to be perfect.Nl: Het persoonlijke, het oprechte, maakte een cadeau speciaal.En: The personal, the sincere, made a gift special.Nl: En zo leerde Bram dat door te vertrouwen op zijn instinct en tijd te nemen voor mensen van wie hij houdt, hij altijd het juiste pad zal vinden.En: And so Bram learned that by trusting his instincts and taking time for the people he loves, he would always find the right path.Nl: Wat echt telt is de liefde en de gedachte die je aan iemand geeft, meer dan de geschenken die je geeft.En: What truly matters is the love and thought you give to someone, more than the gifts you give. Vocabulary Words:cozy: gezelligeresidential: woonwijksnowflakes: sneeuwvlokkencheerfully: opgetogenmarket: marktcrowds: druktefragrant: geurigehandmade: handgemaaktelively: levendigconcern: zorgwrinkle: rimpelcountless: tallozechoices: keuzestight: krapdespite: ondanksoverwhelmed: overweldigdsincere: oprechteinstincts: instinctsprawling: uitgestrekterreliable: betrouwbaarseamless: naadlozepersonal: persoonlijkwave: vlaagrelief: opluchtingrealized: besefteperfect: perfectexcited: opgewondenhandwoven: handgewevenseller: verkopergifts: geschenken

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Gaudí Inspiration: Unveiling Hidden Bonds in Park Güell Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2024-12-13-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'hivern brillava sobre el Park Güell, donant vida als mosaics colorits i les estructures capritxoses del mestre Gaudí.En: The winter sun shone over Park Güell, bringing life to the colorful mosaics and whimsical structures of the master Gaudí.Ca: Tot i el fred, el parc estava ple de turistes que admiraven la màgia de l'arquitectura modernista.En: Despite the cold, the park was full of tourists admiring the magic of modernist architecture.Ca: Jordi, un professor de mirada cansada però entusiasme inquebrantable, conduïa un grup d'estudiants en una visita escolar.En: Jordi, a teacher with a tired look but unyielding enthusiasm, was leading a group of students on a school visit.Ca: Volia que els seus alumnes experimentessin la bellesa de la cultura catalana.En: He wanted his students to experience the beauty of Catalan culture.Ca: “Fixeu-vos, nens,” deia mentre assenyalava els bancs ondulats i les columnes inclinades, “aquí podeu sentir el geni de Gaudí.”En: "Look closely, kids," he said, pointing to the undulating benches and inclined columns, "here you can feel the genius of Gaudí."Ca: Anna, una estudiant optimista i somrient, observava fascinada, prenent notes amb dedicació.En: Anna, an optimistic and smiling student, watched fascinated, taking notes with dedication.Ca: Darrere seu, Martí, que normalment era tan silenciós com una ombra, caminava amb el cap cot, visible però absent.En: Behind her, Martí, who was usually as silent as a shadow, walked with his head down, visible yet absent.Ca: Jordi es preocupava per Martí.En: Jordi was worried about Martí.Ca: Durant aquesta època de Nadal, quan l'alegria hauria de ser omnipresent, Martí semblava distret, com si un núvol gris li tapés la vista.En: During this Christmas season, when joy should be everywhere, Martí seemed distracted, as if a gray cloud was blocking his view.Ca: Jordi va decidir aprofitar l'oportunitat per parlar amb ell.En: Jordi decided to take the opportunity to talk to him.Ca: “Martí, vine amb mi un moment, si us plau.” Jordi va fer una pausa a prop del dragó de trencadís que presidia l'entrada del parc.En: "Martí, come with me for a moment, please." Jordi paused near the dragon mosaic that presided over the park entrance.Ca: El so alegre de la font els envoltava.En: The cheerful sound of the fountain surrounded them.Ca: “Què passa, Martí? Ho he notat últimament.En: "What's going on, Martí? I've noticed it lately.Ca: No estàs bé?” Martí va encorbar les espatlles i va mirar a terra, uns segons van passar abans que parlés.En: Are you not feeling well?" Martí slumped his shoulders and looked at the ground; a few seconds passed before he spoke.Ca: “És que... a casa, les coses no van bé.En: "It's just... things aren't going well at home.Ca: Els meus pares discuteixen molt.En: My parents argue a lot.Ca: No sento que sigui Nadal.”En: It doesn't feel like Christmas."Ca: Jordi va sentir com una punxada d'empatia el travessava.En: Jordi felt a pang of empathy pierce him.Ca: Mai hauria imaginat que darrere el silenci de Martí hi hagués tant de dolor.En: He had never imagined that behind Martí's silence lay so much pain.Ca: “Ho sento, Martí.En: "I'm sorry, Martí.Ca: Sé que és difícil.En: I know it's tough.Ca: Però aquí, som una gran família també.En: But here, we are a big family too.Ca: No estàs sol.”En: You're not alone."Ca: Amb aquestes paraules, Jordi va notar un lleuger canvi en l'expressió de Martí, com un prisma que reflecteix la llum per primera vegada.En: With these words, Jordi noticed a slight change in Martí's expression, like a prism reflecting light for the first time.Ca: Martí va aixecar la vista del terra, trobant en Jordi un aliat inesperat.En: Martí lifted his gaze from the ground, finding in Jordi an unexpected ally.Ca: Quan van tornar amb la resta del grup, Anna es va acostar a Martí amb un somriure amistós.En: When they returned to the rest of the group, Anna approached Martí with a friendly smile.Ca: “M'he perdut alguna cosa important del Park Güell mentre feies turisme privat amb el Jordi?” Martí va riure tímidament per primera vegada aquell dia.En: "Did I miss anything important about Park Güell while you were on a private tour with Jordi?" Martí laughed shyly for the first time that day.Ca: A partir d'aquell moment, la dinàmica va canviar.En: From that moment on, the dynamic changed.Ca: Jordi havia aconseguit trencar les barreres.En: Jordi had managed to break down the barriers.Ca: Martí, sentint-se més acceptat i comprès, va començar a participar més en les activitats, compartint, fins i tot, algunes de les seves pròpies idees sobre Gaudí i l'arquitectura.En: Martí, feeling more accepted and understood, began to participate more in the activities, even sharing some of his own ideas about Gaudí and architecture.Ca: A l'acabar el dia, mentre el sol es ponia darrere dels colors vius del Park Güell, Jordi va saber que havia après una lliçó valuosa.En: By the end of the day, as the sun set behind the vibrant colors of Park Güell, Jordi knew he had learned a valuable lesson.Ca: A vegades, cal mirar més enllà del que és visible, escoltar més enllà del que es diu i donar suport a aquells que ho necessiten.En: Sometimes, it's important to look beyond what is visible, listen beyond what is said, and support those who need it.Ca: Va somriure, satisfet, veient com el grup es convertia, mica en mica, en una veritable comunitat.En: He smiled, satisfied, seeing how the group was gradually becoming a true community.Ca: Avui, com mai, Gaudí li havia parlat al cor, il·luminant més que la ciutat amb els seus colors.En: Today, more than ever, Gaudí had spoken to his heart, illuminating more than the city with his colors. Vocabulary Words:winter: hiverncolorful: coloritswhimsical: capritxosesenthusiasm: entusiasmeinclined: inclinadesgenius: genioptimistic: optimistafascinated: fascinadaabsent: absentshadow: ombrabarriers: barreresprivate: privatshyly: tímidamentdynamic: dinàmicavaluable: valuosavisible: visiblejoy: alegriadistraction: distracciópang: punxadaempathy: empatiareflection: reflexiólight: llumunexpected: inesperatchange: canviparticipation: participaciócommunity: comunitatheart: corilluminating: il·luminantlesson: lliçósupport: suport

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unmasking Truth: A Venice Carnival Mystery Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2024-12-13-23-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Venezia, durante il Carnevale, è un luogo magico.En: Venezia, during il Carnevale, is a magical place.It: I canali brillano sotto le luci colorate, e le maschere nascondono volti e identità.En: The canals shine under colorful lights, and masks hide faces and identities.It: Giulia cammina tra la folla, il vento freddo dell'inverno le sferza il viso.En: Giulia walks through the crowd, the cold winter wind whipping against her face.It: È la sua prima volta a Venezia, ma la sua mente è occupata da un pensiero angoscioso: il suo amico, Marco, è scomparso.En: It is her first time in Venezia, but her mind is occupied by a distressing thought: her friend, Marco, has disappeared.It: Era arrivata con lui solo due giorni fa per godersi il Carnevale.En: She had arrived with him only two days ago to enjoy il Carnevale.It: Ora, tra le strade affollate, sente la sua assenza più che mai.En: Now, among the crowded streets, she feels his absence more than ever.It: Le voci degli artisti di strada e le risate della gente riempiono l'aria.En: The voices of street performers and the laughter of people fill the air.It: Giulia si ferma, cercando di ricordare dove lei e Marco si erano separati.En: Giulia stops, trying to remember where she and Marco had parted.It: "Devo trovarlo," pensa, il cuore serrato dalla paura.En: "I must find him," she thinks, her heart tight with fear.It: Mentre si dirige verso Piazza San Marco, incrocia Alessandro.En: As she heads towards Piazza San Marco, she crosses paths with Alessandro.It: È un giovane artista del posto, con un sorriso enigmatico e una maschera intricata in mano.En: He is a young local artist, with an enigmatic smile and an intricate mask in hand.It: "Posso aiutarti?"En: "Can I help you?"It: chiede, notando l'agitazione di Giulia.En: he asks, noticing Giulia's agitation.It: Lei esita, ma qualcosa negli occhi di lui la convince.En: She hesitates, but something in his eyes convinces her.It: "Il mio amico è scomparso," spiega, sperando di non incappare in un altro problema.En: "My friend is missing," she explains, hoping not to run into another problem.It: Alessandro annuisce.En: Alessandro nods.It: "Venezia può essere un labirinto," dice, offrendosi di aiutarla.En: "Venezia can be a labyrinth," he says, offering to help her.It: Insieme, esplorano calli e ponti, chiedendo a chiunque possa aver visto Marco.En: Together, they explore alleys and bridges, asking anyone who might have seen Marco.It: La cacofonia del Carnevale rende difficile udire e parlare, ma Alessandro sembra sapere come muoversi in quel caos.En: The cacophony of il Carnevale makes it difficult to hear and speak, but Alessandro seems to know how to navigate in that chaos.It: Mentre il sole tramonta, Alessandro si ferma improvvisamente davanti a un elegante palazzo.En: As the sun sets, Alessandro suddenly stops in front of an elegant palace.It: "C'è una festa in maschera qui stanotte," suggerisce.En: "There's a masked ball here tonight," he suggests.It: Tuttavia, c'è qualcosa nei suoi occhi, un'ombra che Giulia non può ignorare.En: However, there is something in his eyes, a shadow that Giulia cannot ignore.It: Entrano insieme, le sale sono piene di maschere scintillanti e costumi sontuosi.En: They enter together, the halls are filled with sparkling masks and sumptuous costumes.It: Durante il ballo, Giulia inizia a sospettare di Alessandro.En: During the ball, Giulia begins to suspect Alessandro.It: C'è qualcosa di strano nel suo comportamento.En: There is something strange about his behavior.It: Quando lui si allontana per un momento, Giulia lo segue, cercando di capire.En: When he steps away for a moment, Giulia follows, trying to understand.It: Lo trova in una conversazione animata con un uomo mascherato, parlano sottovoce.En: She finds him in an animated conversation with a masked man, speaking in hushed tones.It: Curiosa, si avvicina di più, cercando di carpire qualche parola.En: Curious, she gets closer, trying to catch some words.It: All'improvviso, il nome di Marco è pronunciato.En: Suddenly, Marco's name is mentioned.It: Il cuore di Giulia si ferma.En: Giulia's heart stops.It: Alessandro è coinvolto?En: Is Alessandro involved?It: Si sente tradita.En: She feels betrayed.It: Quando Alessandro si accorge di lei, il suo volto cambia colore.En: When Alessandro notices her, his face changes color.It: "Non è come sembra," protesta, ma Giulia è già scappata, turbata e confusa.En: "It's not what it seems," he protests, but Giulia has already run off, upset and confused.It: Corre attraverso la sala, sentendosi persa.En: She runs through the hall, feeling lost.It: Poi, come per magia, intravede un viso familiare.En: Then, as if by magic, she catches sight of a familiar face.It: Marco, tra la folla di maschere.En: Marco, among the crowd of masks.It: Corre verso di lui, il sollievo sopraffà la rabbia.En: She runs to him, relief overcoming her anger.It: Marco racconta di come sia stato intrappolato in un malinteso con degli artisti locali.En: Marco recounts how he got caught up in a misunderstanding with local artists.It: Alessandro, gravato dal senso di colpa, si avvicina.En: Alessandro, burdened by guilt, approaches.It: "Mi dispiace," mormora, spiegando tutto ad un'incredula Giulia.En: "I'm sorry," he murmurs, explaining everything to an incredulous Giulia.It: La verità è un sollievo.En: The truth is a relief.It: Alessandro, cercando di proteggere Marco, aveva taciuto per paura di peggiorare le cose.En: Alessandro, trying to protect Marco, had remained silent for fear of making things worse.It: Giulia accetta le sue scuse, intuendo il suo pentimento sincero.En: Giulia accepts his apologies, sensing his sincere remorse.It: Alla fine del Carnevale, con il mistero risolto, Giulia si sente cambiata.En: At the end of il Carnevale, with the mystery resolved, Giulia feels changed.It: Ha imparato a guardare oltre le maschere delle persone, trovando verità ed empatia.En: She has learned to look beyond people's masks, finding truth and empathy.It: Alessandro promette di essere sempre onesto, iniziando a vivere senza segreti.En: Alessandro promises to always be honest, beginning to live without secrets.It: Venezia torna silenziosa quando il Carnevale giunge al termine.En: Venezia returns to silence when il Carnevale comes to an end.It: I canali sono tranquilli, e l'inverno avvolge la città come una coperta silenziosa.En: The canals are calm, and winter wraps the city like a silent blanket.It: E mentre Giulia e Alessandro attraversano il ponte insieme, l'amicizia tra loro è diventata un legame speciale, nato tra le ombre di una festa indimenticabile.En: And as Giulia and Alessandro walk across the bridge together, the friendship between them has become a special bond, born from the shadows of an unforgettable celebration. Vocabulary Words:carnival: il Carnevalecanal: il canalemask: la mascheraidentity: l'identitàcrowd: la follawhip: sferzaredistressing: angosciosoabsence: l'assenzaperformer: l'artista di stradafear: la pauralabyrinth: il labirintoalley: la callebridge: il pontecacophony: la cacofoniachaos: il caospalace: il palazzoball: il balloshadow: l'ombrasparkling: scintillantesumptuous: sontuosobehavior: il comportamentomask: la mascherabetrayed: tradito/aanimated: animatomisunderstanding: il malintesoguilt: il senso di colparemorse: il pentimentorelief: il sollievoapology: le scusespecial bond: il legame speciale

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Embracing Home: A Christmas Journey of Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-12-23-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: El aeropuerto de Buenos Aires estaba lleno de luces navideñas y el aroma a café flotaba en el aire.En: The aeropuerto in Buenos Aires was full of Christmas lights and the aroma of coffee floated in the air.Es: Multitud de personas se movían de un lado a otro, cargadas con maletas y regalos.En: Crowds of people moved from one side to the other, loaded with suitcases and presents.Es: Yo, Lucía, miraba a mi alrededor, sintiendo una mezcla de entusiasmo y nerviosismo.En: I, Lucía, looked around, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness.Es: Regresaba a casa para la Navidad después de mucho tiempo lejos.En: I was returning home for Christmas after a long time away.Es: Mi corazón latía con fuerza y las palmas de mis manos sudaban.En: My heart was pounding and my palms were sweaty.Es: Pensaba en mi familia, en lo que podrían decir sobre mi carrera de artista.En: I thought about my family and what they might say about my career as an artist.Es: Mientras esperaba en la fila para el check-in, conocí a Mateo.En: While waiting in line for check-in, I met Mateo.Es: Era un joven escritor con una sonrisa amigable y un bolígrafo siempre en la mano.En: He was a young writer with a friendly smile and a pen always in hand.Es: Me contó que también viajaba a casa para las fiestas, pero que estaba más concentrado en sus proyectos literarios que en la reunión familiar.En: He told me that he was also traveling home for the holidays, but he was more focused on his literary projects than on the family gathering.Es: —Mateo, no sé cómo enfrentar a mi familia después de tanto tiempo —le confesé nerviosa, mientras observábamos la pantalla de vuelos que anunciaba un retraso más.En: “Mateo, I don't know how to face my family after so much time,” I confessed nervously, as we watched the flight screen announcing yet another delay.Es: Él sonrió y me dijo con calma que a veces, uno tenía que creer en sí mismo antes de esperar que otros lo hicieran.En: He smiled and calmly told me that sometimes you have to believe in yourself before expecting others to do so.Es: —Escribe tus temores en un papel y luego quémalo.En: “Write your fears on a piece of paper and then burn it.Es: Libera lo que no necesitas —me sugirió.En: Let go of what you don't need,” he suggested.Es: La idea me pareció curiosa, pero quizás funcionaría.En: The idea seemed curious, but maybe it would work.Es: Mientras tanto, el ruido del aeropuerto no dejaba de aumentar.En: Meanwhile, the noise of the aeropuerto kept increasing.Es: Familias completas reían y hablaban de sus planes.En: Entire families laughed and talked about their plans.Es: Los niños corrían alrededor de un árbol de Navidad gigante en la sala de espera.En: Children ran around a giant Christmas tree in the waiting room.Es: Mientras tomaba un café para calmar los nervios, mi teléfono sonó.En: While I was having a coffee to calm my nerves, my phone rang.Es: Era mi hermana.En: It was my sister.Es: Con voz emocionada, me dijo que no podía esperar más para verme.En: With an excited voice, she said she couldn't wait to see me.Es: Su cálido saludo derritió el hielo de mis miedos.En: Her warm greeting melted away the ice of my fears.Es: Tuve una sensación de alivio que no había sentido en años.En: I felt a sense of relief that I hadn't felt in years.Es: Con la voz aún temblando, le respondí que yo también estaba ansiosa por reencontrarme con todos.En: With my voice still trembling, I replied that I was also eager to reunite with everyone.Es: Luego de cortar la llamada, me sentí más ligera, como si todo el caos del aeropuerto no fuese más que un murmullo lejano.En: After hanging up, I felt lighter, as if all the chaos of the aeropuerto was nothing more than a distant murmur.Es: Cuando finalmente anunciaron el embarque, me di cuenta de que estaba lista.En: When they finally announced the boarding, I realized that I was ready.Es: Respiré hondo y agradecí a Mateo por sus consejos.En: I took a deep breath and thanked Mateo for his advice.Es: Él me animó con un gesto tranquilo y retornó a sus escritos, absorto en sus pensamientos, mientras yo me dirigía hacia la puerta de embarque.En: He encouraged me with a calm gesture and returned to his writings, absorbed in his thoughts, while I headed toward the boarding gate.Es: Subí al avión con una sonrisa que ya no era forzada.En: I boarded the plane with a smile that was no longer forced.Es: Sabía que había tomado la decisión correcta.En: I knew I had made the right decision.Es: Estaba lista para abrazar lo que viniera, segura de que mi arte y yo éramos dignos de amor y orgullo.En: I was ready to embrace whatever came, confident that my art and I were worthy of love and pride.Es: La Navidad, esta vez, no se trataba solo de estar con la familia, sino de reconectarme verdaderamente con ellos y conmigo misma.En: This time, Christmas was not just about being with family, but about truly reconnecting with them and with myself. Vocabulary Words:the aroma: el aromathe excitement: el entusiasmothe nervousness: el nerviosismoto pound: latirsweaty: sudorosasthe delay: el retrasoto believe: creercalmly: con calmato face: enfrentarto suggest: sugerirthe noise: el ruidothe crowd: la multitudto announce: anunciarthe boarding: el embarqueconfident: segurato smile: sonreírabsorb: absorberreconnect: reconectarto melt: derretirthe chaos: el caosto encourage: animarthe gesture: el gestoto realize: darse cuentaready: listathe artist: el artistathe writer: el escritorthe reunion: la reuniónto release: liberarthe fear: el temorto embrace: abrazar

Fluent Fiction - French: The Mysterious Disappearance That Made an Artist Famous Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2024-12-10-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: La neige tombait doucement sur les rues pavées de Montmartre.En: The snow was gently falling on the cobblestone streets of Montmartre.Fr: Les lumières de Noël brillaient partout, ajoutant une magie spéciale à Paris en hiver.En: The Christmas lights shone everywhere, adding a special magic to Paris in winter.Fr: Aujourd'hui était un grand jour pour Julien.En: Today was a big day for Julien.Fr: Son œuvre, "L'Âme de Montmartre", devait être présentée pour la première fois lors de l'exposition.En: His work, "L'Âme de Montmartre," was to be showcased for the first time at the exhibition.Fr: Le matin, Julien se précipita à la galerie.En: In the morning, Julien rushed to the gallery.Fr: Mais, gros problème : son chef-d'œuvre avait disparu.En: But, big problem: his masterpiece had disappeared.Fr: Julien sentit son cœur s'arrêter.En: Julien felt his heart stop.Fr: Comment cela pouvait-il arriver, surtout aujourd'hui ?En: How could this happen, especially today?Fr: Sophie, la curatrice de l'exposition, était déjà sur place.En: Sophie, the curator of the exhibition, was already on site.Fr: Elle observait calmement la salle, sa réputation d'œil vif la précédait.En: She was calmly observing the room, her reputation for having a sharp eye preceded her.Fr: Elle avait une aura mystérieuse et défiait toute explication.En: She had a mysterious aura and defied any explanation.Fr: Julien, désespéré, se tourna vers elle.En: Desperate, Julien turned to her.Fr: « Sophie, aidez-moi, je vous en supplie !En: "Sophie, help me, I beg you!Fr: Mon tableau a disparu !En: My painting has disappeared!"Fr: », dit-il.En: he said.Fr: Sophie hocha la tête.En: Sophie nodded.Fr: « Nous allons le retrouver, Julien.En: "We will find it, Julien.Fr: Mais nous avons besoin de Luc.En: But we need Luc.Fr: Il connaît bien ce monde.En: He knows this world well."Fr: » Luc était le gardien de la galerie, mais il avait aussi un côté artistique.En: Luc was the gallery's security guard, but he also had an artistic side.Fr: Il connaissait beaucoup de gens dans le milieu.En: He knew many people in the scene.Fr: Julien hésitait.En: Julien hesitated.Fr: Pouvait-il vraiment faire confiance à Luc ?En: Could he really trust Luc?Fr: Mais l'urgence de la situation le poussa à accepter.En: But the urgency of the situation pushed him to accept.Fr: Les trois se mirent à chercher des indices.En: The three of them began searching for clues.Fr: La galerie était pleine de mouvements, de préparations.En: The gallery was full of movement, preparations.Fr: Leurs pas résonnaient sur le sol glacé.En: Their footsteps echoed on the icy floor.Fr: Julien observait Luc de près ; il semblait apprécier un peu trop la disparition du tableau.En: Julien watched Luc closely; he seemed to enjoy the painting's disappearance a bit too much.Fr: Ensemble, ils interrogèrent les employés.En: Together, they questioned the staff.Fr: Luc se montrait curieux, posant des questions précises.En: Luc was curious, asking precise questions.Fr: Sophie, elle, restait en retrait, ses mains cachées sous son manteau en laine.En: Sophie, on the other hand, stayed back, her hands hidden under her wool coat.Fr: Après un moment, elle s'approcha de Julien.En: After a while, she approached Julien.Fr: « Viens avec moi », murmura-t-elle.En: "Come with me," she whispered.Fr: Sophie et Julien montèrent à l'étage de la galerie.En: Sophie and Julien went upstairs in the gallery.Fr: Là, caché derrière un panneau, se trouvait le tableau.En: There, hidden behind a panel, was the painting.Fr: Julien n'en croyait pas ses yeux.En: Julien couldn't believe his eyes.Fr: « Comment ?En: "How?"Fr: », demanda-t-il, choqué.En: he asked, shocked.Fr: Sophie l'observa avec un léger sourire.En: Sophie observed him with a slight smile.Fr: « J'ai organisé cette disparition, Julien.En: "I arranged this disappearance, Julien.Fr: Je savais que cela attirerait plus d'attention sur l'exposition.En: I knew it would attract more attention to the exhibition."Fr: » Julien était d'abord furieux, puis il comprit.En: Julien was initially furious, then he understood.Fr: La ruse avait fonctionné.En: The ruse had worked.Fr: Les rumeurs circulaient déjà sur l'incident, et les gens affluaient par curiosité.En: Rumors were already circulating about the incident, and people flocked out of curiosity.Fr: Au final, l'exposition reçut un énorme succès.En: In the end, the exhibition was a huge success.Fr: Julien fit le choix de ne pas discuter de l'énigme en public, exploitant la situation pour promouvoir son art.En: Julien chose not to discuss the mystery publicly, exploiting the situation to promote his art.Fr: Sophie, quant à elle, rétablit sa réputation de curatrice astucieuse.En: Sophie, for her part, restored her reputation as a clever curator.Fr: Julien apprit une leçon précieuse ce jour-là.En: Julien learned a valuable lesson that day.Fr: Faisant confiance à ses instincts et à ceux des autres, il découvrit les jeux de l'art, parfois complexes, souvent bénéfiques.En: By trusting his instincts and those of others, he discovered the games of art, sometimes complex, often beneficial.Fr: Montmartre tout entier, sous sa couverture de neige et ses guirlandes scintillantes, devint le témoin silencieux de cette aventure hivernale.En: Montmartre as a whole, under its snow cover and twinkling garlands, became the silent witness to this winter adventure. Vocabulary Words:the cobblestone: le pavéthe masterpiece: le chef-d'œuvrethe curator: la curatricedisappear: disparaîtrecalmly: calmementsharp eye: œil vifmysterious aura: aura mystérieusethe security guard: le gardienthe clue: l'indicethe movement: le mouvementicy: glacéto question: interrogerthe staff: les employésprecise questions: questions préciseswool coat: manteau en lainethe panel: le panneaushocked: choquéthe ruse: la rusecircular rumors: rumeurs circulaientthe incident: l'incidentthe curiosity: la curiositéto flock: affluerto exploit: exploiterthe mystery: l'énigmeclever: astucieuxvaluable lesson: leçon précieusetrust instincts: faire confiance aux instinctsto discover: découvrirthe art games: les jeux de l'arttwinkling garlands: guirlandes scintillantes

Fluent Fiction - French: Finding Balance: From Books to Holiday Cheer in Savannah Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2024-12-08-23-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un petit café pittoresque, niché au cœur de Savannah, en Géorgie, Camille, Étienne et Sophie s'installent à une table près de la fenêtre.En: In a quaint little café, nestled in the heart of Savannah, Géorgie, Camille, Étienne, and Sophie settle at a table near the window.Fr: Dehors, le vent d'hiver danse dans les rues, mais à l'intérieur, l'atmosphère est chaleureuse.En: Outside, the winter wind dances in the streets, but inside, the atmosphere is warm.Fr: Des lumières scintillent autour des guirlandes, et l'air sent délicieusement le chocolat chaud et le pain d'épices.En: Lights twinkle around the garlands, and the air is deliciously scented with hot chocolate and gingerbread.Fr: Camille sort ses livres de mathématiques, déterminée à étudier pour les examens finaux.En: Camille takes out her math books, determined to study for the final exams.Fr: Elle veut obtenir une bourse pour l'université et prouver sa capacité à réussir.En: She wants to earn a scholarship for university and prove her ability to succeed.Fr: "Je dois me concentrer," pense-t-elle, bien que l'esprit de Noël autour d'elle soit une distraction constante.En: "I must focus," she thinks, although the Christmas spirit around her is a constant distraction.Fr: Étienne sirote son café, un sourire en coin sur le visage.En: Étienne sips his coffee, a smirk on his face.Fr: Il plaisante sur tout avec Sophie, mais Camille remarque que ses rires sont moins fréquents aujourd'hui.En: He jokes about everything with Sophie, but Camille notices that his laughter is less frequent today.Fr: Elle se demande ce qui lui pèse sur le cœur.En: She wonders what weighs on his heart.Fr: Sophie, toujours attentive aux autres, interrompt sa réflexion.En: Sophie, always attentive to others, interrupts her reflection.Fr: "Camille, fais une pause.En: "Camille, take a break.Fr: C'est presque Noël !"En: It's almost Christmas!"Fr: "Je n'ai pas le temps," répond Camille, une pointe de stress dans la voix.En: "I don't have time," replies Camille, a hint of stress in her voice.Fr: Mais les mots de Sophie résonnent avec elle.En: But Sophie's words resonate with her.Fr: Étudier est important, mais elle ressent aussi le poids de l'anxiété dépasser le bénéfice.En: Studying is important, but she also feels the weight of anxiety outweighing the benefit.Fr: Étienne pose son café.En: Étienne puts down his coffee.Fr: "Vous savez, je pense souvent à la maison.En: "You know, I often think of home.Fr: Ça me fait du bien d'être ici avec vous."En: It's good to be here with you."Fr: Les yeux de Camille se tournent vers lui.En: Camille's eyes turn to him.Fr: C'est le moment qu'elle attendait.En: It's the moment she was waiting for.Fr: "Étienne, tu es silencieux aujourd'hui.En: "Étienne, you're quiet today.Fr: Que se passe-t-il ?"En: What's going on?"Fr: La question plane dans l'air, et il hésite.En: The question hangs in the air, and he hesitates.Fr: Finalement, Étienne lève les yeux.En: Finally, Étienne looks up.Fr: "Mes parents.En: "My parents.Fr: Ils se disputent.En: They're arguing.Fr: Ça rend les choses difficiles," admet-il, la voix un peu tremblante.En: It makes things difficult," he admits, his voice a bit shaky.Fr: Sophie fronce doucement les sourcils.En: Sophie gently furrows her brows.Fr: "Oh, Étienne, je suis désolée.En: "Oh, Étienne, I'm sorry.Fr: On est là pour toi."En: We're here for you."Fr: Un silence empathique s'ensuit.En: An empathetic silence follows.Fr: Camille prend une décision.En: Camille makes a decision.Fr: "Pourquoi ne pas partager nos inquiétudes et nos efforts ?En: "Why not share our worries and efforts?Fr: On pourrait étudier, mais aussi profiter de la saison avec quelques activités de Noël.En: We could study, but also enjoy the season with some Christmas activities.Fr: Ça nous aiderait tous."En: It would help us all."Fr: Leurs yeux s'illuminent d'une nouvelle idée.En: Their eyes light up with a new idea.Fr: Étudier dans l'équilibre.En: Studying with balance.Fr: Avec cette décision, le groupe ressent le poids du stress se relâcher.En: With this decision, the group feels the weight of stress ease.Fr: Ensemble, ils décident que leurs sessions de révision alterneront avec des visites aux marchés de Noël ou des soirées cinéma de Noël.En: Together, they decide that their study sessions will alternate with visits to Christmas markets or Christmas movie nights.Fr: Camille apprend que demander de l'aide et offrir son soutien peut faire partie de la réussite.En: Camille learns that asking for help and offering support can be part of success.Fr: Étienne trouve soulagement en partageant son histoire.En: Étienne finds relief in sharing his story.Fr: La magie de Noël, avec ses lumières et ses amis, leur donne la force de terminer l'année avec un sourire.En: The magic of Christmas, with its lights and friends, gives them the strength to finish the year with a smile.Fr: Dans le petit café de Savannah, des amis apprennent que parfois, l'amitié et la chaleur humaine sont les ingrédients les plus puissants pour surmonter les défis.En: In the little café in Savannah, friends learn that sometimes, friendship and human warmth are the most powerful ingredients to overcome challenges. Vocabulary Words:the café: le caféquaint: pittoresquenestled: nichéthe heart: le cœurthe garlands: les guirlandesto twinkle: scintillerto smell: sentirthe scholarship: la bourseto succeed: réussirthe focus: la concentrationthe smirk: le sourire en cointhe joke: la plaisanteriethe laughter: les riresthe worry: l'inquiétudethe stress: le stressto outweigh: dépasserto argue: se disputerto hesitate: hésiterthe empathy: l'empathiethe silence: le silencethe decision: la décisionthe balance: l'équilibreto enjoy: profiterthe Christmas market: le marché de Noëlthe movie night: la soirée cinémathe relief: le soulagementthe magic: la magiethe strength: la forcethe smile: le sourirethe friendship: l'amitié

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Christmas Magic in København's Twinkling Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2024-12-06-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Frejas øjne lyste op, da hun gik ind på julemarkedet i København.En: Frejas eyes lit up as she entered the Christmas market in København.Da: Lyset fra de mange boder blinkede som stjerner, og duften af gløgg og kanel kærtegnede hendes næse med en indbydende varme.En: The light from the many stalls twinkled like stars, and the scent of gløgg and cinnamon caressed her nose with an inviting warmth.Da: Hun trak Viktor med sig gennem trængslen, mens hans latter rungede under de små juletræer, der prydede hver en hjørne.En: She pulled Viktor along through the crowd, while his laughter echoed beneath the small Christmas trees that adorned every corner.Da: "Se Freja," sagde Viktor med en begejstret stemme, mens han pegede på en bod fyldt med håndlavet legetøj.En: "Look, Freja," Viktor said excitedly, pointing at a stall filled with handmade toys.Da: "Min nevø ville elske det her trætog!"En: "My nephew would love this wooden train!"Da: Men Freja rystede tøvende på hovedet.En: But Freja shook her head hesitantly.Da: "Det er ikke lige passende til min lillesøster," svarede hun stille.En: "It's not quite suitable for my little sister," she replied softly.Da: Hun var fast besluttet på at finde en gave, der ville få hendes families øjne til at lyse op af glæde.En: She was determined to find a gift that would make her family's eyes light up with joy.Da: De fortsatte deres gang, mens Freja nu og da kiggede på de mange boder.En: They continued their walk, while Freja occasionally glanced at the many stalls.Da: Hun var begæret om ikke at lade Victors forslag forstyrre sin egen intuition.En: She was intent on not letting Viktor's suggestions disrupt her own intuition.Da: Fra tid til anden mærkede hun presset fra de mange valg, som truede med at overvælde hende.En: From time to time, she felt the pressure of the many choices, threatening to overwhelm her.Da: Da de kom til den del af markedet, hvor lysene glitrede lidt mere magisk, mødte de Astrid.En: When they reached the part of the market where the lights glittered a bit more magically, they met Astrid.Da: Frejas storesøster sluttede sig til dem med et roligt smil.En: Frejas older sister joined them with a calm smile.Da: Hun var altid praktisk, altid med et klart blik på, hvad der faktisk var nødvendigt.En: She was always practical, always with a clear view of what was truly necessary.Da: "Du behøver ikke købe den dyreste gave," sagde Astrid til Freja med sin velkendte, rolige stemme.En: "You don't need to buy the most expensive gift," Astrid said to Freja in her familiar, calm voice.Da: "Det vigtigste er tanken bag."En: "The most important thing is the thought behind it."Da: Freja tog et dybt åndedrag og tænkte over sine søsters ord.En: Freja took a deep breath and considered her sister's words.Da: Det fik hende til at indse, at der var mere ved gavegivningen end prisen eller størrelsen.En: It made her realize that there was more to gift-giving than the price or size.Da: Pludselig, mens markedets klokker begyndte at ringe for dagens afslutning, fangede noget hendes øje.En: Suddenly, as the market's bells started ringing to mark the day's end, something caught her eye.Da: En lille bod gemt mellem to større boder havde små håndlavede ornamenter hængende.En: A small stall nestled between two larger ones had little handmade ornaments hanging.Da: Et af dem, en lille keramisk engel med vinger i guldmaling, tiltrak hende straks.En: One of them, a small ceramic angel with wings painted in gold, immediately drew her in.Da: Den var enkel, men strålede af kærlighed og varme.En: It was simple, but radiated love and warmth.Da: "Dette er den perfekte gave," udbrød Freja med en følelse af lettelse i stemmen.En: "This is the perfect gift," Freja exclaimed with a sense of relief in her voice.Da: Viktor nikkede anerkendende, og Astrid sendte hende et opmuntrende smil.En: Viktor nodded approvingly, and Astrid gave her an encouraging smile.Da: Med posen fyldt med den lille skat og et par andre nøje udvalgte gaver, så Freja ud mod nattehimlen.En: With her bag filled with the little treasure and a few other carefully chosen gifts, Freja looked out at the night sky.Da: Sneen faldt blidt som hvidt slør i skæret fra de mange julelys.En: The snow fell gently like a white veil under the glow of the many Christmas lights.Da: Freja følte en varm ro indeni.En: Freja felt a warm calm within her.Da: Ikke kun fordi hun havde fundet de perfekte gaver, men også fordi hun endelig havde fundet balancen mellem at lytte til sine venner og sin egen mavefornemmelse.En: Not just because she had found the perfect gifts, but also because she had finally found the balance between listening to her friends and her own instincts.Da: Mens de gik væk fra markedet, arm i arm og latteren blandet med sneens stilhed, vidste Freja, at julens sande ånd ikke lå i genstandene, men i det kærlige bånd hun delte med sin familie.-END-En: As they walked away from the market, arm in arm and laughter mingling with the silence of the snow, Freja knew that the true spirit of Christmas wasn't in the objects, but in the loving bond she shared with her family. Vocabulary Words:lit up: lyste optwinkled: blinkedestalls: boderscent: duftcaressed: kærtegnedecrowd: trængslenechoed: rungedeadorned: prydedeexclaimed: udbrødhesitantly: tøvendesuitable: passendedetermined: fast besluttetoccasionally: nu og daintent: begæretdisrupt: forstyrreintuition: intuitionoverwhelm: overvældeglittered: glitredepractical: praktiskfamiliar: velkendteconsidered: tænkte overrealize: indresesize: størrelserang: ringedenestled: gemtornaments: ornamenterceramic: keramiskradiated: stråledeapprovingly: anerkendendeencouraging: opmuntrende

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Giovanni's Holiday Feast: Tradition Meets Innovation in Venice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2024-12-06-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole di dicembre splendeva sul Mercato di Rialto a Venezia, illuminando le bancarelle piene di colori.En: The December sun shone over the Mercato di Rialto in Venezia, illuminating the stalls full of colors.It: Le verdure erano sistemate in piramidi perfette, mentre il pesce fresco rifletteva i raggi del sole.En: The vegetables were arranged in perfect pyramids, while the fresh fish reflected the sun's rays.It: L'aria era piena di profumi invernali, con un pizzico del mare vicino.En: The air was filled with winter scents, with a hint of the nearby sea.It: Giovanni attraversava il mercato con passo veloce.En: Giovanni crossed the market with a fast pace.It: Era stressato.En: He was stressed.It: Il Natale era vicino, e il cenone lo aspettava.En: Christmas was near, and the holiday dinner awaited him.It: Voleva stupire la famiglia con una cena impeccabile, ma mancavano ancora ingredienti essenziali.En: He wanted to impress the family with a flawless dinner, but essential ingredients were still missing.It: Alessia, la sua sorella, lo seguiva da vicino.En: Alessia, his sister, followed closely behind.It: "Giovanni, non ti preoccupare troppo.En: "Giovanni, don't worry too much.It: La famiglia apprezzerà comunque il tuo impegno," disse con un sorriso di sostegno.En: The family will appreciate your effort anyway," she said with a supportive smile.It: Ma Giovanni non era convinto.En: But Giovanni was not convinced.It: La pressione delle tradizioni lo soffocava.En: The pressure of traditions was suffocating him.It: Mentre si avvicinavano alla bancarella di Marco, il rumoroso ma amichevole pescivendolo, il suo cuore batteva forte.En: As they approached Marco's stall, the noisy but friendly fishmonger, his heart was pounding.It: Marco, con il suo grembiule sporco e il sorriso grande, li salutò calorosamente.En: Marco, with his dirty apron and big smile, greeted them warmly.It: "Fratelli miei!En: "My friends!It: Quali tesori del mare vi posso offrire oggi?"En: What treasures of the sea can I offer you today?"It: "Sto cercando gli scampi della tradizione di famiglia," disse Giovanni con un tono preoccupato.En: "I'm looking for the family tradition's scampi," said Giovanni with a worried tone.It: Marco fece un cenno con la testa.En: Marco nodded.It: "Sono fuori stagione, ma ho delle orate freschissime.En: "They're out of season, but I have some very fresh sea bream.It: Potresti fare una cosa nuova.En: You could try something new.It: Fidati di me."En: Trust me."It: Giovanni era perplesso.En: Giovanni was perplexed.It: Cambiare una ricetta di famiglia sembrava un sacrilegio, ma il tempo scorreva veloce, e la cena non poteva attendere.En: Changing a family recipe seemed sacrilegious, but time was running fast, and the dinner couldn't wait.It: Alessia gli strinse il braccio.En: Alessia squeezed his arm.It: "A volte, la novità può essere buona, Giovanni."En: "Sometimes, new things can be good, Giovanni."It: Dopo un momento di esitazione, Giovanni decise di prendere le orate.En: After a moment of hesitation, Giovanni decided to take the sea bream.It: Tornarono a casa con le borse piene di ingredienti, e iniziò a sperimentare.En: They returned home with bags full of ingredients, and he started experimenting.It: Tagliava, mischiava, innovava.En: He cut, mixed, innovated.It: I profumi riempivano la cucina mentre la fiducia cresceva in lui.En: The scents filled the kitchen as his confidence grew.It: La notte di Natale, la famiglia si riunì intorno alla tavola.En: On Christmas Eve, the family gathered around the table.It: Ostensori d'amore e risate riempivano la casa.En: Displays of love and laughter filled the house.It: Giovanni servì i suoi piatti con cuore palpitante.En: Giovanni served his dishes with a pounding heart.It: Le facce della famiglia si illuminarono mentre assaggiavano.En: The family's faces lit up as they tasted.It: "Che delizia," esclamò lo zio Mario con un grande sorriso.En: "What a delight," exclaimed Uncle Mario with a big smile.It: "Questa è una sorpresa meravigliosa, Giovanni!"En: "This is a wonderful surprise, Giovanni!"It: Giovanni finalmente si rilassò, sentendo l'abbraccio delle loro parole.En: Giovanni finally relaxed, feeling the embrace of their words.It: Aveva imparato che la tradizione non era l'unico cammino.En: He had learned that tradition was not the only path.It: In quel Natale, capì che la creatività poteva portare un nuovo tipo di gioia.En: That Christmas, he understood that creativity could bring a new kind of joy.It: E così, il Mercato di Rialto vide un altro successo culinario, mentre Giovanni scopriva che la vera essenza delle feste è l'amore condiviso, non la rigorosa perfezione.En: And so, the Mercato di Rialto witnessed another culinary success, as Giovanni discovered that the true essence of the holidays is shared love, not rigid perfection. Vocabulary Words:the stall: la bancarellathe vegetable: la verdurathe pyramid: la piramidethe ray: il raggiothe scent: il profumoto impress: stupireflawless: impeccabileto appreciate: apprezzarepressure: la pressionesuffocating: soffocantethe fishmonger: il pescivendolothe apron: il grembiulethe treasure: il tesoroworried: preoccupatoto nod: fare un cenno con la testaout of season: fuori stagioneperplexed: perplessosacrilegious: sacrilegioto hesitate: esitareto experiment: sperimentareto innovate: innovarethe uncle: lo ziowonderful: meravigliosoto relax: rilassarsithe embrace: l'abbracciorigid: rigorosocreativity: la creativitàthe essence: l'essenzato share: condividereto illuminate: illuminare

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Hanukkah Surprises: Love, Light, and Unexpected Moments Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2024-12-05-08-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: בחורף הקר היה, באור קטן שהבהב מתוך חלון בקתה מבודדת, ישב אליאור עם שרה.En: In the cold winter, in the small light flickering from the window of an isolated cabin, Elior sat with Sarah.He: היה זה חג החנוכה, והנרות נדלקו בתוך מנורה יפהפייה שהעמיד חלון קטן שנשקף על פני שלג.En: It was the holiday of Hanukkah, and the candles were lit in a beautiful menorah placed by a small window overlooking the snow.He: האורות נסכו אווירה חמימה ושלווה בתוך הקור שנמצא בחוץ.En: The lights cast a warm, peaceful atmosphere inside against the cold outside.He: אליאור תכנן את הנסיעה הזו חודשים מראש.En: Elior had planned this trip months in advance.He: הוא רצה להפתיע את שרה ולדאוג לכך שיהיה לה חוויה בלתי נשכחת.En: He wanted to surprise Sarah and ensure she had an unforgettable experience.He: הבקתה הייתה מקושטת בגרילנדות מוארות, והנר הרביעי של חנוכה בדיוק עמד להידלק.En: The cabin was decorated with lit garlands, and the fourth candle of Hanukkah was just about to be lit.He: אך למרות הרגעים הקסומים הללו, פנימו של אליאור סער.En: But despite these magical moments, inside Elior was in turmoil.He: דוד, חברה לשעבר של שרה, הצטרף אליהם לחופשה.En: David, Sarah's ex-boyfriend, had joined them on the vacation.He: בערב השלישי של חנוכה, יצאו אליאור, שרה ודוד לארוחת ערב במסעדה כפרית קטנה.En: On the third evening of Hanukkah, Elior, Sarah, and David went out for dinner in a small rural restaurant.He: אליאור קיווה שכל יעבור בשלום וששרה תרגיש מאושרת.En: Elior hoped everything would go smoothly and that Sarah would feel happy.He: אבל אז, בתוך האוכל שלהם, הייתה הפתעה לא נעימה.En: But then, in the middle of their meal, there was an unpleasant surprise.He: שרה החלה מתגרדת ובגופה הופיעה אדמומיות.En: Sarah began itching, and redness appeared on her body.He: היה ברור שהיא חווה תגובה אלרגית חמורה.En: It was clear she was experiencing a severe allergic reaction.He: אליאור הרגיש כבד טיפס על ליבו.En: Elior felt a heaviness settle in his heart.He: האם להסתכן ולנסות להתמודד לבד?En: Should he risk handling the situation alone?He: כל תנועה נדמתה מהירה מדי, כל מחשבה התערבבה עם השאלה האם הוא יראה חסר ביטחון מול דוד.En: Every movement seemed too fast, every thought mixed with the question of whether he would appear insecure in front of David.He: אבל כשהתבונן בעיניה הדואגות של שרה, הוא הבין שאין מקום לגאווה ואין זמן להסס.En: But when he looked into Sarah's worried eyes, he realized there was no room for pride and no time to hesitate.He: "הכל בסדר, חמודה," אמר לה ברוגע מזויף, אבל קשרי גרונו צעקו אחרת.En: "Everything's okay, sweetheart," he said with feigned calm, though the knots in his throat told otherwise.He: "אני מתקשר לעזרה.En: "I'm calling for help."He: "תוך דקות, צוות רפואי הגיעה למקום ומטפל.En: Within minutes, a medical team arrived at the scene and began treatment.He: אחרי זמן לא רב, שרה התחילה לחזור לעצמה, נשימתה נרגעה והיא חייכה בחום לאליאור.En: Before long, Sarah started to recover, her breathing eased, and she smiled warmly at Elior.He: "מלאך שלי," לחשה.En: "My angel," she whispered.He: "לא הייתי יכולה לבקש יותר.En: "I couldn't ask for more.He: מה שחשוב לי זה שאתה כאן בשבילי.En: What matters to me is that you're here for me."He: "אליאור נשם נשימה עמוקה.En: Elior took a deep breath.He: הוא לא יכל לדמיין משהו חשוב יותר מהבריאות של שרה.En: He couldn't imagine anything more important than Sarah's health.He: בום קטן שנזרק מהידיים היה כל מה שהיה דרוש לו בשביל להבין שהניסיון לשלוט בכל פרט ופרט לא משנה.En: A small bump knocked from his hands was all it took for him to realize that trying to control every single detail didn't matter.He: אחרי ככלות הכל, היה זה הרגע שכאן ועכשיו שקבע.En: After all, it was the moment here and now that counted.He: הנרות דלקו בחום בשובם אל הבקתה, וחג החנוכה המשיך, הפעם, עם חוויות עוד יותר יקרות.En: The candles burned warmly upon their return to the cabin, and Hanukkah continued, this time, with even more cherished experiences.He: אליאור למד לקבל את עצמו ואת הקשר שלו עם שרה כפי שהינם, ולזכור שתמיד יש מקום ללב פתוח ורצון להעניק.En: Elior learned to accept himself and his relationship with Sarah as they were, and to remember that there is always room for an open heart and a desire to give. Vocabulary Words:flickering: הבהבisolated: מבודדתcandles: נרותmenorah: מנורהoverlooking: נשקףturmoil: סערrural: כפריתunpleasant: לא נעימהitching: מתגרדתheaviness: כבדhesitate: להססfeigned: מזויףtreatment: טיפולbump: בוםcherished: יקרותgarlands: גרילנדותadvance: מראשsurprise: להפתיעallegic reaction: תגובה אלרגיתpride: גאווהeased: נרגעהrisk: לסתכןknot: קשריםrecall: לזכורopen heart: לב פתוחdesire: רצוןensure: לדאוגunforgettable: בלתי נשכחתunexpected: הפתעהsettle: לטפסBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unlocking Montserrat's Mysteries: A Journey Through Time Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2024-12-03-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A la tranquil·litat Glacial de MontserratEl matí a l'abadia de Montserrat era clar i sorprenentment silenciós.En: At the Glacial Tranquility of Montserrat The morning at the abbey of Montserrat was clear and surprisingly silent.Ca: La neu cobria tota la zona, estampant un mantell blanc que brillava amb la primera llum del dia.En: Snow covered the entire area, laying down a white blanket that sparkled with the first light of day.Ca: En aquest paisatge gairebé màgic, Jordi, un jove historiador, passejava pels antics passadissos de l'edifici.En: In this almost magical landscape, Jordi, a young historian, wandered through the ancient corridors of the building.Ca: Els seus passos reverberaven lleugers sobre les pedres, mentre la seva ment estava immersa en un enigma familiar que l'havia portat fins allà.En: His steps echoed softly on the stones, while his mind was immersed in a familiar mystery that had brought him there.Ca: Jordi duia amb ell una història de família envoltada de rumors: una possible connexió amb un monjo místic de Montserrat que ningú havia pogut proveir de proves.En: Jordi carried with him a family story shrouded in rumors: a possible connection to a mystical monk from Montserrat that no one had been able to provide evidence for.Ca: La seva missió era clara, però no fàcil.En: His mission was clear but not easy.Ca: Cercava algun tipus de prova en els arxius antics de l'abadia.En: He sought some kind of proof in the abbey's ancient archives.Ca: Aquesta recerca l'omplia tant d'ansietat com d'emoció.En: This quest filled him with both anxiety and excitement.Ca: Paula, la guia local, estava ocupada amb el grup de visitants quan la tempesta de neu va començar de sobte.En: Paula, the local guide, was busy with the group of visitors when the snowstorm suddenly began.Ca: Ella coneixia cada racó de l'abadia i tenia un ull increïble per als detalls.En: She knew every corner of the abbey and had an incredible eye for details.Ca: Els vianants, incloent-hi ella i Jordi, quedaren atrapats, sense possibilitat de baixar per aquell camí serpentejant fins que millorés el temps.En: The pedestrians, including her and Jordi, became trapped, with no possibility of descending the winding path until the weather improved.Ca: Retallades totes les esperances de marxar, en un refugi improvisat, les velles històries i les conspiracions començaren a aflorar.En: With all hopes of leaving dashed, in an improvised shelter, old stories and conspiracies began to surface.Ca: "No és segur que puguem sortir aviat," va dir Paula amb un somriure tranquil·litzador.En: "It's not certain that we can leave soon," Paula said with a reassuring smile.Ca: "Mentrestant, si necessites res del passat de l'abadia, conec molts secrets amagats.En: "Meanwhile, if you need anything from the abbey's past, I know many hidden secrets."Ca: "Jordi es va preguntar si podria confiar-hi i compartir la seva història.En: Jordi wondered if he could trust her and share his story.Ca: Sentia una connexió inexplicable amb ella, però també un temor de trair la confiança dels qui li havien encomanat la missió.En: He felt an inexplicable connection with her, but also a fear of betraying the trust of those who had entrusted him with the mission.Ca: Finalment, va decidir parlar, sentint que potser així es trencaria el mur d'incertesa.En: Finally, he decided to speak, feeling that perhaps it would break the wall of uncertainty.Ca: "Busco una connexió familiar amb un monjo d'aquí.En: "I'm looking for a family connection with a monk from here.Ca: Els meus avantpassats sempre han parlat d'ell," va confessar en veu baixa.En: My ancestors have always spoken of him," he confessed in a low voice.Ca: Amb interès emergent, Paula el va guiar cap a uns scripts polsosos al racó de la biblioteca, que ella mateixa recordava poc.En: With emerging interest, Paula guided him to some dusty scripts in the corner of the library, which she herself barely remembered.Ca: "Aquí hi ha manuscrits oblidats que pocs han consultat.En: "Here are forgotten manuscripts that few have consulted."Ca: "Després de dies d'indagar i amb un ull agut per a les pistes soltes, Jordi i Paula van desenterrar un vell manuscrit.En: After days of investigating and with a keen eye for loose clues, Jordi and Paula unearthed an old manuscript.Ca: Aquest contenia el relat d'un monjo que havia deixat misterioses senyes en els seus escrits que suggerien una connexió amb la família de Jordi.En: It contained the account of a monk who had left mysterious signs in his writings suggesting a connection to Jordi's family.Ca: Aquella troballa era, tanmateix, només un dibuix poc clar i un misteriós fragment escrit.En: However, this find was merely a vague drawing and a mysterious written fragment.Ca: Amb el terra gelat començant a alliberar-se del seu cobertor de neu, Jordi sabia que el seu temps a Montserrat acabava.En: With the frozen ground starting to free itself from its snow cover, Jordi knew his time at Montserrat was ending.Ca: Però el que no havia previst era com la troballa i la seva nova amistat li haurien afectat.En: But what he had not anticipated was how the discovery and his new friendship would have affected him.Ca: Amb la visió del camí de sortida quasi lliure, va afrontar la decisió final.En: With the view of the exit path nearly clear, he faced the final decision.Ca: "Creus que aquests fragments podrien significar el que espero?En: "Do you think these fragments could mean what I hope?"Ca: " li va preguntar a Paula, conscient que la resposta a la seva cerca podria canviar el seu coneixement d'ell mateix per sempre.En: he asked Paula, aware that the answer to his search could change his understanding of himself forever.Ca: "Sigui el que sigui, Jordi," va respondre Paula, amb un somriure que reflectia complicitat i suport, "Has superat els petits miracles que amaga el temps.En: "Whatever it is, Jordi," Paula replied, with a smile that reflected complicity and support, "You have uncovered the small miracles that time hides.Ca: Aquest lloc t'ha donat una història que val la pena compartir.En: This place has given you a story worth sharing."Ca: "Amb aquest esperit, i confiada en una nova amistat, Jordi va decidir que mantindria el descobriment en col·laboració amb Paula, sabent que el veritable valor del passat només cobra vida quan es comparteix.En: With this spirit, and confident in a new friendship, Jordi decided that he would keep the discovery in collaboration with Paula, knowing that the true value of the past comes to life only when shared.Ca: La neu finalment es fonia, i amb ella, les cadenes invisibles que lligaven Jordi.En: The snow finally melted, and with it, the invisible chains binding Jordi.Ca: Estava preparat no només per acceptar el passat, sinó també per abraçar els nous vincles formats al cor de Montserrat.En: He was ready not only to accept the past but also to embrace the new bonds formed at the heart of Montserrat. Vocabulary Words:the abbey: l'abadiatranquility: tranquil·litatthe historian: l'historiadorsnowstorm: tempesta de neuthe archive: l'arxiuthe shelter: el refugithe guide: la guiathe manuscript: el manuscritto wander: passejarto roam: deambularto echo: reverberarto uncover: desenterraremerging: emergentto consult: consultarthe discovery: la troballathe connection: la connexiófrozen: gelatmysterious: misterióstangled: enredatthe bond: el vincleto surface: afloraranxiety: ansietatdusty: polsósthe path: el camíthe fragment: el fragmentto melt: fondre'sinvisible: invisiblethe ground: el terrahidden: amagatto embrace: abraçar

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Nervous Pitch to Promising Potential: Søren's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2024-11-26-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På en kølig efterårsdag i København, duftede luften af regn og brændte kastanjer.En: On a cool autumn day in København, the air smelled of rain and roasted chestnuts.Da: Indenfor, i incubatorens varme lokaler, summede en spænding som kun kunne sammenlignes med startskuddet til et løb.En: Inside the warm rooms of the incubator, there was a buzz of excitement that could only be compared to the starting shot of a race.Da: Det store sal var fyldt med ivrige iværksættere, prototyper på borde og spændte forventninger.En: The large hall was filled with eager entrepreneurs, prototypes on tables, and eager expectations.Da: Søren, med sit krøllede hår og opspændte skuldre, stod midt i mængden.En: Søren, with his curly hair and tense shoulders, stood in the midst of the crowd.Da: Han så på den strålende belysning, der ventede på at afsløre hans eget arbejde.En: He looked at the brilliant lighting, waiting to showcase his own work.Da: Søren havde arbejdet dag og nat på sin idé - en innovativ app, der skulle revolutionere transport i byen.En: Søren had been working day and night on his idea - an innovative app that was to revolutionize transportation in the city.Da: Men nu stod han overfor sin største udfordring: at præsentere det foran en dommerkomité og potentielle investorer.En: But now he faced his greatest challenge: to present it in front of a panel of judges and potential investors.Da: En opgave ikke gjort lettere af Niels, hans selvsikre tidligere klassekammerat, der allerede havde en succesfuld opstart i ryggen.En: A task not made easier by Niels, his confident former classmate, who already had a successful startup under his belt.Da: Ved Sårens side stod Klara, hans partner og støtte i både liv og arbejde.En: By Søren's side stood Klara, his partner and support in both life and work.Da: Hendes rolige hånd på hans arm mindede ham om, hvad der virkelig betød noget.En: Her calm hand on his arm reminded him of what truly mattered.Da: "Tro på idéen, Søren," sagde hun med en beroligende stemme.En: "Believe in the idea, Søren," she said in a soothing voice.Da: "Fokuser på, hvad din app kan gøre.En: "Focus on what your app can do.Da: Ikke på, hvad du tror, andre kan bedre."En: Not on what you think others can do better."Da: Tiden kom nærmere.En: The time drew near.Da: Søren kunne allerede høre lyden af Niels, der præsenterede før ham, og mængden der klappede engageret.En: Søren could already hear the sound of Niels presenting before him, and the audience applauding enthusiastically.Da: Søren trak vejret dybt ned i maven.En: Søren took a deep breath.Da: Han skuede ud over de moderne træborde og glasvægge.En: He glanced over the modern wooden tables and glass walls.Da: Så fik han et kærligt klap på ryggen fra Klara, inden han gik mod podiet.En: Then he received a loving pat on the back from Klara before he walked toward the podium.Da: Da Søren trådte hen foran forsamlingen, føltes det som om alle øjne borede sig ind i ham.En: As Søren stepped in front of the assembly, it felt as though all eyes were boring into him.Da: Han begyndte med en lille stamme i stemmen, men tænkte hurtigt på Klaras ord.En: He began with a small stammer in his voice but quickly thought of Klara's words.Da: "Min app hjælper pendlerne med at reducere deres transporttid betydeligt," sagde han og huskede at tale tydeligt.En: "My app helps commuters significantly reduce their transport time," he said, remembering to speak clearly.Da: Han fangede publikums opmærksomhed ved at snakke om de daglige problemer, mange af dem også oplevede.En: He caught the audience's attention by talking about the daily problems many of them also experienced.Da: Efter et par minutters præsentation begyndte hans nervøsitet at smelte væk.En: After a few minutes of presentation, his nervousness began to melt away.Da: Han talte mere afslappet, gestikulerede mere frit, og endda smilede, når han forklarede, hvordan hans idé var opstået en morgen i en overfyldt bus.En: He spoke more relaxed, gesticulated more freely, and even smiled when he explained how his idea had come about one morning on a crowded bus.Da: Publikum lyttede intenst, og dommernes øjne løftede sig fra deres notater.En: The audience listened intently, and the judges' eyes lifted from their notes.Da: Da Søren sluttede, var applausen hjertelig.En: When Søren finished, the applause was heartfelt.Da: Selvom han ikke opnåede førstepladsen, kom en dommer hen til ham efterfølgende.En: Though he didn't achieve first place, a judge came up to him afterward.Da: "Vi er interesserede," sagde hun med et smil.En: "We are interested," she said with a smile.Da: "Kom forbi vores kontor i næste uge."En: "Stop by our office next week."Da: Søren nikkede taknemligt, fuld af en nyfundet selvtillid.En: Søren nodded gratefully, filled with newfound confidence.Da: Han vendte sig mod Klara, som strålede af stolthed.En: He turned to Klara, who beamed with pride.Da: "Du gjorde det," hviskede hun og krammede ham tæt.En: "You did it," she whispered and hugged him tightly.Da: På vej ud af lokalet indså Søren en vigtig lektie.En: As they left the venue, Søren realized an important lesson.Da: Det handlede ikke kun om at vinde, men om at tro på sig selv og sit team.En: It wasn't only about winning but believing in yourself and your team.Da: Og mens eftermiddagens sollys brød gennem de store vinduer, vidste Søren, at dette kun var begyndelsen på en spændende rejse.En: And as the afternoon sunlight broke through the large windows, Søren knew that this was only the beginning of an exciting journey. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårincubator: incubatorexcitement: spændingentrepreneurs: iværksættereprototypes: prototyperrevolutionize: revolutioneretransportation: transportchallenge: udfordringpanel: dommerkomitéinvestors: investorerpartner: partnersupport: støtteapplauding: klappedepodium: podietassembly: forsamlingstammer: stammecommuters: pendlernereduce: reducerenervousness: nervøsitetgesticulated: gestikuleredecrowded: overfyldtintently: intensnotes: notaterheartfelt: hjerteliggratefully: taknemligtconfidence: selvtillidbeamed: stråledepride: stolthedvenue: lokaletlesson: lektie

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Navigating Cutbacks: Anders' Creative Leadership Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2024-11-10-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I hjertet af efteråret, med røde og gyldne blade, der dansede i vinden udenfor de store glasvinduer, sad Anders på sit nye kontor i den moderne kontorbygning.En: In the heart of autumn, with red and golden leaves dancing in the wind outside the large glass windows, Anders sat in his new office in the modern office building.Da: Kontoret var lyst og åbent, fyldt med lyd af tastaturer og hviskende stemmer.En: The office was bright and open, filled with the sound of keyboards and whispering voices.Da: Rygtet om virksomhedens forestående nedskæringer var overalt.En: The rumor of the company's impending cutbacks was everywhere.Da: Anders var netop blevet forfremmet til leder.En: Anders had just been promoted to leader.Da: Han var spændt, men også bange.En: He was excited, but also afraid.Da: Han vidste, at han snart skulle fortælle sine kolleger om nedskæringerne.En: He knew he soon had to tell his colleagues about the cutbacks.Da: Hans chef havde givet klare instrukser: Skær i budgettet.En: His boss had given clear instructions: cut the budget.Da: Men Anders ønskede ikke at ødelægge sine kollegaers liv.En: But Anders did not want to ruin his colleagues' lives.Da: Freja, hans betroede kollega, var en lys skikkelse i hverdagen.En: Freja, his trusted colleague, was a bright presence in everyday life.Da: Hun værdsatte samarbejde og bekymrede sig meget om teamets trivsel.En: She valued collaboration and cared a lot about the team's well-being.Da: Hun kom ofte ind på Anders' kontor for at tale.En: She often came into Anders' office to talk.Da: "Anders," sagde hun en dag, "vi er nødt til at finde en løsning.En: "Anders," she said one day, "we need to find a solution.Da: Vi skal passe på folkene her."En: We have to take care of the people here."Da: "Hvad kan vi gøre?"En: "What can we do?"Da: spurgte Anders frustreret.En: asked Anders frustrated.Da: "Jeg vil ikke skuffe nogen, men vi har brug for en plan."En: "I don't want to disappoint anyone, but we need a plan."Da: I et hjørne af kontorafdelingen sad Niels, en ældre medarbejder nær pensionen.En: In a corner of the office area sat Niels, an older employee nearing retirement.Da: Han frygtede, at han var én af dem, der skulle gå.En: He feared that he was one of those who would have to go.Da: Han frygtede for sin fremtid, efter så mange år i firmaet.En: He feared for his future, after so many years in the company.Da: Dagene gik, og presset voksede.En: Days passed, and the pressure grew.Da: Endelig besluttede Anders, at han måtte tage ansvaret.En: Finally, Anders decided that he had to take responsibility.Da: Han indkaldte til et fælles møde.En: He called for a team meeting.Da: Efteråret havde fyldt byen med en smuk, men melankolsk stemning.En: Autumn had filled the city with a beautiful but melancholic atmosphere.Da: Han mødtes med hele teamet først i det lidt kølige morgenlys, med kaffen dampende i hænderne.En: He met with the entire team in the slightly cool morning light, with coffee steaming in their hands.Da: "Mine venner," begyndte Anders med en tung stemme.En: "My friends," began Anders with a heavy voice.Da: "Jeg ved, at der er rygter.En: "I know there are rumors.Da: Ja, vi står overfor nedskæringer.En: Yes, we are facing cutbacks.Da: Men jeg har en idé."En: But I have an idea."Da: Han foreslog, at dem, der nærmede sig pension, kunne tage en tidligere pensionering, hvis de ønskede det.En: He proposed that those approaching retirement could take early retirement if they wished.Da: Han nævnte også mulighed for deltidsarbejde for at spare flere jobs.En: He also mentioned the possibility of part-time work to save more jobs.Da: Han stod fast, men sympatisk, og så rundt i lokalet.En: He stood firm but sympathetic, and looked around the room.Da: Freja smilede opmuntrende til ham.En: Freja smiled encouragingly at him.Da: Niels lyttede opmærksomt.En: Niels listened attentively.Da: Tanken om at gå tidligere på pension virkede pludselig mindre skræmmende for ham, især når det kunne redde arbejdspladser for andre.En: The idea of retiring earlier suddenly seemed less frightening to him, especially if it could save jobs for others.Da: Anders' forslag blev godt modtaget.En: Anders' proposal was well received.Da: Stemningen løsnede sig en smule.En: The atmosphere eased a bit.Da: Teamet følte sig hørt og involveret.En: The team felt heard and involved.Da: Selvom det ikke fjernede frygten helt, var der en plan nu.En: Although it didn't remove the fear completely, there was a plan now.Da: Anders indså, at ledelse krævede svære samtaler og kreativitet.En: Anders realized that leadership required difficult conversations and creativity.Da: Han lærte at stole på sine instinkter og genvandt respekten fra sit team.En: He learned to trust his instincts and regained the respect of his team.Da: Det var ikke en let rejse, men han havde fundet en måde at navigere i den sammen med dem.En: It wasn't an easy journey, but he had found a way to navigate it with them.Da: Udenfor begyndte det at regne let, en typisk dansk efterårsdag.En: Outside, it began to rain lightly, a typical Danish autumn day.Da: Indenfor fortsatte arbejdet, men nu med en lidt lettere hjerte for Anders og hans team.En: Inside, the work continued, but now with slightly lighter hearts for Anders and his team.Da: Haabet var ikke væk, og det gav en ny styrke.En: Hope was not gone, and it gave a new strength. Vocabulary Words:impending: foreståendecutbacks: nedskæringercollaborate: samarbejdefrustrated: frustreretnearing: nærretirement: pensionpressure: presawake: opmærksomtmelancholic: melankolsksteam: dampendeproposed: foreslogsympathetic: sympatiskattentively: opmærksomtencouragingly: opmuntrendefrightening: skræmmenderequired: krævedecreativity: kreativitetinstincts: instinkternavigate: navigerelightly: lethope: haabpromoted: forfremmetinstructions: instrukserbudget: budgettetvalued: værdsattesolution: løsningdisappoint: skufferesponsibility: ansvaretsuggested: nævnteinvolved: involveret

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Tivoli's Hidden Secrets: A Quest for Treasure Beyond Gold Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2024-11-09-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: De dryssede blade fløj omkring i Tivoli Haven, mens Lars og Mikkel trådte forsigtigt ind gennem porten.En: The fluttering leaves flew around in Tivoli Haven as Lars and Mikkel cautiously stepped through the gate.Da: Det var en kølig efterårsdag, og allerede kunne man fornemme julens glimtende lys hænge over forlystelsesparkens smukke haver.En: It was a cool autumn day, and already one could sense the shimmering lights of Christmas hanging over the amusement park's beautiful gardens.Da: Lars var dybt fascineret af mysterier og havde netop fundet et gammelt brev i sin bedstefars skuffe.En: Lars was deeply fascinated by mysteries and had just found an old letter in his grandfather's drawer.Da: Det havde ledt dem til Tivoli, hvor et skjult skat tilsyneladende ventede.En: It had led them to Tivoli, where a hidden treasure apparently awaited.Da: "Hej Lars, hvad tror du, vi skal lede efter først?"En: "Hey Lars, what do you think we should look for first?"Da: spurgte Mikkel ivrigt og så sig omkring med lysende øjne.En: asked Mikkel eagerly, glancing around with bright eyes.Da: Hans begejstring for eventyr var smitsom, men Lars holdt hovedet koldt.En: His excitement for adventure was contagious, but Lars kept his head cool.Da: "Vi skal følge sporene fra brevet," svarede Lars og trak det frem fra sin jakkelomme.En: "We need to follow the clues from the letter," replied Lars, pulling it out of his jacket pocket.Da: Papiret var gulnet af tiden, men skriften var stadig klar.En: The paper was yellowed with age, but the writing was still clear.Da: "Se her, der er et symbol af en stjerne ved siden af pariserhjulet."En: "Look here, there's a symbol of a star next to the Ferris wheel."Da: De bevægede sig mod den store forlystelse, mens de skiftedes til at spekulere over, hvad stjernen kunne betyde.En: They moved towards the large attraction, taking turns speculating on what the star could mean.Da: Pludselig trådte en kvinde frem fra skyggerne, netop som de nåede frem.En: Suddenly, a woman stepped forward from the shadows just as they arrived.Da: "Jeg hedder Astrid," sagde hun med et stille smil.En: "My name is Astrid," she said with a gentle smile.Da: "Jeg tror, jeg kan hjælpe jer."En: "I think I can help you."Da: Lars tøvede.En: Lars hesitated.Da: Mikkel derimod virkede allerede betaget af Astrids tilstedeværelse.En: Mikkel, on the other hand, seemed already captivated by Astrid's presence.Da: Hendes øjne glimtede, som om hun kendte hver en hemmelighed i haven.En: Her eyes sparkled as if she knew every secret in the garden.Da: "Hvordan kan vi vide, at vi kan stole på dig?"En: "How do we know we can trust you?"Da: spurgte Lars forsigtigt.En: asked Lars cautiously.Da: Astrid lo blidt.En: Astrid laughed softly.Da: "Det kan I ikke, men jeg ved, hvad brevet betyder," svarede hun og pegede mod et skilt skjult blandt buskene.En: "You can't, but I know what the letter means," she replied, pointing to a sign hidden among the bushes.Da: "Dette er det første rigtige spor."En: "This is the first real clue."Da: Modvilligt besluttede Lars at følge Astrid, og de tre gik sammen videre.En: Reluctantly, Lars decided to follow Astrid, and the three of them continued together.Da: Under en lille bro og forbi en række skinnende julepynt fandt de endnu et symbol, som svarede til dem i brevet.En: Under a small bridge and past an array of shimmering Christmas decorations, they found another symbol that matched those in the letter.Da: Det var en pil, som pegede mod en hemmelig dør, nær de mere stille dele af haven.En: It was an arrow pointing towards a secret door near the quieter parts of the garden.Da: "Skattekammeret venter herinde," sagde Astrid med en luft af mystik.En: "The treasure chamber awaits in here," said Astrid with an air of mystery.Da: De åbnede forsigtigt døren og trådte ind i en lille gang, skjult for parkens normale gæster.En: They carefully opened the door and stepped into a small corridor, hidden from the park's regular visitors.Da: Herinde opdagede de et rum fyldt med gamle billeder og genstande fra Tivolis grundlæggelse.En: Inside, they discovered a room filled with old photos and items from Tivoli's founding.Da: "Det er ikke en traditionel skat," bemærkede Lars, mens han betragtede de historiske artefakter.En: "It's not a traditional treasure," noted Lars, as he gazed at the historical artifacts.Da: Mikkel stirrede med stjerner i øjnene på en gammel model af parken.En: Mikkel stared, starry-eyed, at an old model of the park.Da: Astrid så på dem med et tilfreds smil.En: Astrid looked at them with a satisfied smile.Da: "Jeg ville dele dette med nogen, der forstod værdien af historie," forklarede Astrid.En: "I wanted to share this with someone who understood the value of history," explained Astrid.Da: "Jeg har forsket i Tivolis historie, og I har hjulpet mig med at opdage mere."En: "I've been researching Tivoli's history, and you've helped me discover more."Da: Lars følte en varme sprede sig i brystet, en ny forståelse for eventyr og den bånd, han nu delte med Mikkel.En: Lars felt a warmth spreading in his chest, a new understanding of adventure and the bond he now shared with Mikkel.Da: Skønt de ikke fandt den rigdom, de ventede, havde de fundet noget mere betydningsfuldt.En: Although they hadn't found the wealth they expected, they had found something more meaningful.Da: Som de gik tilbage til lysene og lydene fra Tivolis hjerte, blev Lars taknemmelig for dagen.En: As they returned to the lights and sounds at the heart of Tivoli, Lars felt grateful for the day.Da: Han havde taget et skridt ud af sin komfortzone og fundet både en ny ven og en ny forståelse af venskabets betydning.En: He had taken a step out of his comfort zone and found both a new friend and a new understanding of the value of friendship.Da: Astrid, nu en del af deres gruppe, smilede, mens de drak varm kakao og nød synet af haven, der pulserede af liv i det tilstundende julelys.En: Astrid, now a part of their group, smiled as they drank hot cocoa and enjoyed the sight of the garden, pulsing with life in the approaching Christmas lights. Vocabulary Words:fluttering: dryssedecautiously: forsigtigtshimmering: glimtendefascinated: fascineretmysteries: mysterierdrawer: skuffeeagerly: ivrigtcontagious: smitsomspeculating: spekulereshadow: skyggecaptivated: betagethesitated: tøvedeclue: sporreluctantly: modvilligtchamber: skattekammercorridor: gangartifacts: artefaktergazed: betragtedemodel: modelhistorical: historiskeglitter: glimtair of mystery: luft af mystiksatisfied: tilfredsresearching: forsketwarmth: varmegrateful: taknemmeligcomfort zone: komfortzonebond: båndapproaching: tilstundendepeered: betragtede

Fluent Fiction - French: Artistic Breakthrough in the Heart of Paris Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2024-11-05-23-34-03-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Une douce mélodie d'accordéon flottait dans l'air tandis que les feuilles d'automne dansaient dans les rues pavées de Paris.En: A sweet melody of the accordion floated in the air while the autumn leaves danced in the cobblestone streets of Paris.Fr: Le vieux bistrot, niché au coin d'une ruelle, brillait faiblement sous la lumière des lanternes.En: The old bistrot, nestled at the corner of an alley, glowed faintly under the lantern light.Fr: À l'intérieur, l'odeur réconfortante des marrons grillés enveloppait les visiteurs.En: Inside, the comforting smell of roasted chestnuts enveloped the visitors.Fr: C'était ici que Théo, un jeune artiste plein de rêves et de doutes, avait donné rendez-vous à Lucie, une conservatrice réputée, mais exigeante.En: It was here that Théo, a young artist full of dreams and doubts, had arranged to meet Lucie, a renowned but demanding curator.Fr: Théo espérait convaincre Lucie de présenter ses œuvres lors de l'exposition d'art pour la Toussaint.En: Théo hoped to convince Lucie to display his works at the Toussaint art exhibition.Fr: Lucie sirotait lentement son café, observant Théo avec un regard pénétrant.En: Lucie was slowly sipping her coffee, observing Théo with a penetrating gaze.Fr: Elle avait vu de nombreux artistes tenter leur chance, et seule l'excellence captait son intérêt.En: She had seen many artists try their luck, and only excellence captured her interest.Fr: À ses côtés, Émile, l'ami fidèle de Théo, ajustait discrètement son appareil photo.En: Beside her, Émile, Théo's loyal friend, was discreetly adjusting his camera.Fr: Émile croyait en Théo plus que quiconque.En: Émile believed in Théo more than anyone.Fr: « Pourquoi devrais-je choisir tes œuvres ?En: "Why should I choose your works?"Fr: » demanda Lucie, sa voix calme mais ferme.En: asked Lucie, her voice calm but firm.Fr: Théo sentit une vague d'incertitude le submerger.En: Théo felt a wave of uncertainty wash over him.Fr: Il savait que Lucie avait des normes élevées, mais il était encore en quête de sa propre voix artistique.En: He knew that Lucie had high standards, but he was still searching for his own artistic voice.Fr: « Mon art... » commença Théo, en regardant Émile pour trouver du soutien.En: "My art..." Théo began, looking at Émile for support.Fr: « Je cherche à montrer l'âme de Paris, ses lumières et ses ombres.En: "I seek to show the soul of Paris, its lights and its shadows."Fr: » Émile acquiesça doucement, encourageant Théo d'un regard rassurant.En: Émile nodded gently, encouraging Théo with a reassuring look.Fr: Cependant, le doute restait.En: However, the doubt remained.Fr: Devait-il adapter son style pour plaire à Lucie ?En: Should he adapt his style to please Lucie?Fr: Ce soir-là, le bistrot se remplit peu à peu.En: That evening, the bistrot gradually filled up.Fr: Les habitués se réchauffaient au son de la musique, bavardant avec entrain.En: The regulars warmed themselves to the sound of the music, chatting enthusiastically.Fr: Émile eut une idée soudaine.En: Émile had a sudden idea.Fr: « Théo, montre-leur.En: "Théo, show them.Fr: Montre-leur ici.En: Show them here."Fr: » Avant que Théo ne puisse réagir, Émile avait installé quelques unes de ses toiles sur un mur vacant du bistrot.En: Before Théo could react, Émile had set up a few of his paintings on a vacant wall of the bistrot.Fr: Les visages se retournèrent pour observer ces œuvres vibrantes et sincères.En: Faces turned to observe these vibrant and sincere works.Fr: Les couleurs, les traits, tout captivait l'attention.En: The colors, the strokes, everything captivated attention.Fr: Lucie ne put s'empêcher de se lever pour mieux voir.En: Lucie couldn't help but stand up for a better look.Fr: « C'est... intéressant, » admit-elle, touchée par l'authenticité de chaque peinture.En: "It's... interesting," she admitted, touched by the authenticity of each painting.Fr: Les murmures enthousiastes parmi les clients réchauffèrent le cœur de Théo.En: The enthusiastic murmurs among the patrons warmed Théo's heart.Fr: Ce n'était plus le doute, mais la confiance qui guidait son pinceau.En: It was no longer doubt, but confidence that guided his brush.Fr: « D'accord, » déclara Lucie après un long moment d'observation.En: "Alright," declared Lucie after a long moment of observation.Fr: « Tes œuvres méritent d'être vues.En: "Your works deserve to be seen.Fr: Je les inclurai dans l'exposition.En: I will include them in the exhibition."Fr: » Un sourire reconnaissant illumina le visage de Théo.En: A grateful smile illuminated Théo's face.Fr: Il avait choisi de rester fidèle à lui-même, et cela avait touché Lucie.En: He had chosen to remain true to himself, and that had touched Lucie.Fr: Alors que la soirée continuait, baignées par les chaleureuses lumières du bistrot, Théo sentit un nouveau chapitre s'ouvrir pour lui.En: As the evening continued, bathed in the warm lights of the bistrot, Théo felt a new chapter open for him.Fr: L'art, pensa-t-il, est une question d'authenticité.En: Art, he thought, is a matter of authenticity.Fr: À ses côtés, Émile leva son verre, partageant cette victoire amplement méritée.En: Beside him, Émile raised his glass, sharing this well-earned victory.Fr: Ainsi, avec la promesse d'un avenir radieux, les trois amis célébrèrent ce tournant dans l'ambiance animée du vieux bistrot parisien.En: Thus, with the promise of a bright future, the three friends celebrated this turning point in the lively atmosphere of the old Parisian bistrot. Vocabulary Words:the accordion: l'accordéonthe cobblestone streets: les rues pavéesthe alley: la ruellethe lantern: la lanternethe roasted chestnuts: les marrons grillésthe curator: la conservatricethe doubt: le doutethe standard: la normethe gaze: le regardthe support: le soutienthe stroke (of a brush): le traitthe patron: le clientthe exhibition: l'expositionthe wave: la vaguethe soul: l'âmethe authenticity: l'authenticitéthe victory: la victoirethe chapter: le chapitrethe painting: la peinturethe evening: la soiréethe regular (customer): l'habituéthe confidence: la confiancethe smile: le sourirethe brush: le pinceauthe future: l'avenirthe music: la musiquethe idea: l'idéethe canvas: la toilethe murmur: le murmurethe atmosphere: l'ambiance

Fluent Fiction - French: The Perfect Gift: A Globe of Friendship and Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2024-11-02-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans le grand musée d'histoire naturelle, les couloirs résonnent des discussions curieuses des visiteurs.En: In the large museum of natural history, the hallways resonate with the curious discussions of visitors.Fr: Les feuilles d'automne, visibles à travers les grandes fenêtres, colorent le décor de teintes chaudes.En: The autumn leaves, visible through the large windows, color the setting with warm hues.Fr: Lucien et Claire entrent dans le musée, cherchant un cadeau spécial pour l'anniversaire d'un ami proche de Lucien.En: Lucien and Claire enter the museum, searching for a special gift for the birthday of a close friend of Lucien.Fr: Lucien est un jeune homme réfléchi, mais souvent indécis.En: Lucien is a thoughtful young man but often indecisive.Fr: Il désire offrir un cadeau unique et significatif.En: He wishes to offer a unique and meaningful gift.Fr: Cependant, le choix est vaste et déroutant.En: However, the choice is vast and bewildering.Fr: Il se sent perdu parmi les nombreux livres, curiosités et bibelots du magasin du musée.En: He feels lost among the many books, curiosities, and trinkets in the museum's store.Fr: Claire, sa compagne loyale, est toujours là pour apporter son aide.En: Claire, his loyal companion, is always there to lend her assistance.Fr: Elle est pratique et organisée.En: She is practical and organized.Fr: "Lucien, commençons par réfléchir à ce que ton ami aime vraiment," suggère-t-elle calmement.En: "Lucien, let's start by thinking about what your friend truly likes," she suggests calmly.Fr: Lucien hoche la tête, reconnaissant.En: Lucien nods, grateful.Fr: "Mon ami adore la géographie et l'aventure," dit-il pensivement.En: "My friend loves geography and adventure," he says thoughtfully.Fr: Ensemble, ils explorent les étagères, leurs yeux glissant sur les objets exposés.En: Together, they explore the shelves, their eyes gliding over the displayed objects.Fr: Mais Lucien est submergé par les choix.En: But Lucien is overwhelmed by the choices.Fr: Beaucoup de choses brillantes et intéressantes, mais rien ne semble capturer l'essence de leur amitié.En: Many shiny and interesting things, but nothing seems to capture the essence of their friendship.Fr: "Je veux quelque chose de spécial," murmure-t-il, visiblement troublé.En: "I want something special," he murmurs, visibly troubled.Fr: Claire pose la main sur son épaule.En: Claire places a hand on his shoulder.Fr: "Peut-être que ça n'a pas besoin d'être extravagant pour être spécial," dit-elle avec un sourire encourageant.En: "Perhaps it doesn't need to be extravagant to be special," she says with an encouraging smile.Fr: C'est à ce moment précis que Lucien aperçoit un petit globe finement conçu.En: It is at this precise moment that Lucien spots a small, finely crafted globe.Fr: En le voyant, une clarté soudaine le frappe.En: Seeing it, a sudden clarity strikes him.Fr: Ce globe est parfait.En: This globe is perfect.Fr: Simple, mais plein de sens, il représente leur amour partagé pour la géographie et l'exploration.En: Simple, yet full of meaning, it represents their shared love for geography and exploration.Fr: Lucien le prend dans ses mains, le tournant doucement.En: Lucien takes it in his hands, turning it gently.Fr: Il imagine son ami le recevant, partageant d'innombrables souvenirs d'aventures.En: He imagines his friend receiving it, sharing countless memories of adventures.Fr: "C'est celui-là," déclare-t-il avec confiance, un sourire éclairant son visage.En: "This is the one," he declares confidently, a smile lighting up his face.Fr: Ils quittent le magasin satisfaits.En: They leave the store satisfied.Fr: Claire regarde Lucien avec admiration.En: Claire looks at Lucien with admiration.Fr: "Tu as pris la bonne décision," dit-elle.En: "You made the right decision," she says.Fr: "Ce cadeau raconte votre histoire et c'est ça qui est important."En: "This gift tells your story, and that's what's important."Fr: En marchant vers l'extérieur avec le globe soigneusement emballé, Lucien comprend que la valeur d'un cadeau ne réside pas dans son prix, mais dans la pensée et les souvenirs partagés qu'il symbolise.En: As they walk outside with the globe carefully wrapped, Lucien understands that the value of a gift does not lie in its price but in the thought and shared memories it symbolizes.Fr: Le vent d'automne souffle légèrement, emportant les préoccupations avec lui, alors qu'une nouvelle leçon s'ancre dans le cœur de Lucien.En: The autumn wind blows gently, carrying away concerns with it, as a new lesson anchors in Lucien's heart. Vocabulary Words:the hallway: le couloirto resonate: résonnerthe leaf: la feuillethe hue: la teintethe museum: le muséethe gift: le cadeauthe friend: l'amithoughtful: réfléchiindecisive: indécisunique: uniquemeaningful: significatifbewildering: déroutantthe curiosity: la curiositéthe trinket: le bibelotloyal: loyalto assist: apporter son aidegrateful: reconnaissantgeography: la géographieadventure: l'aventureto explore: explorerthe shelf: l'étagèreoverwhelmed: submergéto murmur: murmurerto encourage: encouragerthe globe: le globeto turn: tournerto imagine: imaginerthe memory: le souvenirto declare: déclarerto understand: comprendre

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: The Hidden Masterpiece: Lennart's Garden Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2024-11-01-22-34-03-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lennart stod vid ingången till Rosendals Trädgård.En: Lennart stood by the entrance to Rosendals Trädgård.Sv: Höstvinden virvlade omkring honom och löven prasslade under hans fötter.En: The autumn wind swirled around him, and leaves rustled under his feet.Sv: Mysteriet om den försvunna tavlan hade nått hans öron.En: The mystery of the missing painting had reached his ears.Sv: En berömd målning från det närliggande museet saknades, och rykten viskade att den gömde sig någonstans bland trädgårdens gamla träd.En: A famous painting from the nearby museum was missing, and rumors whispered that it was hiding somewhere among the garden's ancient trees.Sv: Astrid, hans goda vän, tittade skeptiskt på honom.En: Astrid, his good friend, looked at him skeptically.Sv: "Är du säker på att du vet vad du gör, Lennart?"En: "Are you sure you know what you're doing, Lennart?"Sv: frågade hon.En: she asked.Sv: "Det finns så många ställen att leta på här."En: "There are so many places to search here."Sv: Lennart log.En: Lennart smiled.Sv: Hans ögon glittrade av spänning och äventyr.En: His eyes sparkled with excitement and adventure.Sv: "Jag känner det på mig, Astrid.En: "I have a feeling, Astrid.Sv: Tavlan finns här, bland de äldsta träden."En: The painting is here, among the oldest trees."Sv: Johan, museets kurator, såg oroligt på paret.En: Johan, the museum curator, looked at the pair anxiously.Sv: "Mitt jobb hänger på det här," sa han.En: "My job depends on this," he said.Sv: "Vi har letat överallt."En: "We've searched everywhere."Sv: Lennart nickade och tog ett djupt andetag.En: Lennart nodded and took a deep breath.Sv: "Då är det dags att börja," sa han med instämmande.En: "Then it's time to start," he said in agreement.Sv: De tre började sin färd in i trädgårdens hjärta.En: The three of them began their journey into the heart of the garden.Sv: Doften av fukt och mull fyllde luften.En: The scent of moisture and earth filled the air.Sv: Rosendals Trädgård var en vacker plats, speciellt på hösten.En: Rosendals Trädgård was a beautiful place, especially in autumn.Sv: Färgglada löv täckte marken som en mjuk matta, och de gamla träden reste sig majestätiskt mot himlen.En: Colorful leaves covered the ground like a soft carpet, and the old trees rose majestically towards the sky.Sv: Efter timmar av sökande verkade det hopplöst.En: After hours of searching, it seemed hopeless.Sv: Ändå gav Lennart inte upp.En: Yet Lennart didn't give up.Sv: Han stannade vid en gammal ek.En: He stopped at an old oak.Sv: Något inom honom sa att detta var rätt plats.En: Something inside him said this was the right place.Sv: Försiktigt började han undersöka trädets vrår och skrymslen.En: Carefully, he began to examine the tree's nooks and crannies.Sv: Plötsligt ropade han.En: Suddenly, he shouted.Sv: Under barken fanns en dold lucka.En: Under the bark, there was a hidden compartment.Sv: Med iver öppnade han den och fann tavlan prydligt insvept i skyddande tyg.En: Eagerly, he opened it and found the painting neatly wrapped in protective cloth.Sv: Lennart skrattade högt av glädje och lättnad.En: Lennart laughed loudly with joy and relief.Sv: Astrid och Johan såg på i förundran.En: Astrid and Johan watched in amazement.Sv: "Tavlan!En: "The painting!Sv: Du gjorde det, Lennart!"En: You did it, Lennart!"Sv: utbrast Astrid och kramade om honom.En: exclaimed Astrid and hugged him.Sv: Johan pustade ut.En: Johan sighed with relief.Sv: "Du har räddat mitt jobb och museets anseende.En: "You have saved my job and the museum's reputation.Sv: Tack," sa han uppriktigt.En: Thank you," he said sincerely.Sv: De återvände till museet med Lennart i spetsen.En: They returned to the museum with Lennart leading the way.Sv: Tavlan sattes tillbaka på sin plats och Lennart blev något av en hjälte, en erkänd amatördetektiv.En: The painting was put back in its place, and Lennart became something of a hero, a recognized amateur detective.Sv: Hans försäkran och trovärdighet stärktes inte bara inför sig själv utan också inför andra.En: His confidence and credibility were strengthened not only before himself but also before others.Sv: Hösten fortsatte att lägga sitt täcke över Stockholm, men för Lennart, Astrid och Johan glödde en ny värme av vänskap och framgång.En: Autumn continued to lay its blanket over Stockholm, but for Lennart, Astrid, and Johan, a new warmth of friendship and success glowed.Sv: Mysteriet var löst, och trädgårdens hemligheter vilade åter i sina blad.En: The mystery was solved, and the garden's secrets rested once more in its leaves. Vocabulary Words:autumn: höstswirled: virvladerustled: prasslademystery: mysterietmissing: försvunnarumors: ryktenwhispered: viskadeanxiously: oroligtmajestically: majestätiskthopeless: hopplöstnooks: vrårcrannies: skrymslenhidden: doldcompartment: luckaeagerly: iverwrapped: insveptprotective: skyddanderelief: lättnadamazement: förundranreputation: anseendesincerely: uppriktigtconfidence: försäkrancredibility: trovärdighetsolved: löstsecrets: hemligheterentrance: ingångensparkled: glittradecurator: kuratoragreement: instämmandeearth: mull

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Clarity in a Stormy Vigeland Park: Sigrid's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/finding-clarity-in-a-stormy-vigeland-park-sigrids-journey Story Transcript:Nb: Vigeland Park var stille den morgenen.En: Vigeland Park was quiet that morning.Nb: Høstfargene var klare og lyse.En: The autumn colors were clear and bright.Nb: Bladene på bakken var oransje og røde.En: The leaves on the ground were orange and red.Nb: Sigrid gikk langs stiene, dypt i tanker.En: Sigrid walked along the paths, deep in thought.Nb: Hun var i Oslo for første gang, og hun lurte på framtiden.En: She was in Oslo for the first time, and she pondered the future.Nb: Skulle hun følge hjertet sitt eller velge en mer sikker karriere?En: Should she follow her heart or choose a more secure career?Nb: Mens hun vandret, begynte himmelen å mørkne.En: As she wandered, the sky began to darken.Nb: Skyene ble tunge og vinden begynte å blåse kraftigere.En: The clouds became heavy, and the wind started to blow harder.Nb: Sigrid stoppet opp og så seg rundt.En: Sigrid stopped and looked around.Nb: Skulpturene i parken virket som voktere i vinden.En: The sculptures in the park seemed like guardians in the wind.Nb: Plutselig brøt en voldsom storm løs.En: Suddenly, a violent storm broke out.Nb: Sigrid løp for å finne ly.En: Sigrid ran to find shelter.Nb: Hun fant en liten alkove blant skulpturene.En: She found a small alcove among the sculptures.Nb: Her var det allerede to andre mennesker.En: Already, there were two other people there.Nb: "Hei," sa Sigrid forsiktig.En: "Hi," Sigrid said cautiously.Nb: "Jeg heter Sigrid.En: "My name is Sigrid.Nb: Dette været kom brått."En: This weather came on suddenly."Nb: Ole og Kari smilte og nikket.En: Ole and Kari smiled and nodded.Nb: "Jeg er Ole," sa den ene.En: "I'm Ole," said one.Nb: "Og jeg er Kari," sa den andre.En: "And I'm Kari," said the other.Nb: "Vi ble også fanget."En: "We got caught as well."Nb: De tre krøp sammen for å holde seg tørre.En: The three huddled together to stay dry.Nb: Mens de ventet på at stormen skulle gi seg, begynte de å snakke.En: While they waited for the storm to pass, they began to talk.Nb: Sigrid merket at hjertet litt roligere.En: Sigrid noticed her heart calming a bit.Nb: "Jeg er usikker på hva jeg skal gjøre med karrieren min," innrømmet hun.En: "I'm unsure about what to do with my career," she admitted.Nb: "Jeg trenger å vite hva som vil være riktig valg."En: "I need to know what will be the right choice."Nb: Ole satte seg bedre til rette.En: Ole settled himself more comfortably.Nb: "Da jeg var yngre, var jeg også usikker," sa han.En: "When I was younger, I was unsure too," he said.Nb: "Jeg visste ikke hva jeg skulle studere.En: "I didn't know what to study.Nb: Men jeg innså at det viktigste var å prøve forskjellige ting.En: But I realized that the most important thing was to try different things.Nb: Erfaring leder deg videre."En: Experience guides you forward."Nb: Kari nikket enig.En: Kari nodded in agreement.Nb: "Jeg var alltid redd for å gjøre feil," sa hun.En: "I was always afraid of making mistakes," she said.Nb: "Men etter hvert lærte jeg å se det positive i hvert valg.En: "But eventually, I learned to see the positive in each choice.Nb: Det er aldri for sent å ombestemme seg."En: It's never too late to change your mind."Nb: Sigrid lyttet nøye.En: Sigrid listened carefully.Nb: Deres historier fikk henne til å tenke.En: Their stories made her think.Nb: Hun begynte å se på sin egen situasjon annerledes.En: She began to view her own situation differently.Nb: Stormen skrek utenfor, men inne i alkoven, følte hun seg mer rolig.En: The storm screamed outside, but inside the alcove, she felt more at ease.Nb: Samtalen med Ole og Kari ga henne nytt perspektiv.En: The conversation with Ole and Kari gave her a new perspective.Nb: Etter en stund begynte stormen å avta.En: After a while, the storm began to abate.Nb: Vinden stilnet, og regnet ble til lette dråper.En: The wind calmed, and the rain turned to light drops.Nb: Sigrid visste at hun hadde fått noe verdifullt mens hun satt fast i parken.En: Sigrid knew she had gained something valuable while stuck in the park.Nb: Hun reiste seg, klar til å forlate alkoven.En: She stood up, ready to leave the alcove.Nb: "Jeg tror jeg vet hva jeg skal gjøre nå," sa hun til Ole og Kari.En: "I think I know what to do now," she said to Ole and Kari.Nb: "Takk for at dere lyttet."En: "Thank you for listening."Nb: Sigrid gikk ut i den friske luften.En: Sigrid stepped out into the fresh air.Nb: Hun var fortsatt usikker på nøyaktig hva framtiden ville bringe, men hun visste nå at det var greit.En: She still felt uncertain about exactly what the future might bring, but she knew now that it was okay.Nb: Hun så på de fallne høstbladene rundt seg.En: She looked at the fallen autumn leaves around her.Nb: Hver eneste en var unik.En: Each one was unique.Nb: Slik var også hennes valg.En: So were her choices.Nb: Vigeland Park var fortsatt dramatisk med sine sterke farger og ro.En: Vigeland Park was still dramatic with its strong colors and tranquility.Nb: Men nå, midt i all denne storheten, følte Sigrid en ny ro.En: But now, amidst all this grandeur, Sigrid felt a new calm.Nb: Hun visste at det var tid for å omfavne usikkerheten og være åpen for alt livet hadde å tilby.En: She knew it was time to embrace the uncertainty and be open to everything life had to offer. Vocabulary Words:autumn: høstpondered: lurtesecure: sikkerwandered: vandretdarken: mørkneheavy: tungeviolent: voldsomshelter: lyalcove: alkovecautiously: forsiktigstorm: stormhuddled: krøp sammenpass: gi segadmired: innrømmetcomfortable: behageligeguides: ledermistakes: feilpositive: positiveunique: unikdramatic: dramatisktranquility: rograndeur: storhetembrace: omfavneuncertainty: usikkerhetamiss: feilabate: avtavaluable: verdifulltperspective: perspektivcalm: roligfresh: friske

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Inspiration and Belonging in Bright Marketplace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/finding-inspiration-and-belonging-in-bright-marketplace Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder over de Bright Marketplace, alsof ze de kleuren van de herfst extra wilden laten stralen.En: The sun shone brightly over the Bright Marketplace, as if trying to make the autumn colors even more vibrant.Nl: Ik, Maaike, stond voor een kraampje vol met pompoenen.En: I, Maaike, stood in front of a stall full of pumpkins.Nl: De lucht was fris en rook naar kaneel en gebakken appels.En: The air was crisp and smelled of cinnamon and baked apples.Nl: Dit was dé plek waar ik mijn schilderijen wilde maken.En: This was the perfect place where I wanted to create my paintings.Nl: Mijn droom?En: My dream?Nl: Geaccepteerd worden in een prestigieuze tentoonstelling.En: To be accepted into a prestigious exhibition.Nl: Terwijl ik mijn ezel neerzette, hoorde ik Bram.En: As I set up my easel, I heard Bram.Nl: Hij was een bekende verschijning, met zijn lach en vriendelijk gezicht.En: He was a familiar figure, with his laugh and friendly face.Nl: "Maaike," zei hij, "we hebben de mooiste herfst ooit.En: "Maaike," he said, "we have the most beautiful autumn ever.Nl: Maak er iets prachtigs van!"En: Make something wonderful out of it!"Nl: Ik glimlachte en pakte mijn schetsboek.En: I smiled and picked up my sketchbook.Nl: Niet ver daarvandaan zag ik Lisa.En: Not far away, I saw Lisa.Nl: Zij was een nieuwsgierig type.En: She was a curious type.Nl: Altijd op zoek naar avontuur en nieuwe verhalen.En: Always in search of adventure and new stories.Nl: Vandaag leek het alsof ze mijn wereld wilde betreden.En: Today, it seemed as if she wanted to step into my world.Nl: Ik begon te tekenen, toen plotseling de kleuren voor mijn ogen dansten en ik een raar gevoel in mijn keel kreeg.En: I began to draw when suddenly the colors danced before my eyes and I felt a strange sensation in my throat.Nl: Alles draaide.En: Everything spun.Nl: Ik voelde paniek opkomen.En: Panic rose within me.Nl: Niet nu, dacht ik, niet als ik zo dichtbij was mijn doel te bereiken.En: Not now, I thought, not when I'm so close to achieving my goal.Nl: Bram zag dat er iets mis was.En: Bram noticed something was wrong.Nl: "Maaike, wat is er aan de hand?"En: "Maaike, what's happening?"Nl: vroeg hij bezorgd.En: he asked, concerned.Nl: Lisa snelde naar me toe.En: Lisa rushed to my side.Nl: "Adem rustig," zei ze zacht en hield mijn hand vast.En: "Breathe slowly," she said softly, holding my hand.Nl: Hun aanwezigheid stelde me gerust, al voelde mijn keel nog steeds benauwd.En: Their presence reassured me, though my throat still felt tight.Nl: Bram rende.En: Bram ran.Nl: Ik hoorde hem roepen om hulp en iets over een EpiPen.En: I heard him calling for help and saying something about an EpiPen.Nl: Lisa bleef naast me en praatte kalm terwijl ze me aanspoorde te ademen.En: Lisa stayed with me, speaking calmly as she encouraged me to breathe.Nl: De kleuren om ons heen lieten me de vertrouwdheid van de plek voelen.En: The colors surrounding us reminded me of the familiarity of this place.Nl: Ik wilde hier niet weg.En: I didn't want to leave.Nl: Ik moest mijn kunst maken.En: I needed to create my art.Nl: Met de hulp van een snelle verpleegkundige, bracht Bram een EpiPen.En: With the help of a quick nurse, Bram brought an EpiPen.Nl: Al snel kon ik weer normaal ademhalen.En: Soon, I could breathe normally again.Nl: De opluchting was groot.En: The relief was immense.Nl: Bram legde een hand op mijn schouder, en Lisa glimlachte breed.En: Bram placed a hand on my shoulder, and Lisa smiled broadly.Nl: Toen ik terugkeerde naar mijn ezel, met Bram en Lisa naast me, voelde ik iets anders.En: As I returned to my easel with Bram and Lisa by my side, I felt something different.Nl: Niet alleen de kleuren van de markt, maar ook de warmte van vriendschap.En: Not just the colors of the market, but also the warmth of friendship.Nl: Het was een gevoel van thuiskomen.En: It was a feeling of coming home.Nl: Ik zette mijn penseel op doek met nieuwe inspiratie.En: I put my brush to the canvas with newfound inspiration.Nl: Het eindresultaat?En: The end result?Nl: Een schilderij vol levendigheid en verbinding.En: A painting full of vibrancy and connection.Nl: De markt in al haar glorie, met Bram achter zijn kraam en Lisa die nieuwsgierig rondkeek.En: The market in all its glory, with Bram at his stall and Lisa curiously looking around.Nl: Dankzij hen kreeg mijn werk een ziel die ik nooit eerder had gevoeld.En: Thanks to them, my work had a soul I had never felt before.Nl: En zo, omarmde ik niet alleen de herfstkleuren, maar ook een gemeenschap die me accepteerde.En: And so, I embraced not only the autumn colors but also a community that accepted me.Nl: En ik wist, ik was niet alleen meer een toeschouwer.En: And I knew I was no longer just an observer.Nl: Ik hoorde erbij.En: I belonged. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenvibrant: stralenstall: kraampjebaked: gebakkenprestigious: prestigieuzeexhibition: tentoonstellingfamiliar: bekendecurious: nieuwsgierigadventure: avontuursensation: gevoelpanic: paniekbreathe: ademconcerned: bezorgdthroat: keelreassured: gesteldrushed: sneldefamiliarity: vertrouwdheidnurse: verpleegkundigeimmense: grootcanvas: doekinspiration: inspiratievibrancy: levendigheidwarmth: warmtehome: thuiskomenembraced: omarmdecommunity: gemeenschapobserver: toeschouwerconnection: verbindingglory: gloriepresence: aanwezigheid

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Autumn's Secret: Unraveling the Mystery of the Abandoned House Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/autumns-secret-unraveling-the-mystery-of-the-abandoned-house Story Transcript:Nl: In een rustig woonwijk, waar de bomen hun bladeren lieten vallen, kwam een koude wind die de komst van de herfst aankondigde.En: In a quiet residential neighborhood, where the trees were shedding their leaves, a cold wind announced the arrival of autumn.Nl: Sofie slenterde over het trottoir met haar vrienden Bram en Jeroen.En: Sofie strolled along the sidewalk with her friends Bram and Jeroen.Nl: Ze ging vaak naar het oude, verlaten huis in hun buurt.En: She often visited the old, abandoned house in their area.Nl: Het huis stond er al jaren en niemand waagde zich erin.En: The house had stood for years, and no one dared to enter it.Nl: Maar vandaag hoorde ze een vreemd geluid komen uit het gebouw.En: But today, she heard a strange sound coming from the building.Nl: "Sofie, ben je gek?"En: "Sofie, are you crazy?"Nl: zei Bram.En: said Bram.Nl: "Dat huis is gevaarlijk.En: "That house is dangerous.Nl: We mogen daar niet naar binnen."En: We're not supposed to go inside."Nl: "Ach, kom op, Bram.En: "Oh, come on, Bram.Nl: Het is vast niets," antwoordde Sofie.En: It's probably nothing," replied Sofie.Nl: Haar nieuwsgierigheid was te groot om het te negeren.En: Her curiosity was too strong to ignore.Nl: "Jeroen, kom je mee?"En: "Jeroen, are you coming?"Nl: Jeroen, de nieuwkomer, aarzelde even.En: Jeroen, the newcomer, hesitated for a moment.Nl: Hij keek naar Bram, wetende dat het misschien geen goed idee was.En: He looked at Bram, knowing it might not be a good idea.Nl: Maar een deel van hem wilde weten wat erin dat huis verborgen zat.En: But part of him wanted to find out what was hidden in that house.Nl: Uiteindelijk knikte hij.En: Eventually, he nodded.Nl: "Oké, maar snel dan."En: "Okay, but let's be quick."Nl: Ze trotseerden de kraak dreigende planken en stapten naar binnen.En: They braved the creaky, threatening planks and stepped inside.Nl: Het interieur was donker en stoffig.En: The interior was dark and dusty.Nl: Schemerig licht gleed door de gebroken ramen.En: Dim light slipped through the broken windows.Nl: Ze volgden het geluid, dat als een zachte brom door de muren leek te vloeien.En: They followed the sound, which seemed to flow through the walls like a soft hum.Nl: Hun voeten kraakten op de houten vloer.En: Their feet creaked on the wooden floor.Nl: "Daar!En: "There!Nl: Die kant op," fluisterde Sofie en leidde hen naar een gang.En: That way," Sofie whispered, leading them down a hallway.Nl: Bram volgde met een onrustige blik, terwijl Jeroen stil leek na te denken.En: Bram followed with a restless look, while Jeroen seemed to ponder quietly.Nl: Plotseling stopten ze bij een deur.En: Suddenly, they stopped at a door.Nl: Het geluid was nu duidelijker.En: The sound was clearer now.Nl: Sofie draaide de deurknop voorzichtig om.En: Sofie gently turned the doorknob.Nl: De deur zweefde open en onthulde een verborgen kamer.En: The door swung open, revealing a hidden room.Nl: De kamer was gevuld met oude apparaten en papieren.En: The room was filled with old devices and papers.Nl: In het midden stond een vreemd apparaat.En: In the center stood a strange apparatus.Nl: Het maakte het geluid.En: It was making the sound.Nl: "Wat is dit?"En: "What is this?"Nl: vroeg Bram verbaasd.En: Bram asked, astonished.Nl: Jeroen haalde diep adem.En: Jeroen took a deep breath.Nl: "Ik wist dat mijn oom hier had gewerkt.En: "I knew my uncle had worked here.Nl: Hij verstopte hier iets, maar ik wist nooit wat."En: He hid something, but I never knew what."Nl: Plots klonk er een luide krak.En: Suddenly, there was a loud crack.Nl: De muren kraakten gevaarlijk.En: The walls creaked dangerously.Nl: "We moeten hier weg!"En: "We have to get out of here!"Nl: schreeuwde Bram.En: shouted Bram.Nl: Met kloppende harten renden ze naar buiten.En: With pounding hearts, they ran outside.Nl: Net op tijd ontkwamen ze de instorting van een deel van het plafond.En: They escaped just in time from the collapse of part of the ceiling.Nl: Buiten stond Jeroen stil en keek ze nerveus aan.En: Outside, Jeroen stopped and looked at them nervously.Nl: "Ik had jullie eerder moeten vertellen," zei Jeroen.En: "I should have told you earlier," said Jeroen.Nl: "Mijn oom was een wetenschapper.En: "My uncle was a scientist.Nl: Dat apparaat... het was zijn geheim."En: That apparatus... it was his secret."Nl: Sofie keek hem met een nieuwe blik aan.En: Sofie looked at him with newfound understanding.Nl: "Het is goed.En: "It's okay.Nl: Jeroen, we begrijpen het nu.En: Jeroen, we understand now.Nl: Kunnen we je helpen?"En: Can we help you?"Nl: Bram haalde opgelucht adem.En: Bram sighed with relief.Nl: "Misschien was het eng, maar het was het waard."En: "Maybe it was scary, but it was worth it."Nl: De drie vrienden liepen terug, langs de gevallen bladeren die zachtjes onder hun voeten knerpten.En: The three friends walked back, over the fallen leaves that crunched gently under their feet.Nl: Sofie dacht na over haar impulsieve acties.En: Sofie reflected on her impulsive actions.Nl: Bram voelde zich dapperder, en Jeroen wist nu dat hij zijn geheimen kon delen.En: Bram felt braver, and Jeroen now knew he could share his secrets.Nl: Samen begroetten ze de herfst, en de vriendschap die door hun avontuur sterker was geworden.En: Together, they welcomed autumn, and their friendship that had grown stronger through their adventure. Vocabulary Words:quiet: rustigresidential: woonwijkshedding: lieten vallenstrolled: slenterdeabandoned: verlatendared: waagdecuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidhesitated: aarzeldenewcomer: nieuwkomercreaky: kraakthreatening: dreigendedim: schemerighum: bromponder: nadenkenrevealing: onthuldeapparatus: apparaatastonished: verbaasdcreaked: kraaktencollapsed: instortingnervously: nerveusscientist: wetenschapperimpulsive: impulsievereflected: dacht nabraver: dapperderonrush: stroominterior: interieurunrestful: onrustigeunfolded: ontvouwdegentle: zachtjescrunched: knerpten