Dialogue
DELF B1 dialogue: suggest a cheaper group exhibition trip
Negotiate a cheaper exhibition visit in French. Compare a coach trip with a local bus option, answer a relevance concern and divide the next steps.
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In short
Keep the shared goal—a visit that helps the presentation—and change the expensive part of the plan. Say Ce qui bloque, c’est le coût du car, then suggest checking the nearer exhibition’s content and total cost together.
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| Detail | Original visit | Nearer visit |
|---|---|---|
| Transport for the group | Coach: €120 | Bus: €16 |
| Entry for the group | €40 | €72 |
| Total | €160 | €88 |
| Group budget | €100 | €100 |
| Fit with the presentation topic | Portraits | Programme to check |
The group is preparing a presentation on portraits. Both options are in-person visits, and neither has been booked. The nearer visit fits the €100 budget on the planning sheet; now the group needs to check what it would see.
- Alex
Le car coûte déjà 120 euros. Avec les entrées, on dépasse notre budget.
English
The coach already costs 120 euros. With entry tickets, we go over budget.
- You
Oui. Ce qui bloque, c’est le coût du car. On pourrait regarder l’exposition du centre culturel près de chez nous.
Identify the cost problem and suggest the nearer exhibition.
English
Yes. The obstacle is the coach cost. We could look at the exhibition at our local cultural centre.
- Alex
Je tiens à une vraie visite sur place. Il nous faut des exemples pour notre présentation.
English
I want a proper visit in person. We need examples for our presentation.
- You
Moi aussi. On irait sur place en bus. Le déplacement et les entrées coûteraient 88 euros pour le groupe.
Keep the in-person visit and give the total from the planning sheet.
English
So do I. We would go there by bus. Travel and entry would cost 88 euros for the group.
- Alex
C’est moins cher, mais est-ce que cette exposition parle de portraits ?
English
It is cheaper, but is the exhibition about portraits?
- You
C’est la première chose à vérifier. Regardons le programme avant de proposer cette sortie au groupe.
Acknowledge the relevance question and propose checking the programme.
English
That is the first thing to check. Let’s look at the programme before suggesting the outing to the group.
- Alex
Et si elle ne correspond pas à notre sujet ?
English
And if it does not match our topic?
- You
Dans ce cas, cherchons une autre visite. Je ne la choisirais pas seulement parce qu’elle est proche.
Say what you would do if the topic does not fit.
English
In that case, let’s find another visit. I would not choose it just because it is nearby.
- Alex
D’accord. Je peux chercher le programme ce soir. Qui vérifie les horaires du bus ?
English
OK. I can look for the programme tonight. Who is checking the bus times?
- You
Je m’en occupe. Je vérifierai aussi que tout le monde peut prendre le même bus.
Take responsibility for transport times and group availability.
English
I’ll do that. I’ll also check that everyone can take the same bus.
- Alex
On compare nos informations demain et on en parle au groupe ?
English
Shall we compare our information tomorrow and talk to the group?
- You
Oui. Si le contenu convient et que les horaires vont à tout le monde, nous pourrons proposer cette solution.
Agree to compare information and keep the group’s decision open.
English
Yes. If the content is suitable and the times work for everyone, we can propose this option.
Talk about the journey
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Add one new objection
Le dimanche, le dernier bus part avant la fin de la visite.
On Sundays, the last bus leaves before the visit ends.
Answer Alex using the shared goal and the transport limit. Suggest checking another visiting time, then ask Alex whether it still leaves enough time to take notes. In practice mode, keep the meaning of each cue while using your own words.