The best house painting company

"La meilleure compagnie de peinture en bâtiment"
French C1 writing exercise

You won't find a better house painting company than Jean-Pierre's!

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "a mould stain", "designer wallpaper", "outer walls", "to flake off (paint)", "it's time to...", "to have [someone] look at...", "external coating", "perfect for the job", "to be in good hands", "combined experience", "to drain (pipes)", "faulty", "the guttering", "as good as new", "a detailed quote", "competitive prices".

Written by qualified French expert Céline Pickard PGCE, BA
Last updated: 2023-01-05

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How the test works
You’ll practise: Adjectif possessif, Le Présent (Indicatif), Pronom d'objet indirect

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Have you recently discovered large mould stains on your designer wallpaper? Is the paint on your house's outer walls flaking off? Then it's time to have a professional look at your home's external coating. But no need to panic! We know the perfect people for the job! With Jean-Pierre and his amazing team of house painters, you will be in good hands. With more than 30 years of combined experience, no one else comes close to them! Nothing scares them, whether it's fixing hidden leaks, draining or replacing faulty guttering, or simply adding a layer of paint. Trust us, your house will look as good as new! After having carefully examined the walls and the state of the paint, they will send you a detailed quote at the most competitive prices So what are you waiting for to call them? You'll thank us for recommending them (to you)!

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