Le New Look de Christian Dior

"Christian Dior's New Look"
French B2 dictation exercise

TV fashion journalist Noémie is asking Henri Dubois, a fashion historian, why Christian Dior's New Look is so important.

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "un style", "un historien de la mode", "un plateau (télévisé)", "il s'agit de...", "une collection", "avoir un impact", "à l'époque", "marquer", "une rupture avec...", "faire oublier à [quelqu'un] [quelque chose]", "la guerre", "privilégier", "luxueux", "raffiné", "absent des podiums", "extravagant.e", "sobre", "pratique", "faire rêver", "une silhouette cintrée", "volumineux.se", "partager ses connaissances".

Written by qualified French expert Céline Pickard PGCE, BA
Last updated: 2025-01-28

I'll play you French speech in sections for you to transcribe

  • Start by listening to the whole piece then hit start
  • Play each section and write down what you hear
  • I'll show you correct answers after each for you to mark yourself
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How the test works
You’ll practise: L'Imparfait (Indicatif), Le Passé Composé (Indicatif), Préposition
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