Inviting to a birthday party

Situation

It's almost your child's birthday. You invite a family friend to the party.

The roles

AYouBThe friend

You
Listen
Allô ! C'est l'anniversaire de Léa samedi. On fait une petite fête à la maison.
Hello! It's Léa's birthday on Saturday. We're having a small party at home.
The friend
Listen
Oh, bonne idée ! À quelle heure ?
Oh, good idea! What time?
You
Listen
À partir de quatorze heures. Il y aura un gâteau et des jeux.
From 2 p.m. There will be cake and games.
The friend
Listen
On peut venir avec notre fils ?
Can we come with our son?
You
Listen
Bien sûr ! Plus on est de fous, plus on rit !
Of course! The more the merrier!
The friend
Listen
Est-ce qu'il faut apporter quelque chose ?
Should we bring anything?

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You
Listen
Juste de la bonne humeur ! Et peut-être des boissons, si tu veux.
Just good cheer! And maybe some drinks, if you want.
The friend
Listen
Parfait. On arrive vers quatorze heures trente.
Perfect. We'll arrive around 2:30 p.m.
You
Listen
Super, à samedi !
Great, see you Saturday!

Vocabulary

une fêtea party
un gâteaua cake
les jeuxgames
Plus on est de fous, plus on rit !The more the merrier!
apporterto bring
à partir defrom (a time)

Culture note

In Quebec, children's birthday parties are often held at home or in a park, with cake and games. Guests may ask whether to bring something, and bringing drinks is an appreciated courtesy.

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