Learning to water the plants

Situation

You teach your child to take care of the house plants.

The roles

AThe parentBThe child

The parent
Listen
Aujourd'hui, on arrose les plantes.
Today, we water the plants.
The child
Listen
Toutes les plantes ?
All the plants?
The parent
Listen
Oui, mais pas trop. Trop d'eau, c'est mauvais.
Yes, but not too much. Too much water is bad.
The child
Listen
Comment je sais si c'est assez ?
How do I know if it's enough?
The parent
Listen
On touche la terre: si elle est sèche, on arrose. Si elle est humide, on attend.
We touch the soil: if it's dry, we water. If it's damp, we wait.
The child
Listen
Et le soleil ?
And the sun?
The parent
Listen
Cette plante aime le soleil, mais celle-ci préfère l'ombre.
This plant likes the sun, but this one prefers shade.

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Learning to water the plantsDialogue 347

The child
Listen
Comment je m'en souviens ?
How do I remember?
The parent
Listen
On peut mettre une petite étiquette avec le nom et les soins.
We can put a small label with the name and the care.
The child
Listen
Bonne idée ! Je vais faire les étiquettes.
Good idea! I'll make the labels.
The parent
Listen
Parfait. Et n'oublie pas l'arrosoir !
Perfect. And don't forget the watering can!
The child
Listen
Je l'ai ! Je commence !
I have it! I'll start!

Vocabulary

Culture note

Indoor gardening is popular in Quebec, especially in winter. Teaching children to care for plants is an appreciated educational activity.

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