Paul's Birthday Party Vocabulary

Key vocabulary terms and concepts from the dialogue regarding planning Paul's birthday party, covering decorations, gifts, and logistics.

L’anniversaire

Birthday; the event Léo and Emma are organizing for Paul.

La fête

The party or celebration.

La décoration

The decoration; Léo suggests using many balloons and garlands.

Les ballons

Balloons; items Léo wants to use for the party decoration.

Les guirlandes

Garlands; used alongside balloons for decorating.

L’ambiance

Atmosphere; Léo believes a beautiful decoration creates a good one.

Les jeux

Games; Emma thinks these are more fun than just listening to music.

Le cadeau

The gift or present for the birthday boy.

Le football

Football (soccer); the sport that Paul loves.

Le maillot

Jersey; Emma suggests this as a better gift since Paul already has a football.

Inviter

To invite; Léo and Emma discuss how many people to include in the guest list.

Les amis proches

Close friends; the specific group Léo suggests inviting.

Le gâteau au chocolat

Chocolate cake; the type of cake decided upon for the party.

Demander de l’aide

To ask for help; Emma notes they must ask their parents for assistance.

Un compromis

A compromise; the agreement reached by the father and daughter at the end of the dialogue.