10 French Books for Beginner Learners

Are you looking to improve your French language skills but struggling to find the right resources? Well, look no further than this list of 10 French books that are perfect for beginners!

1. “Le Petit Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

   This classic novella tells the story of a young prince who travels from planet to planet, learning about life and love along the way.

2. “Bonjour Tristesse” by Françoise Sagan

   This coming-of-age novel follows the adventures of a young girl as she spends a summer on the French Riviera with her father and his mistress.

3. “L'Étranger” by Albert Camus

   This existentialist novel tells the story of a man named Meursault who kills an Arab man and reflects on the meaninglessness of life.

4. “La Vie en Rose: How I Learned to Live Frenchly” by Jamie Ivey

   This memoir chronicles Ivey's journey of moving to France and learning to live like a local.

5. “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert

   This classic novel tells the story of a woman named Emma Bovary who seeks passion and excitement in her life but ultimately finds only disappointment.

6. “Le Tour du Monde en 80 Jours” by Jules Verne

   This adventure novel follows the journey of Phileas Fogg and his servant Passepartout as they attempt to travel around the world in 80 days.

7. “Les Misérables” by Victor Hugo

   This epic novel tells the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his struggles to escape his past and build a new life.

8. “La Petite Fille de Monsieur Linh” by Philippe Claudel

   This heartwarming novella tells the story of an elderly man named Monsieur Linh who befriends a young girl and forms a bond that transcends language and culture.

9. “No et moi” by Delphine de Vigan

   This contemporary novel tells the story of a teenage girl named Lou who befriends a homeless girl and learns about the harsh realities of life.

10. “Le Comte de Monte-Crist” by Alexandre Dumas

    This classic adventure novel tells the story of Edmond Dantès, a man who is wrongfully imprisoned and seeks revenge on those who betrayed him.

Whether you prefer classic literature or contemporary novels, there is something for every beginner learner of French on this list. So, pick up one of these books and start improving your French today!

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