As we continue our series on games, the topic of today's episode is "Le Mille Bornes". Race your kids and relatives to the finish line with this almost-vintage card game, dropping in helpful obstacles along the way, in French or in English, see below.
French from today's podcast:
Types of cards:
Hazards / Attaques
- Out of gas / Panne d'essence
- Accident / Accident (ah yes, same word)
- Flat tire / Pneu crevé
- Stop / Feu rouge
- Speed limit / Limite de vitesse
Remedy / Parades
- Gasoline / Essence
- Repairs / Réparations
- Spare tire / Roue de secours
- Go / Feu vert
- End speed limit / Fin de limite de vitesse
Safety / Bottes
- Extra tank / Citerne
- Driving ace / As du volant
- Puncture Proof / Increvable
- Right of Way / Prioritaire
Distance cards / Cartes étapes
- 25 / vingt cinq
- 50 / cinquante
- 75 / soixante quinze
- 100 / cent
- 200 / deux cents
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