( A2-B1 ) Intermédiaire — Leçon 15
🚗 Transport & Road Trips
Talking About Transportation, Driving and Road Trips — Transport et voyages en voiture : parler des moyens de transport, de la conduite et des trajets.
( 01 ) Objectifs
🎯 Objectifs de la leçon
Parler des moyens de transport.
Parler des voyages en voiture.
Décrire un trajet.
Demander et donner des indications.
Parler de la circulation et des problèmes sur la route.
Parler des préparatifs d’un long voyage.
Utiliser have to, need to, should et must.
Tenir une conversation sur un road trip.
( 02 ) Vocabulaire
🚌 Les moyens de transport
car
voiture
bus
bus / autobus
taxi
taxi
motorcycle
moto
bicycle
vélo
train
train
plane
avion
boat
bateau
truck
camion
van
camionnette
public transport
transport public
private car
voiture personnelle
rental car
voiture de location
driver
conducteur
passenger
passager
( 03 ) Vocabulaire
🛣️ La route et la circulation
road
route
highway
autoroute
street
rue
bridge
pont
traffic
circulation
traffic jam
embouteillage
crossroads
carrefour
roundabout
rond-point
petrol station
station-service
parking lot
parking
toll
péage
speed limit
limitation de vitesse
( 04 ) Vocabulaire
🧳 Le voyage en voiture
road trip
voyage en voiture
journey
trajet / voyage
trip
voyage
destination
destination
route
itinéraire
map
carte
GPS
GPS
fuel
carburant
petrol
essence
diesel
diesel
luggage
bagages
suitcase
valise
hotel
hôtel
rest stop
aire de repos
departure
départ
arrival
arrivée
distance
distance
delay
retard
( 05 ) Vocabulaire
🔧 Les problèmes sur la route
accident
accident
breakdown
panne
flat tire
pneu crevé
mechanic
mécanicien
The car has broken down.
La voiture est tombée en panne.
We have a flat tire.
Nous avons un pneu crevé.
We are stuck in traffic.
Nous sommes bloqués dans la circulation.
We are running out of fuel.
Nous n’avons presque plus de carburant.
The engine is making a strange noise.
Le moteur fait un bruit étrange.
We have a problem with the car.
Nous avons un problème avec la voiture.
( 06 ) Expressions
💬 Demander son chemin et organiser le trajet
Excuse me, how can I get to the city center?
Excusez-moi, comment puis-je aller au centre-ville ?
How far is the airport from here?
À quelle distance est l’aéroport d’ici ?
Is there a petrol station near here?
Y a-t-il une station-service près d’ici ?
Which road should I take?
Quelle route dois-je prendre ?
How long does it take to get there?
Combien de temps faut-il pour y arriver ?
Go straight ahead.
Allez tout droit.
Turn left at the crossroads.
Tournez à gauche au carrefour.
Turn right at the roundabout.
Tournez à droite au rond-point.
Take the second exit.
Prenez la deuxième sortie.
It's about ten kilometers from here.
C’est à environ dix kilomètres d’ici.
Let's take a short break.
Faisons une courte pause.
We need to fill up the tank.
Nous devons faire le plein.
We should check the map.
Nous devrions vérifier la carte.
We have to leave early.
Nous devons partir tôt.
We need to find a hotel.
Nous devons trouver un hôtel.
( 07 ) Grammaire
📚 have to / need to / should / must
A. have to — obligation
have to exprime une obligation (souvent extérieure). À la 3ᵉ personne du singulier : has to. Après have to, le verbe reste à l’infinitif sans to supplémentaire.
I have to leave early.
Je dois partir tôt.
We have to wear seat belts.
Nous devons porter la ceinture de sécurité.
He has to drive carefully.
Il doit conduire prudemment.
B. need to — nécessité
need to exprime un besoin, une nécessité pratique : « nous avons besoin de… ».
We need to buy some fuel.
Nous avons besoin d’acheter du carburant.
I need to check the tires.
J’ai besoin de vérifier les pneus.
C. should — conseil
should donne un conseil ou une recommandation. Jamais de to après should : You should drive (et non “should to drive”).
You should drive slowly.
Tu devrais conduire lentement.
We should stop and rest.
Nous devrions nous arrêter et nous reposer.
D. must — obligation forte / règle
must exprime une obligation forte ou une règle. Jamais de to après must : You must wear (et non “must to wear”).
You must wear your seat belt.
Tu dois porter ta ceinture de sécurité.
Drivers must respect the speed limit.
Les conducteurs doivent respecter la limitation de vitesse.
Résumé : have to = obligation · need to = nécessité · should = conseil · must = obligation forte ou règle.
( 08 ) Conversation
💬 Planning a Road Trip
John
Where are you going this weekend?
Où vas-tu ce week-end ?
Mary
I'm going on a road trip with my family.
Je pars en voyage en voiture avec ma famille.
John
That sounds great! Where are you going?
Ça a l’air super ! Où allez-vous ?
Mary
We're going to visit a town near the coast.
Nous allons visiter une ville près de la côte.
John
How long will the trip take?
Combien de temps durera le trajet ?
Mary
About four hours by car.
Environ quatre heures en voiture.
John
Are you driving?
C’est toi qui conduis ?
Mary
Yes, my brother is going to drive.
Oui, enfin c’est mon frère qui va conduire.
John
Have you checked the car?
Avez-vous vérifié la voiture ?
Mary
Yes. We checked the tires, oil and brakes yesterday.
Oui. Nous avons vérifié les pneus, l’huile et les freins hier.
John
That's a good idea. You should also check the fuel.
C’est une bonne idée. Vous devriez aussi vérifier le carburant.
Mary
Yes, we need to fill up the tank before we leave.
Oui, nous devons faire le plein avant de partir.
John
What time are you leaving?
À quelle heure partez-vous ?
Mary
We're leaving at six in the morning.
Nous partons à six heures du matin.
John
Why so early?
Pourquoi si tôt ?
Mary
Because there is usually a lot of traffic later.
Parce qu’il y a généralement beaucoup de circulation plus tard.
John
I see. Have a safe trip!
Je vois. Fais bon voyage !
Mary
Thank you! I'll send you some pictures.
Merci ! Je t’enverrai des photos.
( 09 ) Compréhension orale
🎧 A Road Trip with Friends
Écoutez sans lire le script, puis répondez aux questions.
1. When did James go on a road trip?
2. What time did they leave?
3. Why did they stop at a petrol station?
4. Where did the car stop?
5. Who fixed the car?
Score : 0 / 5
( 10 ) Lecture
📖 A Long Journey to the Coast
Last month, David and his wife decided to take a road trip to the coast. They wanted to spend three days near the ocean.
They left early in the morning because they wanted to avoid heavy traffic. The journey was long, but the weather was good.
After three hours, they stopped at a small restaurant for lunch. Then they continued driving.
Unfortunately, they had a problem with one of the tires. They stopped the car and changed the tire. After about twenty minutes, they were ready to continue.
They finally arrived at their hotel in the afternoon. They were tired, but they were very happy because the trip had been a great experience.
1. Where did David and his wife go?
2. Why did they leave early?
3. Where did they stop for lunch?
4. What problem did they have?
5. When did they arrive at the hotel?
Score : 0 / 5
( 11 ) Expression orale
🗣️ Parlez de vos trajets et de vos voyages
What is your favorite means of transportation?
Exemple : My favorite means of transportation is the car because it is comfortable.
Do you prefer traveling by car or by bus?
Exemple : I prefer traveling by car because I can stop when I want.
How often do you travel by car?
Exemple : I travel by car almost every week.
Have you ever been on a road trip?
Exemple : Yes, I went on a road trip to the coast last year.
Where did you go?
Exemple : We went to a small town near the ocean.
Who did you travel with?
Exemple : I travelled with my family and two friends.
How long did the journey take?
Exemple : The journey took about four hours.
What problems can people have during a road trip?
Exemple : They can have a flat tire, a breakdown or a traffic jam.
What should drivers do before a long journey?
Exemple : They should check the tires, the oil and the fuel.
What is your dream road trip?
Exemple : My dream road trip is a long journey along the coast with my family.
Mission orale : « My Perfect Road Trip » pendant 2 à 3 minutes. Expliquez : where you want to go · who you want to travel with · what transportation you will use · how long the journey will take · what places you want to visit · what you need to prepare · what problems could happen · what you should do to have a safe trip.
My perfect road trip would be a trip along the coast. I would travel with my family. We would use a comfortable car. We would leave early in the morning to avoid traffic. We would take food, water and a map. We would also check the tires and the engine before leaving. If we had a problem, we would call a mechanic. I think it would be a wonderful experience.
( 12 ) Exercices
✍️ have to / need to / should / must
1. We ___ fill up the tank before leaving.
2. You ___ wear a seat belt.
3. You ___ drive more slowly.
4. We ___ leave early tomorrow.
5. He ___ check the oil.
Rappel : après should et must, le verbe est à l’infinitif sans to. have to se conjugue (I/we/you have to, he/she has to). need to exprime un besoin pratique.
( 13 ) Traduction
🇫🇷 Traduisez en anglais
1. Je dois faire le plein.
2. Nous devons partir tôt.
3. Vous devriez vérifier les pneus.
4. Il doit conduire prudemment.
5. Nous devons éviter les embouteillages.
6. Où est la station-service la plus proche ?
7. Combien de temps faut-il pour arriver ?
8. La voiture est tombée en panne.
9. Nous avons un pneu crevé.
10. Je préfère voyager en voiture.
( 14 ) Jeu de rôle
🎭 Car Breakdown
Person A — Driver : expliquez où vous êtes, expliquez le problème, dites depuis combien de temps vous êtes arrêté, demandez de l’aide. Person B — Mechanic : posez des questions, identifiez le problème, donnez des conseils, expliquez ce que vous allez faire.
Person A — Driver
Hello, I need help. My car has broken down on the highway, about ten kilometers from the city.
Person B — Mechanic
I see. What exactly is the problem with the car?
Person A — Driver
The engine stopped suddenly and it is making a strange noise.
Person B — Mechanic
How long have you been stopped there?
Person A — Driver
We have been here for about twenty minutes. Can you help us, please?
Person B — Mechanic
Yes. You should stay in a safe place and turn on your warning lights.
Person A — Driver
Thank you. What are you going to do?
Person B — Mechanic
I will come with my truck in thirty minutes and check the engine and the tires.
( 15 ) Quiz
📝 Quiz final — 10 questions
1. What does “road trip” mean?
2. You ___ wear a seat belt.
3. We ___ check the car before a long journey.
4. “Flat tire” means:
5. “We are stuck in traffic” means:
6. He ___ check the oil before leaving.
7. Which question asks about travel time?
8. “Petrol station” means:
9. What should you do before a long road trip?
10. “Turn left” means:
( 16 ) Mission finale
🎯 Plan My Road Trip
Présentez votre propre road trip pendant 2 à 3 minutes. Structure : Destination → Transport → People → Departure → Route → Activities → Problems → Solutions → Arrival.
À utiliser au minimum : have to · need to · should · must · 5 mots du vocabulaire de la leçon · 3 expressions de voyage.
Critères d’évaluation : Vocabulary 25% · Grammar 25% · Pronunciation 20% · Fluency 20% · Communication 10%.
My perfect road trip would be a trip along the coast. I would travel with my family. We would use a comfortable car. We would leave early in the morning to avoid traffic. We would take food, water and a map. We would also check the tires and the engine before leaving. If we had a problem, we would call a mechanic. I think it would be a wonderful experience.
( 17 ) Progression
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