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It was a few days before Valentine’s Day, and a young woman was taking an afternoon
napsieste.
When she woke, she said to her husband,
“I've just dreamt thatj’ai rêvé que
you gave me a pearl
necklacecollier
for Valentine’s Day! What do you think it means?”
Her husband smiled and replied with a
winkclin d’œil,
“Oh, I have a feeling
you’ll find out latertu le sauras plus tard
this evening.”
His wife
squealed with delightpoussa un cri de joie.
That evening, the man returned home carrying a small package and
handed it to herla lui tendit.
Overjoyed, she
tore it openl’ouvrit vivement —
only to discover a book titled... 'The Meaning of Dreams.'
Vocabulary
nap: a short sleep during the day
wink: to close one eye briefly as a signal or joke
necklace: jewellery worn around the neck
squealed with delight: cried out in happiness
She took a short napsieste after lunch.
He gave her a playful winkclin d’œil.
She wore a golden necklacecollier at the party.
The children squealed with delightpoussèrent des cris de joie at the surprise.
Grammar
This joke uses the past simple tense and direct speech.
Past simple: The man returned home with a small package.
Direct speech: She said, “I just dreamt that you gave me a pearl necklace.”
Synonyms & Alternatives
Nap: doze, rest, catnap
Wink: blink playfully, signal, gesture
Delight: joy, pleasure, happiness
Mini Dialogue
Helen (HR): Did you manage to get a quick napsieste at lunch?
Mark (Accounting): Not really — I was buried in reports!
Helen: Well, a short rest might help you finish faster.
Mark: I’ll try — maybe the numbers will look better after one!
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