Brigitte Macron's Life as First Lady
Introduction
Brigitte Macron is the wife of the French President. She talked about her life and her feelings in a new interview.
Main Body
Brigitte Macron feels sad and tired. She says people are not kind. She used to be a teacher. Now she sees many bad things in the world. Some people tell lies about her on the internet. They say she was born a man. This is not true. She is taking these people to court. Ten people already went to jail for these lies. People also talk about her age. She met her husband in 1992. She was 40 years old. He was a student. They say this is okay. Brigitte also helps children and people with disabilities.
Conclusion
Brigitte Macron does good work for others. However, she is sad because some people are mean to her.
Learning
⚡ The 'Now vs. Then' Trick
In the story, we see a change in Brigitte's life. To reach A2, you must know how to talk about the past and the present in the same breath.
The Pattern:
- Past: She used to be a teacher. (Old habit/job)
- Present: Now she sees many bad things. (Current reality)
Why this matters: Beginners often just use 'was' or 'is'. Using "used to" makes you sound more natural and fluent.
Quick Guide for You:
- Action in the past used to + action
- Action now now + present tense
Example from text: "She used to be a teacher. Now she sees many bad things."