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THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

LE CHIEN DES BASKERVILLE

Another Adventure of Sherlock Holmes

Une autre aventure de Sherlock Holmes

by A. Conan Doyle

par A. Conan Doyle

My dear Robinson,

Mon cher Robinson,

It was to your account of a West-Country legend that this tale owes its inception.

C'est à votre récit d'une légende du West Country que ce conte doit son origine.

For this and for your help in the details all thanks.

Pour cela et pour votre aide dans les détails, tous mes remerciements.

Yours most truly,

Bien sincèrement vôtre,

A. Conan Doyle.

A. Conan Doyle.

Hindhead,

Hindhead,

Haslemere.

Haslemere.

Contents

Table des matières

Chapter 1 Mr. Sherlock Holmes

Chapitre 1 M. Sherlock Holmes

Chapter 2 The Curse of the Baskervilles

Chapitre 2 La Malédiction des Baskerville

Chapter 3 The Problem

Chapitre 3 Le Problème

Chapter 4 Sir Henry Baskerville

Chapitre 4 Sir Henry Baskerville

Chapter 5 Three Broken Threads

Chapitre 5 Trois Fils Rompus

Chapter 6 Baskerville Hall

Chapitre 6 Le Manoir des Baskerville

Chapter 7 The Stapletons of Merripit House

Chapitre 7 Les Stapleton de Merripit House

Chapter 8 First Report of Dr. Watson

Chapitre 8 Premier Rapport du Dr Watson

Chapter 9 The Light upon the Moor [Second Report of Dr. Watson]

Chapitre 9 La Lumière sur la Lande [Deuxième Rapport du Dr Watson]

Chapter 10 Extract from the Diary of Dr.

Chapitre 10 Extrait du Journal du Dr

Vocabulary

LE
luh — Masculine singular definite article meaning 'the'.
CHIEN
shyaN — A domesticated animal kept as a pet or guard.
DES
day — Plural indefinite article or contraction of 'de les'.
Une
ün — Feminine singular indefinite article meaning 'a/an'.
autre
ohtr — Meaning 'other' or 'another'; indicates something different.
aventure
ah-vaN-tür — An exciting or unusual experience or story.
de
duh — Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or 'about'.
par
par — Preposition meaning 'by', indicating authorship or means.
Mon
moN — Masculine possessive adjective meaning 'my'.
cher
shehr — Meaning 'dear' or 'expensive'; term of affection or value.
C'
say — Contraction of 'ce'; means 'it' or 'this' before a vowel.
est
ay — Third-person singular form of verb 'être', meaning 'is'.
à
ah — Preposition meaning 'to', 'at', or 'in'.
votre
vohtr — Possessive adjective meaning 'your' (formal or plural).
récit
ray-see — A narrative or account of events told by someone.
d'
d — Contraction of 'de' before a vowel; means 'of' or 'from'.
une
ün — Feminine singular indefinite article meaning 'a/an'.
légende
lay-zhaNd — A traditional story or myth passed down through generations.
du
dü — Contraction of 'de le'; means 'of the' (masculine).
que
kuh — Conjunction or pronoun meaning 'that', 'which', or 'than'.
ce
suh — Demonstrative pronoun or adjective meaning 'this' or 'that'.
conte
koNt — A short tale or story, often fictional or traditional.
doit
dwah — Third-person singular of 'devoir'; means 'owes' or 'must'.
son
soN — Possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', or 'its'.
origine
oh-ree-zheen — The starting point or source from which something comes.
Pour
poor — Preposition meaning 'for', 'in order to', or 'because of'.
cela
suh-lah — Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'this thing'.
et
ay — Conjunction meaning 'and', linking words or clauses.
pour
poor — Preposition meaning 'for'; expresses purpose or recipient.
aide
ayd — Help or assistance provided to someone in need.
dans
daN — Preposition meaning 'in' or 'inside' a place or time.
les
lay — Plural definite article meaning 'the'.
détails
day-tye — Small specific pieces of information about something.
tous
too — Meaning 'all' or 'every'; refers to a complete set.
mes
may — Plural possessive adjective meaning 'my'.
remerciements
ruh-mehr-see-maN — Expressions of gratitude or thanks given to someone.
Bien
byaN — Meaning 'well' or 'very'; used as an adverb or adjective.
sincèrement
saN-sehr-maN — In a sincere, honest, or genuine manner; truly.
vôtre
vohtr — Possessive pronoun meaning 'yours' (formal or plural).
Table
tahbl — A structured list organizing content by topic or chapter.
des
day — Plural indefinite article or contraction of 'de les'.
matières
mah-tyehr — Subjects or topics; in 'table des matières', a contents page.
Chapitre
shah-peetr — A division of a book; equivalent to English 'chapter'.
M.
muh-syuh — Abbreviation for 'Monsieur'; French title meaning 'Mr.'
La
lah — Feminine singular definite article meaning 'the'.
Malédiction
mah-lay-deek-syoN — A curse or evil spell placed upon someone or something.
Le
luh — Masculine singular definite article meaning 'the'.
Problème
pro-blehm — A difficulty or issue that requires a solution.
Trois
twah — The number three in French.
Fils
fees — Meaning 'sons' or 'threads'; plural of 'fil' or 'fils'.
Rompus
roN-pü — Past participle of 'rompre'; meaning 'broken' or 'snapped'.
Manoir
mah-nwahr — A manor house; a large country residence or estate.
Les
lay — Plural definite article meaning 'the'.
Premier
pruh-myay — Meaning 'first'; the earliest in order or rank.
Rapport
rah-por — A report or account giving detailed information about something.
Dr
dok-tœr — Abbreviation for 'Docteur'; French title meaning 'Doctor'.
Lumière
lü-myehr — Meaning 'light'; illumination or enlightenment.
sur
sür — Preposition meaning 'on', 'over', or 'about'.
la
lah — Feminine singular definite article meaning 'the'.
Lande
laNd — A moor or heath; open uncultivated land with low vegetation.
Deuxième
duh-zyehm — Meaning 'second'; the ordinal number following the first.
Extrait
eks-treh — An extract or excerpt taken from a larger text.
Journal
zhoor-nahl — A diary or daily written record of personal experiences.
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