La chasse au météore
- Approximate level
- B2
- Length
- 73,334 words
- Reading time
- 6 h 7 min
- Chapters
- 23
- Language
- French
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2025
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This novel by Jules Verne is set in the United States during the late nineteenth century. It follows the arrival of a mysterious stranger in a small town, setting the stage for a story about discovery and human nature. The French used here is descriptive and formal, typical of the era. You will encounter varied vocabulary related to travel and character traits. The sentences are often long and structured with multiple clauses, which provides a good challenge for intermediate learners of the language.
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