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Imagine reading “Pride and Prejudice” in French – and understanding every page

“Pride and Prejudice” (in French: “Orgueil et Préjugés”, orig. “Pride and Prejudice”) by Jane Austen – is a complete, engaging graded reader adapted specifically for the A2 (elementary) level. You don't need to know every word. You'll understand 95% of the text immediately, and every new word is explained in the margin. You simply read – and learn naturally.

What is this book about?

  • Spirited Elizabeth Bennet initially despises the proud Mr. Darcy, whose arrogance offends her in rigid 19th-century society.
  • Deceived by Wickham, Elizabeth rejects Darcy's first proposal, but his shocking letter later exposes Wickham's villainy and Darcy's honorable nature.
  • Through a transformative journey, including Darcy's quiet intervention in a family scandal, Elizabeth and Darcy overcome their pride and prejudice to forge a profound love.

Why does this work better than apps and textbooks?

Our books are based on the Pentecost Method – the only approach 100% based on scientific research into language learning. The result? You learn faster, remember more, and actually enjoy learning.

  • Read without interruption: You'll find translations of the most difficult words in the margin of each page – no need to break away from the story to look them up in a dictionary.
  • Consolidate what you've read: After each chapter, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) tailored to the A2 level – new words will stick in your mind.
  • Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your way to work, in line, or whenever you have a moment.
  • Build lasting vocabulary: Flashcards at the end of the book allow you to systematically review the most important words – so you don't forget what you've learned.

Matched to your exact level

The vocabulary in this book has been selected based on an analysis of 2 billion words from authentic texts, precisely matched to the A2 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is at the A2 level. Not sure which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which book is right for you.

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Pages374
Chapters61
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (Paperback)9788384560563
ISBN (E-Book)9788384560600
Published2026-04-21

About French (the language of this book)

Where French is spoken

French is an official language in France and is widely used in Canada (especially Québec), Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and many countries in West and Central Africa and the Caribbean through the Francophonie.

How many people speak it

French has about 80 million native speakers and roughly 250–300 million total users including widespread second-language use in Africa and elsewhere.

Grammar and structure

French nouns and adjectives agree in gender and number; articles and partitive constructions are central. Verbs are conjugated for person, tense, and mood; compound past tenses (passé composé, imparfait) and the subjunctive are important milestones. Liaison and elision affect pronunciation and spelling awareness.

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About the writers and translators

The classic author and the Pentecost editor who adapted this book for learners—each line is a bold name, then a short bio.

  • Jane Austen: Jane Austen (1775–1817) wrote novels about family, love, and manners in English country life. Pride and Prejudice is her best-known book.

Translators and editors

Our editors adapt vocabulary and notes so the story stays clear at your level. Each line below is a bold name, then a short note.

  • Christine Guardian: Christine Guardian edits graded-reader adaptations of French fiction for English-speaking adults. She keeps an eye on register—literary French can sound stiff in English if you translate every clause—and prefers footnotes that support the scene rather than pause it. She still reads long-form journalism in French to stay close to how people actually write today.