B2
writing
How do you summarize a French text?
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Model answer
Identify main idea, secondary ideas, and structure. Use present tense in résumé. Reformulate in your own words — never copy. Respect the original order and viewpoint.
Why
Watch for the 25% rule in academic résumé: your version should be about a quarter of the original length.
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