C1
writing
What is discours indirect libre and how is it used?
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Model answer
A narrative technique blending third-person narration with a character's thoughts or speech, without quotation marks or "il dit que". Common in Flaubert, Zola, Camus. E.g. "Il était fatigué. Il rentrerait tôt ce soir."
Why
Mastering this shows genuine literary comprehension — often tested in C1/C2 exams.
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