【DELF B2 Prep】Can we say anything on Internet? from 1jour1actu

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Learning French Through Real Topics: Peut-on tout dire sur Internet ?– 1jour1actu

The Internet gives us the freedom to express ourselves. But is everything we say online really okay?
This article from 1jour1actu explores freedom of speech, personal boundaries, and online responsibility—perfect for DELF B2 preparation. It helps you build vocabulary, understand grammar, and write better essays, all while thinking critically about modern issues.

📌Today’s Key Sentence｜Let’s read and understand the original

Même bien caché derrière ton écran, tu ne dois pas faire n’importe quoi.

Translation 👉 :
Even if you’re well hidden behind your screen, you must not do just anything.

🔍 Vocabulary & Grammar Breakdown

French	English	Explanation
Même bien caché	Even well hidden	“même + past participle” shows concession (even if…).
derrière ton écran	behind your screen	Literal meaning, also used figuratively for online users.
ne… pas faire n’importe quoi	must not do just anything	“n’importe quoi” = whatever, anything. Often used to mean reckless behavior.

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📚Vocabulary Boost

Expression	Meaning	Notes
la liberté d’expression	freedom of speech	A core concept in social and political discussions.
infos perso	personal information	Informal short form of informations personnelles.
moqueur / méchant	mocking / mean	Common in spoken and written expressions of emotions.
rumeur	rumor	Often used with “sans preuve” (without proof).
révéler	to reveal	Used in privacy or secret contexts.
amende	fine	Related to law and penalties.
cacher	to hide	Often appears as se cacher (to hide oneself).
importer	to matter / to import	In phrases like il n’importe pas = it doesn’t matter.
se moquer (de)	to make fun of	se moquer de quelqu’un = to mock someone.
menacer	to threaten	menacer quelqu’un = to threaten someone.
salir / salir la réputation	to tarnish	Metaphorically used to “dirty” someone’s reputation.
condamner	to sentence / condemn	Legal term. Past participle: condamné(e).
coupable	guilty	Opposite: innocent. Used in legal/ethical contexts.

🧠 Bonus Vocabulary Insight: n’importe + question word

From the article:

Tu ne dois pas faire n’importe quoi.

“n’importe + question word (5W1H)” is a powerful expression to add nuance and generality. It appears often in speech and writing, especially for arguments or essays.

Expression	Meaning	Example
n’importe quoi	anything (no matter what)	Don’t do just anything: Tu ne dois pas faire n’importe quoi.
n’importe qui	anyone	Anyone can read your post: N’importe qui peut le voir.
n’importe où	anywhere	Be careful where you post: Ne poste pas n’importe où.
n’importe quand	anytime	Posts stay visible anytime: C’est visible n’importe quand.
n’importe comment	anyhow	You can’t act just anyhow: Il ne faut pas agir n’importe comment.

🔧 Grammar Focus | Key Structures for B2

Structure: Même + past participle

Meaning: Even though / even if
Use in writing: To express concession (unexpected outcome)
✅ Même fatigué, il est allé à l’école.
➝ Even though he was tired, he went to school.

Structure: Il est interdit de + infinitive

Meaning: It is forbidden to…
Use in writing: Explaining laws, rules, and social norms
✅ Il est interdit de publier des messages haineux.
➝ It is forbidden to post hateful messages.

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📘 Essay Expressions | Ready-to-Use Phrases

French Expression	Example in French	English Translation
Il est important de respecter…	Il est important de respecter les règles sur Internet.	It is important to respect rules online.
On ne doit pas oublier que…	On ne doit pas oublier que nos messages peuvent blesser les autres.	We must not forget that our words can hurt others.
De nos jours, Internet est…	De nos jours, Internet est un outil puissant mais dangereux.	Nowadays, the Internet is a powerful but dangerous tool.

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🖋️ Practice Writing | Short Essay Prompt

Sujet :Penses-tu qu’on peut tout dire sur Internet ? Pourquoi ou pourquoi pas？
(Do you think people should be allowed to say anything online? Why or why not?)

✍️ Model Answer (DELF B2 style):

🟦 Introduction
De nos jours, Internet est un espace où chacun peut s’exprimer librement. Mais cette liberté a-t-elle des limites ?

🟩 Argument 1 – Oui, on a le droit d’exprimer ses opinions
Grâce à la liberté d’expression, il est possible de partager des idées et de débattre avec les autres.

🟥 Argument 2 – Non, certains propos peuvent être dangereux
Cependant, les propos haineux ou les insultes peuvent blesser et nuire à la société. Il est donc nécessaire d’avoir des règles.

🟨 Conclusion
En conclusion, on ne peut pas tout dire sur Internet. Il faut utiliser cette liberté avec responsabilité.

Translation:
🟦 Introduction
Nowadays, the Internet is a place where everyone can speak freely. But does this freedom have limits?

🟩 Argument 1 – Yes, we have the right to express ourselves
Thanks to freedom of speech, we can share our ideas and debate with others.

🟥 Argument 2 – But some comments can be dangerous
However, hateful or offensive messages can hurt others and damage society. That’s why we need rules.

🟨 Conclusion
In conclusion, we cannot say everything on the Internet. We must use our freedom with responsibility.

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✅ Test Yourself | Final Quiz

Q1. Which of the following means “to mock someone”?
a) menacer
b) se moquer de
c) cacher

Q2. Complete: Il est interdit de ___ des messages haineux.
a) partager
b) cacher
c) publier

Q3. Which expression means “freedom of speech”?
a) liberté de penser
b) liberté de regarder
c) liberté d’expression

Answer

Q1. b) se moquer de
Q2. c) publier
Q3. c) liberté d’expression