Change of Address (Changement d'adresse)

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Excuse me.

Is that ad for you?

Yes, why?

I just wanted to know.

It could be for someone else.

Thanks. Goodbye.

Excuse me again.

It's a bit delicate.

I've a friend who needs a roommate to share the rent.

Are you interested?

Sure, yes.

His flat is really nice.

Have you got a minute?

He's abroad. I have the key.

We can visit, it's not far.

The living room...

There's the bath area.

Maybe the owner will make a bathroom of it

but it's fine as it is.

This is the room to rent.

I slept in it once. It's very comfortable.

So, do you like it?

Yes, a lot.

I like it, too.

Some people find it too open

but that's what I like about it.

Are you interested, then?

Yes.

However,

before I introduce you to the tenant,

I must know more about you so I can persuade her.

I'd be glad to recommend you. You look a nice chap.

What can I say?

Tell me about yourself.

In terms of payment, you can say I have a part-time job

but I should be able to find more work.

I hope to give private lessons.

- I've put up ads. - What kind?

French horn.

Horn lessons?

What's that?

I teach French horn. I play the French horn.

Horn?

I'm a professional.

I came to Paris to find work in orchestras.

You're a musician?

That's really good.

My friend will like that.

He likes horn?

Yes, I believe he does.

What's it like, then?

All horns are identical but they're not alike.

What's yours like?

Well, it's... it's...

It's best if I show it to you.

I'd love that.

It's not bad.

I'm rather proud of it. My colleagues are jealous.

But what can I say

to really reassure your friend?

Let me think...

No, I've heard enough. It's quite sufficient.

Would we get along?

Oh, yes!

You know, he's very...

He's very...

Look, I must confess something.

None of my friends want a roommate. I lied.

Oh?

It was to see if I liked you.

I shared this place with a friend, but she had to leave.

I like it here, but the rent's too high.

I was putting up an ad when I saw you.

So... my name is Anne.

I'm David.

To our first evening!

That's very pretty.

It's my mother.

What do you do for a living?

I have my own copy shop.

How's business?

I'd like more business, but I'm hopeful.

Everyone needs photocopies.

- Do you like it? - A lot.

I invested in 9 machines.

6 colour laser copiers,

2 black-and-white

and even a digital one.

And it's never routine.

I meet lecturers, accountants, hairdressers...

All kinds! I once even met a...

Thanks!

That's enough.

To us!

I forgot!

I haven't seen your horn.

- Shall I get it? - Please!

It's lovely! I've never seen one so close.

You want to hold it?

I'd rather look at it.

I might damage it.

Can you play something?

It gave me a shiver. Look.

I can't see anything.

Sit here, then. It goes before you look.

Look...

There, it's gone.

I only give you a short shiver.

Don't be disappointed. It's because I've had a drink.

It's a scientific fact.

A shiver is an icy draught on the skin.

Alcohol warms the blood, and the shiver goes.

Want some more?

Yes.

- It's all gone. - Never mind.

I don't drink much, so I have nothing in.

- Do you like to drink? - Yes. Occasionally.

Good. Then we can drink together.

- You know what? - No.

I'm glad you're here.

I'm glad too.

That makes two of us, then.

Isn't it time for bed?

Yes...

I don't want to hurry you.

No, that's OK.

We can wait a bit.

As you wish.

No, as you wish.

No, but...

What are you doing?

Well, I, er...

I don't know what came over me. I felt like kissing you.

That's a bother.

I'm sorry.

No, I'm sorry.

I do want to please you

but I already have someone.

I'm sorry, I didn't know.

No, it's my fault. I forgot to tell you.

Silly me!

I haven't hurt you too much?

No, not at all.

Be honest. You haven't fallen in love with me?

Not at all!

To be honest, I don't know what came over me.

It must be the alcohol.

Great! That means we can still live together.

Do sit down.

Shall we begin?

Oh, no!

It's for my daughter.

She really worries me.

She's so studious. I don't understand her.

You know what?

She never goes out.

I never see her smile or have fun.

She never brings a boy home. Or a girl - I'm easy.

At her age, I'd remarried.

How old is she?

19.

She looks sad but she's never wanted for a thing.

I called you

because I thought these lessons might amuse her.

I played the horn for several years. I loved it.

That's her now.

I hope she likes you.

Julia!

This is David, the horn teacher I told you about.

Hello.

You've never had any lessons?

OK, I'll quickly run over the instrument.

This is the mouthpiece

where you put your lips.

The right hand goes inside the bell

to hold the instrument.

The left hand goes here

and presses valves. Like this.

I'll show you how to hold it. It's best if you try it...

My button's stuck.

Sorry, this has never happened to me.

Do you mind holding it?

I'll take off my jacket, it'll be... Try this.

Excuse me.

Hang on, I'll get it.

I've got it.

Don't worry, it always takes time at first.

It takes some people 3 or 4 lessons to make a sound.

The main thing is to blow from the stomach

and to purse your lips.

I knew you'd do it.

Same time for the next lesson?

Listen, I was thinking...

Did your man react badly when you said you were living with a man?

- I haven't told him. - Why?

- We're not talking. - You've fallen out?

Not at all. We haven't had chance to speak.

How did you meet?

We haven't really met. Our paths have crossed.