That breath of fresh air coming from the deserted playground, the bits of straw which could be seen clinging to Admiral Meaulnes' clothing, and above all the look he had of a traveller, tired, hungry, but thrilled by wonders, all gave us a strange feeling of pleasure and curiosity.
Cette bouffée d’air frais venue de la cour déserte, les brindilles de paille qu’on voyait accrochées aux habits du grand Meaulnes, et surtout son air de voyageur fatigué, affamé, mais émerveillé, tout cela fit passer en nous un étrange sentiment de plaisir et de curiosité.