Gabriel makes arrangement with garage-owner Adam to pay for repairs to his grandmother's car by giving his depressed wife French lessons. But the relationship goes beyond that of teacher and pupil as a passionate love affair develops.

Gabriel makes arrangement with garage-owner Adam to pay for repairs to his grandmother's car by giving his depressed wife French lessons. But surprisingly, the relationship goes beyond that of teacher and pupil as a passionate love affair develops. Adam appears to except the situation, but his 15 year-old daughter despises Gabriel after catching the couple making love. Can the sullen woman find, in the forties, a knew and meaningful life?