Learn or brush-up the rule for the irregular French plurals of masculine words ending in “_al”, then test yourself! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode un journal (= a newspaper) un cheval (= a horse) un animal un festival un carnaval un bal (= ball, dance) un chacal (= jackal, wild dog) un étal (= stall, stand) un régal (= fest, delight, treat) un val (= valley, vale, glen) un code postal = a post/zip code mondial (= global/worldwide) un total (= an amount / a sum) LINKS and RESOURCES Read my written version of this episode: Irregular French … Read More →
FYW 052 : “La Chandeleur”, a popular tradition in France.
For « la Chandeleur » (Candlemas), many French homes are making crepes. Learn about the origins of this tradition. How many of these 16 facts about "la Chandeleur" / Crepes Day did you know? Test your knowledge and learn a bit of French along the way! I’ll also share with you my grandmother’s recipe for sweet crêpes – they are delicious! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode une crêpière = a special shallow pan to make crepes une crêperie = a restaurant where you eat crepes un ours = a bear Février = February Une chandelle, une bougie = a candle « À la … Read More →
FYW 051 : French expressions with animals (Part 2)
Learn more common French expressions with animal names! (check www.frenchyourway.com.au/podcast48 for Part 1 of expressions with animals). You’ll impress if you can fit these in a French conversation with native speakers ;-) How many of the following French expressions with animals did you know? Can you share some expressions with animals existing in your own language? Do you know their equivalent in French? Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Revenir à ses moutons Etre frisé comme un mouton Un ours mal léché Noyer le poisson = to confuse the issue Faire … Read More →
Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince)
As a movie version of world-famous fiction « Le Petit Prince » (« The Little Prince ») was released not so long ago, I wanted to take the opportunity to write a little bit about what is one of my favourite books. This article is a bit different from the articles I usually publish, as I chose to write in French and in English to give you the opportunity to practice your reading skills in French. After reading, please let me know if you liked this format/this activity: I could do it more regularly in the future! About "Le Petit Prince" - bilingual article Le Petit Prince d’Antoine de … Read More →
FYW 050 : 10 Tips to Make the Most of your Private Language Lessons
Here are some tips to help you get the most of your private lessons with a teacher or a tutor. This is not limited to French private lessons but applies to language learning in general. Do you have other tips to share? Feel free to comment (https://frenchyourway.com.au/10-tips-for-private-language-lessons). You could be helping other students! And of course, to improve your French even more I’d recommend you subscribe to my newsletter (www.frenchyourway.com.au/newsletter) for a unique monthly recording in French, with a little story about me or growing up in France! Vocabulary and … Read More →
FYW 049 : “Minuit moins cinq” or “Zéro heure moins cinq”
Today I’m answering a question from Omar (Huston, Texas): Bonjour Jessica, I just found your podcasts and really am enjoying them! My quick question is if I can use "moins" when referring to midnight. As in « Il est minuit moins cinq »? Or would you say « il est zéro heure moins cinq »? Also, about "quart" and "demi." I thought I read somewhere that they couldn't be used on a 24 hr clock and was wondering if it applied to midi & minuit. So from what I know, I couldn't say “vingt heures moins le quart”, but is it normal to say "C'est minuit moins le quart"? Vocabulary and … Read More →
FYW 048 : French Expressions with Animals (Part 1)
In this episode, discover some popular French expressions with animal names! You’ll impress if you can fit these in a French conversation with native speakers ;-) How many of the following French expressions with animals did you know? Can you share some expressions with animals existing in your own language? Do you know their equivalent in French? Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Faire l’autruche = to bury your head in the sand Avoir le cafard Un cafard = a cockroach Faire un froid de canard Appeler un chat un chat Avoir un chat dans la gorge = to … Read More →
FYW 046 : Joyeux Noël! French vocabulary and traditions around Christmas.
Learn some Christmas French vocabulary and French Christmas traditions in this episode. Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Un arbre de Noël, un sapin de Noël: a Christmas tree Un sapin = a fir tree, a pine tree Une boule = a bauble Une guirlande = a tinsel Une étoile = a star L’Avent = the Advent Un calendrier de l’Avent = Advent calendar La veille de Noël = le 24 décembre Le réveillon = Christmas Eve / New Year’s Eve dinner Réveillonner = to celebrate Christmas/New Year the night before Vous réveillonnez cette année? Un … Read More →
FYW 045 : 70, 80 and 90 in French – Why are these numbers so weird?
As if French language didn't have enough grammar rules with exceptions, French conjugation tenses and irregular verbs, when it comes to numbers it also seem to go all wrong between 70 and 99. Why is that? How can you remember once and for all how to say 70, 80 and 90 in French and count easily? I’ll share with you my best tips to overcome this challenge, and a bit of history for you to understand why some French numbers seem so different! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode 30 = trente 40 = quarante 50 = cinquante 60 = soixante 70 = … Read More →
FYW 043 : French Expressions With Colours
Follow me through a rainbow of colours with this selection of common French expressions using colours! While some expressions have an obvious origin (usually a comparison to something that is of the same colour), I will help you understand some less obvious origins of expressions, which will also give you a cultural insight! Do you know other French expressions using colours? Add them in the comment section of the episode! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Dire les choses de but en blanc = directly, without beating around the bush Etre blanc comme un … Read More →
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