In this episode I talk about the two words that students often get mixed up "pleuvoir" and "pleurer". Also discover some French expression related to these words. Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Pleuvoir = to rain Il pleut (indicatif présent), il pleuvait (imparfait), il pleuvra (futur), il a plu (passe composé) La pluie = rain Un pluviomètre = pluviometer, rain gauge Pleuvoir / Tomber des cordes Pleuvoir comme vache qui pisse Pleuvoir des seaux / à seaux Pleuvoir à verse Une averse = a shower (rain) Une averse de printemps Pleurer = to … Read More →
FV 015 : Paris to Provence, Melbourne’s biggest French Festival
Laura Rancie is the founder and organiser of the annual Paris to Provence French festival, the biggest French event in Melbourne. Listen to the stories behind the creation of the festival, find out what’s in store for the next edition in November and share Laura’s contagious passion and excitement for everything French! Episode Timeline [03 min 27 sec] Laura’s background [04 min 54 sec] Laura’s first own business [05 min 50 sec] Bringing Provence to Melbourne [07 min 56 sec] How Laura’s idea become the Paris to Provence French Festival [09 min 59 sec] Les santons de Provence [14 min 01 … Read More →
FYW 012 : Contact Detail – Finding Your Coordinates
In today’s episode, we’ll go through some basic vocab about contact details; basic but of course, I hope I’ll be able to teach you a few new tricks and false friends along the way! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Une carte de visite = contact card, business card Un C.V = a (work) resume Un résumé = a summary le résumé d’un livre Résumer = to sum up, to summarise Les coordonnées (fpl) = the contact details ; the coordinates Il a laissé ses coordonnées à l’accueil. = He left his contact details at the front desk. Je peux prendre vos coordonnées? = … Read More →
Tu or vous ?
“When can we switch from using vous to using tu with a French person ?” is a very interesting question that I have just recently been asked twice…on the same day! So, I figured that you may also need some light on the matter. ;-) Let’s first recap in which situations people use tu or vous in the French spoken in France (other French-speaking countries/areas can have different rules and use the tu form more easily). 1. Tu or Vous : When to use them in French (France) To help you decide between tu or vous, you can check out a very informative flowchart designed by William Alexander and … Read More →
FYW 011 : French Words Derived From Numbers
Vocabulary is dripping from the ceiling in this episode where I give you many words derived from each of the French numbers, from one to ten! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Unique, une licorne (= a unicorn) un duo, un duel Bis ! = encore (musique concert) ; A (street number) Une bicyclette, un biscuit, un bipède, la bigamie, bipolaire Un tricycle, un triangle, un trio, des triplés, une triplette (team of 3 pétanque players), un trimestre Un quatuor, quarante, la quarantaine Un pentagone, un pentathlon Sexagésimal(e) : division of time into 60 … Read More →
FV 014 : Travel the World While Playing Tennis
Sacha is a young French entrepreneur who’s turned his passion for tennis into a career. He offers to take tennis fans to exotic destinations to play tennis on the most prestigious courts in the world. To celebrate the upcoming French Open Grand Slam Tournament (Roland Garros), this episode is dedicated to all the tennis fans. Episode Timeline [03 min 13 sec] Sacha, "le Ch'ti" [05 min 35 sec] Sacha’s background [07 min 27 sec] First work experiences in Australia [07 min 58 sec] A passion for tennis [09 min 50 sec] World Tennis Travel : introduction [13 min 53 sec] Price range and … Read More →
FYW 010 : Je Pense Donc Je Suis
What’s the difference between "penser", "croire", "croire à", "croire en" ? Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Penser = to think Je pense donc je suis. Croire = to believe Je crois/pense que c’est une excellente idée de répondre a cette question! = I think that it is an excellent idea to answer this question! Croire (conjugation in the indicative present tense): je crois, nous croyons, ils croient Une croyance = belief, creed ; conviction Une croyance religieuse Croire = penser Je crois que vous faites une erreur. = I believe /think that you’re … Read More →
FYW 009 : What Time is it?
An overview of the common mistakes from French learners when it comes to ask for the time or say what time it is! Do you make these mistakes too? Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Le temps = time (general notion) Le temps passe vite = Time flies. Une fois = a time (occurrence) Il était une fois = once upon a time Je ne le répèterai pas trois fois = I won’t repeat it 3 times ! L’heure (nf) = the time (hour) Vous avez le temps? = Do you have the time? (do you have a few minutes for me ?) Vous avez l’heure?= Do you have the time ? (do you know what … Read More →
FV 013 : Hitting the Road with French Books on Wheels
Jacques Bernard is the founder of Le Forum bookstore, the only bookstore exclusively and entirely dedicated to French in Australia. He is also the president of the French Books on Wheels, an initiative which allows him to spend several months each year on the road surrounded with books, travelling through Australia to meet the French speaking and French students community and promote French language. If like me, you love travelling and reading, you will also love this episode! Episode Timeline [4 min 30 sec] How Jacques arrived in Australia [06 min 05 sec] A carrier change [07 min 05 sec] … Read More →
FYW 008 : Monnaie vs Money
They sound similar and yet, French word "monnaie" doesn’t mean "money". Let’s go through money-related every day French vocabulary and expressions. This episode will enrich...your knowledge! ;-) Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode argent (nm) = money ; silver (metal, colour) monnaie, devise (nf) = currency L’euro est la monnaie de la France monnaie (f) = change la petite monnaie = loose change, small change une piece de monnaie = a money coin un billet = a bank note un portefeuille = a wallet un porte-monnaie = a purse Vous avez (de) la monnaie ? = … Read More →
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