This episode is a bit special, because it’s an interview... of myself! In July I was invited as the guest for the weekly French program of a community radio, the Pulse (Broadcast is every Thursday 6-7 pm Melbourne time). This first radio show was a great experience. Here is the recording of our interview – I’ve edited the songs and the commercials for copyright reasons Episode Timeline [04 min 04 sec] How I met my husband [06 min 51 sec] A passion for travelling [07 min 58 sec] A romantic engagement [09 min 30 sec] Facts about my hometown [10 min 27 sec] My studies [11 min 40 sec] … Read More →
FYW 025 : All about meetings and rendezvous in French
There are several words and expressions to say "to meet" in French ; let's meet them together! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Rencontrer = to meet (for the first time), to encounter J’ai rencontré mon mari à Hong Kong. Enchanté ; Très heureux/heureuse = Nice to meet you Très heureux/heureuse de faire votre connaissance ; ravi(e) de vous rencontrer Retrouver = to meet (again) J’ai retrouvé un ami d’enfance sur internet. = I met a childhood friend on the Internet. se rencontrer, se retrouver = to meet each other un RDV / un rendez-vous = an … Read More →
FV 020 : French Fashion, Tips and Faux-Pas with Caroline from Fren’CHIC Touch
In today’s episode, we’ll talk about fashion with personal shopper and image consultant Caroline from Fren’CHIC touch. Boys, stay tuned, it’s not only for girls! We’ll try to put words on what it is that makes French fashion so different and so famous all around the world. Caroline will give you her top fashion tips and we’ll also discuss fashion faux pas! At the end of this episode, you’ll also get a special offer from Caroline. Episode Timeline [05 min 18 sec] Where Caroline is from [07 min 14 sec] Arriving in Melbourne [09 min 34 sec] Struggles with English [10 min 44 sec] How … Read More →
FYW 023 : Mistakes to Avoid With Very Big Numbers
Pronunciation and French grammar tips to nail the numbers « thousand », « million » and « billion » in French ! You’ll also have fun discovering the translation of some legendary swearing from Tintin’s angry friend Captain Haddock! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Mille [mil] = a thousand mille personnes = a thousand people mille questions = a thousand questions cent = a hundred Million(s)(de) [miljɔ̃] = million(s) Milliard(s) (de) /miljaʀ/ = billion(s) Trois millions d’années = three million years Il y a sept milliards de personnes sur Terre = … Read More →
Tour de France and Nostalgia
This article is a bit different! This time, I wrote in French and in English, to give you some guided reading, along with a few explanations on some French words and expressions :-) Let me know if you liked it in the comment section! Bonne lecture! / Happy reading! Tour de France et nostalgie / Tour de France and nostalgia Suivez-vous le Tour de France ? Personnellement, je zyeute (1) l’écran à quelques occasions, luttant contre le sommeil (à cause de l’heure tardive de diffusion en Australie). Do you follow the Tour de France ? Personally, I only glance at the screen every so often as … Read More →
FYW 022 : Easy Tips on How to Say Whether You Are Taking The Train To or From Paris
How to say “I take the train to Paris in French” ? Listen, as chances are that you may be one of the many students who make a mistake, even at an advanced level! Here’s a short episode for a quick win! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Je vais à Paris = I’m going to Paris Je vais à Paris en train = I’m going to Paris by train Je prends le train pour Paris = I take the train to Paris Je prends le train à Paris = I take the train in Paris Aller = to go Voyager = to travel Prendre = to take attraper = to catch Un piège, une trappe = a trap … Read More →
FV 019 : Virologist Serge Talks About his Work, the Difference Between French in Quebec and France, and Dancing
Serge is a marine virologist from Quebec now living in Australia. In this episode, we cover a broad range of topics such as Serge’s profession, the differences between the French from Quebec and from France (school system, language, accent, social differences). We also talk about Serge’s involvement with some events organised by Alliance Francaise de Geelong and his hobbies. If you like this podcast, I would love for you to leave a review on iTunes! I’ll read out a few reviews in the next episode. :) Episode Timeline [05 min 26 sec] Quebec and Montreal [06 min 38 sec] Chicoutimi [09 min … Read More →
FYW 021 : What are the different names for soups in French?
If it’s the middle of winter for you too (or simply if you love food!), this episode will be deliciously heart-warming (and mouth-watering). I’ll go over a few different names to describe soups in French. You’ll also discover some popular French expressions with the word "soupe". Let me know what your favourite soup is! Reminder for those of you who can make it to Sydney for the BBR French World Festival; I’ll be there in the language area next to the kids corner and the pétanque! (Sydney, Circular Quay, 10-12 July 2015) Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this … Read More →
FV 018 : French Navigator Eric Shares his Passion for the Sea
In this episode Eric, a French navigator now living in Australia shares his passion for the sea and for boats. My husband and I were recently invited on Eric’s boat for a lovely afternoon and we learnt a lot about sailing. Listen to the fascinating stories of Eric’s travels and learn useful navigation tips in French! Episode Timeline [04 min 02 sec] Background [5 min 51 sec] Le Club Med [06 min 55 sec] Work experiences in Corsica [09 min 34 sec] First year in Australia [12 min 07 sec] Project for the marina [12 min 51 sec] A job on the ground! [14 min 15 sec] Why Eric loves … Read More →
FYW 018 : A la Maison, Chez le Docteur
Do you know how to say that you're at the doctor’s, at the hospital, or just at somebody's place? I hear confusions and mistakes more often than not, so I’d like to go over these today. Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Un médecin / docteur (nm) = doctor Un (médecin) généraliste = GP Une femme-médecin, doctoresse = female doctor La médecine = medicine (science field) Un médicament = a medicine, a drug Chez le docteur / chez le médecin à l’hôpital chez le dentiste chez mon ami(e) Le coiffeur = the hairdresser Le salon de coiffure = the … Read More →
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