When two words have a different meaning even though they sound alike or have the same spelling, they are called homonyms. In today's episode, find out the different meanings of the word pronounced [vɛʀ]. You'll also understand how this word has been at the heart of a polemic about the tale Cinderella! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Vert,e (adj) = green Ver (nm) = worm Un rat de bibliothèque = a bookworm Vers = towards Vers (nm) = verse, line, line of verse Verre (nm) = glass vair (nm) = vair petit-gris (nm) = Siberian squirrel Cendrillon = … Read More →
FYW 141 : Tips to watch French movies
Alexandre from Moscow would like some tips to watch French movies. Although his level of French is rather advanced, he struggles with understanding French movies. Why is that? And how to slowly get to watching French movies in original version without subtitles? I don't have a magic wand for it but my tips may help you! LINKS and RESOURCES Episode 136: "How to increase your French vocabulary? My best tips": frenchyourway.com.au/podcast136 "How to improve your French listening skills? " (article): https://frenchyourway.com.au/improve-your-french-listening-skills "How to improve your … Read More →
FYW 140 : Past historic tense in French: why I don’t (and won’t) teach it
For intermediate and advanced students. I'll be reading a text in French - this text is included in the shownotes for you to follow! What’s the past historic tense? Also called "simple past" or "preterite", or "passé simple" in French, this tense is rarely used and even after years of teaching thousands of students, I have never taught it. I’ll explain when and where you can find this tense, why I find unnecessary to teach it and what you can do to just go around it easily! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode La pasteurisation La rage = rabies Text … Read More →
FYW 139 : (PART 2) Back to school: childhood memories
This is the second episode about celebrating teachers and pupils alike as they are going back to school in France. I'll also some personal childhood memories with you, in both French and English so you can practice your French listening skills and learn some new vocabulary! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Le cartable = the school bag Les fournitures scolaires (f) = the school supplies un toboggan = a slide un poêle = a wood-burning stove un lit pliant = a foldable bed une sieste = a nap un porte-manteau = a coat hanger un chausson = a slipper une … Read More →
FYW 137 : “De la pizza” vs “la pizza”?
When a two-letter word can make a difference between you getting a slice of pizza or a whole pizza... Do you need a brush-up to make sure you are using the correct French articles / structures? I just don’t want you to starve ;-) Learn when to say "une pizza", "de la pizza" or "la pizza". Reinforce your comprehension with other examples and...listen to a true story which happened to my husband and I in China! Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose mine, and I’m grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by … Read More →
FYW 136 : How to increase your French vocabulary? My best tips
What is the best way to improve and increase your French vocabulary? If you've tried to read in French with the intent of diligently writing down all the new words you see, if you felt slowed down and discouraged by this, you're not alone! I tried this myself when I started reading in English. Here are my thoughts and best tips to help you increase your French vocabulary more easily. I also give you the link to my post "How to make French vocabulary lists". I hope this helps! LINKS and RESOURCES My post "How to make French vocabulary lists" My recommended French Reading List … Read More →
FYW 135 : False friends (faux amis): inhabitant
In today's episode I wanted to go over words derived from "habiter"; I have been confused myself because some are actually false friends in English and in French! Increase your French vocabulary, learn about the origin of words and even become an expert in French real estate terminology! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Habiter = to live, to reside,to inhabit Un habitat = a habitat (natural environment) Une habitation : a house, a home, a dwelling Un,e habitant,e = an inhabitant, a resident Inhabité = uninhabited habitable =liveable, habitable Les … Read More →
FYW 134 : The pronoun “dont” in French
How and when to use the relative pronoun DONT in French? In this episode, I’ll explain it all, and of course I will give you many examples! Also listen to my explanation about the following pronouns: FYW 019 - Easy Tips on when to use Qui and Que: frenchyourway.com.au/podcast19 FYW 096 – The French Pronoun “Y”: frenchyourway.com.au/podcast96 FYW 088 – “Direct and Indirect Objects and Pronouns in French”: frenchyourway.com.au/podcast88 FYW 079 “Pronouns (Part 1)” – How to Choose Between “je” and “moi”: frenchyourway.com.au/podcast79 FYW 099: The French Pronoun “EN”: … Read More →
FYW 133 : PART 4 – 10 common false friends (= faux amis) in French and English
Many words in French and English are similar or look similar. That’s lucky because it helps with learning vocabulary faster. However, these words sometimes means something very different in the two languages! In this case, they are called “faux amis”, false friends, or false cognates. Here’s a list of 10 common false friends so you don’t make the mistake! False friends, part 1: Episode 85- www.frenchyourway.com.au/podcast85 False friends, part 2: Episode 103- www.frenchyourway.com.au/podcast103 False friends, part 3: Episode 118 - www.frenchyourway.com.au/podcast118 Vocabulary and … Read More →
FYW 132 : Need help to choose between “c’est” and “est”?
Listener Kate emailed me with the following question: "There is something thing I've never really had explained to me and which I still get confused about. When in French you use "c'est" instead of "est," as we would in English? Any tips on when to use "est" and when to use "c'est" is much appreciated. Thanks!! Note: To know when to use "c'est" or "il ", listen to Episode 57 Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Le français est ma langue préférée Le français, c'est ma langue préférée Je suis sortie au cinéma la semaine dernière. La semaine … Read More →
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