If you're travelling to a French-speaking country with your baby or toddler, you may need to find baby equipment on arrival. Do you know the French words for " pram", "high chair", "bib", etc? Listen to this episode to save yourself a lot of hassle and be able to clearly communicate what you need for your bundle of love! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Un cosy = infant car seat; baby bouncer Un transat = a bouncer Un berceau = a cradle, a crib Un lit parapluie = a portacot Un body = onesie? vest? Une veste = a jacket Un siège auto = a car seat Un … Read More →
FYW 130 : Do you often confuse ” depuis, pendant, il y a”?
The difference between "depuis, pendant" and "il y a" is often confusing for students of French. In this episode, I'll clarify how to use these words properly and will give you examples J Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Il y a 3 jours = 3 days ago J'apprends le français depuis 2 ans = I've been learning French for 2 years Ma fille marche depuis l'âge de 10 mois / depuis ses 10 mois = My daughter has been walking since she was 10 months old Je ne l'ai pas vu depuis l'école primaire = I haven't seen him since primary school. Elle ne m'a pas … Read More →
FYW 129 : Indirect speech (Part 3): changes you must make with time indicators
In the third episode of this series about the indirect speech (or reported speech), we'll have a look at changes other than verb forms that happen when the introductory verb is in the past tense. It's not as complicated as it may sound! You actually do the same thing in English (maybe without even being aware of these changes) To catch up on the previous episodes about the indirect speech: Episode 117: "Indirect speech (Part 1): put the right words...in the right order" Episode 125: " Indirect speech (Part 2): The (simple) logic to changing the tenses of the verbs" Vocabulary and … Read More →
FYW 128 : Bastille Day in France: French vocabulary, culture, history…
What do French people do on Bastille Day? What do you wish French people on Bastille Day? As France celebrated its national holiday just a few days ago, learn what historical events are behind it and increase your French vocabulary! This episode is also packed with personal memories related to Bastille Day ;-) Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode le 14 juillet, la Fête Nationale = Bastille Day la prise de la Bastille = Storming of the Bastille in short, what happened: le Tiers État = Third Estate Le clergé = clergy La noblesse = the nobility Un jour … Read More →
FYW 127 : Vocabulary booster: words derived from “recevoir”
In this episode, brush-up or increase your French vocabulary with these words derived from the verb "recevoir". By the way, do you know how to conjugate the verb "recevoir" in French? Test yourself and then listen to the episode to check your answer! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Recevoir: je reçois, tu reçois, il/elle/on reçoit, nous recevons, vous recevez, ils/elles reçoivent Past participle: reçu futur simple: je recevrai un receveur = (tax) collector ; recipient (organ) Un récipient = a container Un destinataire = recipient (mail, call) Un … Read More →
FYW 126 : Questions in French (Part 4) – rising or falling intonation?
This episode is the fourth and last part of a series about asking questions in French. If you ever travel to France and engage in any interaction with a native French speaker, you'll definitely need to ask them questions in French! In order to give you the confidence to do so, this episode will focus on the intonation. You may have learnt that the intonation falls in statements and rises in questions but this is actually inaccurate. I'm going to give you the whole rule - that should make sense to you! Don't hesitate to give me your feedback in the comment section for the episode: … Read More →
FYW 125 : Indirect speech (Part 2): The (simple) logic to changing the tenses of the verbs
In this second episode about the indirect speech, I'll explain what's called the "concordance des temps" (or "sequence of tenses"). The name may scare you but it's all actually logical and working the same as in English. So, let's take a look at some examples and you'll see what I mean! Note: listen to Part 1 in Episode 117: " Indirect speech: put the right words...in the right order" Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode J'ai faim = I'm hungry Elle dit qu'elle a faim = She says she is hungry Elle a dit qu'elle avait faim =She said she was hungry. Il ne … Read More →
FYW 124 : French songs for babies/toddlers
In this episode I'll give you a few French words in baby talk and suggestions on how to find cute French songs for babies and toddlers! You'll also hear my delightful daughter making animal sounds. And I'll give you my thoughts about French traditional songs... Note: Also listen to episode 112 for my favourite French books for babies / toddlers: www.frenchyourway.com.au/podcast112 Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Coucou: peek a boo Un bobo = a hurt, a boo boo Le dodo = the sleep Faire dodo = to sleep Le lolo = le lait Fais dodo, Colas mon Ptit … Read More →
FYW 123 : Knock knock! Toc-Toc! French words derived from sounds (onomatopoeia)
In this episode, you'll discover or re-discover words as you never saw them before. Pay attention and you'll notice that these are all French words derived from sounds! The result? It's fun, it's memorable and will make you think about which other French words derived from sounds you may know ;-) Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode la poésie = poetry Vrombir = to throb, hum, buzz, thrum Toquer à la porte = to knock on the door Toc toc Le clapotis = lapping (water) Un frou-frou = rustling, swish ; frills and furbelows Souffler = to blow … Read More →
FYW 122 : Why Learn French?
This episode is to help boost your motivation and give yourself a sense of purpose about learning French! Some time ago, I received an email from Max who is learning French because he dreams of living in Canada some day. Max told me that apart from this very specific reason, he can't think about any other way to use his knowledge of French. Why learn French? Max asked me to share a few benefits of learning French in the modern world. LINKS and RESOURCES 10 good reasons for learning French 17 good reasons for parents and school principals to choose French 30 reasons to learn … Read More →
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