This episode is the first part of a series about how to ask 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 3 ways to ask a same question in French. All you need is to be aware of the 3 possible structures so you put words in the correct order! I'll cover both closed questions (also called Yes/No questions) and open questions. Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Tu … Read More →
FYW 110 : Animal Names in French
Here's an interesting question I got from a student of French: “I understand that animal names in French are generally masculine and feminine (eg. une girafe) but if I am talking about a male girafe, can I say ‘un girafe’? Now, dear listener, how would you answer this question? Listen to this episode to find out! LINKS and RESOURCES "French Animal Names: What to Call Your Dog if it’s a Female" My article: " Masculine or Feminine? Telling the Gender of French Nouns" French Your Way Podcast, Episode 32: "How to Tell if a French Noun is Masculine or Feminine (Part 1)" French Your … Read More →
FYW 109 : All about the old French Republican Calendar!
Did you know that France used a different calendar for a few years, after the French Revolution? This was called the French Republican Calendar and time had a whole different way of being divided (which is probably why it didn't last!). Find out more about the ideas behind the creation of the French Republican Calendar...and learn some vocabulary of course! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Le calendrier républicain / le calendrier révolutionnaire. Vendémiaire Vendanges: grape harvest Brumaire La brume = the mist Frimaire Nivôse Pluviôse Pluvieux = … Read More →
FYW 107 : How to Add French to Your Daily Life
It is generally agreed that if you want to practice a foreign language, the best thing you can do is to travel to a country where this language is spoken. But, what about the rest of the time? How do you stay motivated and how to practice when you’re not travelling? Here are simple tips on how you can add a bit of French language and culture outside formal lessons, tips to add French to your daily life! This episode is the audio version of an article I published some time ago on my website (www.frenchyourway.com.au ) and which has been helpful to many students of French – which is why I’ve … Read More →
FYW 106 : Je me lave, vous vous appelez, etc.: what are reflexive verbs ?
Why are there two "vous" in "Comment vous vous appelez"? What does "se promener" mean exactly and how to conjugate it properly ? This episode is a good introduction or brush up about reflexive verbs and pronouns. You’ll finally understand when and how to conjugate them – I bet you’ll even find that you know many more reflexive verbs than you thought you knew! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Appeler = to call S’appeler = to call oneself Je me Tu te Il/elle/on se Nous nous Vous vous Ils se Laver = to wash Je lave ma voiture, je lave mon chien Se … Read More →
FYW 105 : A must-see in Paris: le Panthéon
If you haven’t already done so, I strongly suggest you go check out the Panthéon on your next visit in Paris! Listen to why I loved it...and learn a few words and facts along the way! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Un mausolée = a mausoleum Aux Grands Hommes la Patrie Reconnaissante = For Great Men the Grateful Nation La patrie = homeland, motherland Etre reconnaissant,e = to be grateful Le Pendule de Foucault Emouvant,e = moving LINKS and RESOURCES http://www.pantheonparis.com Episode 33 : How to Tell if a French Noun is Masculine or … Read More →
FYW 104 : Why do you say “à l’est de l’Australie” but “l’Ambassade d’Australie”?
It can be hard to tell when to use the preposition DE by itself (as in: "l'Ambassade d’Australie") and when to use it with an article (à l'est de l’Australie). I’m will help you with it in this episode! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode De l’eau --> un verre d’eau Du champagne --> une coupe de champagne De la soupe --> un bol de soupe Du sucre --> 2 cuillères à soupe de sucre Des fraises (il y a des fraises dans le frigo) ?--> pas DE fraise L’Australie --> à l’est de l’Australie La France --> la Provence est dans le sud de la … Read More →
FYW 103 : PART 2 – 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! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Bouton (nm) = button ; pimple ; button, knob, switch ; bud (plants) Monnaie (nf) = spare change, small change Argent (nm) = money Journée (nf) = day, daytime Voyage … Read More →
FYW 102 : Answers to Episode 100 and winner announcement!
Here are the answers to the 15 questions of the quiz I designed to celebrate episode 100 of French Your Way Podcast. How did you go with them?I'll also announce the winner of a French lesson with me....rum drolls.... Let's go! This episode was also broadcast live on Facebook, if you haven't already like French Your Way's page on Facebook to be notified when I go live on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/frenchyourway/ Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode How do you translate in French: "He slept for 6 hours" ? (ep2) Il a dormi (pendant) six heures. … Read More →
FYW 101 : The different meanings of ON in French
On in French has several meanings, which can be somewhat confusing for French learners. In this episode, I’ll go through the different uses of this pronoun, with examples of course! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Nous allons au cinéma = on va au cinéma = we’re going to the cinema. On est fatigués = nous sommes fatigués = we’re tired En France, on mange du fromage = In France, people eat cheese. En Australie, on aime bien le surf = In Australia, people like surfing Au secours! On a volé mon portefeuille! = Help ! Someone stole my wallet ! On m’a dit … Read More →
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