Bonjour, this is Frederic and I would like to personally welcome you to the eleventh episode of the Talk in French Podcast!
This podcast is intended for beginner to intermediate French language learners and French culture enthusiasts. For advanced level learners, I also have an all-French Podcast which you would probably enjoy more. You can check the Advanced Podcast here.
In this episode:
- Some information about French Culture. French Pastries 101. Discover what makes the French Pastries so delicious
- Some French Words with an English Translation. Ideal when you cook, run, commute....
- A quick French Grammar Explanation: Today I explain a very common mistake. What's the difference between "Il est" and "C'est"
- Some French Expressions and their translation
What's in this Podcast?
French Travel and Culture
Discover some interesting aspects of French travel and culture.
Vocabulary and Expressions
Learn useful French vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
French Grammar Explanation
Get to know important grammar points and learn how to use it.
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French Vocabulary Included in this Episode:
| le serveur | the waiter |
| la carte | menu |
| le pourboire | tip |
| les ingrédients | ingredients |
| la serveuse | the waitress |
| l’addition | bill |
| une boisson | beverage |
| la salade | salad |
| épicé | spicy |
| la restauration rapide | fast food |
French Expressions from this Podcast Episode:
| Ça ne fait rien | That's OK, it doesn't matter. |
| Ça ne vaut pas la peine. | It's not worth it. |
| Ça se voit. | That's obvious. |
| Ça va bien | I'm doing well |
| Ça va mal | Not well |
| J'ai craqué. | I couldn't resist. |
| Nous vous sommes extrêmement reconnaissants. | We are very grateful to you. |
Links to Articles and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
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Hi Fredrick,
I am not sure if it is just me but I cant get the latest episode (11) to play. I have tried on 2 devices and I keep getting the error 404 not found 🙁
I fixed it. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Merci Beaucoup Fredric.
I really enjoyed this podcast even if it did make me feel hungry :).
It made me smile a few times in the French cultural corner. The grammar lesson was very helpful also. Talk in French is definitely my favourite podcast and blog.
Bonne journée
Merci Sharon. I am glad I made you smile.
[…] French Culture. French Pastries 101. Discover what makes the French Pastries so delicious . Grammar: What's the difference between "Il est" and "C'est". […]
I just discovered your podcasts and I think they’re great. About this one in particular, i have been in both Italy and France twice and I totally agree with you that Italians have much better coffee than the French, but French food (I think) and pastries are to die for!!
Thanks for the information on when to use il est and c’est. I have found myself confused on which one to use. I’m not sure your explanation was in depth enough, but I’ll have another listen.
Merci beaucoup!