Talk in French Podcast #17: French in Quebec vs France |10 French double syllable words

Listening Time: 49 minutes.

Here is the 17th session of  Talk in French Podcast!

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In this episode:

– Some information about French Culture. I explain about some differences between French in Quebec and in France including some misleading expressions.
– Some French words with English translation. Ideal for listening when you cook, run, commute….
– A quick French grammar explanation. 10 French double syllable words (e.g: Bonbon), easy to remember and will make you sound more like a native.
– Some French expressions and their translation

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Articles and vocabulary Mentioned in This Session:

• Ebooks
• Tutoring services
• Grammar articles
• Vocabulary  List articles
• Learning Method
• Joual (Quebec Dialect)
• Quebec French
• Some examples of Quebeckers aggressive behaviour online.

10 double syllables French words (listen to the podcast for more details):

baba = dumbfounded. To be knocked for a loop. Je suis baba de ce restaurant

bobo = superficial wound (pain) / bourgeois bohemian

bouiboui = low dive

chichi = manner/ way

cucul / gnangnan = silly/ nuts qu’est-ce qu’il est cucul la praline.

foufou =crazy / cracked

fute-fute = stupid / nice way  (futé / smart) . Not smart/ idiot (but a nicer way)

toctoc = crazy

toutou = doggie / puppy

zinzin = crazy

Listen to the french grammar point discussed in the podcast for more information.

French Words in the Podcast

• la table basse – coffee table
• le canapé – sofa
• la cheminée – fireplace
• la pendule – clock
• le tableau painting
• le rideau – curtain
• le plafond – ceiling

French Expressions in the Podcast

• D’accord. – OK
• Dans ce temps-là – at that time
• Dans un deuxième temps – subsequently
• D’après moi – In my view
• D’autant plus! – All the more reason!
• En aucun cas (with a negative statement) – no matter what happens
• En bon état – in good condition

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