Bonjour, this is Frederic and I would like to personally welcome you to the seventeenth 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. 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
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:
| 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 from this Podcast Episode:
| 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 |
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.
Links to Articles and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
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Très bien!! Ça m’aide beaucoup!!! Merci pour en donnant des informations sur ces topiques!!! Je suis ravie d’apprendre tout ça!!
De rien Shannon. Je vais essayer de proposer des sujets intéressants. 🙂
Interesting podcast. My friend from Lyon thought it was hysterical that in Montreal they use ARRET signs, but in France you use STOP signs.
Haha yeah.
my favourite website for learning Quebec French expressions:
https://offqc.com/about/
Yes it is a very good one! 🙂
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I just discovered your podcast and enjoy it very much. I am studying French after being away from it for many years and you really help me.
I lived in Montréal for four years in the 1960’s and never good figure out why people always looked at me funny when they heard my last name. Lucky me!
Keep up the good work,
Tom
Haha that’s hilarious 🙂
Merci beaucoup pour la création de ce site et ces podcasts. Vous m’a tellement aidé et je vais continuer à écouter, lire et partager. Toujours. Également, j’aime bien le moyen que vous parlez l’anglais avec votre accent français. C’est beau.
Pas pire cette baladodiffusion. Merci pour l’avoir partagée!