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    French Your Way Podcast: Learn French with Jessica | French Grammar | French Vocabulary | French Expressions

    Learn French: Discover the French Language with Jessica

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    FYW 227: Trouver, retrouver (and more vocabulary) Dec 21, 2020
    Show notes

    What’s the difference between TROUVER and RETROUVER in French? Listen in! And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast 😉

    Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

    J’ai trouvé des clés dans la rue.
    J’ai retrouvé mes clés dans la poche de mon pantalon.
    Après des mois de confinement, nous retrouvons la liberté.
    Mes anciens camarades de classe se sont retrouvés après 20 ans.
    J’ai rencontré ma meilleure amie à l’université.
    J’ai retrouvé ma meilleure amie à l’université.
    Je trouve que c’est un bon papa.
    Je trouve que cette nouvelle coupe de cheveux te va bien. = I think that new haircut really suits you.
    La Tour Eiffel / La Joconde se trouve à Paris.
    Il se trouve que je suis libre demain : on pourrait se rejoindre au parc. = It happens that I’m free tomorrow; we could meet in the park.
    Elle ne se trouve pas jolie, elle se trouve trop grosse.
    Avec toutes les offres de voyage à tous les prix, tout le monde s’y retrouve ! = With travel offers to suit all pockets, everyone can find something they like!

    LINKS and RESOURCES

    • FYW 226: FALLOR vs DEVOIR:
    • FYW 106 : Je me lave, vous vous appelez, etc.: what are reflexive verbs

    The post FYW 227: Trouver, retrouver (and more vocabulary) appeared first on French Your Way.

    FYW 226: DEVOIR vs FALLOIR Dec 10, 2020
    Show notes

    Martha from Cape Cod in the USA is confused about when to use the verb FALLOIR and when to use DEVOIR in French. As a result, she says she exclusively uses DEVOIR. The two verbs actually have the same meaning but the structure of the sentence will be different. Let’s see how they work, with concrete examples. I’ll also give you additional meanings for DEVOIR 😉

    Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

    Devoir = je dois, tu dois, il/elle/on doit, nous devons, vous devez, ils doivent
    Pour faire des crêpes, il faut de la farine, des œufs, etc. = on doit prendre/avoir…
    Il faut manger pour vivre.
    Il faut que vous me racontiez ça ! = vous devez me raconter ça !
    Il faut que j’y aille / que je parte maintenant. = je dois partir / y aller.
    Il faut que nous y allions / que nous partions. = nous devons partir / y aller.
    Il faut que tu fasses tes devoirs. = tu dois faire tes devoirs
    Il faut environ 3 heures pour faire Paris-Marseille en train. = It takes about three hours to get from Paris to Marseilles by train.
    Les enfants se sont faits mal en se bagarrant : ça devait arriver ! = The kids hurt each other fighting. That was bound to happen!
    Vous devez être heureux de cette belle nouvelle !
    Il est en retard, il doit être dans les embouteillages.
    Je dois mille euros à la banque.
    Je vous dois des remerciements pour votre aide. = I owe you a big thank you for your help.
    Un devoir = a duty ; assignment, homework

    Links and Resources

    • FYW 080: Introduction to the Subjunctive (Part 1)
    • FYW 083: Introduction to the Subjunctive (Part 2)

    The post FYW 226: DEVOIR vs FALLOIR appeared first on French Your Way.

    FYW 225: How to define your French goals and learning plan Dec 01, 2020
    Show notes

    Lacking a sense of direction is the surest way to ending up nowhere, feeling all over the place, overwhelmed and eventually discouraged.

    Find out how you can define your French learning goals and stay focused using the SMART goals tool.

    Links and Resources

    • “How long does it take to learn French?” (article)
    • “How long does it take to learn French?” (episode 182 of French Your Way Podcast)
    • “How to stay motivated learning French?” (episode 24 of French Your Way Podcast)

    The post FYW 225: How to define your French goals and learning plan appeared first on French Your Way.

    FYW 224: Nouveau vs Neuf Nov 10, 2020
    Show notes

    Listener Rebecca is confused about the different forms of the French word “nouveau” and how it is different from the word “neuf”. Let’s clarify the difference and learn new expressions along the way!

    Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

    Nouveau(x), nouvel(le)
    un nouveau jour, une nouvelle nuit
    un nouvel ordinateur
    un nouvel iPhone
    Avez-vous lu le nouveau Werber ? / vu le nouveau Besson ? / écouté le nouveau CD de Cabrel ?
    Le nouvel élève est intimidé. / Le nouveau est intimidé.
    Il y a du nouveau dans cette affaire.
    A nouveau = once again, once more
    Malgré sa promesse d’arrêter, il a à nouveau repris la cigarette.
    Je lui ai dit de ne pas m’interrompre, mais elle m’a à nouveau coupé 10 secondes plus tard.
    Voir les choses sous un nouveau jour / sous un jour nouveau = in a new way, in a new light
    Neuf(s), neuve(s)
    Son nouvel ordinateur n’est pas neuf.
    Notre nouvelle maison n’est pas neuve.
    flambant neuf = brand new; spanking new
    Il est arrivé dans sa voiture flambant neuve
    Vous préférez le neuf ou l’ancien?
    Quoi de neuf? (What’s up/new?)

    The post FYW 224: Nouveau vs Neuf appeared first on French Your Way.

    FYW 223: When letters are added to help with French pronunciation Oct 30, 2020
    Show notes

    This episode complements episode 222: “What are these strange ” LE ” and “NE” words with no actual meaning in French ??”. We’ll see examples of letters being added with the only purpose of making French pronunciation easier. There will also be examples of common spelling alterations to achieve that same purpose. So, if you want to get more clarity on why you may find a mysterious “NE”/”LE”/”S”/”T” or accent in a French sentence or word which doesn’t usually has it, this episode is for you!

    PS: Don’t forget to check the links / articles I refer to below!

    PPS: Please share the word about this podcast if you love it! 😉 Merci!

    Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

    Comment elle va ? Comment va-t-elle ?
    Il y a un pilote dans l’avion = Y a-t-il un pilote dans l’avion ? (Airplaine !)
    “Aussi souhaité-je vraiment vous rencontrer”
    “Aussi souhaitais-je vraiment vous rencontrer.”
    Je peux ? Puis-je ?
    Va ! Vas-y !
    Mange du fromage! Manges-en !

    LINKS and RESOURCES

    • French Your Way Podcast, episode 222: “What are these strange ” LE ” and “NE” words with no actual meaning in French ??“
    • French Your Way Podcast, episode 220: “Pronunciation rules around the verb “acheter” (and more!)“
    • French Your Way Podcast, episode 111: “Questions in French (Part 1): the 3 ways to ask a question“
    • Replay of Grammar Clinic #4

    The post FYW 223: When letters are added to help with French pronunciation appeared first on French Your Way.

    FYW 222: What are these strange “LE” and “NE” words with no actual meaning in French ?? Oct 20, 2020
    Show notes

    Joanna asked me : Why is the ” l’ ” neccesary in “Tu verras ce que l’on gagne à vouloir vivre libre”? What is it a pronoun referring to? it is direct or indirect? Merci!

    Good question! It may be very surprising but this “l’ ” doesn’t mean anything and is not compulsory! Ok, I think you need to listen to this episode so I can explain! 😉

    Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

    Cet homme est plus intelligent que tu (ne) crois / qu’il (ne) parait.

    J’ai bien peur qu’elle (ne) soit fâchée.

    Fuyez avant qu’il (ne) vous voie !

    Labeaume, c’est le village où (l’) on allait en vacances chaque été.

    Si (l’)on a du mal à respirer, il vaut mieux appeler le SAMU.

    Si tu as du mal à respirer, il vaut mieux que l’on appelle le SAMU. / qu’on appelle.

    Dans ce jeu, on peut lancer la balle à qui (l’)on veut.

    Il faut rester qui (l’)on est en toutes circonstances.

    LINKS and RESOURCES

    • “French Verbs Made Easy” (eBook + Workbook):

    The post FYW 222: What are these strange “LE” and “NE” words with no actual meaning in French ?? appeared first on French Your Way.

    FYW 221: Idiomatic French expressions: “Donner sa langue au chat” (and more !) Oct 10, 2020
    Show notes

    Thanks to Tina for suggesting to talk about French expressions on the podcast. Idiomatic expressions can be so difficult for language learners because they often don’t make sense when they are translated literally. However, they’re rather fun and also commonly used, therefore it is always useful to know them. Of course, I also find it very interesting to research the ORIGIN of the expressions!

    Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

    Donner sa langue au chat

    LINKS and RESOURCES

    • Upcoming events (Games in French, French Grammar Clinic workshops)
    • FYW 043 : French Expressions With Colours
    • FYW 048 : French Expressions with Animals (Part 1)
    • FYW 051 : French expressions with animals (Part 2)
    • FYW 060 : French Food Expressions
    • FYW 064 : French Expressions with Body Parts (Part 1)
    • FYW 068 : French expressions with body parts (Part 2)

    The post FYW 221: Idiomatic French expressions: “Donner sa langue au chat” (and more !) appeared first on French Your Way.

    FYW 220: Pronunciation rules around the verb “acheter” (and more!) Sep 30, 2020
    Show notes

    Pronunciation rules around the verb “acheter” (and more!)

    Listener Nuvia is in doubt on how to pronounce the verb “acheter” in the present tense. There are indeed a few opportunities for you to learn or brush up various aspects of the French language in this seemingly short and simple question. Let’s dive in!

    Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

    ACHETER
    J’achète
    Tu achètes
    Il / elle / on achète
    Nous achetons
    Vous achetez
    Ils / elles achètent
    épousseter, épeler, crocheter, déceler (to detect / discover / spot), congeler, acheter, se racheter, peler, (se) projeter, décacheter, voleter, etc.

    LINKS and RESOURCES

    • Replay of Grammar Clinic #4
    • Check my Upcoming Events page to find out about the next live sessions! (Grammar Clinic workshops, Games in French)
    • My online course “How to sound like a native French speaker ” Everything you need to know about French pronunciation, intonation and rhythm”
    • My eBook “How to Improve Your French Conversation Skills“:

    The post FYW 220: Pronunciation rules around the verb “acheter” (and more!) appeared first on French Your Way.

    FYW 219: French dictation (replay from 22/08/2020 live session) Sep 20, 2020
    Show notes

    If you haven”t taken the challenge yet, grab your pen and paper and test yourself with the free French dictation I ran live in August! This is a great opportunity for you to brush-up your French listening, grammar and phonetic skills. As always, I”ll also comment on and explain a few tricky points 😉

    The text used for the dictation is below, no cheating! Do it by yourself first!

    You can also find the video recording (and downloadable notes) on my YouTube channel.

    Check out my Upcoming Events page so you don”t miss the next live sessions! (Games in French, Grammar Clinics and dictations)

    Text for the dictation was:

    Ma grand-mère se rappelait :

    « Petits, nous jouions dehors tous les jours et tout le jour avec les autres enfants du quartier. Nous grimpions aux arbres. Je me rappelle qu”on volait les belles cerises du voisin. Si quelqu”un nous voyait, nous partions en courant.

    En grandissant, la vie est bien sûr devenue plus sérieuse. Nous étudiions avec un maître strict parce que nos parents rêvaient d”une vie meilleure pour nous.”

    LINKS and RESOURCES

    • Video replay of Grammar Clinic #4 + downloadable notes
    • Upcoming Events

    The post FYW 219: French dictation (replay from 22/08/2020 live session) appeared first on French Your Way.

    FYW 218: Special spelling rules: words ending in “_guer”, “_quer” Sep 10, 2020
    Show notes

    This episode complements episode 217 (“How to convert a verb into a noun or adjective in French?”) and sheds light on some special spelling rules that may happen inside a same family of words. You’ll get a grammar brush-up and become a French spelling Jedi if you can remember these rules!

    Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

    pratiquer
    Il se donne toutes les chances de réussir son concours en pratiquant le piano tous les jours.
    Nous avons grandi dans une famille très pratiquante.
    Les pratiquants se retrouvent à l’église du village le dimanche matin.
    Un pratiquant du tennis de table s’appelle un pongiste. (source : Word Reference)
    Naviguer
    Il a navigué autour du monde.
    Il a fait le tour du monde en naviguant.
    Le personnel navigant = cabine crew
    Fatiguer
    elle est fatiguée parce que sa journée a été fatigante
    Fabriquer
    Un jouet fabriqué en bois.
    Il gagnait sa vie en fabriquant des jouets en bois.
    Un fabricant de jouets

    LINKS and RESOURCES

    • Episode 217: How to convert a verb into a noun or adjective in French?

    The post FYW 218: Special spelling rules: words ending in “_guer”, “_quer” appeared first on French Your Way.

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