In this quick quiz, Max tests you on 15 French words that look just like English but don't always mean what you'd expect. You get a few seconds to decide whether each one is a true friend or a false friend, then Max reveals what it really means, from assister à and éventuellement to sensible and librairie. There are a few bonus tricky words along the way too, so play along and see how many you can get right.

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Max takes you into the world of the French apéro, one of the most enjoyable social rituals in the French-speaking world. You'll find out what an apéro involves, when it happens and how it can even replace dinner, along with the food, the drinks and the all-important phrase "on prend un apéro ?". Which would you choose: an apéro or a full dinner?

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In this episode, Max takes one small but very useful French verb, 'mettre', and shows you five different ways it's used in everyday French. You'll hear clear examples for each meaning, including the handy way 'mettre' talks about how long something takes. By the end, you'll spot it everywhere and feel ready to use it yourself.

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There are three main ways to ask a question in French, and the one you choose depends on how formal you want to sound. In this episode, Max walks you through rising intonation, est-ce que and inversion, and shows you how to combine each one with question words like où, quand and comment. By the end, you'll be ready to ask just about anything in French!

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Max walks you through five essential uses of "prendre", one of the most flexible verbs in French. You'll see why French uses "prendre" for ordering food and drinks, for catching transport, for illness ("j'ai pris froid"), for the very French structure "prendre quelqu'un pour quelqu'un", and for talking about duration. Which meaning surprised you the most?

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Max breaks down five everyday English phrases that work completely differently in French, from "I miss you" and "I'm cold" to "it makes sense". Along the way, he explains why word-for-word translation leads learners astray and shows you the more natural French alternatives. Which of these have you been getting wrong?

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Max breaks down seven essential French words and expressions you'll hear every day in France but probably never learned in a textbook. You'll hear them in context, explore real-life examples, and understand the subtle nuances behind each one. Which one will you start using straight away?

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Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. 

The café is at the heart of another unforgettable event and this day will be remembered by everyone.
Dans ce dixième chapitre, Bastien et Tanguy célèbrent leur PACS et les amis lèvent leurs verres à l’amour et à l’avenir. Des décisions importantes sont prises et de nouvelles rencontres se profilent.

Get ready for the 10th and final episode of Scenes from the Coffee Break French Café Season 2. Installez-vous confortablement et profitez de cette belle conclusion.

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Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. 

Sometimes joy and worry mix together and emotions run high Chez Nico.
Dans ce neuvième chapitre, Aurore doit prendre une décision importante pour sa carrière et Fifi se demande ce que l’avenir leur réserve. Pendant ce temps, Romain apporte une nouvelle qui mérite d’être fêtée.


Scenes Season 2 Chapter 9 is now available. Installez-vous confortablement et profitez de l’histoire.

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Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. 

The café regulars never miss an opportunity for a friendly comment and today there is something new to talk about.
Dans ce huitième chapitre, Jérôme commence sa tournée de facteur et raconte ses premières impressions. Jacques et Dominique réfléchissent à l’hiver qui approche.

Scenes Season 2 Chapter 8 is now available. Prenez votre café et profitez de l’histoire.

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