Why are there two "vous" in "Comment vous vous appelez"? What does "se promener" mean exactly and how to conjugate it properly ? This episode is a good introduction or brush up about reflexive verbs and pronouns. You’ll finally understand when and how to conjugate them – I bet you’ll even find that you know many more reflexive verbs than you thought you knew!

Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

Appeler = to call

S’appeler = to call oneself

Je me

Tu te

Il/elle/on se

Nous nous

Vous vous

Ils se

Laver = to wash

Je lave ma voiture, je lave mon chien

Se laver = to wash oneself

Je me lave

Je me lave les mains, nous nous lavons les dents

Se raser, se dire, se promener

Se demander = to wonder

Se laver = to wash each other

S’appeler = to call each other

Nous nous appelons tous les jours

Je me regarde vs Romeo et Juliette se regardent

Je m’aime vs Romeo et Juliette s’aiment

Ils se demandent pardon

J’ai lavé ma voiture

Je me suis lavé,e

Il a regardé la télé

Romeo et Juliette se sont regardés

LINKS and RESOURCES

FYW 026 : Aches, Pains and Broken Bones

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If you haven’t already done so, I strongly suggest you go check out the Panthéon on your next visit in Paris! Listen to why I loved it...and learn a few words and facts along the way!

Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

Un mausolée = a mausoleum

Aux Grands Hommes la Patrie Reconnaissante = For Great Men the Grateful Nation

La patrie = homeland, motherland

Etre reconnaissant,e = to be grateful

Le Pendule de Foucault

Emouvant,e = moving

LINKS and RESOURCES

http://www.pantheonparis.com

Episode 33 : How to Tell if a French Noun is Masculine or Feminine (Part 2)

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It can be hard to tell when to use the preposition DE by itself (as in: "l'Ambassade d’Australie") and when to use it with an article (à l'est de l’Australie). I’m will help you with it in this episode!

Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

De l’eau --> un verre d’eau

Du champagne  --> une coupe de champagne

De la soupe --> un bol de soupe

Du sucre --> 2 cuillères à soupe de sucre

Des fraises (il y a des fraises dans le frigo) ?--> pas DE fraise

L’Australie --> à l’est de l’Australie

La France --> la Provence est dans le sud de la France

Le Japon --> Le japonais est la langue du Japon

ça se passe à l’Ambassade d’Australie (pas de l’Australie?)

Ambassade d’Australie

Numéro de téléphone

Numéro de chambre

Professeur de français

204, c’est le numéro de la chambre où nous avons passé notre lune de miel

une cicatrice de morsure – la cicatrice de la morsure d’un lion qui l’a attaqué en Afrique

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Many words in French and English are similar or look similar. That’s lucky because it helps with learning vocabulary faster. However, these words sometimes means something very different in the two languages! In this case, they are called “faux amis”, false friends, or false cognates. Here’s a list of 10 common false friends so you don’t make the mistake!

Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

Bouton (nm) = button ; pimple ; button, knob, switch ; bud (plants)

Monnaie (nf) = spare change, small change

Argent (nm) = money

Journée (nf) = day, daytime

Voyage (nm) = journey

Déception (nf) = disappointment, disillusion

a deception = une tromperie / duperie / supercherie =

Librairie (nf) = bookstore

Bibliothèque (nf) = library

Location (nf) = rental, hire ; rented flat, rented house, rented apartment; rental, rental property

On a réservé une location en Italie pour les vacances.= We’ve booked a rental place in Italy for the holidays

Un endroit, un site = a location, un emplacement = a location

Coin (nm) = corner

Au coin de la rue = around the corner

Une pièce (de monnaie) = a (money) coin

Une pièce = a room ; a piece (puzzle)

Préservatif (nm) = a condom

Conservateur (nm) = preservative

Prune (nf) = plum ; fine, ticket

Pruneau (nm) = prune (dried plum)

Raisin (nm) = grape

Raisin sec = raisin

LINKS and RESOURCES

Episode 85 : 10 common false friends (= faux amis) in French and English

Episode 73 : France Travel Tips (PART 1): General Tips

Episode 76 : What’s the Difference Between Jour and Journée in French?

Episode 59 : French « déception” vs English “deception”: same same, or different?

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Here are the answers to the 15 questions of the quiz I designed to celebrate episode 100 of French Your Way Podcast. How did you go with them?I'll also announce the winner of a French lesson with me....rum drolls.... Let's go!

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Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

How do you translate in French: "He slept for 6 hours" ? (ep2)

Il a dormi (pendant) six heures.

 True or false ? If I ask you "comment ça va?", a possible answer to this question is "je suis ça va" (ep5)

False.

What does "monnaie" mean in French? (ep8)

Spare change, small change.

What’s the difference between "un verre à moutarde” and "un verre de moutarde"? (ep15)

"un verre à moutarde" = a mustard glass (glass/container is used to store mustard)

"un verre de moutarde"= a glass of mustard (glass/container contains mustard)

Fill the blank using "qui" or "que" : Je lis un roman _____ s'appelle "Madame Bovary" (ep19)

qui

What’s the origin of the word "copain" ?

They’re the one you share your bread with.

Are the following words masculine or feminine? Confiance – Jardinet (ep33)

LA confiance (feminine) – LE jardinet (masc)

Which expression means that you’re a good gardener? "Tu as la main verte" or "Tu te mets au vert" ? (ep43)

"Tu as la main verte” (also "Tu as le pouce vert")

If your alarm clock displays "00.30", what time is it (in standard oral time)? (ep49)

Il est minuit et demi.

Do you conjugate the French verb "dormir" like "partir” or "finir”? (ep58)

Like partir.

Why do I recommend reading tales in French ? (ep 66)

Tales are great because they are based on repetition, usually around the Rule of Three. This repetition is very helpful because it gives you a pattern: you read the same words and structures several times.

When driving in France, do you take a roundabout in the clockwise or anticlockwise direction? (ep75)

anticlockwise

Fill the blank using "deuxième" or "seconde": " J’ai trois robes: la première est rouge, la ________ est blanche et la troisième est noire" (ep82)

Deuxième

True or false? "savoir" and "connaitre" have no difference in meaning. (ep92)

True

How will you translate the word "busy" in the sentence "I live in a very busy street"? (ep 93)

Animée

LINKS and RESOURCES

FYW 002 : "For" (+ duration): Avoid Saying "Pour" if Possible!

FYW 005 : "Ca va?" – How to Reply (and How to NOT Reply!!) to this Seemingly Basic Question

FYW 008 : Monnaie vs Money

FYW 015 : Wine Glass or Glass of Wine

FYW 019 : Easy Tips on when to use Qui and Que

FYW 027 : Learn the different words for "Friend" in French

FYW 033 : How to Tell if a French Noun is Masculine or Feminine (Part 2)

FYW 043 : French Expressions With Colours

FYW 049 : "Minuit moins cinq" or "Zéro heure moins cinq"

FYW 058 : How to Conjugate French Verbs in –IR Without Losing Your Mind

FYW 066 : Reading French Books: Where to Start?

FYW 075 : France Travel Tips (PART 3): Driving

FYW 082 : The Difference Between Deuxième and Second in French

FYW 092 : The difference between SAVOIR and CONNAITRE

FYW 093 : The different translations for BUSY in French

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On in French has several meanings, which can be somewhat confusing for French learners. In this episode, I’ll go through the different uses of this pronoun, with examples of course!

Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

Nous allons au cinéma = on va au cinéma = we’re going to the cinema.

On est fatigués = nous sommes fatigués = we’re tired

En France, on mange du fromage = In France, people eat cheese.

En Australie, on aime bien le surf = In Australia, people like surfing

Au secours! On a volé mon portefeuille! = Help ! Someone stole my wallet !

On m’a dit que les voisins allaient divorcer = Someone told me the neighbours were going to divorce.

Nous, on aime le français.

LINKS and RESOURCES

FYW 079 : Pronouns (Part 1): How to Choose Between "je" and "moi"

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For this special episode, I offer to go back and refresh what you’ve learnt over all the time we’ve spent together! (if you’ve only started to listen to this podcast recently, don't worry!) I’ve prepared a quiz of 15 questions which you can find in the shownotes below and that includes the number of the episode I refer to for each question. I hope you'll enjoy testing yourself. Most of all, I hope that you’ll realise how much you’ve learnt and - hopefully- improved too! In order to reward you for your efforts, you can win a French lesson with me! Email me your answers to this quiz at jessica [at] frenchyourway.com.au before Monday 16th January 2017 at midnight Greenwich time (London time). The answers to this quiz will be given in episode 102 of this podcast and I’ll also announce the winner! So, let’s brush up your French together!! Bonne chance! Good luck!

Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

How do you translate in French: "He slept for 6 hours" ? (ep2)

True or false ? If I ask you "comment ça va?", a possible answer to this question is "je suis ça va" (ep5)

What does "monnaie" mean in French? (ep8)

What’s the difference between "un verre à moutarde" and "un verre de moutarde"? (ep15)

Fill the blank using "qui" or "que" : Je lis un roman _____ s’appelle “Madame Bovary” (ep19)

What’s the origin of the word "copain" ? (ep27)

Are the following words masculine or feminine? Confiance - Jardinet (ep33)

Which expression means that you’re a good gardener? "Tu as la main verte" or "Tu te mets au vert" ? (ep43)

If your alarm clock displays "00.30", what time is it (in standard oral time)? (ep49)

Do you conjugate the French verb "dormir" like "partir" or "finir"? (ep58)

Why do I recommend reading tales in French ? (ep 66)

When driving in France, do you take a roundabout in the clockwise or anticlockwise direction? (ep75)

Fill the blank using "deuxième" or “seconde”: "J'ai trois robes: la première est rouge, la ________ est blanche et la troisième est noire" (ep82)

True or false? "savoir" and "connaitre" have no difference in meaning. (ep92)

How will you translate the word "busy" in the sentence “I live in a very busy street”? (ep 93)

LINKS and RESOURCES

FYW 002 : "For" (+ duration): Avoid Saying "Pour" if Possible! : http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast2

FYW 005 : "Ca va?" – How to Reply (and How to NOT Reply!!) to this Seemingly Basic Question: http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast5

FYW 008 : Monnaie vs Money : http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast8

FYW 015 : Wine Glass or Glass of Wine http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast15

FYW 019 : Easy Tips on when to use Qui and Que: http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast19

FYW 027 : Learn the different words for “Friend” in French: http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast27

FYW 033 : How to Tell if a French Noun is Masculine or Feminine (Part 2): http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast33

FYW 043 : French Expressions With Colours : http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast43

FYW 049 : “Minuit moins cinq” or “Zéro heure moins cinq” : http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast49

FYW 058 : How to Conjugate French Verbs in –IR Without Losing Your Mind: http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast58

FYW 066 : Reading French Books: Where to Start? - http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast66

FYW 075 : France Travel Tips (PART 3): Driving - http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast75

FYW 082 : The Difference Between Deuxième and Second in French: http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast82

FYW 092 : The difference between SAVOIR and CONNAITRE: http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast92

FYW 093 : The different translations for BUSY in French: http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast93

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How and when to use the French pronoun "en"? In this episode, I’ll cover aspects that you may not be aware of. Also, I’ll explain where to position this French pronoun in a sentence and of course will give you many examples!

Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

Il boit de l’eau = he’s drinking water

Il en boit = He’s drinking some

Pour faire des crêpes, il faut du beurre = To make crepes, you need butter

Pour faire des crêpes, il en faut = to make crepes, you need some

Je joue de la guitare = I’m playing the guitar

J’en joue = I’m playing it

Federer fait du tennis = Federer plays tennis

Federer en fait = Federer plays it

J’ai une fille = I have a daughter

J’en ai une = I have one

Mes voisins ont trois chiens = My neighbours have three dogs

Mes voisins en ont trois = My neighbours have three

Il a assez d’argent pour acheter ce cadeau = He’s got enough money to buy that gift

Il en a assez pour acheter ce cadeau = He’s got enough (of it)

Vous avez beaucoup de chance = You’re very lucky

Vous en avez beaucoup – you have a lot (of it)

Penser de = to think of

Qu’est-ce que tu as pensé de ce film ? = What did you think of that movie?

Qu’est-ce que tu en as pensé? = What did you think of it?

Je vais avoir besoin de temps! = I’m going to need time !

Je vais en avoir besoin! = I’m going to need it !

Qu’est-ce que tu as pensé de son nouveau mari ? = What did you think of her new husband?

Qu’est-ce que tu as pensé de lui ? = What did you think of him?

Je vais avoir besoin de ma soeur! = I’m going to need my sister !

Je vais avoir besoin d’elle! = I’m going to need her !

LINKS and RESOURCES

FYW 096 – The French Pronoun "Y"

FYW 088 – "Direct and Indirect Objects and Pronouns in French"

FYW 079 "Pronouns (Part 1)" - How to Choose Between "je" and "moi"

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What’s the feminine of beau in French? What’s the masculine of belle? From this seemingly simple question, you’ll get a chance to brush up your French grammar – or learn something new. My signature digressions will also take you to other similar examples…and will give you the opportunity to discover a couple of French expressions!

Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

Un beau garçon, un beau camion

Une belle fille, une belle-fille

Un bel appartement, un bel Espagnol

bel et bien = well and truly, definitely

être promis à un bel avenir = to have a bright future ahead of you, to be destined for a bright future

Vieux, vieil, vieille

Un vieux monsieur

Un vieil homme, un vieil ami

Une vieille fille

ce soir

cette nuit

cet appartement

LINKS and RESOURCES

Episode 55 – The in-laws : votre belle-mère est-elle belle ? (Is your mother-in-law beautiful) ?

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Lovers of French expressions, this episode is for you! Following the suggestion of a podcast listener,I came up with over 25 French expressions / idioms using the word "mise" (or its verbal form "mettre"). Listen in and check how many of them you already knew. Happy learning!

Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

être de mise = tobe called for, be required, be a requirement, be the rule ; be appropriate

mettre à jour = updating

mettre à la porte = to fire, to sack

mise à pied = layoff, lay-off , suspension

mettre à plat =toget [sth] straight

mise à sac = looting

mise au point = focus ; clarification ; adjustment

mise aux norme = updating to standards, upgrading to standards

mise en avant, mise en relief = emphasis ; highlighting

mise en bière = placing in coffin

mettre en boîte = to tease

mise en bouche= nibbles, appetizer, appetizers

mise en demeure = formal notice

mise en état = getting into working order ; renovation

mise en évidence = manifestation ; demonstration ; illustration ; proof, validation, attestation

mise en examen = investigation procedure

mettre en garde = to warn

mise en quarantaine = quarantining ; exclusion, ostracising

mise en route = start-up

mise en scène = staging, directing

mise en situation = role-playing

mise hors de cause = acquittal , exoneration, exculpation n

mise sous tension = switching on, plugging in

sauver la mise = to save the day ; save b's skin

LINKS and RESOURCES

French Voices 050 : Part 1 – Pierre-Marie Dupré : Writing French Comedies for Theatre

French Voices 051 : Part 1 – Pierre-Marie Dupré : Writing French Comedies for Theatre

FV 049 : From the Corporate World to Event Planning with Acte2Event

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