Bonjour, this is Frederic and I would like to personally welcome you to the eighteenth 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.

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:
le café instantané | instant coffee |
le café | coffeehouse |
machine à café | coffee/espresso machine/maker |
le café décaféiné | decaffeinated coffee |
le café crème | coffee with cream |
le petit noir | strong espresso, no milk |
les grains de café | coffee beans |
le café noir | black coffee |
French Expressions from this Podcast Episode:
en mon nom | in my name |
Entre donc ! | Come on in! |
Est-ce à dire que? | Does this mean that...? |
Êtes-vous libre ? | Are you free? |
Excusez-moi de vous déranger | I'm sorry to disturb you |
Laisse-moi rire ! | Don't make me laugh! |
Laisse-moi ! | Leave me alone! |
Articles and vocabulary mentioned in this session:
5 little-known places in Paris:
- La coulée verte
- Le passage Jouffroy
- Le musée Marmottan
- La mosquée de Paris
- Boating at Bois de Vincennes and visit Le château de Vincennes too!
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Hi Frederic! Love your website! You really give a lot of great advices and information about the language and the daily usage of French. I just wanted to make a little correction: I believe you meant 5 Little “Known” Places in Paris, right? Anyway, keep up the good work!
Evando