Bonjour, this is Frederic and I would like to personally welcome you to the eighth 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. What Really Makes the French Depressed?
- Some French Words with an English Translation. Ideal when you cook, run, commute...
- A quick French Grammar Explanation. Learn how to use the Future tense in French
- 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 chemise | shirt |
| la minijupe | miniskirt |
| le pyjama | pajamas |
| le maillot (de bain) | bathing suit |
| le smoking | tuxedo |
| le soutien-gorge | bra |
| le short | shorts |
| le haut | top |
| le pantalon | pants/trousers |
| le jupon | half slip |
French Expressions from this Podcast Episode:
| Après la pluie le beau temps. | Every cloud has a silver lining. |
| Au suivant ! | Next! Who's next? |
| Avec le temps, ça s'arrangera | Things will sort themselves out in time |
| Bouche cousue ! (inf) | It's top secret! Mum's the word! |
| Ça vaut le coup d'oeil. | It's worth seeing. |
| ça y est | that's it, it's done |
| Il n'y a pas de temps à perdre | There's no time to lose |
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In reference to podcast #8 concerning what makes (some) French people “depressed”: It was very interesting to learn more about France’s grading system and the mindset with which French professors evaluate a student’s work (i.e. it can always be better). I don’t want to overgeneralize, but in the US I think we tend to err on the other extreme. We often place alot of importance on feeling and projecting “happiness” and confidence. So much so that many children are given a false sense of accomplishment when they haven’t truly achieved much. Perhaps in both France and the US, we can adopt a more balanced mentality. I agree that it is important to celebrate milestones. 🙂
Thank you for your insight Jackie. There is always drawback on each culture and education principle.
[…] Some information about French Culture. What Really Makes the French Depressed? Learn about French Future Tense. […]
If I may comment on the video “Henri, Le Chat Noir” (https://youtu.be/Q34z5dCmC4M). Most Americans realize that this is a satire of a stereotypical, angst ridden, existentialist French philosopher. At the same time it really is how cats think.
I really enjoy your podcasts.
À bientôt,
Tom
Haha yeah of course, that’s why it is funny. It is a cliché.