Intermediate French Podcast - Ta vie en français

Today, that's my daughter's birthday.... and I’m going to tell you about a very personal challenge: passing my native language on to my daughter, who was born and raised in Spain. I’ve been speaking to her in French for five years… even though she almost always answers in Spanish! Between pride, frustration, doubts, and small victories, I share what it really feels like to raise a bilingual child...

“is it easy to recognize these wrongs in France? We’re going to talk about them today…” ---- il est facile de reconnaître ces torts en France? On va en parler aujourd'hui... ---- 🎧 Free PDF + flashcards: Free PDF + flashcards : www.tavieenfrancais.com/podcast . Learn French by listening to content specially made for intermediate learners. 📄 Download my free PDF to understand when...

How to summarize the French in 10 expressions? Enjoy! and Happy new year! bonne année à tous! ---- 🎧 Free PDF + flashcards: Free PDF + flashcards : www.tavieenfrancais.com/podcast . Learn French by listening to content specially made for intermediate learners. 📄 Download my free PDF to understand when to pronounce the S in "PLUS": Free PDF : www,tavieenfrancais.com 💬 Want to...

Today, I tell you what I learn about my worst Christmas ever .... enjoy ! ---- 🎧 Free PDF + flashcards: Free PDF + flashcards : www.tavieenfrancais.com/podcast . Learn French by listening to content specially made for intermediate learners. 📄 Download my free PDF to understand when to pronounce the S in "PLUS": Free PDF : www,tavieenfrancais.com 💬 Want to practice your Frenc...

I'm tired of working on screens! How about you? Do you also use screens a lot to learn French? Do you think it's possible to learn more by looking less? In this episode, I’ll show you how you can learn French without distractions. Enjoy listening! ---- J'en ai marre de travailler sur les écrans! Et vous, aussi? Vous utilisez beaucoup les écrans pour apprendre le Français ? Et-ce que vous pensez qu...

Who is Simone Veil? Today, we're going to talk about a woman who left a deep mark on the history of France… and even of Europe. A woman of courage, dignity, and hope:  Simone Veil . This episode will be a little special, because today is  Human Rights Day … and also  Women's Rights Day . ---- Simone Veil, c'est qui? Aujourd’hui, nous allons parler d’une femme qui a marqué l’histoire...

Is French frustrating you? In this episode, I’ll share the best tips to help you avoid frustration and make your French learning journey smoother and more enjoyable. Enjoy! ---- Le français vous frustre? Dans cet épisode, nous partagerons des conseils pour vous aider à éviter la frustration et rendre votre apprentissage du français plus fluide et agréable. --- 🎧 Free PDF + flashcards: Free P...

🇫🇷 In France, going on strike, do you think it’s normal? People often say that when the French don’t agree with something, they stop working and go into the streets. Is that true? Why? How does it work? In this episode, we talk about strikes in France — a word that says a lot about our culture. Enjoy! --- En France, faire la grève, vous pensez que c’est normal? On dit tous que Quand les Franç...

Are you sensitive to the topic of disability? Do you know how does France support people with disabilities? This week is Disability Awareness Week in France, and I wanted to talk to you about the support systems in place and how the country has evolved on the issue of disability. Enjoy! ----- Vous êtes sensible au sujet de l'Handicap? Comment la France soutient-elle les personnes handicapées ? Cet...

The different climates in France: What You need to know about weather and health. In this episode, we’ll explore the diverse climates of France, and since it's the season for viruses, we’ll also learn what to say at the doctor’s office when you're not feeling well. -------- Les différents climats en France : Ce que vous devez savoir sur le temps et la santé. Dans cet épisode, nous explorerons les...

You think it’s too late to learn French after 50? In this episode, we explore why learning a language later in life isn’t just possible — it’s transforming. Enjoy! --- Vous pensez qu'il est trop tard pour apprendre le français après 50 ans ? Détrompez-vous. Dans cet épisode, nous explorons pourquoi apprendre une langue plus tard dans la vie n’est pas seulement possible, mais transformateur. --- 🎧...

Learning French? Ever thought about learning it… without speaking? In this episode, we explore  French Sign Language (LSF)  — its history, its beauty, and what it tells us about language beyond words. Enjoy! ------ Vous apprenez le français ? Et si vous l’appreniez… sans parler ?" Dans cet épisode, on explore la  Langue des Signes Française (LSF)  — son histoire, sa beauté, et...

Eating at the table with the French can be surprising.... I'm sure we have habits that are very different from those in your country. Think you've seen it all? Maybe not... Enjoy listening! ---- Manger à table avec des Français peut être surprenant.... Je suis sûr que nous avons des habitudes très différentes de celles dans votre pays. Vous pensez avoir tout découvert? Peut-être pas... Excellente...

Do you prefer living in the city or in the countryside? If you're planning to live in the French countryside, what should you expect? Do you think it's similar to life in your own country — or not? Let's talk about it in this new episode. Enjoy listening! ---- Vous préférez vivre en ville ou à la Campagne? Si vous allez vivre en France à la Campagne, à quoi devez-vous vous attendre? Vous pensez qu...

Are you living in France and struggling to adapt? A new country, a new environment — it's a challenge for anyone. But what about France? Is it harder to adapt here than in other countries? Let’s talk about it in this new episode. Enjoy listening! ----- tu vis en France et tu as des difficultés d'adaptation? Tout nouveau pays, tout nouvel environnement, c’est un challenge pour n’importe qui, mais q...

Are you vegan? Everyone says France is the land of meat and cheese! Do you think it’s possible to be vegan and live in France? ----- Êtes-vous vegan? On dit tous que la France, c’est aussi le pays de la viande et du fromage! Vous pensez qu’on peut être vegan et vivre en France? ------ Pour accéder à la transcription gratuite et aux flashcards de l'épisode : Free PDF + flashcards Apprends le frança...

Bad news, you can’t escape French conjugation. But the good news... There are tons of strategies and tips that will help you break through. So get ready to take notes! Enjoy listening! ------- Mauvaise nouvelle, vous ne pouvez pas échapper à la conjugaison française, mais bonne nouvelle..... Il existe plein de stratégies et d'astuces qui vont vous débloquer. Alors prenez note! Excellente écoute! -...

Don’t you ever have those moments when the words just won’t come out in French? But then, why do you freeze up? What’s really going on? And most importantly — what can you do to make the words flow naturally? I’m telling you everything in this episode. Enjoy listening! --------------- Vous n'avez pas des moments où les mots en français ne sortent pas? Mais alors pourquoi vous bloquez? Que se passe...

Why do some people think French cinema is weird? You got it — today we're talking about French cinema. In this episode, we'll talk about movie titles, dubbing, style, and tone. And you — do you generally like French cinema? ----- Pourquoi certains pensent que le cinéma français est bizarre? Vous avez compris, on va parler du cinema français aujourd'hui. Dans cet épisode, on va parler de titres de...

Do you have kids and live in France? Then, this episode is for you. We’re going to talk about schools and the French education system. So, how does it all work? Enjoy listening! ---- Vous avez des enfants et vous êtes en France? Cet épisode est pour vous On va parler d'écoles et de système scolaire en France. alors comment ça se passe? Excellente écoute! ----- 🎧 Free PDF + flashcards: Free P...

Are you afraid of being judged by others? Me too — so many times I've felt misunderstood, or even directly judged by people. And when you're learning a language, it can affect you. But is it really such a bad thing? Let’s talk about it in this new episode. Enjoy listening! ----- Vous avez peut d'être jugé par les autres? moi aussi plein de fois j’ai eu la sensation d’être mal compris ou même direc...

Did you know that French people never actually say 'comme-ci, comme-ça'? That’s right — there are several French words and expressions that are widely used abroad but have fallen out of use in France. Want to learn more? Come find out in this new episode. Enjoy listening! ---- Vous saviez que les Français ne disent jamais "comme-ci, comme-ça" Et oui, il y a plusieurs mots ou expressions françaises...

It’s August 15th. If you live in a big city in France, you’ve probably noticed something… right? Listen to my episode to learn more about this date that marks the summer in France Enjoy! ----- C'est le 15 août. Si vous vivez dans un grande ville en France, vous avez dû remarquer quelque chose, non? Écoutez mon épisode pour en savoir plus sur cette date qui marque l'été en France. Excellente écoute...

The French speak too fast, they cut off words all the time — you can’t understand a thing! So why was it easier back in school? Enjoy listening! --- Les français parlent trop vite, ils coupent les mots tout le temps, vous ne comprenez rien! pourquoi à l'école c'était plus facile? Excellente écoute! ----- 🎧 Free PDF + flashcards: Free PDF + flashcards : www.tavieenfrancais.com/podcast . Learn...

Some people see the French more as complainers than as polite individuals. It’s true that in their interactions, the French use a lot of polite expressions — and at the same time, they never stop complaining, about everything... Isn’t that a bit contradictory? So, are they too polite? Too grumpy? Or maybe... both? Enjoy listening! --- Certains voyaient plus les français comme râleurs que comme des...