French Blabla

French Blabla

Bonjour à tous ! Welcome to the French Blabla podcast where you'll find tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. If you're fed up with boring grammar books or tired of speaking an artificial French, far from how natives speak, then this podcast is for you. This podcast isn't French grammar or French vocabulary only, we will cover a wide range of topics that will help you in your learning journey. What are you waiting for? Join me!

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March 18, 2025 3 mins

Today, we open a new chapter with a fun and unexpected theme: hedgehog French!

If you’re wondering what that means, you’re in the right place. This episode is perfect for French learners who want to expand their vocabulary and improve their grammar while enjoying a surprising real-life story.

In this episode, we will explore use...

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Welcome back to another episode of the French Blabla podcast!

In the last episode, we tackled two iconic French swear words—or as I prefer, the P-word and M-word. I find them a bit too bold for my taste, and maybe you do too. So, let’s stick to the P-word and M-word to keep the air light.

If you missed that episode, it's definitely worth a listen as it sets the stage perfectly for today's topic. Click here to listen.

Today, we're d...

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    Hello, and welcome back to another episode of the French Blabla podcast! I'm Caroline, your host.

    Today, we're about to unwrap two cheeky and somewhat controversial gems from the French linguistic treasure chest.

    These expressions are quintessential to everyday French banter, often sparking raised eyebrows and knowing smiles.

    We're going to explore "putain" and "merde," two swear words in French that are sure to ring a bell if you'...

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    April 25, 2024 3 mins

    Bonjour à tous and welcome back to our podcast! In today's episode, we delve into a practical and engaging topic: how to sell used clothes on French websites. This episode is perfect for those looking to combine the eco-friendly act of selling used clothes with enhancing their French language skills.

    As we go through my story to sell used clothes online, I'll teach you the necessary French vocabulary and grammar to navigate these t...

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    February 18, 2024 4 mins

    Hey folks! So, here's the scoop: 2024 is my year of "transformation", and it's all centered around diving deep into 'cuisine French.' But here's the twist – after realizing that my love affair with pain au chocolat has been a little too indulgent, I've decided it's time to get savvy with macro counting. Yep, I'm on a mission to strike the perfect balance between savoring the richness of French cuisine and keeping my nutrition in ch...

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    February 1, 2024 4 mins

    Hey folks, welcome back to a new episode, where I dive into my laid-back morning stroll on the 'plage'—that's 'beach' in French for those diving into the language with me. This episode is all about the simple pleasures of the beach in French culture, from the seashells I found to the unique way I decided to cook them. Plus, I've got the scoop on beach etiquette in France.

    So there I was, walking on the beach in French territory, wh...

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    December 18, 2023 3 mins

    Welcome to a special episode of the podcast, where I delve into the heartwarming French tradition for Christmas, focusing particularly on the enchanting world of advent calendars.

    As we count down the days to 'Noël,' I want to share with you my personal experiences with past advent calendars and the unique joy they bring during the festive season.

    In this episode, I'll take you through a journey of discovery, exploring the origins ...

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    November 14, 2023 4 mins

    Today's podcast episode is an extraordinary journey into the heart of the French wilderness, as we explore the theme of deer in French or "le cerf" in an enchanting forest setting.

    This episode is not just about discovering the majestic deer in their natural habitat but also about enhancing your French skills, particularly if you're at the A2 level.

    Our focus is on prepositions of location, an essential aspect of French grammar tha...

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    October 31, 2023 15 mins

    Mastering the French language pronunciation is a crucial aspect of becoming fluent, and integrating French funny phrases and sounds can make the learning process even more enjoyable.

    Understanding and using authentic sounds like "pfff," "hein," "rohh," "blowing a raspberry," and "mmmm" can significantly enhance your grasp of the language.

    In this lesson, we'll delve deep into these unique elements of French language pronunciation, ...

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    June 2, 2023 5 mins

    I've just had an incredible adventure in a French destination that's a great spa town. Picture this: it's early morning, the air is crisp, and I'm stepping into a thermal spa with a history that goes all the way back to the Romans. Can you believe it? This great spa town has been around for centuries, and I'm about to dive into its healing mineral waters.

    Our grammar focus today is on conjunctions of coordination and subordination,...

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    May 12, 2023 2 mins

    Do you like wine?

    In today's episode of our new series "Unlock the Story", we're playing a game where you'll need to fill in the blanks with the correct French vocabulary to complete the narrative.

    The stories follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and today the level is A2 or beginner +.

    You can submit your completed story in the comments section for feedback and guidance on frenchblabla.org.

    In this episo...

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    Looking for a fun and effective way to improve your French language skills?

    While using TV shows and movies to learn a language has always been a popular method, it can be frustrating when subtitles are not designed for language learners.

    In this episode of the podcast, we explore some tips for using TV shows to improve your comprehension of fast-spoken French and your pronunciation. 

     

    In this episode

    • The technique to improve...
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    March 24, 2023 4 mins

    Today, I'm excited to discuss the beloved French dish, aligot. This cheesy, creamy comfort food is perfect for cold winter nights.

    Our grammar focus today is on logical conjunctions, or "les connecteurs logiques" in French, which help us connect and organize ideas in a sentence. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced learner, we'll explore some essential conjunctions. 

    The level is A2 so beginner +

    So sit back, relax, and let's...

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    March 10, 2023 4 mins

    In today's episode of our new series "Unlock the Story", we're playing a game where you'll need to fill in the blanks with the correct French vocabulary to complete the narrative.

    The stories follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and are appropriate for all levels of French learners.

    You can submit your completed story in the comments section of each episode for feedback and guidance at frenchblabla.org.

    T...

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    February 17, 2023 5 mins

    Discover the world of temporal clauses in French with this A2-B1 level podcast episode.

    Get a deep understanding of how these words and phrases express the timing of events and create a sequence of actions.

    Along with a discussion on temporal clauses, I share my personal journey of egg donation, including the stimulation process, self-administered injections, and the procedure itself.

    Hear about the challenges I faced, such as find...

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    December 22, 2022 3 mins

    Joyeux Noël ! Mes meilleurs voeux à tous. Je vous souhaite de passer de merveilleuses fêtes. Voilà. Alors, bienvenue pour ce nouvel épisode. Today, because it’s Christmas, I’m going to share a story that I saw in a newspaper.

    It’s aimed at A2 learners, so beginner +. The whole episode uses the present tense.

    We also have a sprinkle of passive voice so if you’d like to review this, stay tuned. There are also some colourful phrases y...

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    December 9, 2022 4 mins

    Aujourd’hui on va parler d’une de mes découvertes qui a changé ma vie quotidienne. Je suis sûre que beaucoup d’entre vous vont me dire “mieux vaut tard que jamais”, better late than never if we say it in English. Yes, I’m always a late bloomer.

    This episode is a direct request from Eric. He joined the Christmas Postcard exchange and asked for more beginner episodes.

    If you’d like to review your present tense and your object pronoun...

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    November 4, 2022 6 mins

    Raise your hand if you think we’re going to talk about breakfast.

    Sorry guys, this isn’t the kind of eggs we’re going to talk about today I’m afraid.

    We’re gonna have a conversation about MY EGGS. Something I had never imagined I would say on the internet for the whole world to hear, but here we are.

    The vocabulary in this episode is obviously very medically-oriented with a lot of specific words related to this field. It will be ve...

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    October 14, 2022 3 mins

    Today, we’re going to continue talking about my life and the activities that I have finally resumed.

    I feel overjoyed and it’s not even an exaggeration frankly.

    Being able to clear my mind during the week and taking a break from the daily life…it’s really refreshing.

    This episode is a bit more difficult than usual so it’s aimed at intermediate levels, B1 and B2.

    We will study words and phrases that are related to the world of danci...

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    Last week, my partner watched a rugby match on tv and he got really impressed by the incredible amount of "voilà" one can fit in a few sentences. He, then, asked me if it was common for French people to use this word so much. I mean, the rugby player felt the need to put at least one "voilà" per sentence. That is some dedication!

    Of course, as you can imagine, I answered him that no, we’re not supposed to use "voilà" as a punctuati...

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