Bonjour à tous and welcome back to the podcast ! This time, we're not going shopping or sightseeing, we're staying home, trying to get some work done… but of course, things don't go as planned.
In today's episode, you'll hear a real story that started with a very normal goal: using my computer in French to get through a regular workday.
But between a missing Wi-Fi connection and a disappearing Bluetooth signal, that little goal turned into a full-on tech mess.
You'll discover how small problems with your computer in French can snowball into big frustration, and maybe even make you laugh in the end.
This episode is great for A2 learners who want to practice listening, storytelling, and especially exclamations in French, expressions like Quel cauchemar !, Ouf !, and Comme c'est embêtant ! that help you react to daily challenges with personality and style.
We'll also explore practical vocabulary about tech gear, USB ports, keyboards, and how to explain what's wrong with your computer in French, so you're ready when something inevitably breaks.
In this episode:
-
Vocabulary Expansion: Everyday French words about tech, devices, and unexpected glitches
-
Grammar Focus: Exclamations, how to react and express emotion in French naturally
-
Challenge: A short writing task at the end to help you tell your own tech trouble story
Don't forget to download the complete guide below, with the transcript, vocabulary, and grammar explanation.
Useful Episode Resources
FREE audio training to help you understand spoken French
Want to understand when French people speak? Sound more natural? Have a better and smoother pronunciation? Well, you can do that with this free audio training. It will give you the tips and secrets to speak more like a native. Grab your FREE training here.
Subscribe and review The French Blabla Podcast
Thanks so much for tuning into the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and love the show, I'd really appreciate you subscribing and leaving me a review on your favourite podcast player.
Not only does it let me know you're out there listening, but your feedback helps me to keep creating the most useful episodes. And you know what? I also get to be discovered by more awesome people like you!
Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The MeatEater Podcast
Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella brings an in-depth and relevant look at all outdoor topics including hunting, fishing, nature, conservation, and wild foods. Filled with humor, irreverence, and things that will surprise the hell out of you, each episode welcomes a diverse group of guests who add their own expertise to the vast world of the outdoors. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.