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Learn French with a podcast snippet! This clip is is from Vivons Heureux avant le fin de le monde podcast Numéro 1. We do not own the content. Listen to the entire episode here.
The above audio sample and transcription is from Vivons Heureux avant le fin de le monde podcast Numéro 1. We do not own the content. Listen to the entire episode here.
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Donc être en recherche de statut et de prestige, c’est récompensé par notre cerveau primitif pour cette raison-là, parce que ça a été, pendant des millions d’années, un avantage en termes de survie.
So status-seeking and prestige-seeking is rewarded by our primitive brain for this reason, because it has been, for millions of years, an advantage in terms of survival.
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What does “statut” mean?
Statut means status in French and refers to someone’s position, standing, or condition in a specific context—legal, social, professional, or personal.
Il a changé de statut au travail.
(He changed status at work.)
→ Refers to a shift in job role, contract type, or position.
Le statut juridique de l’entreprise est clair.
(The legal status of the company is clear.)
→ Used in legal or administrative contexts.
Son statut social lui permet certains privilèges.
(His social status gives him certain privileges.)
→ Refers to social hierarchy or perception.
You’ll also see statut in digital settings, like on WhatsApp or Facebook, where it simply means status update.
Tu as vu son nouveau statut ?
(Did you see his new status?)
Culturally, statut often implies something official, recognized, or institutional, and it can reflect deeper issues of identity, rights, or class depending on context.
What does “parce que ça a été” mean?
“Parce que ça a été” means “because it was” or “because it has been”, depending on the context. It combines:
- parce que = because (introducing a reason)
- ça a été = it was / it has been (past tense of être)
Examples:
Je suis fatigué parce que ça a été une longue journée.
(I’m tired because it was a long day.)
→ ça a été refers to the day that just passed.
Elle a pleuré parce que ça a été difficile à accepter.
(She cried because it was hard to accept.)
→ Used for a recent emotional or challenging experience.
Grammatically, ça a été is the passé composé of c’est (it is). So it’s the natural way to say “it was” in spoken French when talking about a recent event or situation.
You’ll often hear it in storytelling or reflection—especially when the speaker wants to emphasize how something felt or unfolded:
Ça a été compliqué, mais on y est arrivés. (It was complicated, but we made it.)
What does “en termes de survie” mean?
“En termes de survie” means “in terms of survival” and is used to introduce a specific perspective or frame of reference, usually in analytical, scientific, or serious discussions.
En termes de survie, les premiers jours sont les plus critiques.
(In terms of survival, the first days are the most critical.)
It frames what follows according to survival priorities or conditions, whether biological, psychological, or even metaphorical (like survival in a competitive job market or extreme environment).
Culturally, en termes de is a formal and structured phrase—commonly used in reports, essays, or expert speech. In everyday conversation, you’d more often hear simpler phrasing like pour survivre or question de survie, but en termes de remains clear, precise, and widely understood.
This clip is from the “Vivons Heureux” podcast
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Produced with a blend of humor and depth, the podcast explores the idea of living joyfully and meaningfully, even with the awareness of life’s inevitable end. Each episode features discussions, interviews, and stories that examine different aspects of happiness and human experience, encouraging listeners to embrace the present moment. Its thoughtful and often lighthearted approach makes it an excellent listen for those interested in personal growth, philosophy, and living a fulfilled life.
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