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Why this clip of Balades?
I am continuing to work my way through this first podcast one bite at a time.
More about New Year’s Resolutions, except this time with a different expression for new year’s resolutions. I love this because it’s a rundown of the most common new year’s resolutions, in French.
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There’s absolutely no way that I could get through an entire podcast in French without melting my brain, that’s why I broke it up into snippets like this. Join me for the next snippet.
The snippet in English
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Avez-vous pris de bonnes résolutions pour cette nouvelle année ? Arrêter de fumer, manger moins et mieux, faire plus de sport, changer de travail ou de partenaire. Non ? Eh bien, moi non plus.
Have you made resolutions for this new year? Stop smoking, eat less and better, exercise more, change jobs or partners. No? Well, me neither.
The above text courtesy of Google Translate. Source
Keywords from the snippet?
Find keywords for this snippet below, sourced from fr.wiktionary.org.
Avez-vous pris – Did you take or Have you made
Arrêter – \a.ʁe.te\ or \a.ʁɛ.te\ stop source
Moins et mieux – \mwɛ̃\ or \mwɛ̃s\ less source and \mjø\ better source
Faire plus de sport – To be more active, exercise more
What does “moi non plus” mean in French?
“Moi non plus” is a French phrase that means “me neither” in English. It is used to indicate agreement or to show that the speaker shares the same feelings or opinions as the person they are talking to. It is commonly used as a response when someone says “Je n’aime pas ça” (I don’t like that) or similar sentences to indicate that the speaker also doesn’t like that thing.
Examples: “Je n’aime pas le chocolat” (I don’t like chocolate) – “Moi non plus” (Me neither)
“Je ne comprends pas ce livre” (I don’t understand this book) – “Moi non plus” (Me neither)
It can also be used in a different context to indicate that the speaker also doesn’t have something or doesn’t know something.
“Je n’ai pas de stylo” (I don’t have a pen) – “Moi non plus” (Me neither)
In general, the phrase “moi non plus” is used to indicate agreement or to show that the speaker shares the same feelings or opinions as the person they are talking to. It is a common phrase used in French conversation to indicate agreement or to show that the speaker is also in the same situation or has the same opinion.
This clip is from the Balades podcast
“Balades” is a great podcast for those new to French. Its slow pace and clear speech make it easy to follow and understand. The episodes are fun and cover a variety of topics, ideal for beginners. While designed for learners, the podcast stays in French, offering a full-dive into the language. It’s part of a wider group of French podcasts aimed at all levels, focusing on real-life use rather than just vocab and grammar. Regular listening, along with tools like transcripts and quizzes, helps boost understanding and speaking skills. “Balades” is a top pick for anyone starting their French learning journey.
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