Improve your French with this clip from Balades, one of the best podcasts for A1 French learners! It’s 24 words in 7 seconds. How many can you hear and follow?
This clip is from Balades Episode 3. Listen and fill in what you hear below. Read more and find a translation below. Find the full podcast here.
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a good opportunity
I always have to chuckle that French doesn’t have a word for “cheap”. Low prices, not expensive. It’s great that that’s the case. When I learned that little tidbit I feel like I understood more about the culture.
How did you find today’s clip compared to yesterday’s clip? This very short clip is still above 200 words per minute. I definitely feel more comfortable when clips are around 150wpm, but everyone’s level is different.
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Ceux qui sont en bon état sont vendus à bas prix. C’est une bonne occasion pour en faire des confitures ou des fruits confits.
Those that are in good condition are sold at low prices. It is a good opportunity to make jams or candied fruits.
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ceux
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