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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.
while going
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Et puis, il y a évidemment toute l’industrie du luxe, du vêtement, de la mode… Euh, ce qu’on va chercher en allant faire les soldes, c’est un — un nouvel habit, quelque chose de toujours plus « fashion », toujours plus « trendy »… euh, pour être dans le coup.
And then, of course, there’s the whole luxury goods, clothing and fashion industry… Uh, what we’re looking for when we go to the sales is a – a new outfit, something ever more “fashionable”, ever more “trendy”… uh, to keep up with the times.
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What does “en allant” mean?
En allant means while going or by going—formed from en + the present participle of aller, and used to describe an action happening during movement.
En allant au marché, j’ai rencontré Paul (While going to the market, I ran into Paul).
It’s neutral and common, especially in storytelling or describing sequences.
What does “quelque chose” mean?
Quelque chose means something—used to refer to an unspecified object, idea, or action.
Il a dit quelque chose d’étrange (He said something strange).
It’s neutral and universal, used constantly in both spoken and written French.
In France, it’s a basic, everyday expression, often softened with tone (tu veux quelque chose ? – do you want something?).
What does “être dans le coup” mean?
Être dans le coup means to be in the know or to be involved—used when someone is aware of what’s going on or part of an activity, plan, or trend.
Il est toujours dans le coup quand il s’agit de nouvelles technologies (He’s always in the know when it comes to new technologies).
It’s informal and idiomatic, often signaling inclusion, relevance, or awareness.
In France, it’s common in casual speech and can also imply being “with it” or socially updated; in Quebec, it’s used similarly, though être au courant might be more common in formal contexts; in Francophone Africa, être dans le coup is understood and often used playfully to suggest someone is part of the action or clued into what’s happening.
This clip is from the “Vivons Heureux” podcast
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For French learners, it offers a rich resource to improve comprehension skills while engaging with contemporary and thought-provoking topics.
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