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c'est drôle

Passarelles ep. 1, Quiz 87: c’est drôle

    Discover the laid-back nuance with “c’est drôle”, and the negation in “j’ai rien fait”. Dive into the common casual phrase “même pas” and the transitional “Mais bon”. Each phrase is a peek into everyday French conversation. Are you ready to explore these in today’s quiz? Tune in and challenge your listening comprehension with these expressions.

    on a juste ajouté

    Passarelles ep. 1, Quiz 86: on a juste ajouté

      Can you pick up all these phrases in today’s quiz? “Au final”, “jusqu’à nos jours”, “a juste ajouté”, “un petit détail”. Also, I love that deepl translates “mais on a just ajouté un petit détail” as “but with a twist”. Sometimes translations can get creative, it kind of works here. Take a listen and see…

      Exaucer un vœu

      Passarelles ep. 1, Quiz 85: exaucer un vœu

        Can you catch all these phrases in a clip of French: “se mettre à genoux”, “la prière”, “exaucer un vÅ“u”, and “réaliser”? While they may be a bit esoteric, you can still hone your ear for this French. Slow paced and longer, today’s quiz is ready for you

        entourés de

        Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 84: entourés de

        Listen for the phrases: “entourés de”, “cierges”, and “qui devaient”. Can you hear them all in this short clip from Passarelles? We’re getting to the end of this episode. Continue your listening journey and improve your French listening comprehension with our daily quizzes! Take on today’s…

        une forme

        Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 83: une forme

        Listen for the phrases: “chaque année”, “gâteaux au miel”, “une forme”, “évoquer”, and “puisque”. How many can you pick up in this slower paced clip? Take today’s quiz and follow along with our fill in the blanks quiz.

        la chasse

        Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 82: la chasse

          Dive into “À cette époque” and hear how it sets the scene. Listen for “vénéraient” and the importance of “des dieux et des déesses”. Don’t miss out on ‘la chasse’ too. Test your ears with our quiz. Can you catch all these phrases in real French talk?

          pour la petite histoire

          Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 81: pour la petite histoire

          Dive into the depths of history with “il faut remonter”, as we journey to uncover a tale from “la Grèce antique”. Ever wondered about the origin of birthday candles? “Pour la petite histoire”, it’s a tale that stretches back millennia. Join us to unravel this captivating story.

          m'a donné envie

          Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 80: m’a donné envie

            What about the two phrases: “comme vous pouvez le deviner” and “ça m’a donné envie” – can you hear them both? I think they’re great little bits of French in real life. “Envie” always seems to pop up and from the beginning it has always surprised me. Ready for today’s quiz? Dive in, listen and fill in the blanks of our transcription quiz.

            on va s'arrêter sur

            Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 79: on va s’arrêter sur

              Discover the layers of meaning with “on va s’arrêter sur” and the depth behind “En plus du”. Dive deep into the tradition and dual sense of “souffler ses bougies”. And did you know these idioms are all used in “le français familier”? Join us in today’s quiz to uncover the beauty of these expressions in everyday French.

              à la fois

              Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 78: à la fois

                Catch a glimpse of how “L’âge désigne un temps écoulé” intertwines with the intricate layers of time. Delve deep into expressions like “à la fois” and let “qu’on m’a posée” stir a moment of introspection. Take today’s quiz, fill in the blanks as you follow along.

                il revient sur

                Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 77: il revient sur

                  Dive into the depth of language with expressions like “il revient sur”, a return to a topic, and “révèle cette expression”, unveiling a term. Then, connect ideas with “s’y rattachent”, binding concepts together. Challenge yourself with today’s quiz and uncover the richness of French!

                  malgré

                  Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 76: malgré

                    Dive into the evolution of our lives: from the ‘variété de nos devenirs’ to the ‘étapes des vies d’aujourd’hui’. How does today’s pluralistic life contrast with ‘qu’hier’? Unpack the essence of ‘Malgré’ and explore the multidimensional journey of adulthood. Ready for a linguistic exploration? 🌟