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faire le point

Passarelles ep. 1, Quiz 70: faire le point

In just 28 words, I found so many phrases to dive into: “un peu”, “comme avec”, “le premier de l’an”, “profitent”, and “faire le point”. I was most surprised by “faire le point” as an idiom. What’s opening up for you with this moderately fast clip? Take a listen and fill in the blanks to test your ear!

un tournant dans la vie

Passarelles ep. 1, Quiz 69: un tournant dans la vie

Ever thought of birthdays as existential crossroads? Learn the meaning behind phrases like ‘peut être,’ ‘parfois,’ and ‘un tournant dans la vie’ in this 29-word clip from ‘Passerelles.’ What’s opening up for you in this clip? Dive in, hear these phrases in context, and fill in the blanks as we explore the depth behind celebrations in French culture.

une pression

Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 68: une pression

    Do you know the phrases ‘pas grandi,’ ‘une pression,’ and ‘choix de vie’? Today’s moderately-paced clip from ‘Passerelles’ delves into growing up without societal pressure in France. Hear these phrases in context as we explore one person’s unique experience in defying norms and making life choices. Take a listen and fill in what you can as we uncover the subtleties of French culture through the lens of individual freedom.

    ça veut pas dire que

    Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 67: ça veut pas dire que

      In just 29 words, this clip from ‘Passerelles’ navigates the delicate balance between individual desires and societal expectations. What do phrases like ‘pas vécu,’ ‘-là,’ ‘ça veut pas dire que,’ and ‘liées’ reveal about this tension? Join us as we unpack these French nuances that make all the difference.

      en tout cas

      Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 66: en tout cas

        Unlock the real essence of French conversations by understanding common phrases like ‘en tout cas’ and ‘bien installé.’ Today’s quiz offers a glimpse into how life stages have changed over time in French culture. Navigate through love, career, and personal growth while enhancing your vocabulary and comprehension. Take the quiz now!

        quand même

        Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 65: quand même

        “Et puis”, “quand même”, “normes liées à l’âge”, & “dans le passé”. Can you pick up all these phrases in today’s quiz? Take it on, we’re over 2/3 of the way through this podcast, and will be wrapping up soon. Help us finish strong and keep up your daily routine of listening practice in French!

        passer vite

        Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 64: passer vite

          Dive into some common and useful expressions and look at nuance with “vite” in today’s quiz. It’s moderately paced and 32 words long. Dive in and fill-in-the-blanks with what you hear.

          paraître

          Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 63: paraître

            What do the phrases: “d’une part”, “se rajeunir”, “c’est-à-dire”, “paraître”, “vieillir jeune”, & “entre guillemets” mean? Hear them all in today’s clip. Wow. That is a lot. This clip is slower paced, try to catch all 27 words in it.

            revenons au sujet

            Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 62: revenons au sujet

              What do “revenons au sujet”, “mettent en lumière”, and “plusieurs choses” mean? Hear all three in today’s quiz. Dive into some of the nuance and learn how one related phrase uses “sheep”. Curious? Take on today’s brief quiz.

              juste avant

              Passarelles ep. 1, Quiz 61: juste avant

                What do “comme vous l’entendez”, “pour renchérir”, “juste avant”, & “plus loin” mean? Hear all these phrases and more in today’s moderately paced quiz from Passerelles. Have you practiced French listening today?

                remplacer par

                Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 60: remplacer par

                  A quick one. Perfect for beginners to practice letters and the use of prepositions through me for a loop. Take this 11 second clip on, what level are you doing it at? 100% blank, 70% blank, or 30% blank?

                  voire

                  Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 59: voire

                    What does “voire” mean? And what do the phrases “la plupart”, “ne le sont”, and “parfois” mean in context? Hear them all in today’s clip from the Passerelles podcast. How is your French comprehension going? Don’t miss today’s quiz.