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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? 🌟

              des âges de la vie adulte

              Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 74: des âges de la vie adulte

                Ever thought about the “âges de la vie adulte”? Dive into recent insights with “Plus récemment” published findings. What makes an introduction intriguing? Discover what “je trouve particulièrement intéressante”. Challenge yourself with today’s quiz!

                des âges de la vie

                Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 71: des âges de la vie

                  Dive into the following phrases between 31 words: “psychologie des âges de la vie”, “plusieurs”, and “notamment”. Listen in and fill in the blanks with the quiz. This moderately paced clip is perfect for beginners. Challenge your listening skills at any level and see how many times you have to relisten.

                  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.

                  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.