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Do you want to sound more like a native French speaker? Today, we’re exploring some everyday expressions that French people actually use — so you can steal them ;) . These aren’t just phrases you’d find in your French textbook. This is the French heard on the streets, in cafés, and among friends.
In this video, you’ll learn practical expressions for everyday reactions and how to show extra politeness. You’ll also learn some phrases with the verb "avoir," useful transition phrases, and even some local Parisian lingo! This is a “repeat after me” exercise, where each phrase is spoken at natural speed and then repeated slowly, giving you the chance to practice along the way. Good luck!
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Everyday Reactions
3:28 - Useful Expressions with "Avoir"
7:26 - French Politeness
10:36 - Transition Phrases
13:46 - In Paris
18:32 - Outro
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* Read, save and/or print the full written lesson here (free) - commeunefrancaise.com/blog/common-french-expressions&source=youtube
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At Comme une Française, we specialize in everyday spoken French. We focus on three unique aspects that are different from school French, self-study books, Duolingo, etc:
1. We focus only on the specifics of speaking/understanding/being understood in everyday French and have unique ways to help you learn it properly & faster.
2. We focus on shortcuts to help you make progress faster, which also means we tell you exactly what you can stop learning to prioritize what’s really important.
3. We use French culture as the subject to make it fun and interesting for adults.
Take care and stay safe.
😘 from Grenoble, France.
Géraldine
Join 30,000+ French learners and get instant access to your personalised weekly practice plan for free: commeunefrancaise.com/youtube-welcome?utm_campaign=20250426&utm_medium=description&utm_source=youtube
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Do you want to sound more like a native French speaker? Today, we’re exploring some everyday expressions that French people actually use — so you can steal them ;) . These aren’t just phrases you’d find in your French textbook. This is the French heard on the streets, in cafés, and among friends.
In this video, you’ll learn practical expressions for everyday reactions and how to show extra politeness. You’ll also learn some phrases with the verb "avoir," useful transition phrases, and even some local Parisian lingo! This is a “repeat after me” exercise, where each phrase is spoken at natural speed and then repeated slowly, giving you the chance to practice along the way. Good luck!
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Everyday Reactions
3:28 - Useful Expressions with "Avoir"
7:26 - French Politeness
10:36 - Transition Phrases
13:46 - In Paris
18:32 - Outro
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⭐ DOWNLOAD THE PDF OF THIS LESSON
* Read, save and/or print the full written lesson here (free) - commeunefrancaise.com/blog/common-french-expressions&source=youtube
🇫🇷 LEARN FRENCH WITH GÉRALDINE
* Ready to see faster progress in your spoken French fluency through consistent practice? Sign up for our next 30-Day French Challenge: school.commeunefrancaise.com/challenge
🥐 EXPLORE THE COMME UNE FRANÇAISE WEBSITE
* Actual spoken French is almost a completely different language than technical written French, which is what you were taught in schools. We specialize in everyday spoken French: speaking and understanding it, at all ages and levels. - commeunefrancaise.com
✅ SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON’T MISS ANY EPISODES
youtube.com/@Commeunefrancaise?sub_confirmation=1
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At Comme une Française, we specialize in everyday spoken French. We focus on three unique aspects that are different from school French, self-study books, Duolingo, etc:
1. We focus only on the specifics of speaking/understanding/being understood in everyday French and have unique ways to help you learn it properly & faster.
2. We focus on shortcuts to help you make progress faster, which also means we tell you exactly what you can stop learning to prioritize what’s really important.
3. We use French culture as the subject to make it fun and interesting for adults.
Take care and stay safe.
😘 from Grenoble, France.
Géraldine
