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Learn the French shortcuts that French people use in their conversations. “Aprem”, “Pub”, “Bon ap” : how can you cut the end of French words?
💾 Read, save and/or print the full written lesson here (free): commeunefrancaise.com/blog/french-essentials-cutting-words&source=youtube
🎓 Join my Everyday French crash course (free): commeunefrancaise.com/welcome?utm_medium=youtube&source=youtube
“Aprem,” “Pub”, “Bon ap” : French people often cut the end of their words in informal conversation. That’s part of how they speak so fast! And why you can’t understand informal spoken French… until now at least.
Today, I’m going to show you some common words and expressions that French people cut – so you won’t be surprised when you hear them in a French conversation group or from a Parisian waiter. Practice your pronunciation with me, and see how you can use these shortcuts yourself!
Take care and stay safe.
😘 from Grenoble, France.
Géraldine
Learn the French shortcuts that French people use in their conversations. “Aprem”, “Pub”, “Bon ap” : how can you cut the end of French words?
💾 Read, save and/or print the full written lesson here (free): commeunefrancaise.com/blog/french-essentials-cutting-words&source=youtube
🎓 Join my Everyday French crash course (free): commeunefrancaise.com/welcome?utm_medium=youtube&source=youtube
“Aprem,” “Pub”, “Bon ap” : French people often cut the end of their words in informal conversation. That’s part of how they speak so fast! And why you can’t understand informal spoken French… until now at least.
Today, I’m going to show you some common words and expressions that French people cut – so you won’t be surprised when you hear them in a French conversation group or from a Parisian waiter. Practice your pronunciation with me, and see how you can use these shortcuts yourself!
Take care and stay safe.
😘 from Grenoble, France.
Géraldine
![French Pronunciation Fundamentals — REAL, MODERN FRENCH! [Part 3]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vSTH9Eg2buI/mqdefault.jpg "French Pronunciation Fundamentals — REAL, MODERN FRENCH! [Part 3]
Learn French pronunciation fundamentals. Practice saying “u” in real, modern French! Hear the pronunciation differences between “u” and “ou.” Practice online with this video lesson! It’s an easy French pronunciation lesson with Géraldine.
💾 Read, save and/or print the full written lesson here (free): https://www.commeunefrancaise.com/blog/french-pronunciation-fundamentals-part-3-u-ou&source=youtube
🎓 Join my Everyday French crash course (free): https://www.commeunefrancaise.com/welcome?utm_medium=youtube&source=youtube
In French movies, songs, or Netflix shows, there’s a sound you’ll often hear: “u”. It’s a sound that’s part of everyday life, for us French! By the end of this 15min lesson, youll feel confident using “u” and “ou” – and hearing the difference.
Learn French pronunciation fundamentals – Real, modern French pronunciation to hear the difference between “u” and “ou”. Practice online with this video lesson! It’s an easy French pronunciation lesson with Géraldine.
Take care and stay safe.
😘 from Grenoble, France.
Géraldine")
