High Frequency French

In this episode, you will listen to 2 similar stories in French on the theme of holidays. Let me know which one you understood the most!See my Exclusive Learning Lessons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this French story for intermediate learners, a wanderer sets off on a voyage to Le Lavandou in southern France, manoeuvring through train stations and reuniting with a friend for a delightful outdoor feast. The story intertwines everyday dialogues on travel, dining, and local suggestions, offering listeners practical French phrases and vocabulary within a relatable setting.Get the transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From small-town dreams to national glory: discover how young Jony's passion for soccer in Beaune, France, led him to become a star player for the French national team in this inspiring Short Stories in French by HFF podcast episode, perfect for beginner and intermediate French learners looking to improve their language skills through engaging storytelling.See my Exclusive Learning Lessons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eager to connect with her newfound brother, Sophia throws herself into learning French.See my Exclusive Learning Lessons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Crabe d'Or, a Marseille restaurant, bustles with various customers throughout the day, from a regular elderly woman to tourists and locals enjoying seafood and sharing stories.See my Exclusive Learning Lessons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stan decides to travel to Italie! See my Exclusive Learning Lessons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience.LEARN FRENCH EVERY DAY!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience.Reading while listening is an excellent technique for improving your French skills. So get your transcript ready and let's begin!LINK to the guided meditation I am talking about in the episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alexis, a 68-year-old retiree, had always dreamed of playing tennis. He finally takes the time to learn.Learn French Every Day SEE THE TRANSCRIPT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Boundy, a gourmet cat with blue eyes and a black chocolate-striped coat, developed a refined appetite for fine dining, leading him to steal delicate dishes from various restaurants before being rescued and pampered by a restaurateur for cats.Download the transcript to this episode HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRANSCRIPTPay attention to these words in this story: Salle a manger: Living roomsalle de bain: Bathroomnettoyer: To cleanvoir: to seeregarder: to watchentendre: to hearécouter: to listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reading while listening is an excellent technique for improving your French skills. So get your transcript ready and let's begin!Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A proud baker's freshly baked loaf of bread embarks on a forest adventure after being whisked away by the wind, only to find its way back home guided by a trail of breadcrumbs, ultimately becoming the cherished "pain perdu" in the bakery, forever altering the fate of stale bread.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monsieur Raje fulfils his dream of owning his Parisian apartment but is plagued by strange noises from the walls until he discovers mice, prompting him to try to eradicate them, only to accidentally uncover a hidden palace behind a wall, leading him to renovate his apartment with treasures from the palace, blending ancient and modern styles, ultimately turning his home into a unique blend of two worlds, all while keeping the palace's existence a secret.Download the transcript from my PATREON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan loves buttered toast, his favourite breakfast. Still, lately, he's been having a problem: his butter keeps disappearing, leading him to suspect he's going crazy until he discovers a toast-loving creature, the "butter monster," hiding under his bed, prompting him to buy double the butter to share with his new peculiar roommate.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a quaint French village celebrating World Laughter Day, Emilie, a 10-year-old prankster, investigates why everyone bursts into laughter around Mr. Dupont, the baker. She discovers he added a herb to his croissant dough, causing uncontrollable laughter. With her pet goose, she concocts biscuits to balance the herb's effects, restoring peace and fostering community through shared laughter.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a village in Provence, Marcel, a young shy basset hound, overcomes his fear of the public with the support of his master and wins a dog singing contest, fulfilling his dream and becoming the star of the village, fondly recalling the event every time he hears a Christmas song.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Camille and Jack, passionate about renovating an old house together, encounter mysterious overnight redecorations that lead them to discover a friendly ghost with a knack for interior design. Collaborating with him, they integrate its suggestions into their project, resulting in a uniquely personalized home. Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lana, a 28-year-old from Lille, France, enjoys her Sunday trips to the downtown market. She fills her basket with fresh produce, stops for snacks, and indulges in her love for flowers before returning home to organize her purchases and take a stroll through the charming streets of Lille.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lancelot had dreamed of seeing Africa's wild animals since childhood. After months of saving, he finally booked a safari in Tanzania. Excitedly, he embarked on his adventure with Georges, his guide, and witnessed breathtaking sights like lions, giraffes, and cheetahs. However, his excitement turned to terror when a lion chased them on the fourth day. Despite the scare, Lancelot returned home thrilled to have fulfilled his dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe noticed she lost muscle tone from sitting at her computer, so she joined a gym. With the help of her coach, Fabien, she developed a challenging workout routine. Despite initial pain and thoughts of quitting, she persisted and saw positive changes after two weeks. Now, after a month of hard work, she is determined to maintain this healthy lifestyle indefinitely.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPTVocabulary:Je crois que j'ai perdu mon portefeuille ! (zher krwa ke j'ai perdu mon por-te-fey) - I think I lost my wallet!Revenez sur vos pas, vous l'avez peut-être laissé tomber quelque part. (ruh-vuh-nay sür vo pah, voo la-vay peut-être lay-say tom-bay kel-kuh par) - Retrace your steps, you might have dropped it somewhere.Est-ce que quelqu'un a trouvé un portefeuille ? (ehs-ce kuh kel-kun a troo-vay un por-te-fey) - Has anyone found a wallet?Il contenait mes cartes de crédit, ma carte d'identité et de l'argent liquide. (eel kon-tne nay kar duh kree-dee, ma kar dee-don-ti-tay e duh lar-zhan lee-keed) - It had my credit cards, ID card, and cash in it.Je dois faire opposition sur mes cartes. (zher dwa fair oh-po-zi-syon sür may kar) - I need to block my cards.J'espère que quelqu'un l'a trouvé et va le rendre. (zhe-spair kuh kel-kun la troo-vay e va lu rahn-druh) - I hope someone found it and will return it.Je vais devoir signaler la perte à la police. (zher vay de-vwar see-gna-lay la peurt ah la po-lees) - I'll have to report the loss to the police.Je suis tellement contrariéé(e) ! (zher swee taw-tuhl kon-tra-ri-ay) - I'm so frustrated! (m = masculine, e = feminine)Je ferai plus attention à l'avenir. (oon luh-son ah-prees: zher fair-ay ploo tah-ton-syon ah la-vee-nir) - Lesson learned: I'll be more careful in the future.Heureusement, j'ai encore mon téléphone et mes clés. (ehr-uhr-uh-zuh-mah, j'ai ahn-kor mon tay-le-fohn e may klay) - Luckily, I still have my phone and keys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SEE THE TRANSCRIPT Vocabulary: Il fait beau aujourd'hui ! (eel fay bo au-jour-dwee) - It's beautiful weather today!Il pleut. (eel plu) - It's raining.Il y a du vent. (eel ee ah doo vawnt) - It's windy.Il neige ! (eel nezh) - It's snowing!J'ai froid. (zha e fwa) - I'm cold.Il fait chaud. (eel fay sho) - It's hot.On annonce de la pluie pour demain. (on ah-nohns duh la plu pur duh-min) - They're forecasting rain for tomorrow.Il y a du soleil et des nuages. (eel ee ah doo so-lay e day noo-azh) - It's sunny and cloudy.Est-ce qu'il va pleuvoir ? (ehs-ce kee eel va plu-vwar) - Is it going to rain?Il fait un temps magnifique ! (eel fay un tahn mee-ni-feek) - The weather is magnificent! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloé diligently searches for the perfect red summer pants, encountering challenges along the way, until she finally finds the ideal pair, which becomes her favourite summer garment.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download the transcript hereIn today’s story, I am repeating these words and expressions and associating them with a sound so you can remember them easily: Fermé (fair may): Closed (for signs on shops) Ouvert (oo vehr): Open (for signs on shops)Entrée (awn tray): EntranceSortie (sor tee): ExitPassage piéton (pah sahj pee ay tohn): Pedestrian crossingArrêt (ah reh): Stop (for signs or public transportation)Tout droit (too drwa) : Straight ahead À gauche (ah gosh): To the leftÀ droite (ah drwat): To the rightC'est cher (seh shair): It's expensiveEst-ce que je peux payer par carte ? (ehs kah juh puh pay par cart): Can I pay by card?Combien de temps ça prend? (Combien duh tahn sah pran?): How long does it takes? Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download the transcriptVocabulary: Excusez-moi, est-ce que vous avez des fruits frais ? (Ex coo say mwa, ehs kah voo ah vay day frui fray): Excuse me, do you have any fresh fruit?Oui, bien sûr ! Quels fruits cherchez-vous ? (Wee, byin sure! Kel frui sher shay voo): Yes, of course! What kind of fruit are you looking for?Des pommes et des bananes, s'il vous plaît. (Day pom e day bah nahn, see voo play): Apples and bananas, please.Avec plaisir ! En quelle quantité ? (Ah vek plee zir! An kel kon tee tay): With pleasure! How much would you like?Un kilo de pommes et un demi-kilo de bananes. (Un kilo duh pom e un duh mee kee loh duh bah nahn): One kilogram of apples and a half kilogram of bananas.Parfait ! Cela fait dix euros. (Par fet! Sah fay dee zehr oh): Perfect! That comes to ten euros.Je peux payer par carte bancaire ? (Juh puh pay par cart bahn kayr): Can I pay by credit card?Certainement ! Saisissez votre code, s'il vous plaît. (Sairt ain mahng votr coad, see voo play): Of course! Enter your code, please.Merci, au revoir ! (Mehr see, oh re vwahr): Thank you, goodbye!De rien, bonne journée ! (Duh ryen, bon nuh jour nay): You're welcome, have a good day!] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Once upon a time, a fish named Polochon and a bird named Tweety lived in the same house but didn't get along. Polochon, a lively fish, and Tweety, a grumpy bird, often clashed, until one-day Polochon accidentally ended up in the ocean. Lost and afraid, Polochon was rescued by Tweety, leading to their reconciliation and blossoming friendship, much to the joy of their owners.DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louis is passionate about Golf and dreams of winning the golf competition in his city!TRANSCRIPT HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ella is passionate about swimming and dreams of winning the swimming competition in her city! Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Paris experienced a severe flood that caused damage and destruction, but the people of Paris came together to help each other and rebuild their city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe visited Byron Bay to see the waterfalls and made some Australian friends there. We went to see the Koalas with them and had a great time until I had to return to France. They said goodbye to me at the airport! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Terrified Lifeguard Conquered His Fears to Protect a Coastal Town. Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josephine worked hard to become a skilled pianist. However, one day she broke her finger, and the doctor told her she could never play the piano again. Despite this, she decided to keep playing with only one hand.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.