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Learn useful French phrases with our French in Three Minutes series! In France, manners are important, and this step-by-step video teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking French. A native French teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use the phrase "Do you speak English?" Visit us at FrenchPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic French lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- (at Nicolas' house.) Nicolas :Dis, Papa! C'est quoi l'animal le plus grand du monde? Papa :Euh... c'est sûrement l'hippopotame. Nicolas :L'hippopotame? Mais Papa, l'éléphant est plus grand que l'hippopotame! Ça ne peut pas être l'hippopotame. Papa :Ah ben, tu l'as dis alors! C'est l'éléphant. Oui, tu as raison, l'éléphant est au moins aussi grand que l'hippopotame. Ah, et dans la mer, c'est la baleine, le plus gros des animaux. Nicolas :Et le plus rapide? Le guépard? La panthère? Le chien? Papa :Ahah, non ce n'est pas le chien. C'est le guépard! Là, j'en suis sûr! Nicolas :Aah, merci Papa. Et aussi, je veux savoir... Est-ce qu’il y a plus de mammifères que de reptiles sur Terre ? Je compte sur toi, Papa. Tu es mon modèle, mon héros, tu te trompes jamais, hein ? Papa :Ahaha, mais bien sûr. Alors laisse-moi réflechir. Il y a autant de mammifères que d'insectes, et plus d'insectes que d'oiseaux. Mais d'un autre côté, il y a moins d'animaux marins que de plantes. Les plantes sont aussi bien aquatiques que terrestres, 6 fois 9, je retiens 12... Nicolas :Papa ??? ça va? Papa :Si l'on applique le théorème de Pythagore et que l'on retranche les singes... Nicolas :Maman!!! J’ai cassé Papa! ----Formal English---- (at Nicolas' house) Nicolas: Hey, Dad! What's the biggest animal in the world? Papa: Uhh... It must be the hippopotamus. Nicolas: The hippopotamus? But Dad, the elephant is bigger than the hippopotamus! It can't be the hippopotamus. Papa: Well, you said it! It's the elephant. Yeah, you're right, the elephant is at least as big as the hippopotamus. Ah, and in the sea, the whale is the biggest animal. Nicolas: And the fastest? The cheetah? The panther? The dog? Papa: Ah, ah, no, it's not the dog. It's the cheetah! This time I'm sure! Nicolas: Ah, thanks, Dad. And also, I wanted to know…are there more mammals on Earth or reptiles? I'm counting on you, Dad. You're my role model and my hero, and you're never wrong, right? Papa: Ha ha, but of course. So let me think. There are as many mammals as insects and more insects than birds. But on the other hand, there are fewer aquatic animals than plants. Plants are aquatic and land-based, six times nine minus twelve... Nicolas: Dad, are you ok? Papa: If you apply the Pythagorean theorem and retract the monkeys... Nicolas: Mom! I broke Dad! --------------------------- Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources!

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Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Irène: Pff…Si on avait déjeuné plus tôt, on serait allé à la plage. Pierre: Oh, ça va. On est à Tahiti, non ? C’est ce que tu voulais, non ? On ira à la plage plus tard. Irène: Oui, mais être à Tahiti et ne pas aller à la plage, merci bien. Pierre: Tu aurais pu te préparer plus vite, ce matin. Comme ça, on aurait déjeuné tôt. Irène: C’est de ma faute alors ? Pierre: On aurait dû aller à la campagne comme d’habitude. Irène: Oui, mais si on était allé à la campagne, on n’aurait pas eu ces délicieux cocktails. Pierre: C’est vrai que mon daiquiri est excellent. Irène: On ira se baigner plus tard. Un autre mai tai, s’il vous plait ! ----Formal English---- Irène: Pff…if we had eaten earlier, we could have gone to the beach. Pierre: Oh, come on. We are in Tahiti, no? That's what you wanted, no? We'll go to the beach later. Irène: Yes, but be in Tahiti and not go to the beach, thank you. Pierre: You could have gotten ready faster this morning so that we could have taken lunch earlier. Irène: It's my fault then? Pierre: We should have gone to the country as usual. Irène: Yes, but if we had gone to the country, we wouldn't have gotten these delicious cocktails. Pierre: It's true that my daiquiri is excellent. Irène: We will swim later. Another mai tai, please! --------------------------- Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources!

Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- (at Frank and Corinne's house.) Frank : ...alors? Corinne :Ah oui là, j'avoue. Je suis surprise. C'est vraiment très très bon! Délicieux! Frank :Tu en veux encore? Je crois qu'il en reste. Corinne :Ah vraiment? Moi je ne crois pas qu'il y en ait encore, j'ai raclé le fond de la casserole avant. Mais je pense qu'avec encore une assiette, je serai rassasiée! Ça a un goût très particulier, mais c'est excellent. Tu a un ingrédient secret, ou quoi? Frank :Oui, en quelque sorte, mais je ne pense pas que je puisse te le révéler. Corinne :Pourquoi? Si tu me le dis, la prochaine fois, je penserai à en acheter quand je ferai les courses. Frank :Je ne suis pas sûr que tu sois prête à l'entendre, en fait. Corinne :Eeh, tu m'inquiètes là. Ce soir, tu as déjà fait beaucoup d'erreurs, essaye de ne pas tout faire rater maintenant. Frank :Alors il ne vaut mieux pas que je te le dise. Puis tu te sens bien là, non? Corinne :Oui! Ça va de mieux en mieux! Frank (tout seul) :Merci, le litre de vin que j'ai mélangé avec le plat.... ----Formal English---- (at Frank and Corinne's house) Frank: ...well? Corinne: Oh yeah, I have to say. I'm surprised. It's really very, very good! Delicious! Frank: Do you want some more? I think there's some more. Corinne: Oh, really? I don't think there's anymore. I was scraping the pan before. But I think with another plateful I'll be full! This has a very particular flavor, but it's excellent. Do you have a secret ingredient or something? Frank: Yeah, kind of, but I don't think I can tell you. Corinne: Why? If you tell me, next time, I'll think of buying some when I go shopping. Frank: I'm not sure you're ready to hear it, actually. Corinne: Ehh? You're worrying me. Tonight you've made a lot of mistakes already; try not to mess everything up now. Frank: Well, I'd better not tell you then. And you're feeling good now anyway, no? Corinne: Yeah! I'm getting better and better! Frank (tout seul): Thanks to the liter of wine I mixed into the dish... --------------------------- Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources!

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Learn useful French numbers with our French in Three Minutes series! In France, knowing numbers is important, and this step-by-step video teaches you some of the basics you need to know while speaking French. A native French teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you'll learn how to count from 1-10 in French. Visit us at FrenchPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic French lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- (at Frank and Corinne's house.) Frank :Je crois que je peux être fier de moi. Quel repas, hein! Confit marin sur croustillant de légumes du jardin. Corinne :Hum... je ne crois pas que tu puisses être si fier. Je t'accorde un point pour le joli nom, mais ton repas se révèle être un sandwich au thon. Je suis un peu déçue... pour un repas de réconciliation, je pense que tu peux faire un peu plus d'effort. Frank :Je n'arrive pas à croire que tu puisses encore râler, j'ai passé une heure à préparer ce repas. Corinne :Oui, c'est vrai. Dont 45 minutes à aller faire l'aller-retour au supermarché. D'ailleurs, pourquoi tu as mis si longtemps, c'est à 5 minutes. Frank :Leur machine était cassée donc il ne pouvaient pas prendre la carte aujourd'hui. J'ai dû aller retirer et ça m'a pris du temps. Corinne :Je n'imaginais pas que tu puisses rater tes excuses culinaires, en fait. Bon, ben, il ne te reste plus qu'à recommencer... allez, surprends-moi cette fois, chef! Frank:Je retourne au supermarché alors. Corinne:Tu peux m'acheter du lait en passant? Frank:Bien sûr, autre chose? Corinne:Oui, de l'alcool, en grande quantité... ----Formal English---- (at Frank and Corinne's house) Frank: I think I can be proud of myself. What a meal huh! Confit of the sea on garden vegetable pie. Corinne: Hmm... I don't think you can be so proud. I'll give you a point for the pretty name, but your meal actually turns out to be a tuna sandwich. I'm a little disappointed... For an argument make-up meal, I think you could try a little harder. Frank: I can't believe you can still complain... I spent an hour making this meal. Corinne: Yeah, that's true. Of which forty-five minutes were spent going and coming back from the supermarket. By the way, why did you spend so much time? It's five minutes away. Frank: Their machine was broken, so they couldn't take credit cards today. I had to go take out money and it took me some time. Corinne: I didn't imagine that you could mess up your culinary excuses actually. Well, all you have left to do is start over... Come on, surprise me this time, chef! Frank: I'll be going back to the supermarket then. Corinne: Can you buy me some milk while you're at it? Frank: Sure, anything else? Corinne: Yes, Alcohol, lots of it... --------------------------- Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources!

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Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- What are five common things in homes in France? 1. télévision 2. cheminée 3. baignoire 4. bibliothèque 5. cafetière ----Formal English---- What are five common things in French homes? 1. TV 2. Chimney 3. Bathtub 4. Book shelf 5. Coffee maker --------------------------- Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources!

Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- (at Frank and Corinne's house.) Corinne :Je veux que tu arrêtes immédiatement de jouer et que tu fasses cette lessive. Frank :Ok ok, j'ai bien compris. Je sauvegarde ma partie et je m'y mets. Corinne :Puis comme tu m'as fait attendre, je veux aussi que tu me prépares à manger et fasse la vaisselle. Frank :Eh bien, tu es dure! Mais c'est d'accord. Je t'ai fait attendre et je veux te faire plaisir. Corinne :Ok, je préfère cette attitude. Je veux bien que tu joues avec tes amis en ligne, mais je voudrais juste que tu me consacres un peu plus de temps parfois. En fait, j'aimerais que tu sois toujours gentil, attentionné, romantique, entreprenant, que tu prennes soin de moi, que tu m'offres des cadeaux, m'emmènes en voyage...Mais j'imagine que ce n'est pas de ta faute... je crois qu'aucun homme ne peut être aussi parfait... Frank :Déjà, grâce à notre dispute, tu pourras profiter de mes talents de cuisinier ce soir! Corinne :Ahem! Je suis encore énervée après toi, alors j'aimerais que tu ne fasses pas trop de blagues sur ça ce soir! Frank :Oulà, oui, je vais éviter. ----Formal English---- (at Frank and Corinne's house) Corinne: I want you to stop playing immediately and do this laundry. Frank: Okay okay, I understand. I'll save my game and get started. Corinne: And since you made me wait, I also want you to make me food and wash the dishes. Frank: You sure are tough! But all right. I made you wait and I want to do something nice for you. Corinne: Okay, I like this attitude better. I'm OK with you playing with your friends online, but I'd just like for you to devote more time to me sometimes. In fact, I'd like you to always be nice, attentive, romantic, ambitious, caring for me, buying me presents, taking me on trips... But I guess it's not your fault...I think no man can be that perfect... Frank: Well, for starters, thanks to our argument, you'll be able to take advantage of my cooking talents tonight! Corinne: Ahem! I'm still angry at you, so I'd like you to not make too many jokes about this tonight! Frank: Whoa, yeah, I'll avoid those. --------------------------- Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources!

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Learn more about French culture with FrenchPod101.com! Ever wondered what the most important French holidays are, and how they are celebrated? Then this 25-lesson video series is for you! With this series, you'll learn the what, why, when and how of 25 well-known holidays in French. In this video, you'll learn all about Heritage Day in French and how it's celebrated, from food to decorations, while building your French vocabulary. Join Ingrid for a dose of French culture! Visit us at FrenchPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic French audio and video lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you're there!

Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Sophie: Nicolas, je n'entends que toi ! Nicolas: Et moi, je ne vois que toi ! Sophie: Pff, je n'écoutes que toi ! Nicolas: Alors, tu n'as qu'à partir ! ----Formal English---- Sophie: Nicolas, I hear nothing but you! Nicolas: And me, I just see you. Sophie: Pfft, I listen to nothing but you. Nicolas: So, just leave! --------------------------- Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources!