Language Learning with LeFrenchPods101

Introduction

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• Platform Introduction: LeFrenchPods101.com by Antoinette.
• Instructor: Ingrid.
• Objective: Learning basic French expressions.

Lesson 1: Introducing Yourself in French

Informal Introduction

• Phrase: "Salut, je m'appelle [Name], enchanté de te rencontrer."
• Translation: Hi, I'm [Name], nice to meet you.

Formal Introduction

• Phrase: "Bonjour, je m'appelle [Full Name], je suis enchanté de vous rencontrer."
• Translation: Good morning, I'm [Full Name], nice to meet you.

Key Differences

• Informal Greeting: "Salut"
• Formal Greeting: "Bonjour"
• Informal Ending: "te rencontrer"
• Formal Ending: "vous rencontrer"

Ingrid’s Insights

• When introducing yourself, it's customary to shake hands.

Lesson 2: Thanking People

Basic Thank You

• Phrase: "Merci"
• Meaning: Thank you.

Thank You Very Much

• Phrase: "Merci beaucoup"
• Meaning: Thank you very much.

Formal Thank You

• Phrase: "Je vous remercie"

Responding to Thanks

• Informal: "De rien" (It’s nothing/You’re welcome)
• Formal: "Je vous en prie" (Please do)

Ingrid’s Insights

• "Merci" can be used universally in both formal and informal contexts.

Lesson 3: Common Greetings

Informal Greeting

• Phrase: "Salut"
• Usage: Hi, Hello, Goodbye among friends/family.

Formal Greetings

• Phrase: "Bonjour"
  • Meaning: Good day/morning/afternoon.
• Phrase: "Bonsoir"
  • Meaning: Good evening.

Farewell

• Formal: "Au revoir" (Goodbye)
• Both: "À bientôt" (See you soon)

Ingrid’s Insights

• Formal greetings: handshake.
• Informal greetings among friends: kiss on both cheeks.

Lesson 4: Asking if Someone Speaks English

Informal Question

• Phrase: "Est-ce que tu parles anglais?"
• Translation: Do you speak English?

Formal Question

• Phrase: "Est-ce que vous parlez anglais?"
• Polite Addition: "Excusez-moi"

Responses

• Yes: "Oui"
• No: "Non"
• Negative: "Je ne parle pas anglais"

Ingrid’s Insights

• Replace "anglais" with other languages: Italien, Russe, Espagnol, Allemand.

Lesson 5: Apologizing in French

Formal Apology

• Phrase: "Excusez-moi"

Informal Apology

• Phrase: "Excuse-moi"

Casual Apology

• Phrase: "Pardon"

Serious Apology

• Phrase: "Je suis désolé(e)"

Ingrid’s Insights

• In casual bumping situations, use "Excusez-moi" or "Pardon."

Lesson 6: Counting in French (1-10)

Numbers

• 1-10: un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq, six, sept, huit, neuf, dix

Number Practice

• Give phone numbers in French.

Lesson 7: Counting Beyond 10

Numbers 11-20

• 11-20: onze, douze, treize, quatorze, quinze, seize, dix-sept, dix-huit, dix-neuf, vingt

Counting by Tens

• Tens: trente, quarante, cinquante, soixante, soixante-dix, quatre-vingts, quatre-vingt-dix

Compound Numbers

• Example: 56 = cinquante-six, 98 = quatre-vingt-dix-huit

Ingrid’s Insights

• Learn numbers for practical tasks (e.g., post office).

Lesson 8: Shopping in France

Basic Inquiry

• Phrase: "Excusez-moi, combien ça coûte?"
• Translation: Excuse me, how much is it?

Specific Item Inquiry

• Masculine: "Excusez-moi, combien coûte ce chapeau?"
• Feminine: "Excusez-moi, combien coûte cette jupe?"

Quick Inquiry

• Phrase: "Ça coûte combien?"

Ingrid’s Insights

• Use "ça coûte combien?" for quick inquiries, even for small purchases like coffee.