In this episode, we explore 10 common French/English false friends: words that look familiar but don’t mean what you think! Learn how to avoid misunderstandings and speak French more naturally in everyday conversations.

Perfect for expats in France and French learners who want to communicate with more confidence.

The false friends mentionned in the episode:

1. Travailler = to work / Voyager = to travel

2. Attendre = to wait / Aller = to attend

3. Assister = to attend / Aider = to assist

4. Actuellement = currently / En fait = actually

5. La librairie = book shop / La bibliothèque = the library

6. Rester = to stay = Se reposer = to rest

7. La monnaie = the change / Argent = the money

8. Passer un examen = to take an exam / Réussir un examen = to pass an exam

9. Demander = to ask / Exiger = to demand

10. Visiter = to visit (a place, a monument) / Rendre visite à = to visit (a person)

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Welcome to the first episode of the podcast for expats living in France! I introduce myself, my French classes, and why I created this podcast: to help you learn practical French, feel more confident in everyday life and share experiences of the expat life.

You’ll also learn a few essential French sentences you can start using right away in real-life situations. Perfect for expats, beginners, and anyone navigating life in France.

The useful sentences talked about in the episode:- Bonjour/Au revoir /S’il-vous-plait/ Merci : hello/goodbye/please/thank you

- Je voudrais / Je vais prendre: I would like / I'll have

- Je ne comprends pas / Vous pouvez répéter ?/ Je voudrais parler français: I don't understand / Can you repeat? / I would like to speak French

- Combien ça coûte ?/ C’est combien ?: How much is it?

- Pardon / Excusez-moi / C’est pas grave: Sorry / Excuse-me / It's ok, no big deal

- C’est où… ? / Je cherche…: Where is...? / I'm looking for...

- Je viens pour…: I am coming for...

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