French Your Way Podcast: Learn French with Jessica | French Grammar | French Vocabulary | French Expressions
Jessica: Native French teacher, founder of French Your Way
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9 months ago
I'm Jessica, a native French teacher from the Champagne region here to help you learn French and discover the French language. You may know me from the French Voices Podcast (a series of interviews in French for the more advanced learners). If you are curious about the French language, this podcast is for you. Expand your French vocabulary and improve your French grammar in a way that is both easy and memorable. How? By connecting bridges between French and English languages to make learning more efficient! Discover the origins of some French words and French expressions, examples of related words and get a new understanding of common mistakes made by students. It doesn't matter whether you’re at a beginner, intermediate or advanced level in French. I have no doubt that you will learn from these mini French lessons. So, get on board and learn French with me! Join the community at http://frenchyourway.com.au Submit your own questions to podcast@frenchyourway.com.au
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I'm Jessica, a native French teacher from the Champagne region here to help you learn French and discover the French language. You may know me from the French Voices Podcast (a series of interviews in French for the more advanced learners). If you are curious about the French language, this podcast is for you. Expand your French vocabulary and improve your French grammar in a way that is both easy and memorable. How? By connecting bridges between French and English languages to make learning more efficient! Discover the origins of some French words and French expressions, examples of related words and get a new understanding of common mistakes made by students. It doesn't matter whether you’re at a beginner, intermediate or advanced level in French. I have no doubt that you will learn from these mini French lessons. So, get on board and learn French with me! Join the community at http://frenchyourway.com.au Submit your own questions to podcast@frenchyourway.com.au
French Your Way Podcast: Learn French with Jessica | French Grammar | French Vocabulary | French Expressions
20 minutes 10 seconds
3 years ago
FYW 244 : When is “ne” optional in French ?
Listener Nancy would like to clarify when “ne” can be dropped in French. When is it possible to deliberately forget this common 2-letter word? Is there any change in the meaning? Listen to find out!
Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode
Je n’aime pas quand tu fumes = j’aime pas quand tu fumes.
La famille n’a plus d’argent à la fin du mois. = La famille a plus d’argent à la fin du mois.
Je n’ai rien compris ! = J’ai rien compris !
Vous n’êtes jamais allé en France ? = Vous êtes jamais allé en France ?
La voisine est une mégère, elle n’aime personne = La voisine est une mégère, elle aime personne
Ceux-là ne sont facultatifs qu’à l’oral ! = Ceux-là sont facultatifs seulement à l’oral !
Je peux pas acheter le pain, j’ai que 20 centimes dans ma poche. = Je ne peux pas acheter le pain, je n’ai que 20 centimes dans ma poche.
“ne” explétif
Dites à vos proches que vous les aimez, avant qu’il (ne) soit trop tard.
Nous allons devoir annuler nos vacances à moins qu’on (ne) trouve une solution pour la garde du chien.
Je crains que tu (n’)aies raison…
Docteur aux urgences : J’ai peur que vous (n’)ayez le bras cassé, madame.
Docteur aux urgences : Je vais vous donner un antalgique pour éviter que vous (ne) souffriez.
Docteur aux urgences : Nous allons mettre un plâtre pour empêcher que vous (ne) bougiez votre bras.
Links and Resources
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FYW 239: “pas” vs “non” in French
How to Pronounce Plus in French
FYW 20 : The 3 Ways to Pronounce Plus in French
French Your Way Podcast: Learn French with Jessica | French Grammar | French Vocabulary | French Expressions
I'm Jessica, a native French teacher from the Champagne region here to help you learn French and discover the French language. You may know me from the French Voices Podcast (a series of interviews in French for the more advanced learners). If you are curious about the French language, this podcast is for you. Expand your French vocabulary and improve your French grammar in a way that is both easy and memorable. How? By connecting bridges between French and English languages to make learning more efficient! Discover the origins of some French words and French expressions, examples of related words and get a new understanding of common mistakes made by students. It doesn't matter whether you’re at a beginner, intermediate or advanced level in French. I have no doubt that you will learn from these mini French lessons. So, get on board and learn French with me! Join the community at http://frenchyourway.com.au Submit your own questions to podcast@frenchyourway.com.au
