CBF Mag 2.10 | Vive la France : le quatorze juillet à Paris

We're back with a new episode, bringing you a little espresso lesson in between the main seasons of Coffee Break French. Today, Hélène will be tackling one of the most common conversation topics: la météo (the weather)!  From asking Quel temps fait-il ? to using colourful French expressions like il fait un temps de chien (the weather is terrible) and il pleut des cordes (it’s pouring), you’ll learn useful vocabulary and idioms to describe everything from chilly days to heavy rain. ❄️☔ ➡️ To receive regular free mini-lessons like this straight to your inbox, visit: coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this espresso-style episode, Hélène explores one of France’s most cherished traditions: les vendanges (the grape harvest).  You’ll learn how vineyards across Bordeaux, Bourgogne and Champagne come alive during this busy season, and we’ll take a closer look at les vendanges tardives (the late harvest) that creates some of the sweetest wines. Santé ! 🥂 📩 Want more French tips and cultural insights delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for the Coffee Break French newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Max for a coffee break in which he explores five common French idioms featuring the word main (hand). You’ll discover what each expression means, hear examples in context, and learn how to use them naturally in your own conversations. By the end, you’ll be ready to recognise and use phrases like donner un coup de main and more with confidence. ✅Subscribe to the Coffee Break French newsletter and get weekly language tips straight to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Max for a coffee break in which he takes a closer look at lequel, laquelle, lesquels and lesquelles. Rather than a grammar-heavy lesson, this episode focuses on real examples to show you why each form is used, helping you understand them in context. You’ll also get a chance to practise along with Max so you can start using these words more confidently in your own French. ✅ Subscribe to the Coffee Break French newsletter for more content like this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Max for a Coffee Break in which he explores the many meanings of the word 'tour' in French. You'll find out why it can be either masculine or feminine depending on the context. You’ll also hear lots of examples to help you tell the difference between le tour and la tour, as well as some set phrases with tips on how to use them naturally when speaking. You'll sound like a native speaker in no time! By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to use this tricky word correctly in your conversations. ✅ Access more content like this and subscribe to the Coffee Break French newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.