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des âges de la vie

Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 71: des âges de la vie

    Dive into the following phrases between 31 words: “psychologie des âges de la vie”, “plusieurs”, and “notamment”. Listen in and fill in the blanks with the quiz. This moderately paced clip is perfect for beginners. Challenge your listening skills at any level and see how many times you have to relisten.

    faire le point

    Passarelles ep. 1, Quiz 70: faire le point

    In just 28 words, I found so many phrases to dive into: “un peu”, “comme avec”, “le premier de l’an”, “profitent”, and “faire le point”. I was most surprised by “faire le point” as an idiom. What’s opening up for you with this moderately fast clip? Take a listen and fill in the blanks to test your ear!

    un tournant dans la vie

    Passarelles ep. 1, Quiz 69: un tournant dans la vie

    Ever thought of birthdays as existential crossroads? Learn the meaning behind phrases like ‘peut être,’ ‘parfois,’ and ‘un tournant dans la vie’ in this 29-word clip from ‘Passerelles.’ What’s opening up for you in this clip? Dive in, hear these phrases in context, and fill in the blanks as we explore the depth behind celebrations in French culture.

    ça veut pas dire que

    Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 67: ça veut pas dire que

      In just 29 words, this clip from ‘Passerelles’ navigates the delicate balance between individual desires and societal expectations. What do phrases like ‘pas vécu,’ ‘-là,’ ‘ça veut pas dire que,’ and ‘liées’ reveal about this tension? Join us as we unpack these French nuances that make all the difference.

      en tout cas

      Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 66: en tout cas

        Unlock the real essence of French conversations by understanding common phrases like ‘en tout cas’ and ‘bien installé.’ Today’s quiz offers a glimpse into how life stages have changed over time in French culture. Navigate through love, career, and personal growth while enhancing your vocabulary and comprehension. Take the quiz now!

        passer vite

        Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 64: passer vite

          Dive into some common and useful expressions and look at nuance with “vite” in today’s quiz. It’s moderately paced and 32 words long. Dive in and fill-in-the-blanks with what you hear.

          remplacer par

          Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 60: remplacer par

            A quick one. Perfect for beginners to practice letters and the use of prepositions through me for a loop. Take this 11 second clip on, what level are you doing it at? 100% blank, 70% blank, or 30% blank?

            quelque part

            Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 57: quelque part

            The phrases “quelque part” and “un moment clé” stand out to me in this clip of French from Passerelles. Dive in to some of their nuance in today’s quiz. Listen in and hone your ear for spoken French with us!

            crise de la quarantine

            Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 56: crise de la quarantaine

              Do you know how to say “midlife crisis” in French? I love that their way implies it might not just be a once and done thing, maybe you have it every decade! Dive into that phrase and “autour de”, “il existe plein”, & “notamment”. Hear them all in this moderately fast clip from Passerelles!

              tu fais pas ton âge

              Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 55: en tout cas

                Ever been told ‘en tout cas’ and pondered its depth? It adds a layer of ‘in any case’ or ‘anyhow’ to the conversation. Dive deeper as it’s used in the context of ‘tu fais pas ton âge’, where someone appears younger than their age. Understanding such nuances helps us grasp the beauty of the French language. Listen and learn!

                à ce sujet

                Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 53: à ce sujet

                  Improve your ear for French with the transition phrase “à ce sujet” and a taste of the passive voice. How much can you hear in this clip from Passerelles? It’s moderately paced. Fill in the blanks while you listen!

                  a-partir-de

                  Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 51: à partir de

                    Can you distinguish the sounds of ‘c’est celui’, ‘à partir de’, ‘une fois’, and ‘an’? Sharpen your ears and grasp the subtle meanings with today’s quiz! Dive into nuances and meanings with this moderately paced quiz from Passerelles. Have you practiced your French listening today?