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une forme

Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 83: une forme

Listen for the phrases: “chaque année”, “gâteaux au miel”, “une forme”, “évoquer”, and “puisque”. How many can you pick up in this slower paced clip? Take today’s quiz and follow along with our fill in the blanks quiz.

la chasse

Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 82: la chasse

    Dive into “À cette époque” and hear how it sets the scene. Listen for “vénéraient” and the importance of “des dieux et des déesses”. Don’t miss out on ‘la chasse’ too. Test your ears with our quiz. Can you catch all these phrases in real French talk?

    pour la petite histoire

    Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 81: pour la petite histoire

    Dive into the depths of history with “il faut remonter”, as we journey to uncover a tale from “la Grèce antique”. Ever wondered about the origin of birthday candles? “Pour la petite histoire”, it’s a tale that stretches back millennia. Join us to unravel this captivating story.

    m'a donné envie

    Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 80: m’a donné envie

      What about the two phrases: “comme vous pouvez le deviner” and “ça m’a donné envie” – can you hear them both? I think they’re great little bits of French in real life. “Envie” always seems to pop up and from the beginning it has always surprised me. Ready for today’s quiz? Dive in, listen and fill in the blanks of our transcription quiz.

      on va s'arrêter sur

      Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 79: on va s’arrêter sur

        Discover the layers of meaning with “on va s’arrêter sur” and the depth behind “En plus du”. Dive deep into the tradition and dual sense of “souffler ses bougies”. And did you know these idioms are all used in “le français familier”? Join us in today’s quiz to uncover the beauty of these expressions in everyday French.

        malgré

        Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 76: malgré

          Dive into the evolution of our lives: from the ‘variété de nos devenirs’ to the ‘étapes des vies d’aujourd’hui’. How does today’s pluralistic life contrast with ‘qu’hier’? Unpack the essence of ‘Malgré’ and explore the multidimensional journey of adulthood. Ready for a linguistic exploration? 🌟

          des âges de la vie adulte

          Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 74: des âges de la vie adulte

            Ever thought about the “âges de la vie adulte”? Dive into recent insights with “Plus récemment” published findings. What makes an introduction intriguing? Discover what “je trouve particulièrement intéressante”. Challenge yourself with today’s quiz!

            pour en explorer

            Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 73: pour en explorer

              Unearth the depths of “en retraçant” as we trace back the rich history of birthdays. The phrase “pour en explorer” beckons a journey of discovery, while “les effets psychologiques” promises insights into the mind’s workings on special occasions. Ready to explore? Dive in and challenge yourself with our fill-in-the-blanks quiz.

              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.

                une pression

                Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 68: une pression

                  Do you know the phrases ‘pas grandi,’ ‘une pression,’ and ‘choix de vie’? Today’s moderately-paced clip from ‘Passerelles’ delves into growing up without societal pressure in France. Hear these phrases in context as we explore one person’s unique experience in defying norms and making life choices. Take a listen and fill in what you can as we uncover the subtleties of French culture through the lens of individual freedom.