Speak French Avec Moi – Learn French Podcast for Beginners

10 Words The French Always Shorten ✂️

Speak French Avec Moi – Learn French Podcast for Beginners

Show Notes

Bridge the gap between classroom French and real-life conversation with this guide to 'mots coupés' (abbreviated words).The episode introduces ten essential shortcuts used by native speakers every day, including 'ado,' 'aprèm,' and the common idiomatic expression 'comme d'hab.' In this episode, you will learn: How to recognize common abbreviations for technology, food, and social plans. How to avoid tricky false cognates like 'pub' (which refers to ads, not a bar) and 'anniv' (which is strictly for birthdays). How to use 'tél' as both a noun and a shorthand for the verb téléphoner. Complete with practical examples and a focus on pronunciation, this episode is designed to help you gain confidence in the natural rhythm of spoken French. Get the transcript and cheatsheet here : https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/10-words-the-french-always-shorten/

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