Shows
Rendez-Vous PodE16 Lionfield on THE Social Media War between France and ItalyMatteo and Emiliano aka Lionfield meet up with us for a clash of the titans between Italy and France! Best ennemies for decades, this episode highlights how these two countries have been rivals and lovers for many years now. The boys also shares their experience studying in Boston as well as the creation of their music band! 🇫🇷🇮🇹
2022-08-2749 minRendez-Vous PodE15 NBA star Joël Ayayi on his career path from France to playing for the LA LakersBorn in Bordeaux, Joël Ayayi sits down with the boys and opens up about his basketball career. After leaving France at only 18 to play NCAA D1 ball at Gonzaga, Joel shares his experience and the ups and downs of playing in the NBA with the Lakers & Wizards.....Want to improve your French? Stay with us until the end to learn some southern expressions that you will want to use if you're visiting the South of France for the summer 🏀
2022-08-1841 minRendez-Vous PodE14 Leanne Ansar on How romanticism fuels the French cultureLeanne Ansar joins today's rendez-vous to talk about how World War II is the source of her French-American roots. From the country side of France, Tours, to living in Pittsburgh, she fought her whole life to be accepted of both cultures. Today, she shares with us her story as the woman who seduces the Internet through her Franco-American classic style and vintage art!
2022-08-1138 minRendez-Vous PodE13 Loïc Suberville: Why the French don't understand FrenchLoïc Suberville, Mexican-American native from a French family, comes on today's episode to talk about how platforms like TikTok and Instagram made learning French easier than ever (because even French people struggle with it...)! This Parisian will also discuss current French and American political events and explain why extreme parties are getting more and more popular in both countries. Listen until the end for the funniest French lesson of your life with all the resources you need to make friends in Paris (if you ever move or go on vacation there)!
French 101:
Expressions:
Le petit juif
Eau de toilette (frag...
2022-08-0444 min
Rendez-Vous PodE12 Paris Nightlife: Party Like a LocalBorn in Paris, Teddy, the number one promoter in Los Angeles, comes on today’s episode to talk about the differences between partying in America and Europe. He will also give you all the tips and adresses you need to visit in Paris with your friends and family! Stay until the end because we will teach you all the words and expressions you have to know in order to enjoy the French nightlife 👀
2022-06-1238 minRendez-Vous PodE11 The Americanization of France, from sportswear to burgerFrance, the country of gastronomy, is also, as of today, one of McDonald's most profitable countries. In today's episode, the boys sit down and discuss how the American culture has shaped their childhood. Americanization is a synonym of globalization: behavioral changes in language, fashion trends, nutrition habits, and entertainment. The French are way more American than they think!
2022-06-0431 minRendez-Vous PodE10 Q&A: Are the French really racist? The TRUTH about FranceOn today's episode, we answer all of your questions (with no filter!) YES, there are so many stereotypes about France/the French, but what’s true and what’s not? Politics, Lifestyle, Language & More. WE SAY IT ALL!
2022-05-2635 minRendez-Vous PodE9 Philippe Etienne on being the Ambassador of France to the United StatesPhilippe Étienne, a French diplomat originally from Neuilly-sur-Seine in Paris, met with us to open up about his experience being the Ambassador of France to the United States. He shares with us the various advantages of speaking several languages and discovering new cultures. A former advisor to President Emmanuel Macron, he also discusses the main political differences between France and the United States.
2022-05-1229 minRendez-Vous PodE8 Netflix star Romain Bonnet speaks on Selling Sunset, behind the scenesParisian native Romain Bonnet spills all the tea about what goes on behind the scenes of the Netflix show Selling sunset and his relationship with Mary Fitzgerald. Stay until the end because we will also teach you how to correctly use slang words and expressions for you to use and impress your French friends!
Romain's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theromainbonnet/
2022-05-0532 minRendez-Vous PodE7 TikToker Chiara King reveals how she got cheated onChiara King, British singer and social media star, meets with us today to open up for the first time on her past relationship with a Parisian man and how it changed her life. She's also here to teach you how to talk to your partner in French as well as sharing her experiences learning French as a 4th language, her first time at Coachella and many more surprises like going to Kylie Jenner's afterparty and Vin Diesel's room...👀
French translation:
Ça va mon amour = How are you my love?
Tu vas bien? = How are you?
Tu me manques = I miss you
H...
2022-04-2837 minRendez-Vous PodE6 Tommy Winkler on Dropping out at 19 to eat food for a living!Tommy Winkler, aka Mr. Crunch, joins today's rendez-vous to talk about dropping out of school at only 19, his culinary experiences traveling all around Europe and America, the dark and brighter side of living in Los Angeles as well as teaching you how to order food at a French restaurant.
French translation:
Grenouille = Frog
Fromage = cheese
Coq = rooster
Pain = Bread
Bonjour, que voulez-vous? = Hi, what would you like?
Une moment s'il vous plait = One moment, please
2022-04-2132 min
Rendez-Vous PodE5 Ian Paget on How learning French changed his lifeTikTok star Ian Paget sits down with the guys to talk about growing up learning French and the impact it has had on his life. Nominated for Queer Advocate of the Year, he also addresses the new gender neutral pronoun "iel" (they/them) and how people perceive it as complicated to integrate because of the genders in French. Stay until the end because Ian is also here to teach YOU how to shop... but in French!
French translation:
Pain au chocolat, Chocolatine = chocolate croissant
Accord = Have the same gender for verbs and nouns in a sentence
They are beautiful = iel est Belleau (Gender neutral)
Il = He ; Elle = She ; iel = T...
2022-04-1426 min
Rendez-Vous PodE4 Pierre Abena, Watch out before dating the FrenchFrench actor / entrepreneur / model in the biggest agency in Los Angeles, Pierre Abena, joins today’s rendez-vous to discuss the French dating scene, his vision of the American dream, BLM movements in France, the hookup culture, how to flirt in French & 👀 more…
French translation:
La jeunesse dorée = golden youth
Baccalauréat = baccalaureate (French high school diploma)
Contrôle continu = continuous grade
Fromage = cheese
Bateau mouche = Parisian boat (Fly's boat)
Bonjour, ça va? = Hello, how are you?
Tu passes une bonne journée = Are you having a good day?
Qu'est ce que tu fais? = What are you up to?
Tu fais...
2022-04-0730 min
Rendez-Vous PodE3 How to really be fluent in FrenchTired of not getting better at French? In today's episode, we discuss all the techniques that will help you become fluent in French. From passive learning tips to active learning activities and some oral comprehension, we have it all for you! - Don't forget to check out Babbel and use the code ATFRENCHIES22 for 3 free additional months with the purchase of a 3 months subscription.
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French translation:
Wesh = What's up
Ordinateur = Computer
Pied = Foot
Bijoux = Jewelry
Parler = Speak
La terminale = Senior year
Oral Comprehension Easy:
Alex: Bonjour. Tim: Bonjour! Comment tu t'appelles? A: Je m...
2022-03-3125 min
Rendez-Vous PodE2 The French VS the American Dream with @EncoreFrenchLessonsParisian native, Emmanuel has been teaching French for years and he's here today to share with us the best tactics to learning the language in addition to sharing his experiences living in both, the US and France.
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French translation:
Train couchette = train with bedrooms
Elle n’a jamais volé mon argent = She never stole my money
Comment tu t’...
2022-03-2429 min
Rendez-Vous PodE1 EVERYTHING you need to know BEFORE going to France!In this Episode, Alex and Tim discuss all of the differences that you might encounter when visiting France for the first time so that you can feel right at home. We will discuss differences in Food, Drinks, Social habits, Greeting habits, and more. We will also teach you some basic French sentences that you can use anywhere and at anytime. Tune in!
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French translation:
4:14 -> Brasserie = brewery
21:23 -> Tige = stem
28:11 -> Not...
2022-03-1631 min