Basic French Podcast

What does "ben/bah..." actually mean?The answer might surprise you.Sometimes it means almost nothing... yet French speakers use it constantly.Learn how thess tiny words make spoken French sound natural.

Practice basic French pronounciation : numbers from 0 to 9 !

Does "T'inquiète" simply mean Don't worry?Sometimes.But native speakers also use it to reassure, encourage and even end conversations naturally.Discover one of the friendliest expressions in spoken French.

What does "au pire" really mean?Is it always about something bad?Not at all.In this episode, you'll learn how French speakers use this expression to suggest a simple backup plan in everyday conversations.

You've probably learned that "en fait" means "actually."But that's only part of the story.Discover why native speakers use this expression dozens of times a day and how it makes conversations sound more natural.

Nobody is confessing a crime.So why do French speakers constantly say "J'avoue."?In this episode, you'll discover how this expression has evolved and why it often simply means "I totally agree" or "That's true."

In this episode, the new section called "Répétez après moi" (repeat after me) is anounced. In those short episodes, beginners and anybody who would like to practice basic French pronounciation will have the opportunity to do it. Enjoy!

Does "Vas-y" always mean Go!?Not at all.French speakers use it to encourage someone, give permission, start a conversation and much more.Learn the different meanings of one of the most useful expressions in everyday French.

Have you ever heard a French person answer "Ça marche!" and wondered why they didn't simply say oui?In this episode, you'll discover what this very common expression really means, when native speakers use it, and how to sound more natural in everyday conversations.