Identifying forbidden liaisons in French | CBF Show 2.08 - Coffee Break French

The five meanings of the French verb 'mettre'

In this episode, Max takes one small but very useful French verb, 'mettre', and shows you five different ways it's used in everyday French. You'll hear clear examples for each meaning, including the h...

8 Kesä 6min

How to ask a question in French: 3 ways explained

There are three main ways to ask a question in French, and the one you choose depends on how formal you want to sound. In this episode, Max walks you through rising intonation, est-ce que and inversio...

25 Touko 7min

1 verb, 5 meanings: how French speakers really use 'prendre'

Max walks you through five essential uses of "prendre", one of the most flexible verbs in French. You'll see why French uses "prendre" for ordering food and drinks, for catching transport, for illness...

11 Touko 6min

Stop translating: 5 English phrases French people say differently

Max breaks down five everyday English phrases that work completely differently in French, from "I miss you" and "I'm cold" to "it makes sense". Along the way, he explains why word-for-word translation...

27 Huhti 6min

7 everyday French expressions you won't find in a textbook

Max breaks down seven essential French words and expressions you'll hear every day in France but probably never learned in a textbook. You'll hear them in context, explore real-life examples, and unde...

13 Huhti 6min

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 10: Oui et encore oui

Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling...

23 Maalis 25min