French Made Easy
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107 - 15 French Expressions Using 'Avoir' (but 'To Be' in English)
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn 15 French expressions using the verb 'avoir' (to have), but where the verb 'to be' is used in E...
106 - "An" Vs." Année": Which One to Choose?
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this "Common Mistakes in French" series, you'll learn when to use the word "an" (year) and when to use "année" ...
105 - How to Conjugate "to Go" (Aller) in French (Future Tense)
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn to conjugate the French verb “aller” in the simple future tense. (I will go, you will go, etc.) 👉 Head over...
104 - 15 Musical Instruments in French
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn 15 musical instruments in French. 🎸🎻👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/104 for episo...
103 - How to Translate "For" + [Duration] in French
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn how to translate "For + [duration]" in French. ("Depuis" vs. "pendant" vs. "pour...
102 - How to Conjugate “Avoir” (To Have) In French (Future Tense)
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn how to conjugate the French verb "avoir" (to have) in the simple future tense. Head over to https://mathi...
101 - How to Conjugate “To Be” (Être) In French (Future Tense)
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn how to conjugate the French verb "être" (to be) in the simple future tense. 👉 Head over to https://...
100 - "Oui" Vs." Si": Which One to Choose?
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this "Common Mistakes in French" series, you'll learn when to use the word "oui" (yes) and when to use "si" (yes...
99 - 20 Common French Adjectives (Part II)
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn 20 common adjectives. 🤓 Tune in to part I (episode 98) to learn more adjectives! I'll give you both the mas...
98 - 20 Most Common French Adjectives (Part I)
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn 20 most common French adjectives. 🤓 I'll give you both the masculine and the feminine forms of the adjectiv...
97 - 20 Expressions of Quantity in French
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will learn 20 (food-related) expressions of quantity in French Eg. "une bouteille de champagne" (a bottle of champagne)...
96 - Definite, Indefinite, or Partitive Articles?
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will learn the difference between definite, indefinite, and partitive articles in French. 🍰 Eg. "le gâteau" (the ca...
95 - “Jour” Vs. ”Journée”: Which One to Choose?
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this "Common Mistakes in French" series, you'll learn when to use the words "le jour" (day) and when to use "la journ...
94 - Prepositions for Modes of Transportation in French
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, you'll learn when to use the prepositions "en" and "à" before a transportation mode. 🚁Head over to https:...
93 - 15 Transportation Words in French
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn the name of 15 transportation words in French (e.g., plane, train, etc.) ✈️👉 Head over to https://mathildekien....
92 - 5 False Friends in French (Part III)
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn 5 false friends in French. 👀👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/92 for episode cheat sheet,...
91 - “C'est” Vs. ”Il est”: Which One to Choose?
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Common Mistakes in French” series, you’ll learn when to use the expression “c’est” and when to use “il est” in French. 🤓👉...
90 - “Savoir” Vs. ”Connaître”: Which One to Choose?
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Common Mistakes in French” series, you’ll learn when to use the verb “savoir” (to know) and when to use the verb “connaître” (...
89 - How to Ask For & Give Directions in French (Part II)
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, part II, you're going to learn how to give directions in French. 🧭 (Listen to part I, episode 88, to learn how to ask for dir...
88 - How to Ask For & Give Directions in French (Part I)
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, part I, you're going to learn how to ask for directions, and in next week's episode, part II, you're going to learn ho...
87 - 50 Most Beautiful French Words (Part II)
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this 2-part episode to learn the 50 Most Beautiful French Words, according to the French Made Easy community. 🧡👉 Head over to https://...
86 - 50 Most Beautiful French Words (Part I)
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this 2-part episode to learn the 50 Most Beautiful French Words, according to the French Made Easy community. 🧡👉 Head over to https://...
85 - 5 French Homophones (Part II)
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn another 5 sets of French homophones. (Listen to Part I for more!) A homophone is a word that has the exact same pronun...
84 - 5 French Homophones (Part I)
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn 5 sets of French homophones. A homophone is a word that has the exact same pronunciation as another word but has a dif...
83 - 15 Shops in French
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn 15 shops in French.👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/83 for episode cheat sheet, transcript,...
82 - 20+ Places in Town in French
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn 20+ places in town. 🏥🏦👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/82 for episode cheat sheet, tr...
81 - How to Translate the Word "Time" in French
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn 5 ways to translate the word "time" in French. ⏳👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episode...
80 - 15+ Christmas Words in French
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn 15+ Christmas words in French. 🎄🎅👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/80 for episode chea...
79 - How to Conjugate French Verb "Détester" (Present Tense)
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our appreciation verbs series, you’ll learn how to conjugate the French verb “détester” (to hate, to detest) 💔Head over t...
78 - 20 Drinks in French
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn 20 drink words in French.🧃👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/78 for episode cheat sheet, t...
77 - “Demander” Vs.”Poser une Question”: Which One to Choose?
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Common Mistakes in French” series, you’ll learn when to use “demander”(to ask) and “poser une question” (also meaning “to ask...
76 - How to Ask Questions in French (Part II)
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this lesson to learn how to ask questions in French. 🤓 In this episode (part II), we'll learn how to ask open-ended questions (sp...
75 - How to Ask Questions in French (Part I)
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this lesson to learn how to ask questions in French. 🤓 In this episode (part I), we'll learn how to ask close-ended questions (yes...
74 - 5 False Friends in French (Part II)
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn 5 false friends in French!👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/74 for episode cheat sheet, tran...
73 - 5 False Friends in French (Part I)
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn 5 false friends in French! 👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/73 for episode cheat sheet, tra...
72 - Prepositions For Places in French (Part II)
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
🤓 Listen to this episode to learn how to translate the prepositions “to” & "at" for places. (eg. “I'm at the pool" or...
71 - Prepositions for Places in French (Part I)
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn how to translate the preposition “from” before places. (eg. “I come back from the cinema.”)Head over to htt...
70 - 15 Places of Leisure & Entertainment in French
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn 15 places of leisure & entertainment in French! (Such as cinema, theater, etc.) 🎞🎭👉 Head over to https://...
69 - How to Use Stress Pronouns in French (Moi, Toi, Lui …)
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to find out what stress pronouns are in French and how to use them. 🤓Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/...
68 - How to Pronounce “ENT” at the End of French Words
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to find out how to pronounce the letters “ENT” a the end of French words. 🤓👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/po...
67 - How to Say “There Is” & “There Are” in French
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to find out how to say “there is” & “there are” in French. 🤓Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episod...
66 - 15 Sports in French (Part II)
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn 15 sports in French! 🏸 More sports in episode 65!👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/66 for...
65 - 15 Sports in French (Part I)
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn 15 sports in French! 🩰🎾 More sports next week in part II.👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-epis...
64 - How to Use the Subject Pronoun "On" in French
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to find out how to use the subject pronoun “on” in French! 🤓Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/64 fo...
63 - How to Conjugate French Verb "Adorer" (Present Tense)
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to use the French verb “adorer” (to adore/love/like) in the present tense? 🧡 Listen to this lesson to find out! 🤓 I’ll also share...
62 - 15 Hobbies in French
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this lesson to learn 15+ hobbies in French. 👩🎨 👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/62 for episode cheat she...
61 - How to Conjugate French Verb "Aimer" (Present Tense)
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to use the French verb “aimer” (to like/love) in the present tense? 💗 Listen to this lesson to find out! 🤓 I’ll also share exampl...
60 - Prepositions for Cities in French
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
🌎 Listen to this episode to find out how to translate the prepositions “from”, “to” and "in" when followed by a city name in Fren...
59 - Prepositions for Countries in French (Part II)
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
🌎 Listen to this episode to find out how to translate the prepositions “to” and "in" when followed by a country name in French. (Part...
58 - Prepositions for Countries in French (Part I)
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
🌎 Listen to this episode to find out how to translate the preposition “from” when followed by a country name in French. (Part II in episode 59!...
57 - 20+ Office Words in French
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
🖥🖱 Listen to this episode to learn 20+ office items in French. Stay until the end for a little quiz! 👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.co...
56 - 20 Job Titles in French (Part II)
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
👩✈️👩🚀 Listen to this lesson to learn 20 job titles in French! (More job titles in episode 55!) 👉 Head over to https://mathildeki...
55 - 20 Job Titles in French (Part I)
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
👩💼👩🍳 Listen to this lesson to learn 20 job titles in French! 👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/55 for epis...
54 - How to Express Your Feelings in French (Part II)
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to find out how to say “I'm hot, cold, hungry, thirsty, and sleepy” in French. 🥵🥶🥱 👉 Head over to https:...
53 - How to Conjugate French Verb “Boire” (Present Tense)
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to use the French verb “boire” (to drink) in the present tense? ☕️ Listen to this lesson to find out! 🤓 I’ll also share examples...
52 - How to Use Demonstrative Adjectives in French
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this lesson to find out how to say "this," "that," "these," and "those" in French. Head over to http...
51 - 15 Bedroom Words in French
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
🛏 Listen to this lesson to learn the bedroom vocabulary in French! 👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/51 for episode cheat...
50 - How to Conjugate French Verb “Manger” (Present Tense)
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to use the French verb “manger” (to eat) in the present tense? Listen to this lesson to find out! 🤓 I’ll also share examples. Head o...
49 - Country Names in French (Part II)
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn the names of 30 countries in French. 🌎 More countries in parts I (episode 39). 👉 Head over to https://mathilde...
48 - "Tu" vs. "Vous”: Which One to Choose?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to find out how to choose between “tu” & “vous” in French! Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/4...
47 - 15 Living Room Words in French
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/47 for episode cheat sheet, transcript, and resources!🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Un...
46 - How to Conjugate French Verb “Venir” (Present Tense)
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to use the French verb “venir” (to come) in the present tense? Listen to this lesson to find out! 🤓 I’ll also share examples. 👉 H...
45 - What Are the Prepositions of Place in French
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
🍎📦 Listen to this episode to learn the basic prepositions of place in French (in, behind, in front of etc.) 👉 Head over to https://mathilde...
44 - 20+ Kitchen Words in French
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
🍽 Listen to this lesson to learn the kitchen vocabulary in French! 👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/44 for episode cheat...
43 - 25+ Bathroom Words in French
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
🛁 Listen to this lesson to learn the bathroom vocabulary in French! 👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/43 for episode chea...
42 - How to Use Possessive Adjectives in French (Part II)
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what the possessive adjectives are in French? 🤓 In this lesson (part II) you’ll learn how to translate “our”, “your (plural), a...
41 - How to Use Possessive Adjectives in French (Part I)
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what the possessive adjectives are in French? 🤓 In this lesson, you’ll learn how to translate “my”, “your,” “his,” “her...
40 - How to Say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in French
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know what “Joyeux Noël” means? Listen to this lesson to learn how to say “Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Holidays etc.” 🎄👉 Head...
39 - Country Names in French (Part I)
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn the names of 30 countries in French. 🌎 (There'll be more countries in parts II & III.) 👉 Head over ...
38 - How to Conjugate French Verb "Devoir" (to Have To) [Present Tense]
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to use the French verb “devoir” (to have to)? Listen to this lesson to find out! 🤓 I’ll share pronunciation tips and examples too. H...
37 - 15 Clothing Accessories in French
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
🧤🧣Listen to this lesson to learn 15 words for clothing accessories in French! 👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/37 f...
36 - How to Build Negative Sentences in French
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn the basics of French negation. I'll also explain what article to use in negative sentences. Head over to https:...
35 - Parts of the Day in French
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to learn the different parts of the day in French (morning, afternoon etc.)? Listen to this episode to find out! 👉 Head over to https://math...
34 - How to Conjugate French Verb "Vouloir" (to Want) [Present Tense]
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to use the French verb “vouloir” (to want)? Listen to this lesson to find out! 🤓 I’ll share pronunciation tips and examples too. Hea...
33 - What Are the Four Seasons in French
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know what the 4 seasons are in French? ☀️⛄️🌸🍁 Listen to this episode to find out! I'll also share examples and pronunciation tips. ...
32 - How to Count From 0 to 70 in French
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to count from 0 to 70 in French? 🔢 Listen to this episode to find out how! Plus, we'll do a little quiz at the end. 👉 Head over to...
31 - How to Conjugate French Verb "Pouvoir" (to Be Able to) (Present Tense)
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to conjugate the French verb "pouvoir" (can, to be able to) in the present tense? 🤓 Listen to this lesson to find out! Plus, I&a...
30 - 15+ Clothing Words in French
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn 15 clothing words in French! 👗👚 Stick until the end of the lesson for a little quiz. Head over to https://mat...
29 - How to Express Your Feelings in French
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn how to express your feelings of sadness, joy, fear, surprise, and anger. ☹️😄😱😮😡 Stick until the end...
28 - How to Use Partitive Articles in French
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn what the French partitive articles are, when to use them and how to use them! Head over to https://mathildekien.com...
27 - How to Change Masculine Nouns to Feminine in French
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn 8 rules to magically turn a masculine noun into a feminine noun. 🧚♀️ Make sure you listen until the end...
26 - 15 Vegetable Names in French
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to say " sweet potato" in French? 🍠 Listen to this (healthy) lesson to find out how to name and pronounce 15 vegetables in Frenc...
25 - 15 Fruit Names in French
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to say ”grape” in French? 🍇 Listen to this (sweet) lesson now to learn 15 fruit names in French. Head over to https://www.mathildekien...
24 - How to Conjugate "to Do" (Faire) in French (Present Tense)
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to conjugate the French verb "faire" (to do) in the present tense? Listen to this lesson to find out! Plus, I'll give you a co...
23 - How to Conjugate "to Go" (Aller) in French (Present Tense)
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to say “I’m going to the beach.“ in French? 🏖 “Aller” (to go) is one of the most common irregular French verbs. My advice? Learn...
22 - How to Form the Plural of Any French Noun
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not too sure how to form the plural of French nouns? Should you add an 's'? an 'x? Change nothing? 😱 Listen to this episode to find ...
21 - How To Pronounce the French R Perfectly
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to pronounce the French R? 😫 You're not the only one! The R is perhaps the trickiest letter to pronounce for French beginners! List...
20 - How To Name Body Parts in French (Part II)
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to say "arm," leg," etc.? 💪🦵 In this lesson, you'll learn French words to describe the upper and lower body!Head ov...
19 - How To Name Body Parts in French (Part I)
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to say "ears," "eyes," etc.? 👀👂 In this lesson, you'll learn how to name and pronounce the different parts of ...
18 - How to Talk About Your Family in French (Part II)
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to say "aunt," "uncle," "nephew," etc.? In this lesson, you'll learn the words to describe the members of ...
17 - How to Talk About Your Family in French (Part I)
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to say "mother," "father," "siblings," etc. in French? In this lesson, you'll learn French words to talk a...
16 - How to Conjugate "to Have" (Avoir) in French (Present Tense)
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to say "I have," "you have," etc.? In this lesson, you'll learn how to conjugate the French verb "avoir" (...
15 - How to Conjugate "to Be" (Être) in French (Present Tense)
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to conjugate the French verb "être" ("to be") in the present tense? That's what you're about to learn in this ...
14 - How to Say "I," "You," "She..." in French (Subject Pronouns)
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to say "I," "you," "she," etc. in French? In this episode, you'll learn what the French subject pronouns a...
13 - How to Name and Pronounce Colors in French
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to say blue, white, and red in French? Listen to this lesson to find out how to name and pronounce the basic colors. Plus, I'll sha...
12 - How to Say "a" in French (French Indefinite Articles)
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know how to say "a" or "an" in French? Listen to this lesson to learn the 3 French indefinite articles — and how to avoid a comm...
11 - How to Say "the" in French (French Definite Articles)
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While English has one definite article ("the"), French has four! In this lesson, I'll explain the concept of gender, and you'll al...
10 - How to Talk About the Weather in French
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Need a conversation starter? Listen to this episode to find out how to talk about the weather in French, the ultimate topic for small talk. ☔️☀️...
9 - 10 Essential Polite Phrases You Need to Know in French
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to make a good impression when meeting French speakers? Say the magic words. Listen to this episode to learn how to say "please," "...
8 - How to Ask "What's Your Name?" in French (And Answer It)
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to ask a French speaker what his/her name is? Listen to this episode to learn the two simple phrases you need to know to ask, "what's y...