Coffee Break French CBF 2:30 | Making a phone call in French
Nov 15, 2009
Navigating phone calls in French can be tricky, but this discussion makes it manageable! Discover essential vocabulary like 'le téléphone' and useful phrases for identifying yourself. Learn how to leave messages and politely ask for phone numbers. They dive into common mistakes, including how to handle a wrong number. Plus, listen to a fun dialogue that showcases these phrases in action, helping you understand context. By the end, you'll be more confident in tackling French phone conversations!
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Master Essential Phone Vocabulary
- Learn key phone vocabulary first: le téléphone, le numéro de téléphone, composer, téléphoner, appeler.
- Practice irregulars like appeler's spellings across je/tu/il vs nous/vous to avoid mistakes on calls.
Spelling Pattern Reveals Conjugation Logic
- Appeler changes spelling depending on person: je/tu/il/elle use double L while nous/vous use one L.
- Noticing this pattern helps predict forms and improves both speaking and spelling.
Phone Greeting And Introduction
- Use Allo on the phone instead of Bonjour and introduce yourself with C'est + name.
- Reply to "Qui est à l'appareil?" with "C'est [name] à l'appareil."