Coffee Break French CBF Travel Diaries 2.08 | Lèche-vitrine à Tours
Apr 1, 2021
Join the hosts as they dive into the charming university town of Tours. They discuss sampling local delicacies like rillettes de Tours at a bustling market. Discover their lively experiences with street music, dancing with locals, and the unique ambiance of cobblestone streets. Learn interesting French phrases like 'se contenter de' and enjoy stories about their adventures as they navigate the historic center. Plus, they share plans for restful nights at a youth hostel after a day filled with exploration.
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Weather Alters Travel Plans
- Wind affected the group's plans, so they couldn't eat outside and adjusted their morning accordingly.
- Marc explains that their inability to eat outside is told as a narrative fact using passé composé.
Grammar: Indirect Object With Faire
- Faire du feu means to light a fire and here Pascal lit the dining-room fire for them.
- The construction faire du feu à quelqu'un uses an indirect object so the past participle does not agree.
Reciprocal Verbs And Common Phrases
- "Avant de se dire au revoir" shows a reciprocal use meaning 'to say goodbye to each other.'
- "Reprendre la voiture" literally means to take the car again to continue the journey.