Coffee Break French

CBF To Go 2.07 | Qu’est-ce qui t'embête le plus ? - What annoys you the most?

Nov 19, 2020
Join street interviews in Nantes as locals share what annoys them most. From the frustrations of receiving paper bills to the tragedy of people arriving late, the responses are as varied as they are relatable. Some cringe at the monotony of daily life, while others vent about intolerant attitudes and road rage. Listen to the humorous takes on disliking salad and the serious concerns over societal inequalities. It's a lively discussion that reveals what really gets on people's nerves!
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INSIGHT

Central Question Frames The Episode

  • The episode centers on the question "Qu'est-ce qui t'embête le plus?" asked by Pierre-Benoît to Nantes locals.
  • Short street interviews reveal varied everyday annoyances and useful language exemplars for learners.
ANECDOTE

Constraints Hurt Productivity

  • One interviewee dislikes constraints that stop her working when she's most productive.
  • She says: "Pas pouvoir travailler à l'heure où j'ai envie de travailler..." which shows Où used as 'when' in relative clauses.
ANECDOTE

Bills By Post Annoy People

  • A short response: one interviewee is annoyed by receiving bills by post.
  • The phrase used is "Recevoir des factures par la poste." simple and common daily-life gripe.
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