Coffee Break French CBF To Go 2.03 | Quel est ton mot français préféré ? What is your favourite French word?
Oct 22, 2020
Join street interviews in Nantes as locals share their favorite French words! Hear unique choices like "partage" for sharing and the charming "girouette." Discover why "écologie" resonates with nature lovers and the delightful sound of "pamplemousse." Other favorites include "bonheur," "papillon," and even the botanical term "cucurbitaceae." With amusing insights and language explanations from Mark, it's a delightful exploration of the French language's quirks. What's your favorite French word?
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Street Interviews As Learning Tool
- The episode records street interviews in Nantes asking "Quel est ton mot français préféré?" to gather varied vocabulary and opinions.
- Mark uses the interviews to build listeners' vocabulary and comprehension with explanations after each clip.
Sharing And A Playful Refusal
- One interviewee answers "partage," explaining the appeal of the noun from partager (to share).
- Another person refuses with "aucune idée" and jokes about having swear words he won't give.
Girouette: A Charming Choice
- A woman praises many beautiful French words and picks "girouette," meaning weather vane, as her favourite.
- Mark explains girouette also comes from the verb girouetter and can mean a bus or train destination sign.