the owner
Pourrais-je parler à la propriétaire, s’il vous plaît?
Could I speak to the owner, please?
TODAY
Small shop owners and entrepreneurs make up a significant part of businesses in France. Today, our word is about small business, or petit commerce.
a round bread loaf
Une boule est un pain en forme ronde qu’on voit souvent dans les boulangeries.
A boule (ball) is a round-shaped bread that you often see in (bread) bakeries.
TODAY
Our vocabulary word is among the breads of France — les pains de France. Bread plays such an important role in French cuisine and indeed the life of the French that it’s essential to learn to ask for the loaf you want.
the second hand
Parfois, il y a aussi une trotteuse sur une horloge.
Sometimes, there is also a second hand on a clock.
TODAY
We’re exploring a common topic that is covered early on in most French classes — the time.
a hat
Coco Chanel a commencé sa carrière en faisant des chapeaux.
Coco Chanel began her career making hats.
Regardez. For this Friday’s video, we thought we’d go for something completely different than the cartoons we’ve had the past few weeks. Below is the trailer for the French film Coco Avant Chanel, which takes a look at the life of the influential 20th century fashion designer. Accompanied by English subtitles, the film provides a great way to learn some French while enjoying learning something of the history of this iconic figure in the fashion world.
a waiter, a waitress
La serveuse a expliqué la carte.
The waitress explained the menu.
to hum
Il a fredonné la même chanson toute la journée!
He hummed the same song all day!
TODAY
Our word is one of the many sounds, or les sons, we make.
a burden
Il dit que son nouvel emploi est un fardeau pour sa famille.
He says his new job is a burden for his family.
TODAY
Our word is inspired by emotions and feelings.
to furnish
Elle a besoin de meubler son nouvel appartement.
She needs to furnish her new apartment.
TODAY
Our word is about furniture, les meubles.
faucet, tap
freeze frame, still image
Le réalisateur emploie des arrêts sur image pour créer plus de drame.
The director uses freeze frames to create more drama.
TODAY
Our word is inspired by movies and filmmaking.