Nage-Libre

Join Jean-Sébastien and Joshua for a grab bag of subjects and vocabulary. Key French Vocabulary Un réfugié L’altruisme Le graphisme Un lutin de Noël Un renne Un pourboire Un cobaye Suivez-nous! @joshuaganyon @js_goupil “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Are you a daredevil? Then jump, dive, fly and tightrope walk with us through this episode. Key French Vocabulary Un saut en parachute Du parapente Regarder les requins dans une cage Saut à l’élastique Escalade Alpinisme Funembulisme Vélo de montagne, motocross Suivez-nous! @joshuaganyon @js_goupil “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

You may think this episode is a bit fishy, but it’s also full of mammals, birds and mollusks! Key French Vocabulary Un hippocampe Un crabe Un appât Pagayer Un lamentin Un dauphin Un phoque Un épaulard / un orque Des baleines Un goëland / une mouette Roder Un oursin Une anguille Une étoile de mer Un poulpe Un calmar Une moule Une huître Des moules-frites Un raifort Une loutre Suivez-nous! @joshuaganyon @js_goupil “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Tweet tweet! Gazouillez-vous? Social networks are a great way to follow artists, see cute animal photos or even practice your French! Suivez-nous! @joshuaganyon @js_goupil Key French Vocabulary Partager Suivre Un compte Un pouce bleu Un collègue Une addiction Identifier un ami Un gazouillis À perpétuité “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Step through a bead curtain, walk up the winding spiral staircase that leads to Maude Audet’s enchanting mirador, and join us as we discuss her album Tu ne mourras pas. Listen and get your copy of the record: Bandcamphttps://bit.ly/36oxTUZ Grosse Boîtehttps://bit.ly/33nHUjA A big thank you to Maude Audet and Grosse Boîte for generously allowing us to use an extract of Demande-moi from Tu ne mourras pas. Key French Vocabulary Maude Audet Tu ne mourras pas Grosse Boîte Compagnie de disque D’antan Digne Tristesse Séparation Avenir Nos bras lâches Lâche Demande-moi Steady Holiday Who’s gonna stop us Nobody’s Watching Nostalgie Vinyle “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Nage-Libre welcomes Laura Jawer for a session about learning French by speaking. By connecting with others, we can reinforce our learning and put our knowledge to good use! Key French Vocabulary Grenoble Rigolo Plate Jeux de mots Fière “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Liqueurs come in all forms: sweet, savory, spicy! Mix up your French liqueur vocab, then mix up a drink! Try out Jean-Sébastien’s infamous PB&J drink recipe. Recette Boisson PB&J 1 part Chambord 1 part Frangelico 1 à 2 parts jus de canneberge Key French Vocabulary L’alcool Les liqueurs Grand Marnier Midori Melon Tuaca Vanille St. Germain Sureau Maraschino Croatie Zadar Framboise Chambord Frangelico Canneberge Pacane Noix de Grenoble Absinthe Ouzo Pastis Apéritif Digestif Cannelle Boisson gazeuse Du fort “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

It’s so rewarding to go berry picking! If you’re willing to do a little work and get your hands dirty (and possibly poked on some pesky brambles), you’ll have free berries and pies galore! Key French Vocabulary Baïes Bluets Myrtilles Framboises Fraises Lac Saint-Jean Oregon Buisson Récolter Filet Bac Envahissant Tiges Piquant Cassis “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

What does it sound like to gaze into the cosmos and feel a sense of awe and belonging at the same time? Les Sœurs Boulay have captured the sound perfectly in their album, La mort des étoiles. In this special episode, we have a chance to listen to and discuss some of the themes of this album. This musical journey put us at the center of nature’s cycles, and you’ll want to spin through them with this disc again and again. Listen and get your copy of the record: Bandcamphttps://bit.ly/3jM5Imh Grosse Boîtehttps://bit.ly/3h0gROS A big thank you to Les Sœurs Boulay and Grosse Boîte for generously allowing us to use an extract of La Fatigue du nombre from La mort des étoiles. Key French Vocabulary Mélanie Boulay Stéphanie Boulay Gaspésie Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine La mort des étoiles Tactile Cinématique Touchant Mélancolique Envelopper Nous après nous Île d’Anticosti La fatigue du nombre Cycle Isle-aux-Grues Mi-carême Fluctuer Vivace Grosse Boîte Disque vinyle La pochette Devant l’homme et le monde Bateaux Harmoniser Cathédrale Spiritueux “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

This special episode features Jean-Sébastien’s father, Yves! We discuss pesky bee look-alikes, our favorite types of honey, and some folk medicine tricks. Key French Vocabulary Abeille Guêpe Miel Frelon Taon Bourdon Baraté Cire Trèfle Mûre Apiculteur Ruche Reine Se sauver Essaim Ouvrier Brulure Cloche d’eau Ampoule Fruitier Cajoler “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

This special episode features Jean-Sébastien’s father, Yves! He’s an avid gardener and garlic-grower extraordinaire! Pick up some tips from him so you can grow your own without fail. Key French Vocabulary Nordique Vermont Fitch Bay Pousse d’ail Music Germiner Tiges Amender Récolter Gousse Caïeu Bulbe Cultiver Bio(logique) Irradié Bébitte Vers Teigne du poireau Papillon de nuit Rentre dans son argent Sain Rustique Paillis Déshumidificateur À l’écart “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Chances are you’ve automated something in your home in recent years with the rise of Smart Home technology. Jean-Sébastien and Joshua discuss what automated accessories they recommend. Key French Vocabulary Interrupteurs Serrures NIP Serveur Munir “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Is your garden intelligent? A smart garden takes care of itself! Key French Vocabulary Autonome Arroser Chicaner Tannant Engrais Fertilisant Mauvaise herbe Flamber “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Zone Blanche (Black Spot) on Netflix is a female-fronted crime mystery series with twists and turns to leave you on the edge of your seat! Key French Vocabulary Réseau Faible Surnaturel Commissaire Neutre Thématique Noirceur Brume Cochon d’Inde Toutou Commissariat Actors in Zone Blanche (Black Spot) Suliane Brahim Hubert Delattre Marina Hands Laurent Capelluto Camille Aguilar Brigitte Sy “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Jean-Sébastien and Joshua are the proud papas of 3 city chickens! Learn about where they live in this episode about chicken coops. Key French Vocabulary Fervent Sommeil Bouchon d’oreille Prédateur Raton laveur Opossum Coyote Perchoir Nid Ennuyant Buisson Baies Abreuvoir Gobelet Bocal Minuterie “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Tropical fruit, dangerous fruit, frozen fruit… Learn a thing or two about your favorite fruit in French in less time than it takes to peel a pesky pineapple as Jean-Sébastien and Joshua discuss this many-faceted food. Key French Vocabulary Goyave Tropiques Fruit de la passion Ananas Écorce Queue Cuillère Pépin Comestible Arsenic Pêche Nectarine Noyau Cyanide Broches Barres Groseiller Poulailler Cassis Pommier Cerisier Scie à main Confiture Biologique Éplucher “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

If you want to feel like instant royalty, step into a jewelry shop to try on some diamonds. Spouse not required! Key French Vocabulary Bagues de mariage Bijouterie Or Argent Platine Métaux Diamant Pierre précieuse Incrusté Assuré Garanti Investissement Clair Raffiné Tend vers le bleu Saphir de couleur pêche Thaïlande Audacieux Bleu-vert Collier Bracelet “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Un bagel, des…bagaux? Peu importe, du pain au pluriel, c’est toujours bon! Key French Vocabulary Gluten Produits laitiers Maïs Soja Bretzel Pain au levain Levure Végan Pain sans gluten Vicié “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Bateau jacuzzi? Ballon chasseur? These two composite words could spice up your next group outing! Key French Vocabulary Bateau jacuzzi Des sels de bain Du sel de bain Des selles Les aisselles Odorat Eau de rat Ballon chasseur Ballon prisonnier Traverser les lignes Arbitre “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Want some tricks of the trade for posing in photos or working the runway? Joshua & Jean-Sébastien recommend one very important piece of paper above all else (*cough* contract *cough*). This episode will have you strutting the runway at Paris Fashion Week in no time. Key French Vocabulary Mannequinat Malicieux Malsain Comme bon leur semble Contrat Stipuler Frisson Cligner Grimaces Archive Narcissique Droit d’auteur “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

What exactly is a motard, and what does it take to become one? Joshua and Jean-Sébastien have the answers in this episode where they get fired up about two-wheeled transportation. Key French Vocabulary Motocyclette Maintenance Nid de poule Basculer Bonne samaritaine Motard Concessionnaire Démarrer Chaîne VTT Embrayage Précaution “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Whip out your camera or smartphone and snap a sweet pic of your next croissant or coffee at the café! Tag @joshuaganyon @js_goupil or #podcastnagelibre to share with us! Key French Vocabulary Photogénique Appareil photo Châssis Lentille Plaie Ouverture Vitesse d’ouverture ISO Argent Argentique Fuite de lumière Polaroid Éditage Photographe Configurations prédéterminées HDR Filtre Éclairer Flou Fuseau horaire “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Sortez en plein air avec Joshua et Jean-Sébastien en parlant de types de randonnée, des trouvailles sur le chemin et l’importance de crème solaire et anti-moustique. Key French Vocabulary Randonnée pédestre Ombre Altitude Baigner Genoux Cuisses Mollets Pente Crème solaire Fantôme Homard Collation Sommet Bonne aubaine Pleurote Girolle Clou de girofle Guillemets Suisse Moustique Huileux Quêter Anti-moustique Piqûres Bébitte “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

If you’re looking for music with upbeat vibes that’s sure to get you dancing, look no further than Damien Robitaille! Key French Vocabulary Franco-Ontarien Intime Porc-Épic Rouge -Gorge D’antan Univers Parallèles Tranche Mot de Passe Homme Autonome Sortie de secours “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Miam miam! Avez vous la dent sucrée? Today we’re talking desserts in their many delicious shapes and forms. Key French Vocabulary Dessert Désert Sablé Dent sucrée Lait condense Tarte au sucre Sirop d’érable Sucre brun Cassonade Sucre roux Accompagnement Vanille Coaticook Cacao Cacahuète Salé Épices Poudre à cayenne Lavande Rose Biscuits à la mélasse Hébergement Mousse au chocolat Crème Chantilly Profiteroles Crème brûlée Flan Gâteau chocolat forêt noire Fondant Framboise “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Care for a spot of tea? Or are you more in the mood for a mocha? Jean-Sébastien and Joshua discuss their preferences on hot beverages in this episode and some share some common vocabulary that can come in handy at the café. Key French Vocabulary Amère Assécher Éviter Théine Tisane Apothicaire En vrac Mauvaises herbes Camomille Orties Pissenlit Gingembre Grillé Diluer Dent sucrée Onctueux Velouté Estomac Pistaches DavidsTea Bac Once Fournir Débile Sachet Fèves Pays d’origine Cuir Afrique du Sud Robuste Fumée Buisson “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

We’ve all heard that talking to your plants helps them to grow. Why not speak to them in French? Pick up some garden vocab in this episode so you can raise the most cultured zucchini on the block. Key French Vocabulary Gâcher Automatisé Enlever les mauvaises herbes Planter Baies Vivace À volonté Mûres Groseilles Limace Champ de mines Coquille d’œuf Pattes Ventre gluant Aventurer Filet Épouvantail Vêtements d’humain Corbeaux Jaser Mouettes Laitue Fèves Bettes à carde Piments forts Rhubarbe Tomates Graines Geler Bulbes Dupliquer Tulipes Jonquilles Hyacinthes Lilas Pousses “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Get ready to be transported by the soft, tender voice of Juliette Armanet! For something fun to spin, grab your copy of Petite Amie on vinyl. Key French Vocabulary Juliette Armanet Cavalier Seule Arabie Saoudite Moyen Orient Asie Antan Superflu L’Indien Inde Indigène Un Samedi Soir dans l’Histoire Vinyle Couronne Galette des rois Croquer Palais “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Dérapages (Inhuman Resources) on Netflix is a thrilling drama about capitalism, the struggles of the working class and an unexpected plot to turn the whole system on its head. Key French Vocabulary Dérapages Chômage Dégât Provençal Irréaliste Plausible Actors in Dérapages Eric Cantona Suzanne Clément Alex Lutz Gustave Kervern Alice de Lencquesaing Vincent Desagnat Sacha Bourdo Adama Niane Nicolas Martinez “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Spruce up your camping vocab for your next trip into the wilderness! Key French Vocabulary Glamping Tentant Ustensiles Pesanteur Déshydraté Anti-moustique Crème solaire Pliable S’emboiter Bruleur Platypus Water Bladder Ornithorynque Filtre Sifflet Matelas gonflable Bouchon d’oreille Lampe frontale Vernis à ongles Chamallow “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

If you’re thinking of staying in an Airbnb during your next vacation in France (here’s to hoping, 2021!), join us for this auditory voyage through our experience with Airbnbs in Europe. Key French Vocabulary Le Perchoir (The Roost) Lave-linge Flacon de neige Poignée de porte Croatie Grille-pain Bourges Intimité Bach Maison-bateau Peniche Dompe “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Want to go on a musical voyage through different soundscapes, emotions and musical textures? Voyou has your ticket! Check out the album “Les bruits de la ville” to sample some fun new ear-flavors. Key French Vocabulary Voyou Les bruits de la ville Hilarant Tropicale Percussion Clapi claps Spacieuse Légèreté Comique Les trois loubards Yelle Propulsé À jeûne Ébriété “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Mortel on Netflix is a dark, edgy fantasy drama with a captivating mise-en-scène and perfectly curated music for every mood. Follow the saga of Victor and Sofiane as they search for his missing brother and unmask the hidden voodoo forces all around them. Key French Vocabulary Mortel Super-pouvoir Vaudou Lycée Langage de rue Éditage Évolué Mature Énergique Ciblé Actors in Mortel Carl Malapa Némo Schiffman Manon Bresch Corentin Fila Anais Thomas Raphaëlle Agogué Marvin Dubart Firmine Richard Sami Outalbali “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Board games are one of Jean-Sébastien’s favorite activities! Discover some of our favorites, try them out and let us know what you think! Key French Vocabulary Café Mox Terraforming Mars Codenames Longueur d’onde Co-équipier Flou Haras Quarto Plateau de jeu Similitude QI (Quotient Intellectuel) Meninges “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Branching out on the French family tree can be puzzling! Don’t let Jean-Sébastien and Joshua get you tangled up: check out the vocabulary included in the episode description as you follow along. Key French Vocabulary La famille étendue (élargie) Énigme Beau-père Belle-mère Biologique Belle-fille Beau-fils Gendre Bru Par alliance Mari Époux Femme Épouse Chum Blonde Brune Chum de gars Chum de fille Partenaire Amoureux Amoureuse Généalogique Arrière-grand-parent Arrière-arrière-grand parents Cousin Cousine Neveu Nièce Filleul Filleule Parrain Marraine Oncle Tante Tonton Tata Démystifié “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

“Quand la nuit tombe” is a sentimental new music album from Québec’s Louis-Jean Cormier that will transport you through tender emotions and nostalgia. You’ll be captivated by the rolling refrains and masterful mix of organic and electronic sound. Key French Vocabulary La Voix Niche Les grandes artères Karkwa Sang Métaphore Rauque Énervante Croire en rien Je me moi Réseaux sociaux Anonymat Louche Coeur de Pirate Éric Lapointe Perle “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Don’t freeze up when your server asks how you’d prefer your steak and eggs! This episode will help you keep your favorite preparation at the ready. Key French Vocabulary Poché À la coque Coquille Mollet Dur Coulant Jaune d’oeuf Miroir Tourné Épice Matière grasse Baveux Saigneant À point Bien cuit Sous-vide “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

We’re not lying when we say we thoroughly enjoyed the Netflix show Mythomaniac. Audiences and critics alike are talking about this unique dramatic comedy series, which has been nominated for two Globe de Cristal awards. Key French Vocabulary Mytho(maniac) Mentir Bobard Estime Palpitante Mensonge Globe de Cristal Zone Blanche Expressive Émotive Révéler Détestable Dédaigneux Tromper Bonne Actors in Mythomaniac Marina Hands Mathieu Demy Yves Jacques Linh Dan Pham Marie Drion Jérémy Gillet Zelie Rixhon “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Like a true Québécois “pure-laine”, Jean-Sébastien eats his cereal with plenty of sugar and maple syrup. In this episode we discuss our favorite cereals and Joshua’s confusion between the word “bol” and La Baule, a beach town on the western coast of France. Key French Vocabulary Mascotte Confiture Guimauve Chamallow Gruau Gorge Maïs Volcanique Gonflé Lisse Gencives Poreuse Bol “À ce temps là” Riz Sucré Miel Sirop d’érable Arracher La Baule Baie Tort Accéder Vichy Néandertal Homo sapiens “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Looking for a light comédie dramatique in French that you can wrap up in a week? We recommend giving Station Horizon on Netflix a shot. Key French Vocabulary Station Horizon Suisse Foutre le bordel Vilain Articule Grincer des dents Comédie de gestes Maladroite Bénédictions La Trêve (The Break) Yoann Blanc Récapitulatif Sauter l’intro Américanisé Pompe Actors in Station Horizon Bernard Yerlès Roland Vouilloz Yoann Blanc Anna Pieri Gaspard Boesch Baptiste Gilliéron Klaudio Hila Marie Fontannaz Lavinia Longhi Baptiste Coustenoble “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

Do you still use mnemonic devices? Or did you leave those memorization techniques in a box somewhere with your cap and gown? Team Nage-Libre is definitely still using plenty of rhymes, body parts and ridiculous phrases to get through the day. Key French Vocabulary Jointure Crevasse Décompte Dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre Mon Vieux Tu M’as Jeté Sur Une Nouvelle Planète Que j’aime à faire apprendre un nombre utile aux sages! Exposant Mauve Arc-en-ciel Clé de sol (Une) Troupe Sonorité Tuyau “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.

In this episode, Joshua & Jean-Sébastien make an introduction and discuss their reasons for starting this podcast. Key French Vocabulary Programmeur Bourges Nantes Soutenu Boyau d’arrosage Érable Seau “Surfer aux grenettes” by Lemon Swell used in part under by-nc-sa license made available by FMA.