Rendez-Vous

Matteo and Emiliano aka Lionfield meet up with us for a clash of the titans between Italy and France! Best ennemies for decades, this episode highlights how these two countries have been rivals and lovers for many years now. The boys also shares their experience studying in Boston as well as the creation of their music band!

Born in Bordeaux, Joël Ayayi sits down with the boys and opens up about his basketball career. After leaving France at only 18 to play NCAA D1 ball at Gonzaga, Joel shares his experience and the ups and downs of playing in the NBA with the Lakers & Wizards.....Want to improve your French? Stay with us until the end to learn some southern expressions that you will want to use if you're visiting the South of France for the summer

Leanne Ansar joins today's rendez-vous to talk about how World War II is the source of her French-American roots. From the country side of France, Tours, to living in Pittsburgh, she fought her whole life to be accepted of both cultures. Today, she shares with us her story as the woman who seduces the Internet through her Franco-American classic style and vintage art!

Loïc Suberville, Mexican-American native from a French family, comes on today's episode to talk about how platforms like TikTok and Instagram made learning French easier than ever (because even French people struggle with it...)! This Parisian will also discuss current French and American political events and explain why extreme parties are getting more and more popular in both countries. Listen until the end for the funniest French lesson of your life with all the resources you need to make friends in Paris (if you ever move or go on vacation there)! French 101:  Expressions:  Le petit juif  Eau de toilette (fragrance) Barbe à papa (cotton candy) Sentences:  Un sot saute dans un seau de sceaux et ôte son manteau Un ver vert va vers un verre vert C'est un oeuf. Sept un neuf. C'est un neuf.  Homophones:  Personne (nobody or someone?)  Avocat (lawyer or avocado?)  Tache (stain or task?) Links mentioned:  Les Intouchables (French movie) Associations: ESN PARIS, POLYGLOT CLUB PARIS, LET'S RUN PARIS!, SHAKESPEARE AND COMPANY, NUAGE CAFÉ Bars: Fontaine de Belleville, Le Perchoir, Paname Brewing Co, Rue Princesse

Born in Paris, Teddy, the number one promoter in Los Angeles, comes on today's episode to talk about the differences between partying in America and Europe. He will also give you all the tips and adresses you need to party in French with your friends and family! Stay until the end because we will teach you all the words and expressions you need to know in order to enjoy the nightlife scene in Paris

France, the country of gastronomy, is also, as of today, one of McDonald's most profitable countries. In today's episode, the boys sit down and discuss how the American culture has shaped their childhood. Americanization is a synonym of globalization: behavioral changes in language, fashion trends, nutrition habits, and entertainment. The French are way more American than they think!

On today's episode, we answer all of your questions (with no filter!) YES, there are so many stereotypes about France/the French, but what's true and what's not? Politics, Lifestyle, Language & More. WE SAY IT ALL!

Philippe Étienne, a French diplomat originally from Neuilly-sur-Seine in Paris, met with us to open up about his experience being the Ambassador of France to the United States. He shares with us the various advantages of speaking several languages ​​and discovering new cultures. A former advisor to President Emmanuel Macron, he also discusses the main political differences between France and the United States.

Parisian native Romain Bonnet spills all the tea about what goes on behind the scenes of the Netflix show Selling sunset and his relationship with Mary Fitzgerald. Stay until the end because we will also teach you how to correctly use slang words and expressions for you to use and impress your French friends!  Romain's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theromainbonnet/

Chiara King, British singer and social media star, meets with us today to open up for the first time on her past relationship with a Parisian man and how it changed her life. She's also here to teach you how to talk to your partner in French as well as sharing her experiences learning French as a 4th language, her first time at Coachella and many more surprises like going to Kylie Jenner's afterparty and Vin Diesel's room...

Tommy Winkler, aka Mr. Crunch, joins today's rendez-vous to talk about dropping out of school at only 19, his culinary experiences traveling all around Europe and America, the dark and brighter side of living in Los Angeles as well as teaching you how to order food at a French restaurant. French translation: Grenouille = Frog Fromage = cheese Coq = rooster Pain = Bread Bonjour, que voulez-vous? = Hi, what would you like? Une moment s'il vous plait = One moment, please

TikTok star Ian Paget sits down with the guys to talk about growing up learning French and the impact it has had on his life. Nominated for Queer Advocate of the Year, he also addresses the new gender neutral pronoun "iel" (they/them) and how people perceive it as complicated to integrate because of the genders in French. Stay until the end because Ian is also here to teach YOU how to shop... but in French! French translation: Pain au chocolat, Chocolatine = chocolate croissant Accord = Have the same gender for verbs and nouns in a sentence They are beautiful = iel est Belleau (Gender neutral) Il = He ; Elle = She ; iel = They ça j'aime bien = I like this / j'aime ce t-shirt = I like this shirt Non merci = No thank you Merci, je ne fais que regarder = Thank you, I'm just looking Je ne sais pas quoi acheter = I do not know what to buy Je ne sais pas (formal) vs Chai pas (Slang) Carte de crédit = Credit card espèce = cash Puis-je payer en espèce = Can I pay with cash ? Est-ce que je peux payer en espèce = Can I pay with cash ? Combien ça coûte = How much is it? Argent = Money or Silver Caisse = register

French actor / entrepreneur / model in the biggest agency in Los Angeles, Pierre Abena, joins today's rendez-vous to discuss the French dating scene, his vision of the American dream, BLM movements in France, the hookup culture, how to flirt in French &

Tired of not getting better at French? In today's episode, we discuss all the techniques that will help you become fluent in French. From passive learning tips to active learning activities and some oral comprehension, we have it all for you! - Don't forget to check out Babbel and use the code ATFRENCHIES22 for 3 free additional months with the purchase of a 3 months subscription. - French translation: Wesh = What's up Ordinateur = Computer Pied = Foot Bijoux = Jewelry Parler = Speak La terminale = Senior year Oral Comprehension Easy: Alex: Bonjour. Tim: Bonjour! Comment tu t'appelles? A: Je m'appelle Alexandre, mais tu peux m'appeler Alex, et toi? T: Moi c'est Tim, comment ça va? A: Ça va, je sors de cours, et toi? T: Moi aussi, j'avais une classe de mathématiques. A: J'adore les maths, tu fais quoi ce weekend? T: Ce weekend je vais voir des amis, et toi? A: Oui moi aussi. J'aimerai aussi aller à la plage. T: J'aime bien la plage, mais je préfère la montagne. J'adore skier. A: Oui, j'aime bien aussi le ski. Oral Comprehension Intermediate:

Parisian native, Emmanuel has been teaching French for years and he's here today to share with us the best tactics to learning the language in addition to sharing his experiences living in both, the US and France. Use the code "FRENCH20" for €20 off: https://try.lingoda.com/Sprint_Rendez-Vous Click the link to find out more about Lingoda's 60 day Sprint challenge where you have the chance to get 100% cashback! French translation: Train couchette = train with bedrooms Elle n'a jamais volé mon argent = She never stole my money Comment tu t'appelles? = What's your name? Je m'appelle Emmanuel (ou moi c'est Emmanuel) = My name is Emmanuel Enchanté = Nice to meet you Quel âge as-tu? J'ai 34 ans = How old are you? I am 34 Qu'est-ce que tu fais dans la vie? Dans la vie, j'enseigne le français = What do you do in life? I teach French Professeur de français = French professor Où est-ce que tu habites? J'habite à Los Angeles = Where do you live? I live in LA Quelle est ta passion? Ma passion c'est le français et la musique = What's your passion? French and Music Très intéressant = Very interesting don't say « je m'appelle » say « j'm appelle » don't say je suis say j'ai Moi aussi j'aime l'aviation = Me too, I love aviation Tu es pilote, vraiment? = Are really a pilot? Sérieux?? (Slang of the day) = Seriously Tu as seulement 21 ans? = Are you only 21? ”vouvouyer”: formal tone of the French language Je suis ravi de te rencontrer = I'm pleased to meet you

In this Episode, Alex and Tim discuss all of the differences that you might encounter when visiting France for the first time so that you can feel right at home. We will discuss differences in Food, Drinks, Social habits, Greeting habits, and more. We will also teach you some basic French sentences that you can use anywhere and at anytime. Tune in! Use the code "FRENCH20" for €20 off: https://try.lingoda.com/Sprint_Rendez-Vous French translation: 4:14 -> Brasserie = brewery 21:23 -> Tige = stem 28:11 -> Not je suis = chui 28:14 -> Not je vais = j'vais 29:47 -> Bonjour = hi (daytime) 29:52 -> Bonsoir = hi (nighttime) 30:30 -> Merci = thank you 30:34 -> Merci beaucoup = thanks a lot 31:32 -> Où est…? = where is 32:19 -> L'addition s'il vous plaît = can I have the bill please? 32:52 -> Je kiffe (J'kiffe) = I like it 33:29 -> Parfait / Niquel / Impec = perfect