French Small Talk Made Easy: From Compliments to Disagreements

Bonjour! Aujourd’hui, on va s’entraîner à gérer différentes situations sociales en français. Donner et recevoir des compliments, dire qu’on n’est pas d’accord, tout ça.
Hello! Today, we’re going to practice handling different social situations in French. Give and receive compliments, saying you disagree, etc.

Écoutez attentivement, et répétez après moi. C’est parti!
Listen carefully, and repeat after me. Let’s go!

1 - Small Talk & Compliments (at a Dinner Party)

2 - Making Plans with Friends

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3 - Having a Disagreement with a Friend

4 - Expressing Sympathy or Congratulations

5 - Giving and Receiving Compliments

6 - Attending Events

7 - Meeting New People (at a Social or Networking Event)

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  • Le dicton chez nous en Irlande du Nord, Géraldine, c’est, “Ne’er cast a clout till May is out!”
    Ça ceut dire, n’enlève un fil des vêtements jusqu’à Mai est passé!
    Il faut froid ici. 😀
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