FYW 245 : French slang expressions (4)

By popular demand, I have recorded a series of episodes to help you learn or recognise common French slang expressions. As you may know, the French you learn in the classroom and the French you hear in the street or in the movies can sometimes sound quite different! In this episode we’ll go through some expressions meaning “to understand” (and a few more!) Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Piger = comprendre On lui a montré une fois comment utiliser le logiciel et il a tout de suite pigé le truc. Je pige que dalle à cet exo de maths ! Un exo = un exercice Capter J’ai rien capté / pigé / compris au cours de français ! capter l'attention (de qn) capter un signal Le voleur m’a pris le téléphone des mains et est parti en courant, j’ai rien capté / calculé ! Capter, calculer = se rendre compte (de qch) J’ai dit à mes vieux que j’avais mal au crâne et que j’allais me coucher, puis j’ai fait le mur, ils ont rien capté ! Faire le mur = to sneak out = sortir en douce Links and Resources French slang expressions (1) - French Your Way Podcast episode 233 French slang expressions (2) - French Your Way Podcast episode 236 French slang expressions (3) - French Your Way Podcast episode 238 my eBook "How to improve your French conversation skills"

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I'm Jessica, a native French teacher from the Champagne region here to help you learn French and discover the French language. You may know me from the French Voices Podcast (a series of interviews in French for the more advanced learners). If you are curious about the French language, this podcast is for you. Expand your French vocabulary and improve your French grammar in a way that is both easy and memorable. How? By connecting bridges between French and English languages to make learning more efficient! Discover the origins of some French words and French expressions, examples of related words and get a new understanding of common mistakes made by students. It doesn't matter whether you’re at a beginner, intermediate or advanced level in French. I have no doubt that you will learn from these mini French lessons. So, get on board and learn French with me! Join the community at http://frenchyourway.com.au Submit your own questions to podcast@frenchyourway.com.au