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Oct 2023
15m 12s

Ep60 - Weird Sounds French people Make

SPEAK LIKE A NATIVE
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Mastering the French language pronunciation is a crucial aspect of becoming fluent, and integrating French funny phrases and sounds can make the learning process even more enjoyable.

Understanding and using authentic sounds like "pfff," "hein," "rohh," "blowing a raspberry," and "mmmm" can significantly enhance your grasp of the language.

In this lesson, we'll delve deep into these unique elements of French language pronunciation, showing you how to use them just like a native speaker. Adding these sounds to your vocabulary will not only improve your pronunciation but also help you grasp the nuances of various French peculiar everyday phrases.

 

In this Episode:

  • Show surprise, frustration and annoyance with sounds
  • Bonus casual phrases to add to the sounds
  • The number 1 French TV show to level up your French

 

 

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