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Sep 26
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A day in French - 58 - Drive

CAROLINE
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Bonjour à tous and welcome back to the podcast!

In today's episode, we're talking about something that has become a big part of daily life in France: French shops and the way we do our grocery shopping at the drive.

If you've ever been curious about how people shop in France, this episode is for you. I'll share my own experiences with le drive, what works well, what can be tricky, and how I make it part of my weekly routine.

This episode is perfect for learners who want to speak French more confidently while learning practical vocabulary for real-life situations like shopping and errands. You'll also discover an important grammar point for A2–B1 learners: expressions of quantity such as beaucoup de, assez de, and trop de.

 

In this Episode:

  • Vocabulary Expansion: Learn everyday words and phrases to talk about French shops, grocery shopping, and pick-up services.
  • Grammar Mastery: Practice using expressions of quantity to describe shopping experiences naturally.
  • Challenge: Complete a simple activity at the end of the episode to put your new skills into action.
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Whether you're exploring French shops for the first time or want to sound more natural when talking about your daily routine, this episode will help you grow your vocabulary and confidence.

Don't forget to download the complete guide below, with the full transcript, vocabulary list, and grammar notes.

 

 

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