Real French by Adeline

Adeline CACHART
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Real French sounds nothing like your textbook. "Je ne sais pas" becomes "ché pas". "C'est pas mal" is a real compliment. If you've studied French for years and still freeze when a native speaker opens their mouth, this podcast is for you. Each episode decodes one piece of spoken French: the words natives swallow, the compliments that don't sound like compliments, the polite phrases that mean the opposite of what you learned. Hosted by Adeline, French teacher for 11+ years and DELF/DALF examiner. Spoken in French at natural speed, with slow repetitions. Level B1–B2, accessible to strong A2. Full transcripts for every episode: simplecommebonjour.academy/en Small-group conversation classes for adult learners: simplecommebonjour.academy/en

Episodes

  1. Sep 14

    The French Apéro: Why Saying « I’m Not Thirsty » is a HUGE Mistake

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. 6pm. Spring. A packed terrasse. This is where French really happens. But if someone invites you for an apéro and you say "no thanks, I'm not thirsty" — you've just committed a cultural crime. In this episode, Adeline explains why the apéro is sacred, what French people actually say, and the surprising reason why "un demi" is not half a litre. Level: B1–B2 (accessible to strong A2). Spoken at natural speed, with slow repetitions. Full transcript and vocabulary list: simplecommebonjour.academy/en/podcast/french-apero Small-group conversation classes for adult learners: simplecommebonjour.academy/en

  2. Sep 14

    Don’t say that in France! (5 Embarrassing French False Friends)

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Think "excité" means excited? Think again. In French, this word has a very different meaning — and using it wrong will make everyone in the room uncomfortable. Plus 4 more French words that look like English but mean something completely different. In this episode, Adeline reveals 5 false friends (faux amis) that trick English speakers every day — with real situations, corrections, and a practice exercise. Level: B1–B2 (accessible to strong A2). Spoken at natural speed, with slow repetitions. Full transcript: simplecommebonjour.academy/en/podcast/french-false-friends Small-group conversation classes for adult learners: simplecommebonjour.academy/en

    Don’t say that in France! (5 Embarrassing French False Friends)

  3. Sep 14

    5 French Words You Hear EVERY 30 Seconds (But Never Learned in Class)

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Bah, ben, du coup, en fait, quoi, voilà — these tiny French words won't appear in any textbook, but you'll hear them every 30 seconds in real conversations. Can you spot all 10 occurrences in a single story? Grab a pen and try the challenge. In this episode, Adeline breaks down what each word means, when French people use it, and the sneaky difference between "en fait" and "au fait" that trips up every learner. Level: B1–B2 (accessible to strong A2). Spoken at natural speed, with slow repetitions. Full transcript: simplecommebonjour.academy/en/podcast/french-filler-words Small-group conversation classes for adult learners: simplecommebonjour.academy/en

    5 French Words You Hear EVERY 30 Seconds (But Never Learned in Class)

  4. Sep 14

    3 Rules to Decode Spoken French (Why French People "Eat" Their Words)

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. French people don't just speak fast — they follow 3 simple rules. Rule 1: the "ne" disappears. Rule 2: the silent "e" drops. Rule 3: sounds merge together. That's why "je ne suis pas d'accord" becomes "chuis pas d'accord". In this episode, Adeline breaks down the 3 rules behind spoken French — with slow and fast examples for each, plus a practice exercise where you transform textbook French into real French. Level: B1–B2 (accessible to strong A2). Spoken at natural speed, with slow repetitions. Full transcript: simplecommebonjour.academy/en/podcast/3-rules-spoken-french Small-group conversation classes for adult learners: simplecommebonjour.academy/en

    3 Rules to Decode Spoken French (Why French People "Eat" Their Words)

  5. Sep 8

    Why You Can't Understand French People (It's NOT Your Fault)

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Can't understand spoken French? "Je ne sais pas" becomes "ché pas", "il n'y a pas de pain" becomes "y'a pas d'pain" — real French sounds NOTHING like your textbook. Here's why. In this episode, French teacher Adeline (11+ years, DELF/DALF examiner) breaks down the gap between classroom French and what native speakers actually say. With real examples, slow repetitions, and a practice exercise you can do right now. Level: B1–B2 (accessible to strong A2). Spoken at natural speed, with slow repetitions. Full transcript: simplecommebonjour.academy/en/podcast/why-you-cant-understand-french-people Small-group conversation classes for adult learners: simplecommebonjour.academy/en

    Why You Can't Understand French People (It's NOT Your Fault)
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Real French sounds nothing like your textbook. "Je ne sais pas" becomes "ché pas". "C'est pas mal" is a real compliment. If you've studied French for years and still freeze when a native speaker opens their mouth, this podcast is for you. Each episode decodes one piece of spoken French: the words natives swallow, the compliments that don't sound like compliments, the polite phrases that mean the opposite of what you learned. Hosted by Adeline, French teacher for 11+ years and DELF/DALF examiner. Spoken in French at natural speed, with slow repetitions. Level B1–B2, accessible to strong A2. Full transcripts for every episode: simplecommebonjour.academy/en Small-group conversation classes for adult learners: simplecommebonjour.academy/en

Information

  • Creator
    Adeline CACHART
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Adeline CACHART 2026
  • Show Website
    Real French by Adeline