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Key Phrases

Prendre soin de soi

To take care of oneself

Ta santé

Your health

Rester en forme

To stay in shape

Skills You'll Learn

Basic poses

Quelques postures de base

To give advice

Donner des conseils

To watch one's diet

Faire attention à son alimentation

Lesson Roleplay

Imagine a conversation between you and your French language teacher. You've been practicing French and started some new activities to stay healthy. You discuss jogging, joining them for a walk, yoga classes, and share tips about taking care of oneself. The teacher also talks about maintaining a balanced diet and staying active.

Bonjour, ça va bien depuis la dernière fois ?

Hello, how have you been since last time?

Oui, ça va bien, merci. Et toi, comment tu te sens aujourd'hui ?

Yes, I'm well, thank you. And you, how are you feeling today?

Je me sens très bien, merci. J'ai commencé à faire du jogging le matin. Cela m'aide beaucoup à rester en forme.

I'm feeling very well, thank you. I've started jogging in the mornings. It really helps me stay in shape.

C'est excellent, le jogging est très bon pour la santé. Nous aimons marcher après le dîner, n'est-ce pas chéri ?

That's excellent, jogging is very good for health. We like to walk after dinner, don’t we darling?

Oui, c'est une bonne idée. Peut-être que je pourrais me joindre à vous pour une marche ce soir ?

Yes, it's a good idea. Maybe I could join you for a walk this evening?

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

👋

Bonjour

bohn-zhoor

Hello

💬 Literally means 'good day', a common greeting.

🇫🇷 Used throughout the day, it's the most standard greeting in France.

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👋😊

Ça va bien ?

sah vah byeh

How's it going?

💬 Often used informally among friends.

🇫🇷 A casual way to inquire about someone's well-being, similar to 'how are things?' in English.

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⏳🤔

Depuis la dernière fois ?

duh-pwee lah dehr-nyer fwah

Since last time?

💬 Adds context to inquiries about someone's well-being.

🇫🇷 Shows familiarity and continuity in relationships.

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🤔

Ça va bien depuis la dernière fois ?

sah vah byeh duh-pwee lah dehr-nyer fwah

How have you been?

💬 A more detailed way to check on someone says 'how have you been since we last met?'.

🇫🇷 Implies you remember the last encounter, adding a personal touch.

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👍

Oui

wee

Yes

💬 A simple affirmation.

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😊

Oui, ça va bien

wee sah vah byeh

Yes, I'm well

💬 Perfect response to 'Ça va bien ?'.

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🙏

Merci

mehr-see

Thank you

💬 An essential polite expression.

🇫🇷 Used frequently; politeness is important in French interactions.

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🤔

Et toi ?

ay twah

And you?

💬 To return the question of well-being.

🇫🇷 Shows interest in others, a sign of good manners.

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Comment

koh-mahn

How

💬 A question starter.

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