One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I'm taking you to my hometown Clermont-Ferrand to talk about Michelin, Le Binbendum (also called the Michelin man), the connection between Michelin tyres and the Michelin stars awarded to restaurants representing the gastronomie française ... I will talk about the history and story behind Michelin success, why the Bibendum is called this way (and not Michelin man in France).... it is in today's podcast!  Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com French Tutor: Conversation Class Emily in Paris inspired wardrobe: https://virginiethefrenchie.creator-spring.com/ My Etsy Shop: Emilie in Paris Insta: Little Frenchic Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM - The Range (replay available)

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about FOIE GRAS (fatty liver) .... a lavish appetiser served on christmas tables in France... I will talk about its history, wine and food pairing and everything in between.... it is in today's podcast! Joyeux noël, merry christmas! Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com French Tutor: Conversation Class Emily in Paris inspired wardrobe: https://virginiethefrenchie.creator-spring.com/ Insta: Little Frenchic Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM - The Range (replay available)

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a handy french expression using the word BOL (as in bowl).... avoir du bol (j'ai du bol) Vs ne pas avoir de bol (je n'ai pas de bol),  actually it means something like: I have luck Vs I have no luck! Interesting.....intéressant....but why a bowl? what is the connection you may ask between a bowl and to be lucky, take a guess.... the answer lies in today's podcast! Et oui tu as du bol aujourd'hui tu vas apprendre une nouvelle expression avec moi ;) Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com French Tutor: Conversation Class Insta: Little Frenchic Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM - The Range (replay available)

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey after-all?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a popular french expression using the word BONJOUR (oui oui you understood HELLO) .... c'est simple comme bonjour, it is simple as hello (easy peasy). But like Alanis Morissette would say, isn't it ironic don't you think?!....  when you know that in France, especially for foreigners (and sometimes even for natives) saying hello can be a bit tricky or even confusing....why you may ask.... well let's find out in today's podcast! Promis c'est simple comme bonjour ;) Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com French Tutor: Conversation Class Insta: Little Frenchic Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM - The Range (replay)

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a handy french expression using the word COURANT (as in curent, power, flow) or JUS (juice).... se tenir au courant (tiens moi au courant), or se tenir au jus (tiens moi au jus)  actually means something like: keep me informed, keep me informed, keep me in the loop! Interesting.....intéressant....but why curent? juice? what is the connection you may ask.... the answer lies in today's podcast! Tiens moi au jus si tu n'as pas compris ;) Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com French Tutor: Conversation Class Insta: Little Frenchic Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM - The Range (replay)

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a funny french expressions using the word FROMAGE (cheese)....and you will see that you don't need to be a cheese lover to use this expression! Well that is today's podcast's topic and as fromage is involved I will take the opportunity of today's episode to talk about my region in France, Auvergne, very famous for the cheese like bleu d'Auvergne, Fourme d'Ambert, Cantal, Saint-Nectaire, Salairs and a few funny other little things :) Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com French Tutor: Conversation Class Insta: Little Frenchic Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM - The Range (replay)

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a few popular french expressions using the word CHAT (cat)....and you will see that you don't need to be a little fur animal lover to use this word! Well that is today's podcast's topic and as a cat is involved I will take the opportunity of today's episode to talk about feminine and masculine, the sound "CH" in french and a few funny other things :) Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com French Tutor: Conversation Class Insta: Little Frenchic Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM (replay)

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a popular french expression "il ne faut pas vendre la peau de l'ours avant de l'avoir tué" which basically translates as "One should not sell the skin of the bear before it has been killed"... but what can it possibly mean!? Well that is today's podcast's topic and as a bear is involved I will take the opportunity of today's episode to talk about feminine and masculine, animals genders in french and a few funny other things :) Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com French Tutor: Conversation Class Insta: Little Frenchic Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM (replay)

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a popular french expression "noyer le poisson" which basically translates as "to drown the fish"... but what can it possibly mean and how can you drown a fish!? Well that is today's podcast's topic and as fish is involved I will take the opportunity of today's episode to share with you one of my favourites easy, healthy, nutritious and delicious recipe "saumon en papillotes" ! Bon appétit :) Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com French Tutor: Conversation Class Insta: Little Frenchic Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM (replay)

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will dissect a popular french expression "poser un lapin" which basically means "to stand someone up" but interestingly the french expression involves a little furry animal: a rabbit (lapin)... strange and funny isn't it? Why a rabbit/lapin to talk about someone who is flaky and stood you up? The answer lies in today's episode, enjoy! Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com French Tutor: Conversation Class Insta: Little Frenchic Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM (replay)