Bonjourrr, les amis !

Do you want to feel more confident not just knowing what verbs to use in French but using them in all the tenses so that you can feel confident when you speak with the natives?

Let's practice some verbs for conversation, and get immersion-ready!

The verb of the week: SE COUCHER - to lay down (présent)
Je me couche
Tu te couches
Il se couche
Nous nous couchons
Vous vous couchez
Ils se couchent

Write your sentence in the comments below, in French :)

MOI:
Le soir, je me couche assez tard, mais je m'endors très vite.

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with these 8 tricks to hold a conversation around need-to-know topics so that your stay in Paris is flawless: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/free-webinar-break/

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So, have you ever been in an immersion retreat, only you and your teacher or your coach?

Did you ever have 100% of their attention for yourself, for 7 days in a row?

If not, you will find below how a French immersion retreat in Paris 1:1 works.

For now, I’ll just say that, in his second immersion in Paris, Troy and I didn’t want to spend the day in chateau de Versailles again – we visited the castle in our first trip – now we had time to go off the beaten path and find places that would surprise us.

Read the article below to find out what surprise discovery we made in the Versailles gardens, and watch the video for some French worth getting out and having fun with.

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/surprise-versailles-gardens/

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Bonjourrr, les entrepreneurs !

Are you dreaming to make conversation in French when you go to Paris?

Even if you make mistakes, conversation is the way you can master the French language.

Today's conversation starter: « Que faites-vous ce long weekend ? » (What are you doing this long weekend?)

MOI:
Je vais faire yoga chaud chez Power Yoga :)

Write your answer in the comments below!

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with the free "Talk your love in French" - the collection of declarations of love that fill your life with romance: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/francais-sunday-webinar-love/

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So, would you like to go in a French immersion retreat? But you don’t have the time (or the budget) to cross the pond and stay there for 7 days?

You could have the same language experience, and quantum leap in your conversation here, in North America.

Tempting thought, no?

Many think that the obvious choice is Québec. To tell you the truth, both French and French culture in Canada have a Québec flavor. Not the France French, not the French cuisine.

The most France was imported in New York City, and that’s why I chose it for my ‘local’ French immersion.

Read the article below, to learn more about how Cathy and I made conversation about Toulouse Lautrec, and watch the video for some French you’ll enjoy at the dinner table.

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/conversation-toulouse-lautrec/

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Bon dimanche, les amis !

Do you want to master the secrets of the French conversation, so that you can make conversation even if you are a beginner, and impress your friends and clients with your confidence?

Take advantage of today's Q&A Français Sunday!

Please WRITE in the comments below your questions, your challenges or frustrations - along with your dreams, desires and goals regarding the French language and everything France and Paris.

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start by downloading my secret cheat sheet: Top 10 French nouns with 2 genders - an Easy How to: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/top-10-french-words-with-2-genders-easy-how-to/

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So, are you ready to cross the ocean for a French immersion in Paris?

Many would probably say “yes! anytime!”, but some feel that Paris would be a bit overwhelming to start with.

If you are in the second category, I have good news: there’s a way to have a French immersion on the American continent.

Read the article below, to find out how you can do your French practice in an immersion retreat in NYC, and watch the video for some French worth swimming across the oceans for.

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/how-to-do-your-french-practice-in-an-immersion-retreat-in-nyc/

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Bonjourrr, les amis !

Je vais arranger mon balcon :)
WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR FUN THIS SATURDAY?

Tell me in the comments below - in French (yes, please use a dictionary! :) ).

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with the tips I share on my blog: https://LearnParisianFrench.J-Ouellette.com/blog/

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So, we met in a cold day of November, on the 20th Street.

The Internet can be viewed as an artificial, inauthentic way to meet likeminded people, or you can give it a chance to show you what it can change your life.

In this case (like many others before) it brought me closer in space to a client whose story and desires are bigger than life itself. And I feel very fortunate to be instrumental in supporting her dreams to once live in Paris.

Read on to find out how you can experience luxury at Ladurée in NYC, during the French immersion retreat 1:1, and watch the video for some French worth buying a treat for.

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/french-luxury-laduree/

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Bonjourrr, les amis !

Do you want to have a flawless pronunciation so that you are mistaken for a native and be easily understood by French speakers all over the world?

Here's the word of the week: ENTHOUSIASME
Attention to the pronunciation of THOU and the S'es - it's tricky for many ;)
Practice it!

For bonus points, translate and write in the comments below a sentence using this word, something that is true for you.

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start by downloading the free "Talk like a Parisian" Pronunciation cheat sheet: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/parisian-french-pronunciation-cheat-sheet-download/

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So, what is the one thing you always wanted to do?

Let me guess – to speak French fluently. : )

Chances are it’s pretty hard to accomplish, no?

The hardest part to beginning anything new is… beginning!

There’s good news though, there’s some real fool-proof ways to get around that tough starting point.

Read the article below to learn more about how to begin to speak French, and check out the video for some French worth beginning!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/how-to-begin-to-speak-french/

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Bonjourrr, les amis !

Do you want to master the secrets of the French language so that you can make conversation even if you are a beginner, and inspire your friends with your confidence?

Here is your Thursday's quote, a fun start to your practice:

« Trop de jeunes se croient sans avenir, alors qu'ils sont sans objectif. » - Jacques Chirac
Do you agree?

Write the translation (or your opinion) in the comments below, in French. Yes, you are welcome to use the dictionary! ;)

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with the free Parisian French Crash Course for Easy Conversation: http://ParisianFrench.com

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So, have you ever heard that advice that you should follow your passion?

It’s very popular, but quite confusing, no?

I mean, how are you supposed to know what your passion is? Not everyone was born a Mozart.

Check out the article below for some amazing insight into why it’s actually wrong to follow your passion, and what to do instead, and watch the video for some French worth following!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/follow-your-passion/

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Bonjourrr, les amis !

Do you want to feel more confident not just knowing what verbs to use in French but using them in all the tenses so that you can feel confident when you speak with the natives?

Let's practice some verbs for conversation, and get immersion-ready!

The verb of the week: COUVRIR - to cover (imparfait)
Je couvrais
Tu couvrais
Il couvrait
Nous couvrions
Vous couvriez
Ils couvraient

Write your sentence in the comments below, in French :)

MOI:
Quant elle était petite, ma chienne se couvrait avec son assiette.

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with these 8 tricks to hold a conversation around need-to-know topics so that your stay in Paris is flawless: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/free-webinar-break/

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So, do you agree that we fear what we don’t understand? Unfamiliar situations – especially when we have to speak in French with the natives?

For many of us, fear is the biggest reason why we don’t try new things, and it can be very limiting.

Overcoming fear has been the greatest challenge, and many strategies have been developed in order for us to achieve just that.

Check out the article below for some amazing tips on overcoming fear when you attempt conversation in French, and watch the video to put your fears at rest!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/truth-overcoming-fear/

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So, have you ever done something without thinking?

What a question, no?

We all have, life sometimes catches us off guard.

If only there was a way for us to catch ourselves before we react to think!

You may be surprised, but thinking too much actually stays in the way of good conversational skills. Especially in another language.

Be sure to check out the article below for some insight into how thoughts undermine your French conversation, and watch the video for some French worth thinking about!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/this-is-why-thinking-can-undermine-your-french-conversation/

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Bonjourrr, les amis !

Are you dreaming to make conversation in French when you go to Paris?

Even if you make mistakes, conversation is the way you can master the French language.

Today's conversation starter: « Comment avez-vous passé le jour des mères ? » (How did you spend Mother's Day?)

MOI:
J'ai parlé avec ma mère par Skype :)

Write your answer in the comments below!

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with the free "Talk your love in French" - the collection of declarations of love that fill your life with romance: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/francais-sunday-webinar-love/

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So, are you stuck in a rut, and can’t seem to find your way to get excited again about practicing your French?

I know how it feels, I learn Italian, Spanish and German right now, and sometimes I’d like to take a looong break.

There is a way, however, to get back the excitement. A 15 minute break, but a high quality break.

It is a great way to balance yourself out, but you know that taking some time to reflect and reevaluate things can have some of the same benefits?

The perspective you can gain from looking back with 20/20 vision can really strengthen you in more ways than you can imagine!

Check out the article below for some more insights for when you find yourself stuck in a rut, and watch the video for some French worth reflecting upon!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/stuck-in-a-rut-french/

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Bon dimanche, les amis !

Do you want to master the secrets of the French conversation, so that you can make conversation even if you are a beginner, and inspire your friends with your confidence?

Take advantage of today's Q&A Français Sunday!

Please WRITE in the comments below your questions, your challenges or frustrations - along with your dreams, desires and goals regarding the French language and everything France and Paris.

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start by downloading my secret cheat sheet: Top 10 French nouns with 2 genders - an Easy How to: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/top-10-french-words-with-2-genders-easy-how-to/

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So, do you love sitting?

It really is just great to lay around and be lazy, while practicing your French, no?

Well as relaxing as it can be to… relax, too much sitting can be disastrous for your health!

From heart problems to muscle loss, the side effects to too much sitting around aren’t very pretty.

It can also get boring to sit for too long, which could become the reason why you don’t practice your French enough.

Check out the article below for some tips on how to stay on your feet some more, and still practice your French, and be sure to watch the video for some French you can sit down for!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/sitting-practice-french-helthy/

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Bonjourrr, les amis !

Je vais fêter le jour des mères :)
WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR FUN THIS SATURDAY?

Tell me in the comments below - in French (yes, please use a dictionary! :) ).

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with the tips I share on my blog: https://LearnParisianFrench.J-Ouellette.com/blog/

#frenchonskype