Name: 201: La covid-19: une crise inédite by LFBP
Duration: 28 min 34 s
Description: Our conversation this time is about something which has been central to our lives around the world since the beginning of the year. We are speaking, of course, about the coronavirus pandemic. Let's get started with a conversation.

One of our Beginner listeners asked about the English verb ‘to get’ which made us think about 'prendre'. ‘Get’ is just one of the many meanings of this multipurpose French verb, depending on the context.

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204: Prendre - un verbe polyvalent

Some people are early-risers while others are night owls. In this lesson, we discuss an adage which makes the bold claim that people who fall into the former category are at an advantage.

205: Le monde appartient à ceux qui se lèvent tôt

After nearly two years, we are seeing a gradual return to the workplace. Working from home – travailler de sa maison – has presented both advantages and disadvantages.

206: De retour au bureau - à temps partiel

People were starting to feel invincible. After over two year’s of covid, they were saying to themselves: ‘it’s over – we can get back to normality’. But covid is still circulating. Let’s start with a conversation.

207: J'ai eu le covid

In this lesson, we will hear Bertrand’s thoughts on a book he has just finished reading. But we are going to discover that the book’s title isn’t really true.

208: ‘Les garçons ne pleurent pas’

It seems we are inexorably headed towards a cashless society. It is not uncommon now for some retailers to even refuse cash payments. What are the consequences of this development? Let’s talk about it.

209 : Vers une société sans argent liquide

Since the launch of chatGPT in November 2022, everyone is talking about it. Some are in awe of its potential while others go so far as to say that it represents an existential threat. Let’s talk about this technological evolution in this lesson.

210: L'intelligence artificielle : faut-il en avoir peur?

This time, our lesson relates to a DIY job that frightens off a lot people, that is laying tiles. Let’s start with a dialogue.

211: Les rénovations se paient cher … à moins que l’on ne les fasse soi-même

Our conversation this time is about something which has been central to our lives around the world since the beginning of the year. We are speaking, of course, about the coronavirus pandemic. Let's get started with a conversation.

201: La covid-19: une crise inédite

Real-life French lessons for everyday conversation.

201: La covid-19: une crise inédite

LFBP

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