FYW 245 : French slang expressions (4)
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By popular demand, I have recorded a series of episodes to help you learn or recognise common French slang expressions. As you may know, the French you learn in the classroom and the French you hear in the street or in the movies can sometimes sound quite different! In this episode we’ll go through some expressions meaning “to understand” (and a few more!) Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Piger = comprendre On lui a montré une fois comment utiliser le logiciel et il a tout de suite pigé le truc. Je pige que dalle à cet exo de maths ! Un exo = un exercice Capter J’ai rien capté / pigé / compris au cours de français ! capter l'attention (de qn) capter un signal Le voleur m’a pris le téléphone des mains et est parti en courant, j’ai rien capté / calculé ! Capter, calculer = se rendre compte (de qch) J’ai dit à mes vieux que j’avais mal au crâne et que j’allais me coucher, puis j’ai fait le mur, ils ont rien capté ! Faire le mur = to sneak out = sortir en douce Links and Resources French slang expressions (1) - French Your Way Podcast episode 233 French slang expressions (2) - French Your Way Podcast episode 236 French slang expressions (3) - French Your Way Podcast episode 238 my eBook "How to improve your French conversation skills"