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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
 Posted - 08/14/2004 : 08:12:43
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Well, I've decided to teach myself French. Who knows how long it will take, as I am not self-disciplined at all; but I figure I might as well try. Anyways, I know there is a large French population on this forum, most of whom speak (or at least write) excellent English. Maybe we could set up a FrankBlack.net French Club to aid me (and anyone else interested) in my studies. This could possibly include some of our French friends posting a weekly vocabulary list, pronounciation guides, etc. And maybe we could do tests where we have to make a post in French using the vocabulary we have learned. Is anyone up to this?
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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The Holiday Son
= Quote Accumulator =
France
2010 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2004 : 08:24:03
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yep, why not?
a pronounciation guide would be quite tough to set though... |
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Ebb Vicious
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1162 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2004 : 09:23:48
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LUTINS
- FB Fan -
France
182 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2004 : 05:08:37
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Good choice and good luck NimrodsSon !
Bon choix et bonne chance Nimrods fils !
i will try to help you if you want.
j'essayerai de t'aider si tu veux.
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2004 : 11:36:37
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Sounds great! I know a few phrases so far (merci, s'il vous plait, bonjour, bon soir, bonne nuit, au revoir, excusez-moi) and I also know the personal pronouns, definite and indefinite articles, and several words. And I pretty much don't know any grammar.
I guess the best place to start would be French greetings, as I don't know any, except of course bonjour, etc.
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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slaveish
= Cult of Ray =
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2004 : 12:07:35
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I'd love to participate too. I've been studying since 7th grade, but you know how it goes- if you're not immersed in it, it's hard to become fluent. One of the radio stations here airs French radio at night- I've been listening to that. It's quite difficult to understand what they're saying.
Also, I agree- the French formum members have excellent English skills. |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2004 : 12:10:32
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Excellent! The more, the merrier.
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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The Holiday Son
= Quote Accumulator =
France
2010 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2004 : 04:00:42
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Hi : Salut (Salut also means Bye Bye (Au revoir))
Welcome : Bienvenue
How are you ? : ça va ?
Remember that "a" in french is pronounced like in "Pat" ! |
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2004 : 04:49:50
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Lesson #2
Frank Black: Franck Noir
Pixies: lutins or farfadets
The Holiday Son: le fils des vacances
Frog in the Sand: grenouille dans le sable
Union pour la promotion de la propulsion photonique: Union pour la promotion de la propulsion photonique
 Join the Cult of Jon T. / and win your weight in cereals |
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KingOfSiam
- FB LinkMaster -
USA
460 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2004 : 07:37:26
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| J'aime fromage!! |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2004 : 09:09:58
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Je m'appelle Vic St. Cool.
 "When 5000 posts you reach / Look as good you will not, hmmm?" |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2004 : 11:04:54
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quote:
Originally posted by KingOfSiam
J'aime fromage!!
Cheers man, I like you too.
Kind regards,
Dr. Simon
Specialist In Broken Hearts |
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
3575 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2004 : 12:02:15
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I wanna learn french too!
I drink and smoke
Until I choke
Until I'm broke
Cos' I want too
If We Sleep Together, Will You Like Me Better? |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2004 : 12:53:40
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Salut et bienvenue!
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1734 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2004 : 13:27:33
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To eat: manger (manjé)
To drink: boire (bware)
To sleep: dormir (dormir)
that's all you need to know!
To pronounce the R: like in spanish, but more with the throat than the teeth
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Monsieur
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1688 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2004 : 13:29:30
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Voulez vos coucher avec moi, ce soir?
I will show you fear in a handful of dust |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2004 : 13:34:01
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Dormir is the same as Spanish, so that will be easy to remember.
It's going to take me a good while to learn the French verb conjugations--Christ! English must be hard to learn, as there really are no set forms for conjugating verbs.
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1734 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2004 : 13:43:07
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| ahaha monsieur a fait une faute! |
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LUTINS
- FB Fan -
France
182 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2004 : 17:25:10
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"Paris ne s'est pas fait en un jour"(proverb), alors courage!
je dors, tu dors, il/elle dort, nous dormons, vous dormez, ils/elles dorment
Le dormeur doit se réveiller.(imaginary expression)
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Hanoi333
- FB Fan -
Netherlands
70 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2004 : 07:58:03
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Salut tout le monde ici!
Je voudrais améliorer mon francais.
Voulez-vous écricre quelque chose en francais.
Maintenant j'essaye d'écrire en francais. (quelle combination est la cedille??)
Je suis aussi en train d'apprendre Vietnammienne.
Jài eu deja environs de 40 heures des courses Vietnamniennes.
a bientot
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2004 : 13:24:00
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What is the difference between the verbs tenir and avoir? Or can they be used interchangeably?
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2004 : 13:30:41
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Originally posted by remig
ahaha monsieur a fait une faute!
heehee, he did too.
Here's a song I remember from french class,
Bonhomme, bonhomme sais-tu jouer?(bis)
Sais-tu jouer de ce violon là?
Zing,zing, zing de ce violon là.
BONHOMME!
Tu n'es pas maître dans ta maison quand nous y sommes.
Bonhomme, bonhomme sais-tu jouer? (bis Sais-tu jouer de cette flûte là? (bis)
Flûte,flûte, flûte de cette flûte là.
Zing, zing, zing de ce violon là.
BONHOMME!
Tu n'es pas maître dans ta maison quand nous y sommes.
Bonhomme, bonhomme sais-tu jouer? (bis)
Sais-tu jouer de ce tambour là? (bis)
Boum, boum, boum de ce tambour là.
Flûte,flûte, flûte de cette flûte là.
Zing, zing, zing de ce violon là.
BONHOMME!
Tu n'es pas maître dans ta maison quand nous y sommes.
Bonhomme, bonhomme sais-tu jouer?(bis)
Sais-tu jouer de ce piano là? (bis)
Piane, piane, piane de ce piano là.
Boum, boum, boum de ce tambour là.
Flûte,flûte, flûte de cette flûte là.
Zing, zing, zing de ce violon là.
BONHOMME!
Tu n'es pas maître dans ta maison quand nous y sommes
Man I hate that song! |
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The Holiday Son
= Quote Accumulator =
France
2010 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2004 : 13:39:44
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Tenir = to hold
Avoir = to have
So they're quite different !
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Never heard of the bonhomme song !! |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2004 : 13:42:31
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Merci.
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2004 : 16:41:22
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"L.H.O.O.Q." But say it quickly! (and with passion)
("Elle a chaud au cul.")
The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion.
George Washington
Article 11, Treaty of Tripoli, 1796 |
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Hanoi333
- FB Fan -
Netherlands
70 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 02:21:22
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I also never heard of the bonhomme song.
I remember
un, deux, trois, la politique est á moi,..
..........., jouez, jouez musiscien....
actually don't know it anymore so well. Still remember the melody.
and of course one line in the French Anthem
"Allons enfants de la patrie, contre nous de la Tirannie!"
By the way I feel a little jalous of those bilangual countries such as Canada and Belgium. Especially when I am around Brussels, people over there can easily switch from French to Nederlands, to German and some English as well. Highly annoying when you are stottering your school-learned French sentences. Anyway.
Continuez avec le francais!
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 02:34:41
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quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
Here's a song I remember from french class,
Bonhomme, bonhomme sais-tu jouer?(bis)
Sais-tu jouer de ce violon là?
Zing,zing, zing de ce violon là.
BONHOMME!
Tu n'es pas maître dans ta maison quand nous y sommes.
Bonhomme, bonhomme sais-tu jouer? (bis Sais-tu jouer de cette flûte là? (bis)
Flûte,flûte, flûte de cette flûte là.
Zing, zing, zing de ce violon là.
BONHOMME!
Tu n'es pas maître dans ta maison quand nous y sommes.
Bonhomme, bonhomme sais-tu jouer? (bis)
Sais-tu jouer de ce tambour là? (bis)
Boum, boum, boum de ce tambour là.
Flûte,flûte, flûte de cette flûte là.
Zing, zing, zing de ce violon là.
BONHOMME!
Tu n'es pas maître dans ta maison quand nous y sommes.
Bonhomme, bonhomme sais-tu jouer?(bis)
Sais-tu jouer de ce piano là? (bis)
Piane, piane, piane de ce piano là.
Boum, boum, boum de ce tambour là.
Flûte,flûte, flûte de cette flûte là.
Zing, zing, zing de ce violon là.
BONHOMME!
Tu n'es pas maître dans ta maison quand nous y sommes
I never heard this song. Strange, strange, strange. 
Hanoi - Ç: Alt 128 - ç: Alt 135
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 07:01:19
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pfeffa
= Cult of Ray =
Aruba
367 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 07:07:03
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I met a man
He was a bonhomme
Sailing and shoring
Dancing the beta cam dance
ha ha ha |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:34:34
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What is the difference (and how is each used if there is a difference) between the words dans and en?
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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LUTINS
- FB Fan -
France
182 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2004 : 12:46:15
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EN : marque(mark) -le lieu(the place) ex: en France
-le temps(time) ex: en été(in summer)
-l'état(condition) ex: en bonne santé(in good health)
-la manière(manner)
-la matière(matter) ex: en bois(wood)
DANS : marque -le lieu où l'on est, où l'on entre(the place where "somebody" is from, where "somebody" enter)
ex:être dans sa chambre(to be in his bedroom)
ex:monter dans le train(to get in a train)
-le temps ex:dans sa jeunesse, il était timide(in his youth, he was timid)
-l'état : NEVER
-la manière ex: travailler dans la finance(to work in the finance)
-la matière : NEVER
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Hanoi333
- FB Fan -
Netherlands
70 Posts |
Posted - 08/31/2004 : 06:34:58
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Pourquoi, Il n`y a plus de personnes ici qui veulent ecrire en francais?
Peut-etre les americains ici ont "give up" deja! Est-ce qu`Ils n`osent plus?
what is "to give up" in french?
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jediroller
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1718 Posts |
Posted - 08/31/2004 : 07:29:43
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"To give up" = "renoncer".
I can speak French (obviously) but there's no way in the world I could ever teach it. I don't understand half of what LUTINS explained above. And I could never have come up with the half I understand.
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miss imac
- FB Fan -
France
6 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2004 : 05:23:48
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Bonjour ,
Je suis webmastrice d'un site sur un auteur compositeur interprète : Daniel Lévi
Je ne parle pas très bien anglais, mais je le comprend relativement bien ..
Si je peux vous aider à vous familiariser avec la langue francaise, ce serait avec plaisir .. :-)
Amitiés ,
Miss iMac.
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2004 : 06:13:56
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A hint: French is very similar to catalan in some ways. So all you have to do is learning catalan.
"¿Qué estás buscando? ¿Te gustaría multiplicarte por diez, por cien?, ¿Estás buscando adeptos? ¡Busca ceros entonces!" |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2004 : 06:21:59
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Today's lesson:
Spam: Spam
Practice: make a proper sentence addressed to miss_imac using what you learned today...
Denis
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Stupid American wants to learn French
