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10 Words The French Always Shorten ✂️
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- May 20, 2026
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Summary
Bridge the gap between classroom French and real-life conversation with this guide to 'mots coupés' (abbreviated words).The episode introduces ten essential shortcuts used by native speakers every day, including 'ado,' 'aprèm,' and the common idiomatic expression 'comme d'hab.' In this episode, you will learn: How to recognize common abbreviations for technology, food, and social plans. How to avoid tricky false cognates like 'pub' (which refers to ads, not a bar) and 'anniv' (which is strictly for birthdays). How to use 'tél' as both a noun and a shorthand for the verb téléphoner . Complete with practical examples and a focus on pronunciation, this episode is designed to help you gain confidence in the natural rhythm of spoken French. Get the transcript and cheatsheet here : https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/10-words-the-french-always-shorten/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support . 🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/