Random French
By The French Compass
Want to learn French? Give this a try! Phrase by phrase translation included. Every week, I answer a random question in French and hopefully help you improve your listening. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I enjoy designing and creating it! Looking forward to connecting with you, Lisiane NOTE: All transcriptions and translations can be viewed on www.thefrenchcompass.com
Random FrenchJul 02, 2021
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15 - If You Won the Lottery, What Would You Buy?
Learn to speak French through listening practice! Listen in to know what I would buy if I won the lottery. Phrase by phrase translation included. For the full transcription, check out www.thefrenchcompass.com ! // Have a lovely Easter, Lisiane
Jul 02, 202110:10
48 - Can You Drive?
Bonjour, tout le monde! I am FINALLY back after a LONG leave! I hesitated for a very long time to post this episode all around driving because it was to be published around the same week the #blacklivesmatter movement started. Because this story is set in Africa and sheds a bit of a "funny" light on African ways, I wasn't sure I should publish it. However, this is my story, it happened over 15 years ago and I can't say for how things are now. I hope you will enjoy it for what it is: a personal little story all around driving. It is in no way my intention to hurt or offend anyone with this episode. // Full transcription is available on my website thefrenchcompass.com. // On a side note: can you tell I paid someone to do the editing, mixing and mastering of this week's episode? I'm honestly facepalming over not having done this sooner to spare your ears. My takeaway: stick to what you do best and let others do the rest! Have a wonderful weekend, the sun is still shining behind the rain clouds. Lisiane
Sep 05, 202021:11
Interlude - Silence Radio
Dear all, a couple of weeks ago I was on the verge of having a severe burnout so I pulled the emergency brake without giving any notice. Désolée! 🙏 I feel much better again and look forward to coming back soon. In the meantime, take care of yourselves! 💖 À bientôt, Lisiane
Jun 24, 202000:29
47 - What's the Strangest Dream You've Ever Had?
Bonjour à tous, hope you're all well! This is a special story. Full transcription available on my website thefrenchcompass.com . As per your request, PDF downloads will be available soon. Stay safe, Lisiane
May 21, 202015:38
[Special Edition] Little Announcements
Bonjour tout le monde! I hope you're hanging in there during these crazy, crazy times. We're all looking forward for them to end and I hope that in the meantime you are finding smart ways to use this strange season for the best. Remember: This too shall pass! Sending you love, courage and especially HOPE all the way from Germany. Take care and God bless, Lisiane
May 01, 202011:42
46 - Is It Better to Be Kind or Honest?
Hello everyone, I hope this episode finds you well and in good health. This week's random question was submitted by a podcast listener. If you would like to submit a random question, feel free to do so through my contact form on my website thefrenchcompass.com! Also, I had a little sound issue this week with an occasional tapping sound in the recording. I apologize and hope it won't disturb you too much. I wish you a great Easter, stay safe and in good health! Lisiane // Full transcription can be found in the episode's show notes on my website thefrenchcompass.com
Apr 10, 202011:57
45 - What Would You Do If You Were Broke?
👋 Hey all, I hope you are all in good health and staying safe from this "calamity". 👀 I think about you often and hope you will enjoy this new episode! ☺️ Little warning: this one is very close to normal spoken French, including familiar French/slang and dropping "e"s and other vowels. Hopefully it won't be too challenging - it's good practice for listening to native speakers or TV series! 😉 Phrase by phrase translation is included and for full transcription, see the show notes on my website thefrenchcompass.com // Take care & stay safe, 🌺 Lisiane
Mar 19, 202013:12
44 - Is Netflix Good or Not?
👋 Hi all! Apologies for publishing one week late. 😬 No excuses. Just life! 🤷♀️ I currently have a terrible cold so forgive the weird voice today! 🦆 Hope you're all doing well and praying the virus stays away from you! Stay calm, stay safe. 🙏 À bientôt! 🌺 Lisiane // Full show notes available on my website thefrenchcompass.com
Feb 28, 202013:24
43 - So, What's Up?
Soooo! Long time no hear! I'm back at last and looking forward to publishing more podcast episodes! Find out in this episode what kept me away for so long! // Full transcription available over at thefrenchcompass.com. À bientôt! Lisiane
Feb 06, 202011:01
[FYI] New Episode Coming Soon! (See description)
👋 Hey all! Oh.my.word. We f.i.n.a.l.l.y. got internet installed in our new home after almost a month 🤪 (yes, we're still in Germany 🤭😅). Anyway, new podcast episode will be up soon! Looking forward to coming back! Thanks for your patience - I owe you one! - and Happy New Year a month late 🤭, Lisiane
Jan 23, 202000:29
[Special Edition] The Christmas Shopping
👋 Hello everyone! I'm back for a short and sweet special edition this week. ✨ The Christmas audiobook 🎧 is finally out and I wanted to share an extract with you. I hope you will enjoy it! ☺️ Please note that there is no transcription available for this special edition in the show notes but you can get the full audiobook, including all the transcriptions, in my shop on my website thefrenchcompass.com. This will be my last episode this year as I'm way too busy to publish anything else at the moment, but I hope to be back next year in January. In the meantime, I wish you a wonderful time with your family and friends, 🎀🎁 Joyeux Noël à vous tous et à bientôt, j'espère! Lisiane 🌺
Dec 17, 201908:46
Interlude (more info in the description)
Dear all, I'm truly sorry not to have an episode for you this week. I was hoping to get one out but I got ill and at the same time I have my hands full getting ready for a couple of major life changes taking place in the next few days and weeks - which I will tell you more about when things have settled. So, that's why I haven't had the time to create an episode. I hope to be back soon and wish you a lovely week. Oh, and I hope to have the Christmas audiobook out this coming week. I will keep you posted. Thanks for journeying along, I love having you "around". Lisiane 🌺
Dec 06, 201900:29
42 - Have You Ever Celebrated Thanksgiving?
👋 Alright, so, I’m aware that this is a super cheesy 🧀 thing to say today because you’ve probably heard it a thousand times 🙉 BUT I truly am grateful 🙏 for all of you! It would be a super sad (and pathetic!) journey for me if I was just talking away in an empty room! As a thank you, I want to share with you a free chapter from my upcoming audiobook, 😃 so make sure to 👉 sign up on my website thefrenchcompass.com or go to the show notes to find another link there. 👀 THANK YOU and Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🥳
Nov 28, 201914:57
41 - Should Ads Be Prohibited?
👋 Do you like ads? Hate them? Pay to avoid seeing them? I'd love to know! As a side note, I'm planning on sending out a little surprise/gift 🎁 to my newsletter subscribers next week, 👀😊 so if you haven't already signed up and you'd like to get it too, make sure you sign up before next Thursday! 😃 Enjoy the episode and have a wonderful (ad-free?) weekend, Lisiane 🌺 // For full transcription, check out the show notes on my website thefrenchcompass.com
Nov 21, 201912:42
40 - What's Your Favorite Recipe?
👋 Okay, everyone, here comes another LONG episode! ☺️ It took me FOR.EV.ER to make it 🤪 in every abstract sense of the word. But it's finally here! 😃 It's a little different from the others because of the recipe format. I hope you will still enjoy it! Check out the full transcription in the show notes on my website thefrenchcompass.com if you want to try it out! 😊 Have a delicious weekend! 😋 Lisiane
Nov 15, 201917:60
39 - Have You Ever Been On A Cruise?
👋 Okay, full disclosure here: some of my previous recording equipment gave up the ghost a week ago (Halloween retaliated 👊 but it was to be expected 👀) and so I've been using new recording 🎤 equipment and software 💽 this week. Which means some of it will be good, and some won't. 😬 Anyway, I hope you will still enjoy this episode and bear with me while I master new technology 😬 - I'll do my best to learn fast. 😊 It's lovely to have you and I wish you a wonderful weekend! Lisiane 🌸 // PS. As always, full transcription can be viewed for free on my website thefrenchcompass.com
Nov 07, 201912:20
38 - Do You Celebrate Halloween?
Hey all 👋, today I browsed through the countries where you guys are all from and I just wanted to say how grateful and humbled I am to have you listen from all corners of the world 🌍 - almost 90 countries! It’s mind-blowing and exciting to be able to reach you so far from my little room to help you in your journey to learn French 🇫🇷. It’s an honour to be a part of your journey. Have a lovely weekend, Lisiane 🌸 // Transcription abailable for free on my website thefrenchcompass.com
Oct 31, 201909:38
37 - Do You Like to Move?
Hi everyone, thanks for having been so patient! I‘ve been super busy this week 📦 📦 📦 🤪 hence this short and “sweet” episode! Phrase by phrase translation included and full transcription available on my website thefrenchcompass.com // Have a lovely weekend - or what‘s left of it! 😬🤭🤗 Lisiane 🌸
Oct 26, 201911:30
36 - Do You Ski?
So!! Can you guess whether or not a Swiss gal skis? Well, listen in to find out! Phrase by phrase translation and vocab list included. Full transcription available at thefrenchcompass.com // Habe a great weekend! Lisiane 🌸
Oct 17, 201914:58
35 - What’s in Your Shopping Cart?
Do you enjoy grocery shopping? I do, now and again! In this episode you will learn plenty of new vocabulary around food! Phrase by phrase translation included and full transcription over at thefrenchcompass.com // Have a great weekend! Lisiane 🌸
Oct 11, 201915:55
34 - Does Money Make You Happy?
Do you think money makes you happy? Discover some of my thoughts in this episode. Phrase by phrase translation included. For full transcription, check out my website thefrenchcompass.com // Have a lovely weekend! Lisiane 🌸
Oct 04, 201910:17
33 - Can You Really Trust Online Reviews?
Do you always trust online reviews? An episode full of rich vocabulary related to the topic. For the full transcription, check out my website thefrenchcompass.com // Wishing you a lovely weekend, Lisiane 🌸
Sep 27, 201912:44
32 - What‘s Better: To Be Employed or Self-Employed?
Okay. I went WAY overboard with this one - forgive me! I hope you‘re going to enjoy it anyway and not run away screaming 😱😬 // Full transcription available on my site thefrenchcompass.com / Have a great weekend (or what‘s left of it 😬) - THANK YOU for your patience and thank you for listening - it‘s great to have you around! Lisiane
Sep 21, 201918:29
31 - What’s the Dumbest Lie You’ve Ever Said?
Today I‘m sharing a not so glorious life moment ! 😬🤭 // Full transcription available on my website thefrenchcompass.com // Enjoy listening and have a great weekend - thanks for being here, it‘s great to have you! 🌸
Sep 12, 201909:41
30 - What’s the Key to Success?
A little philosophy for today! As always, phrase by phrase translation included as well as vocab list. Full transcription available for *free* on my website thefrenchcompass.com // Enjoy the episode and have a fabulous weekend! Lisiane
Sep 05, 201911:31
29 - Are You Tidy or Untidy?
Hi everyone, 👋 I’m finally back from my Helvetic Odyssey! THANK YOU for having waited so patiently for this episode! 🙏 // As always, phrase by phrase translation, vocab list and full transcription is available for free on my website thefrenchcompass.com // Have a great weekend - it’s good to be back! Lisiane
Aug 29, 201911:46
Vacation Interlude - Podcast Episodes Back on 30th! (More info in the description)
[VACATION] Hey all! I’m currently in Switzerland on family vacation getting ready to celebrate my brother’s wedding and things are very crazy around here. It’s next to impossible to find a quiet spot or moment to record anything. I hope to be back on the 30th. Thanks for your patience! À tout bientôt! I’ll be enjoying some 🇨🇭 🧀 and 🍫 until then 😊 À tout bientôt! Lisiane
Aug 15, 201900:29
28 - Are Zoos a Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
Discover my opinion about zoos in this bilingual episode! Phrase by phrase translation included and full transcription available at thefrenchcompass.com // I might not be able to publish an episode next week because I’ll be away traveling to Switzerland and recording space might be unavailable, but I hope to be back soon! À tout bientôt et bon weekend! Lisiane
Aug 09, 201914:10
27 - What Do You Do When You‘re Bored?
What do you do when you’re bored? Discover my answer in today’s new episode! Vocab list and phrase by phrase translation included! // Complete transcription available at thefrenchcompass.com // FUN FACT: Today is Switzerland‘s National Day! 🇨🇭 Celebrate by eating some Swiss 🧀 or 🍫 or if you like to be really fancy, invest in a Swiss ⌚️ - Happy 1st of August everyone! Lisiane
Aug 01, 201911:23
26 - If You Could Live Anywhere in the World, Where Would it Be?
Where would YOU like to live if you could live anywhere in the world? Here’s my answer! Vocabulary list & phrase by phrase translation included. Full transcription available over on my website thefrenchcompass.com // Enjoy listening and have a fabulous weekend! 🌸 Lisiane
Jul 26, 201912:06
25 - Would You Be Tempted to Travel Into Space?
Would YOU like to go to space? My husband keeps saying how cool it would be if our eldest (3yrs!) became an astronaut and I‘m like “Er.. no..!” But they enjoy watching rockets go to space and Elon Musk documentaries over YouTube so... I let them be 😊 // Anyway! Transcription is up on my website thefrenchcompass and phrase by phrase translation is included! Have a great weekend, I’m currently enjoying mine with family in Switzerland. 😊 Lisiane
Jul 18, 201910:47
24 - If You Could Only Say One Word Today, Which One Would It Be?
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Better late than never - this African side often battles with the Swiss punctuality side 😬😊 // Important announcement inside so make sure to listen to the end and then head straight to my website thefrenchcompass.com ! // Have a great weekend - or what’s left of it! 😬😊 Lisiane
Jul 13, 201910:46
23 - In 40 Years, What Will People Be Nostalgic For?
New episode up! This is a looong one! Thanks for bearing with me 😊 As always: phrase by phrase translation included and full transcription up on my website thefrenchcompass.com // Have a great weekend and I hope you will enjoy this episode! 😊 Lisiane
Jul 04, 201912:51
22 - Are You Sporty?
Thanks for your patience, episode 22 is finally out! Listen in to learn whether or not I’m sporty. I would love to hear your own answers! 😊 As always, phrase by phrase translation and full transcript on thefrenchcompass.com // Enjoy listening and have a fabulous summer weekend! Lisiane
Jun 28, 201911:51
21 - Do You Have a Green Thumb?
Are you into gardening and the like? Find out if Iam and practice somebew vocabulary at the same time! // Phrase by phrase translation included and full transcript on my website thefrenchcompass.com // Enjoy and have a great weekend! 😊 Lisiane
Jun 20, 201910:19
20 - What’s the Worst Movie You‘ve Seen?
Learn French by listening to this new episode all about movies! Phrase by phrase translation included. Show notes with the full transcription can be found on my website thefrenchcompass.com // Enjoy and - one more thing: please don‘t go watch these movies after listening to the episode! 😬 Have a fabulous weekend, Lisiane
Jun 13, 201920:52
19 - If You Had to Pick a Pet, Which One Would You Choose?
In this week’s episode I’m sharing my thoughts on pets and my “experience” with goldfish *haha* // Phrase by phrase translation and vocab list included. You can find the full transcription in the show notes on my website thefrenchcompass.com - have a great weekend! Lisiane
Jun 06, 201909:20
18 - Do You Prefer to Cook or to Order Takeaway?
Takeout or Takeaway, that’s the question! Anyway, listen in to this episode to practice listening to French // Phrase by phrase translation included and for the full transcription, please check the show notes on my website thefrenchcompass.com - I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording! Have a great weekend et à bientôt, Lisiane
May 30, 201909:11
17 - Do You Play An Instrument?
Hey everyone! Sorry this episode got out a little late, I was having technical issues uploading the episode to my podcast platform. I’m currently on a weekend trip but the full transcription and the show notes are now up on my site (thefrenchcompass.com) - thanks for your patience, enjoy the episode and have a great weekend! Lisiane
May 24, 201910:09
16 - Where Are You From?
If you‘ve been wondering where I‘m from, here‘s (somewhat of) an answer to that question! Enjoy listening to and practising your French with this episode! // Full transcription on my website thefrenchcompass.com - Enjoy! Lisiane
May 16, 201909:08
[Special Edition] A Little Heart to Heart
Hi everyone, the podcast is back - I‘m back! Thank you so much for your patience! Here‘s a special edition for you. I hope you will enjoy it and be able to take something away from it. I appreciate you all greatly and wish you a lovely weekend, Lisiane // for the full transcription check the show notes on my website thefrenchcompass.com
May 09, 201910:49
Interlude I
Hi all, I’ve been unwell almost the entire week which is why I’ve been unable to record and publish an episode. I hope to be back next week. Wishing you a wonderful weekend and thank you for your patience and understanding, Lisiane
Apr 26, 201900:29
14 - Do You Follow A Diet?
[MISTAKE ALERT] While I try my best to make sure I use correct French and English, I’m not a perfect a teacher (unfortunately!) Here’s a mistake I noticed too late: “utiliser le bon sens” should be “me servir de mon bon sens” = to use my common sense. Correction is in the show notes of www.thefrenchcompass.com // Thanks for your kind understanding & I hope you enjoy the episode, Lisiane
Apr 11, 201911:53
13 - How Do You Judge Someone?
Learn French by listening! I share - superficially ;D - based on what I judge people. Includes phrase by phrase translation and a vocab list. For the full transcription, please check my website www.thefrenchcompass.com // Have a lovely weekend! Lisiane
Apr 04, 201912:30
12 - What’s More Important: A Beautiful House or a Beautiful Car?
Learn some more French vocabulary with this week’s episode and improve your listening skills! Check out the full transcription of this episode in my show notes on my website www.thefrenchcompass.com // It’s great to have you here/hear! Lisiane
Mar 28, 201909:57
11 - What Would Your Perfect Weekend Look Like?
Learn some new French vocabulary by listening to what I would do on a “perfect” weekend. Phrase by phrase translation is included! For the full transcription of this episode, check out my website thefrenchcompass.com // It’s great to have you here/hear ;) Lisiane
Mar 21, 201909:37
10 - Are You Religious?
Find out in this episode if I‘m religious and learn lots of new French vocabulary related to faith and religion! For the full transcription, check the show notes of this episode on my website thefrenchcompass.com // Note: This episode took me forever to record because my recording software would just not record after I hit the record button so I had to improvise using Anchor‘s recording instead. I apologize for any sound inconveniences! Thanks for your understanding, it‘s great to have you along! Lisiane
Mar 14, 201910:17
9 - How Are You Feeling Today?
Learn some French vocabulary around being ill by listening to this episode! For the full transcription, check out the show notes at thefrenchcompass.com Enjoy listening!
Mar 07, 201909:31
8 - What Do You Do to Get Rid of Stress?
In this episode, I share what I do to get rid of stress. Listen in to practice listening to a native speaker! For the full transcript, check out the show notes of this episode on my website thefrenchcompass.com. Enjoy the listening! Lisiane
Feb 28, 201912:28
7 - What Do You Prefer: Books or eBooks?
In this episode I‘m sharing whether I prefer books or ebooks. For the full transcription and vocabulary list, check out the show notes on my website thefrenchcompass.com - Enjoy listening!
Feb 22, 201911:46