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Dépasser le plateau intermédiaire // Conversations avec… Christine, apprenante avancée

Christine, étudiante passionnée de français, partage son expérience du "plateau intermédiaire" et comment le surmonter : objectifs clairs, curiosité, persévérance et accepter de faire des erreurs ! #apprentissage #français #motivation
Duration
30.9 mins
Level
intermediate
Word Count
3863 (816 unique words)
Topics
Education
Florida
France
Georgia
Higher Education
Language Learning
Learning Strategies
Lifestyle
Location
Paris
Personal Development
United States

Vocab Notes

01.
se creuser la tête
to rack one's brain

This expression means to think very hard about something, to try to find a solution or remember something.

02.
coup de foudre
love at first sight

This idiomatic expression literally translates to 'lightning strike,' but it's used figuratively to describe a sudden and intense feeling of love or passion for something.

03.
se jeter à l'eau
to take the plunge

This expression means to overcome one's fears and do something daring or risky, often without feeling completely ready.

04.
faire une bêtise
to make a mistake

This expression literally translates to 'to do a silly thing,' but it's a common way to say 'to make a mistake' in French. It's often used in a lighthearted or self-deprecating way.

05.
changer d'air
to have a change of scenery

This expression literally means 'to change air,' but it's used figuratively to suggest taking a break from a situation, often by going somewhere else, to clear one's head or gain a fresh perspective.

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