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French Atlantic coast seafood – HearSay French A2
Master A2 French while exploring the delicious seafood of the Atlantic coast. Practice your listening and speaking on the go as you dive into maritime culture.
Lessons At the oyster shack Camille takes Julien to a traditional oyster shack in the Arcachon basin.
Vocabulary l'huître (the oyster) la cabane (the shack) le citron (the lemon) déguster (to taste) le bassin (the basin) frais (fresh) Objectives Name common shellfish Order fresh oysters Buying fresh fish Julien visits the daily fish market in La Rochelle to select the best catch.
Vocabulary le marché (the market) le poisson (the fish) le bar (the sea bass) le pêcheur (the fisherman) l'écailler (the fishmonger) sauvage (wild) Objectives Ask about the catch of the day Talk about different types of fish Mussels and fries Julien prepares a classic moules-frites dish for his family using a regional recipe.
Vocabulary la moule (the mussel) la frite (the french fry) la recette (the recipe) cuire (to cook) la crème (the cream) le vin blanc (the white wine) Objectives Describe traditional regional dishes Understand basic cooking methods A seafood platter Camille and Julien share a massive seafood platter served on ice by the ocean.
Vocabulary le plateau (the platter) les fruits de mer (the seafood) la crevette (the prawn) le crabe (the crab) la palourde (the clam) la glace (the ice) Objectives Identify various shellfish Express food preferences Scallops for dinner Julien buys fresh scallops and explains how to prepare them delicately in a pan.
Vocabulary la coquille Saint-Jacques (the scallop) la poêle (the frying pan) le beurre (the butter) poêler (to pan-fry) délicat (delicate) Objectives Talk about premium seafood Follow simple preparation steps Sustainable fishing practices Camille discusses the importance of eating responsibly sourced seafood to protect the ocean.
Vocabulary durable (sustainable) l'océan (the ocean) la saison (the season) protéger (to protect) la ressource (the resource) local (local) Objectives Discuss sustainability Talk about the coastal environment At a seafood restaurant Camille and Julien celebrate the end of summer at a renowned local seafood restaurant.
Vocabulary le restaurant (the restaurant) le menu (the menu) l'addition (the bill) délicieux (delicious) recommander (to recommend) le serveur (the waiter) Objectives Order a meal in a restaurant Give a compliment on the food 
