# Real French everyday conversations

**Language:** French  
**CEFR Level:** A2  

> Master everyday French conversations by listening to Julien and Émilie's conversation about the realities of modern daily life. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** While visiting Strasbourg's picturesque Krutenau district for a long weekend, Julien and Émilie cross paths near the canal and decide to catch up. They rent Vélhops for 1 € an hour to explore the city together, sharing observations about daily life, French habits, and their respective routines.

## Lessons

### 1. Greeting an old friend unexpectedly

Julien and Émilie run into each other unexpectedly in Strasbourg and talk about their weekend plans and morning habits.

### 2. Suggesting a joint activity

Julien and Émilie talk about her night shifts at the hospital before Julien suggests renting some cheap bikes nearby.

### 3. Comparing prices in different cities

Julien compares Strasbourg's bike rental prices to those in Lille, explaining how his job as a bistro owner makes him budget-conscious.

### 4. Asking for help with technology

Julien struggles to unlock the rental bike with his phone, so Émilie steps in to show him how it is done.

### 5. Describing your work routine

Julien and Émilie admire the colorful houses by the canal while discussing Émilie's night shifts at the hospital.

### 6. Complaining about rising costs

Julien talks about his busy mornings at the market and complains to Émilie about the increasing price of coffee.

### 7. Suggesting a place to eat

Émilie points out a nice café by the water, and Julien suggests getting a bite to eat while promising to pay his share.

### 8. Expressing physical fatigue

Émilie suggests ordering a local Alsatian dish before they continue their bike ride, admitting that her legs are already tired.

### 9. Discussing preferred times of day

Émilie and Julien compare their work schedules and explain why they prefer working at different times of the day.

### 10. Refusing to share food

After noting how different they are, Émilie and Julien welcome their meals, but Émilie firmly rejects Julien's offer to share.

### 11. Planning where to go next

Julien and Émilie discuss the next stop on their bike ride, and Émilie suggests heading toward the cathedral to see the clock.

### 12. Deciding to extend an activity

Émilie asks if they should return their rental bikes, and Julien calculates the low cost of keeping them for another hour.

### 13. Wrapping up a friendly meeting

Julien and Émilie finish up their meal and prepare to leave, with Julien expressing how nice it was to see Émilie again.

### 14. Agreeing to stay in touch

Émilie and Julien promise to write to each other more often in the future before setting off toward the cathedral.