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What’s the difference between formal and informal greetings in French? How do people in Paris discuss their daily routines? This second edition of Bon départ contains a variety of short conversations covering topics as varied as ordering a meal in a restaurant or visiting a flat for sale. The following audio, video and slideshow collection was devised for those beginning to learn French and touches upon many everyday situations and scenarios. This material forms part of The Open University course L192 Bon départ: beginners' French
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A selection of French speakers introduce themselves
Transcript -- A selection of French speakers introduce themselves
Saying hello in formal and informal situations
Transcript -- Saying hello in formal and informal situations
Ordering a meal in a restaurant
Transcript -- Ordering a meal in a restaurant
Someone buying an apple juice
Transcript -- Someone buying an apple juice
Several people introduce their family members
Transcript -- Several people introduce their family members
Visiting a flat for sale
Transcript -- Visiting a flat for sale
Short description of 5 French towns
Transcript -- Short description of 5 French towns
Asking directions to the tourist office
Transcript -- Asking directions to the tourist office
French people describe their daily routine
Transcript -- French people describe their daily routine
People talking about daily routine
Transcript -- People talking about daily routine
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