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La minute Frenchic

Virginie the Frenchie

When a French girl, passionate about foreign languages, fashion and food, moves 15,157 kilometers away from her little home town Riom in France and embraces the Australian lifestyle in her new city Adelaide... it always comes with a twist! Welcome to "La minute Frenchic" : a fun journey to explore new cultures, lifestyles and curiosity from overseas... but always with a frenchic perspective ;) Oulala so frenchie so chic!!!

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00:22:05

Stop calling him The Michelin (Tyre) Man.... Il...

La minute Frenchic ·

2023/01/17

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I'm taking you to my hometown Clermont-Ferrand to talk about Michelin, Le Binbendum (also called the Michelin man), the connection between Michelin tyres

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00:18:40

This Christmas, eat like a french with foie gras

La minute Frenchic ·

2022/12/13

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about FOIE GRAS (fatty liver) .... a lavish appetiser served on christmas tables in France... I will talk about its history, wine and food

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00:07:08

If you have a bowl in France it means you have luck!

La minute Frenchic ·

2022/02/08

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a handy french expression using the word BOL (as in bowl).... avoir du bol (j'ai du bol) Vs ne pas avoir de bol (je n'ai pas de bol),

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00:05:56

Is French as simple as saying hello?!

La minute Frenchic ·

2021/09/02

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey after-all?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a popular french expression using the word BONJOUR (oui oui you understood HELLO) .... c'est simple comme bonjour, it is simple as

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00:08:57

In French you don't say "keep me posted" but keep me...

La minute Frenchic ·

2021/04/16

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a handy french expression using the word COURANT (as in curent, power, flow) or JUS (juice).... se tenir au courant (tiens moi au

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00:08:32

In France you kick up a huge... fromage!

La minute Frenchic ·

2021/02/27

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a funny french expressions using the word FROMAGE (cheese)....and you will see that you don't need to be a cheese lover to use this

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00:14:55

Why the word "chat" (cat) is quite handy in French?

La minute Frenchic ·

2021/02/25

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a few popular french expressions using the word CHAT (cat)....and you will see that you don't need to be a little fur animal lover to

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00:15:37

When English count their chickens French sell the...

La minute Frenchic ·

2021/01/21

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a popular french expression "il ne faut pas vendre la peau de l'ours avant de l'avoir tué" which basically translates as "One should

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00:14:55

The French know too well how to "noyer le poisson"

La minute Frenchic ·

2020/12/07

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a popular french expression "noyer le poisson" which basically translates as "to drown the fish"... but what can it possibly mean and

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00:06:47

Follow the rabbit

La minute Frenchic ·

2020/11/06

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will dissect a popular french expression "poser un lapin" which basically means "to stand someone up" but interestingly the french expression involves

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00:08:33

When the french tell you to go and cook yourself an...

La minute Frenchic ·

2020/10/22

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will dissect a popular french expression "aller se faire cuire un oeuf" which basically means to get lost but in a more visual way as it involves to

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00:29:04

Emily in Paris - encore !

La minute Frenchic ·

2020/10/19

Traveling plans were for many of us cancelled or postponed to next year but thank god not for Emily... And I know that many people were supposed to spend summer time in Paris, just like our beloved Emily, but sometimes life has other plans and croissant and champagne will have to wait... but regardless of everything that happens, we shall always have those moments/memories from France and nothing can ever change that, we'll always have "Paris"! In this new episode I will dissect (again) for you some

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00:20:51

Emily in Paris

La minute Frenchic ·

2020/10/12

Traveling plans were for many of us cancelled or postponed to next year but obviously not for Emily... And I know that many people were supposed to spend summer time in Paris, just like her, but sometimes life has other plans... and regardless of everything that happens, we shall always have those moments/memories from France and nothing can ever change that, we'll always have "Paris"! In this episode I will dissect for you some very French/Parisian clichés presented in the popular Netflix TV show

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00:13:17

Someone said French toast?!

La minute Frenchic ·

2020/10/02

Living abroad is a wonderful way to enjoy new experiences but it is also a way to reconnect and rediscover your own country, culture and heritage with a new perspective! How refreshing it is, when you realise that everything that you took for granted can suddenly all become new and shiny, it is like a second chance in life and starting all other again with babies eyes! In this episode, I will explain you all about French toasts... because as you can imagine they are not called this way in France

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00:12:22

La minute butterfly?

La minute Frenchic ·

2020/09/29

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will tell you the story behind the french expression "Minute papillon" (the equivalent of "hold your horses").Follow me in my everyday adventure and

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00:13:20

To kill 2 birds with 1 (french) stone!

La minute Frenchic ·

2020/09/24

One of the fun part of learning a new language is definitely its profusion of colourful expressions... and I know it does not always make sense, leaving us completely lost in translation... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a popular expression "killing 2 birds with 1 stone" and its french equivalent (faire d'une pierre deux coups) while sharing a part of my story in my new home country: Australia! I hope you enjoy

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00:14:39

How to travel without traveling?

La minute Frenchic ·

2020/09/23

Do you enjoy traveling? Do you like to be surprised by new experiences and adventures? Do you like to explore and discover new places? How do you make it happen with social distancing when traveling just seems impossible? In today's episode I will top up my game and explain how I keep my traveler spirit up in all circumstances! From Greece, to California, to France and Australia, I will make the impossible come true in just one day by traveling without traveling but always with a French perspective

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00:12:18

We'll always have "croissant"

La minute Frenchic ·

2020/09/17

Traveling plans were for many of us cancelled or postponed to next year... And many people were supposed to spend summer time in Paris but sometimes life has other plans... and regardless of everything that happens, we shall always have those moments/memories from France and nothing can ever change that, we'll always have "croissant"! So remember if you can't go to France, France will come to you! In this episode I will give you a taste of my beautiful country: you will learn how to recognize the

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00:19:36

Say it with champagne!

La minute Frenchic ·

2020/09/16

Some say that drinking champagne is like drinking the stars. There’s nothing quite like popping a nice bottle of champagne to celebrate special and meaningful moments. One of the beauty of the French culture is its art de vivre celebrating important moments with a flute filled with joyful gold bubbles. But the same way flowers have a meaning, champagne has its own festive purpose. In this episode, I will guide you so you can pick the perfect brand of champagne matching your special occasion and

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00:08:32

Have you ever heard the expression "Avoir le cafard"?!

La minute Frenchic ·

2020/09/14

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will dissect this popular french expression for you while sharing a part of my story in my new home country: Australia! Follow me in my everyday

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