French · BeginnerJ'ai oublié mon parapluieForgot my Umbrella

Follow along

102 lines
00:00Intro
Oh no, Emma! Look at me, I am completely soaked this morning!
Ah, Léo, what happened? A heavy downpour caught you by surprise in the street?
Yes! I walked in the rain again without protection.
My poor Léo! And that's precisely our topic today.
That's perfect! Welcome everyone to our easy French conversation.
Today, we are going to learn six useful phrases for rainy days.
The phrase of the day is: I forgot my umbrella.
An essential phrase when the sky turns gray and dark.
And in this episode, we will discover a fun story about the town of Cherbourg.
Yes, a French town famous for its world-unique umbrellas.
So, prepare your warm drink and listen carefully to our advice.
Here we go for an excellent French lesson!
So Léo, tell us what happened this morning.
This morning, I left my place around eight o'clock.
You wanted to buy something at the bakery?
Yes, I wanted to buy two warm croissants for breakfast.
Yum, that's delicious! But what was the weather like outside?
There was a beautiful blue sky when I left home.
Really? But the weather changes very quickly these days.
Yes, ten minutes later, big black clouds arrived.
And the rain started falling all of a sudden?
Exactly! Heavy rain poured over the city.
And what did you do at that moment?
I searched in my bag, but I realized the disaster!
Did you say the phrase of the day in your head?
Yes! I shouted: I forgot my umbrella!
Oh no, my poor Léo! You must have run under shop awnings.
Yes, I ran very fast, but I was completely soaked when I got here.
What an adventure right in the morning! But you know, rain is part of the culture.
Oh really? Are you thinking of the umbrellas of Cherbourg?
Yes! Do you know The Genuine Umbrella of Cherbourg?
It's a very famous brand in Normandy, isn't it?
Absolutely. Cherbourg is a town in Normandy where it rains often.
And they make very sturdy and magnificent umbrellas there.
Yes, artisans craft these umbrellas by hand, with great quality.
It's a true symbol of French elegance and craftsmanship!
And in France, many cafes have large awnings to protect the terrace.
Yes, I love sitting on the terrace when it rains softly.
It's very pleasant, with a nice hot chocolate or coffee.
But next time, I will check my bag before going out!
Yes, so you don't say again: I forgot my umbrella!
Let's move on now to the five other essential phrases for rain.
Very well! What is our second phrase today?
The second phrase is: Il pleut beaucoup. In English, it's "It is raining a lot".
It's a simple phrase to describe heavy rain outside.
Yes, you can say: Look out the window, it is raining a lot!
And what is the third useful phrase for conversations?
The third phrase is: Tu as un parapluie. En anglais, c'est "Do you have an umbrella?".
You can ask a friend this question when the rain starts.
Exactly! If your friend answers yes, you can share the umbrella.
That's very practical and friendly between friends.
And what is our fourth phrase of the day?
The fourth phrase is: Prendre un manteau. En anglais, c'est "To take a coat".
That's good advice when the temperature drops outside.
Yes, before going out, one must always take a warm coat.
The fifth phrase is also very common: Il fait mauvais. En anglais, c'est "The weather is bad".
We use this expression when the weather is gray, humid, or cold.
Yes, in French, we often say: Today, the weather is bad.
And finally, what is our sixth phrase to complete this group?
The sixth phrase is: Rester à la maison. En anglais, c'est "To stay at home".
Ah, I love this phrase! When it rains, it's nice to stay at home.
Yes, with a book, music, and nice hot tea.
Tell me Emma, are you more Team Léo or Team Emma on rainy days?
Me, I am one hundred percent Team Emma! I love listening to the rain from my living room.
Me, I am Team Léo! I love walking in the rain with my boots.
Haha, we are very different! And Léo, do you know how many people forget their umbrella?
Oh, a little guessing game! I'll try my luck.
What percentage of people forget their umbrella every year?
Hmm, I guess thirty percent of people?
It's a bit more! I read that it's sixty percent of the population!
Sixty percent? That's a truly impressive figure!
I heard that thousands of umbrellas are lost in the subway every year!
That's incredible! People often forget their umbrella on the seats.
That's why we need to review our phrases of the day well.
It's time for our guided practice! I am going to give you six daily situations.
I am ready, Emma! I will answer using our phrases of the day.
Situation number one. You leave your home. You see the rain and you say: I forgot my umbrella.
Ah, that's easy! I answer right away: Oh no, I forgot my umbrella, I have to go back upstairs to my place!
Situation number two. You look out the window. It is raining a lot.
Without hesitation, I say: Look outside, it is raining a lot today!
Situation number three. You are with a friend under the downpour. You ask: Do you have an umbrella?
For this situation, I ask politely: Excuse me, do you have an umbrella for two people?
Situation number four. The sky is gray and cold. You have to take a coat.
In this case, I reply to my mother: Yes, I am going to take a coat before leaving.
Situation number five. The wind blows hard and it rains. You say: The weather is bad.
Let's see... I say with annoyance: What a pity, the weather is bad this weekend!
Situation number six. Sunday morning, rain is falling. You prefer to stay at home.
I reply with a smile: Today, I prefer to stay at home with a hot coffee!
Congratulations Léo! You succeeded in all six situations.
Thank you Emma! These exercises are really very practical for remembering vocabulary.
We have already reached the end of our episode today.
Time passes very quickly when having fun in French!
Here is your small homework task for tomorrow morning.
What is today's challenge for our listeners?
Tomorrow morning, check the weather forecast. Say aloud out loud in front of your mirror: I forgot my umbrella!
Yes, repeat this phrase three times in front of the mirror, to lock in the pronunciation!
And tell us in the comments: are you Team Léo or Team Emma when it rains?
Don't forget my adventure at the bakery this morning without an umbrella!
And think of the magnificent umbrellas of the town of Cherbourg!
Thank you everyone for listening to us today!
Take care of yourselves, and see you very soon for a new episode!
Goodbye everyone and have a good day!

Key phrases

6 to keep
J'ai oublié mon parapluieI forgot my umbrella
J’ai oublié mon parapluie à la maison.I forgot my umbrella at home.
Il pleut beaucoupIt's raining a lot
Il pleut beaucoup, prends ton manteau.It's raining a lot, take your coat.
Tu as un parapluieDo you have an umbrella?
Tu as un parapluie ? Le mien est resté chez moi.Do you have an umbrella? Mine is still at home.
Prendre un manteauTake a coat
Il fait froid, tu devrais prendre un manteau.It's cold, you should take a coat.
Il fait mauvaisThe weather is bad
Il fait mauvais, on annule la balade ?The weather's bad, should we cancel the walk?
Rester à la maisonStay at home
Avec cette pluie, je préfère rester à la maison.With this rain, I'd rather stay home.

À toi

Your turn
dire à voix haute
Today's small task

Say “J'ai oublié mon parapluie” out loud once today — in a real situation if you can.Say “J'ai oublié mon parapluie” out loud once today — in a real situation if you can.

cocoaJ'ai oublié mon parapluie
0:0010:17