French · BeginnerPique-nique sous la pluieRainy Picnic

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Hello Léo! But what happened? You are completely soaked!
Hello Emma! Look at my picnic basket. There is water everywhere!
Oh no! Was your red umbrella not enough to protect you?
Not at all! Heavy rain fell. It was during my trip.
That's a pity! But it's perfect for our episode today.
Oh really? We are talking about rain and outdoor meals?
Exactly! Today we are learning easy phrases about changes of plans.
Excellent idea! Our phrase of the day is: La météo a changé nos plans.
A very practical phrase! Especially when rain ruins a walk.
And we have five other useful phrases. It is for daily life.
Yes! We will see: Cherchons un endroit sec, and Je peux appeler tout le monde.
There is also: Tout s'est bien terminé, Quel dommage pour le soleil, and On adapte le programme.
And stay with us! Léo will tell us about his mishap at the park.
And Emma is going to reveal a cultural story about picnics in France!
So Léo, tell us! What happened this Sunday in the park?
Sunday morning, the sky was blue and beautiful. I was very happy!
You wanted to have a big picnic with your classmates?
Yes! I prepared cheese sandwiches, apples, and a tart.
Yum! Everything was ready for a wonderful time on the grass.
Absolutely. But at one o'clock, black clouds arrived quickly.
And suddenly, the rain started falling hard?
Yes! In a few minutes, la météo a changé nos plans.
Oh no! What did you do with all the food?
We ran quickly under a big wooden kiosk in the park.
A big covered kiosk? That is an excellent idea!
Yes! We set up our tablecloth on the table under the roof.
And you were able to eat your sandwiches in the dry?
Absolutely! We listened to the rain while eating the cheese. It was magical!
That is a great story! You know, la météo a changé nos plans, but you succeeded.
Exactly. And you Emma, do you know the origin of the word picnic?
Yes! It is a very interesting cultural story in France.
Tell us everything! Where does this curious word come from?
In the seventeenth century, the verb piquer meant to nibble small things.
Okay, piquer like taking a small piece of food!
And the word nique referred to a thing of small value.
Ah! So pique-nique meant bringing a small inexpensive dish!
Yes! And after the French Revolution, the royal gardens became public.
And everyone started eating outside in the big parks of Paris!
Exactly! It became a great popular tradition in France.
I didn't know that! That is really fascinating!
Now, let's study our five other very practical phrases!
Excellent idea! What is the first phrase on our list?
The first phrase is: Cherchons un endroit sec.
An essential phrase! Cherchons un endroit sec means finding a shelter without rain.
For example, under a big tree or under the roof of a cafe.
And what is our second phrase, Emma?
The second phrase is: Je peux appeler tout le monde.
Very useful! Je peux appeler tout le monde means calling all the friends in the group.
It is practical to quickly change the place or the time of the meeting.
Perfect! And the third phrase is: Tout s'est bien terminé.
This phrase is used when the final result is good despite initial worries.
Like my picnic in the park! At first it rained, but Tout s'est bien terminé!
Exactly! And our fourth phrase expresses a regret: Quel dommage pour le soleil.
Yes! Quel dommage pour le soleil expresses sadness when the sun disappears.
And finally, the fifth phrase is: On adapte le programme.
That means changing our plans and finding new activities.
It is the key to serenity! On adapte le programme and we keep smiling.
Absolutely! By the way Emma, do you prefer eating under the rain or in the warm?
Ah! If three drops fall, I quickly go home to enjoy my cheese.
I am one hundred percent Team Emma!
I love adventure! Eating under a kiosk listening to the water is great.
I am definitely Team Léo!
To each their style! And tell me Léo, do you want to play a numbers game?
I am ready! Ask me your question, Emma.
According to you, how many French people have a picnic at least once a year?
Let me guess... I think fifty percent?
I read a study. It is more than eighty percent of people!
Eighty percent? That is an incredible figure!
It is time for our practical test! I give you a situation and you answer.
I am focused and ready to answer your questions!
Situation number one. The first drops of water fall on your tablecloth in the grass.
What do you say to your friends to find shelter?
I point to the big roof of the kiosk and I say: Cherchons un endroit sec!
Very good! Situation number two. The park closes its gates because of the heavy storm.
You want to invite the whole group to your apartment.
I take my phone without waiting and I say: Je peux appeler tout le monde!
Perfect! Situation number three. You see big dark clouds hiding the blue sky.
How do you express your disappointment facing this grey weather?
I look at the sky with a sigh and I say: Quel dommage pour le soleil!
Excellent answer! Situation number four. It rains outside, so you play cards in the living room.
What positive phrase do you choose to continue the party?
I smile happily at everyone and I say: On adapte le programme!
Bravo! Situation number five. The downpour was very heavy, but the chocolate cake is intact.
How do you summarize this successful end of the day?
I eat my cake with happiness and I say: Tout s'est bien terminé!
Magnificent! And finally, Situation number six.
The wind blows very hard and water flows on the table.
What is our phrase of the day for this sudden change?
I remain very calm and I say out loud: La météo a changé nos plans!
Bravo Léo! You passed this practical test with success!
Thank you Emma! It was a really fun training.
It is time to give today's mission to our listeners!
An easy and very effective mission to practice speaking!
Tomorrow morning, if you see rain falling outside your window, take a deep breath.
Pronounce clearly this phrase: La météo a changé nos plans.
Look at yourself in the mirror. Repeat this phrase three times out loud!
Repeating out loud is a great way to speak French fluently.
And remember that even under the rain, a picnic remains a magical moment.
Yes, la météo a changé nos plans, but friendship and good food remain there!
Thank you everyone for following us in this episode of Podcast Français.
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Take care of yourselves, enjoy your day, and see you very soon!
Goodbye everyone!

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La météo a changé nos plansThe weather changed our plans
La météo a changé nos plans pour le week-end.The weather changed our plans for the weekend.
Cherchons un endroit secLet's find a dry place
Vite, cherchons un endroit sec sous le pont.Quick, let's look for a dry place under the bridge.
Je peux appeler tout le mondeI can call everyone
Je peux appeler tout le monde pour prévenir.I can call everyone to let them know.
Tout s'est bien terminéEverything ended well
Finalement, tout s’est bien terminé.In the end, everything turned out well.
Quel dommage pour le soleilWhat a shame about the sun
Quel dommage pour le soleil, on voulait bronzer.What a shame about the sun, we wanted to tan.
On adapte le programmeWe adapt the plan
Pas grave, on adapte le programme.No big deal, we'll adjust the plan.

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