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Louer un appartement
Renting an ApartmentHero phrasechercher un appartementlooking for an apartment
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Hosted by Léo & EmmaToday you'll learn:
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6 phrases from “Louer un appartement”
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chercher un appartementHero phrase
looking for an apartment- Je commence à chercher un appartement près du travail.I'm starting to look for an apartment near work.
- On va chercher un appartement ce week-end.We're going to look for an apartment this weekend.
bien situéPhrase 1
well located- L’appart est bien situé, près du métro.The apartment is well located, near the metro.
- On veut quelque chose de bien situé et pas trop cher.We want something well located and not too expensive.
un quartier calmePhrase 2
a quiet neighborhood- On cherche un quartier calme pour dormir la nuit.We're looking for a quiet neighborhood so we can sleep at night.
- C’est un quartier calme, loin du bruit.It's a quiet neighborhood, away from the noise.
le loyer mensuelPhrase 3
monthly rent- Le loyer mensuel est de huit cents euros.The monthly rent is eight hundred euros.
- Tu as noté le loyer mensuel dans l’annonce ?Did you write down the monthly rent from the listing?
la cautionPhrase 4
security deposit- Il faut payer la caution avant d’emménager.You have to pay the deposit before moving in.
- La caution est égale à un mois de loyer.The deposit is equal to one month's rent.
la date d'emménagementPhrase 5
move-in date- On fixe la date d’emménagement au premier du mois.We're setting the move-in date for the first of the month.
- Tu peux confirmer la date d’emménagement par mail ?Can you confirm the move-in date by email?
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00:00Intro
Hello to all our listeners and welcome to our podcast!
Hello Emma! I am really delighted to meet up with you today.
How are you doing today, Léo?
I am doing very well, thank you! And you, how are you?
I am doing great! You look very focused on your phone, Léo.
Ah yes! I am looking at an app with real estate listings.
Do you want to change housing? Do you want to look for a new studio apartment?
Maybe! My current place is getting a bit small for my belongings.
I completely understand! Finding good housing is a big project.
It is an essential topic. And very practical for daily life.
Today, we are talking about looking for an apartment in France.
It is a perfect episode. For all students and beginners.
We are going to learn six essential expressions to succeed in this process.
Our sentence of the day is: looking for an apartment.
We will also study the second expression: well located.
Then the third expression: a quiet neighborhood.
Next, the fourth expression: monthly rent.
The fifth expression: security deposit.
And finally the sixth expression: move-in date.
Plus, we have a fun story. About the rental application file!
Haha, yes! That famous administrative file with lots of documents!
Here we go for our episode in slow and easy French!
Tell me your story, Léo. When you rented your first studio!
Oh dear! Last year, I was really very naive.
I wanted to look for an apartment in Paris for my studies.
What happened during your first steps?
I thought that searching was simple and very fast.
Did you find an interesting listing on the Internet?
Yes! I made an appointment to visit a nice studio.
Had you prepared your administrative documents for the visit?
No! I only had my ID card in my pocket.
Only your ID card? That is unbelievable!
Yes! I did not know at all how renting works.
And how did the real estate agent react upon seeing you?
He smiled politely. And he opened his eyes wide.
He asked me: where is your complete rental application file?
The famous rental file! It is the most important document!
Exactly! I did not even know what it was.
In France, the rental file is required for the landlord.
You have to provide three recent pay slips.
You also need proof of address. And an ID document.
And very often, a financial guarantee from a relative is needed.
Without a complete file, the application is rejected immediately.
Landlords receive many applications. For one apartment.
I experienced the same thing. When I started out in the city!
I learned my lesson. And I prepared my file the following week.
And did you finally get your apartment?
Yes! I was able to get my studio downtown.
What a great victory! That is excellent advice for everyone.
Yes! Before looking for an apartment, always prepare your paperwork.
Let us now study our six key expressions of the day.
The first one is our sentence of the day: looking for an apartment.
Looking for an apartment means finding a place to rent.
In English, it is "looking for an apartment".
For example: my brother wants to look for an apartment in central Lyon.
We also say: we need to look for a larger apartment.
Let us move on to our second phrase: well located.
Well located means a very practical area.
In English, it is "well located".
If the apartment is near the metro and shops, it is well located.
For example: this apartment is well located, near the university.
Living in a well-located place saves time.
Let us discover our third phrase: a quiet neighborhood.
A quiet neighborhood is a peaceful zone. Without noise in the evening.
In English, it is "a quiet neighborhood".
In a quiet neighborhood, there are very few cars.
It is ideal to rest and sleep well at night.
And here, we see our two different preferences!
That is true! Personally, I love the hustle and shops of downtown!
You prefer having cafes right outside your building?
Absolutely! I want a well-located apartment in town.
So I am on Team Emma!
For my part, silence is my priority for working.
I always look to live in a quiet neighborhood.
So I am proudly on Team Léo!
Our listeners will be able to vote in the comments!
Let us analyze our fourth phrase: monthly rent.
Monthly rent is the price paid every month.
In English, it is "monthly rent".
For example, the monthly rent is eight hundred euros.
Monthly rent is often deducted at the beginning of the month.
Let us look at our fifth phrase: security deposit.
Security deposit is a sum given as guarantee at the start.
In English, it is "security deposit".
This sum protects the landlord. In case of damage to the apartment.
If the place remains clean, the landlord returns the deposit at the end.
In general, the deposit equals one month of rent.
Let us address our sixth phrase: move-in date.
Move-in date is the key day.
In English, it is "move-in date".
For example: my move-in date is September first.
On that day, you bring your boxes and furniture.
It is a very joyful moment to start a new chapter.
Speaking of which, Léo, I read a very interesting statistic yesterday.
Ah yes? A piece of data about housing in the city?
Yes! A statistic about the residents of the city of Paris.
Tell me everything, Emma! What is this statistic?
In your opinion, what percentage of people are tenants in Paris?
Hmm, I would say about forty-five percent of people?
No, it is significantly higher! Make a second guess!
Then maybe fifty-five percent?
I read that sixty-two percent of Parisians are tenants.
Sixty-two percent? That is a very impressive figure!
Yes! It shows that many people need to look for an apartment.
That is why competition is strong.
It is time for our practical situation game!
I am ready! I will try to get a perfect score.
Situation number one: You check rental ads in the morning. What do you do?
I would say that I want to look for an apartment.
Excellent answer! That is the exact phrase.
Situation number two: Your studio is in front of the metro station. How is it?
Ah, that is easy! My studio is well located.
Perfect! Second point for you.
Situation number three: There is no car noise at night. Where do you live?
For me, it is obvious! I live in a quiet neighborhood.
Superb! Third correct answer.
Situation number four: You give seven hundred euros each month to the landlord. What is it?
Without hesitation, it is monthly rent!
Bravo! Fourth point for you.
Situation number five: You give a sum as guarantee at the start of the contract. What is this sum called?
It is clearly security deposit!
Wonderful! Just one last question.
Situation number six: You choose August fifteenth to move in with your boxes. What is it?
In my opinion, it is move-in date!
Congratulations Léo! You succeeded with six points out of six!
Thank you very much Emma! This game is very effective for reviewing.
We have reached the end of our show for today!
We learned very useful words. For daily life.
Now let us move to your speaking mission. For tomorrow morning.
Explain this small practical exercise to us, Emma !
Tomorrow morning, stand in front of your bathroom mirror.
Repeat this sentence: "I look for a well-located apartment in a quiet neighborhood."
That is perfect advice to work on your pronunciation.
Do not hesitate to write in the comments area!
Tell us if you are on Team Léo.
Or if you are on Team Emma.
Also remember to prepare your rental application file in advance!
Do not forget your proof of income!
We wish you an excellent day!
Thank you everyone. And see you very soon for a new episode!
À toiYour turn
S’entraîner avec 6 vraies situationsPractice with 6 real situations
1chercher un appartementchercher un appartement
Tu veux déménager parce que ton bureau est trop loin. Qu'est-ce que tu dis ?
You want to move because your office is too far. What do you say?2bien situébien situé
Tu sors d'une visite : la station de métro est à deux minutes. Qu'est-ce que tu dis ?
You just saw an apartment. The metro is two minutes away. What do you say?3un quartier calmeun quartier calme
On te demande le quartier, et tu veux dormir sans bruit. Que dis-tu ?
They ask about the area, and you want to sleep with no noise. What do you say?4le loyer mensuelle loyer mensuel
Ton ami te demande le prix par mois : c'est huit cents euros. Qu'est-ce que tu dis ?
Your friend asks the price each month: it is eight hundred euros. What do you say?5la cautionla caution
Ton ami veut emménager demain, mais il n'a pas encore payé. Qu'est-ce que tu dis ?
Your friend wants to move in tomorrow, but he has not paid yet. What do you say?6la date d'emménagementla date d'emménagement
Vous parlez au propriétaire et vous voulez les clés le premier du mois. Que dis-tu ?
You talk to the owner, and you want the keys on the first of the month. What do you say?Today's small task
Now let us move to your speaking mission. For tomorrow morning.Now let us move to your speaking mission. For tomorrow morning.
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