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🇫🇷Come learn French on a quick stroll in Lit

🇫🇷Come learn French on a quick stroll in Little Paris with Mel and Théo!

☝️Let’s talk about the word, « bien sûr », in French - this means « of course » in English. There are many ways to express your agreement with something by using the following replacements:

✨More formal:
Absolument = absolutely
Totalement = totally
Complètement = completely

✨More informal:
Carrément = totally / definitely

✨Casual:
Grave = totally / really
*this word can also mean « serious » in a separate context
i.e. Il y avait un grave accident sur l’autoroute
vs.
Mon prof à Coucou est grave cool ! = My Coucou teacher is really cool! *very casual

De ouf ! = Totally
The expression « ouf » is verlan (backwards) for the word, « fou », meaning « crazy » in French. Adding « de » in front of it gives it a new meaning that shows a lot of enthusiasm towards something.
i.e. ça te dit d’aller à Palm Springs ce week-end ? = do you wanna go to Palm Springs this weekend?
— de ouf ! = totally!

À fond ! = Totally / Completely / Down to the max
This expression can also generally mean « to the max » or « to the highest limit », basically the furthest something can go.
i.e. « Elle a mis de la musique à fond hier soir, je pouvais pas dormir »
- She blasted the music (to the max) last night, I couldn’t sleep »
vs
i.e. Tu veux venir au concert avec nous ?
- You wanna come to the concert with us?
— Oui, à fond !
- Yeah, totally!

💭Try using these variations in your next French conversation practice and if you wanna know more about where your French skills are at - take our free 5 min placement test in our link in bio!
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🎄Feel the vibes with Coucou! We hosted our Fren

🎄Feel the vibes with Coucou! We hosted our French Holiday Market at @zebulonla this past Sunday with a lineup of amazing vendors & partners including:

@cartouche.clothing @frenchkissla @clotildefrenchbookstore @aimermarie.fr @april_in_la @jessewardlow @airfoodcatering @videotheque @deiacandle @theo.gee.music

If you missed out, check their accounts to shop their products for this year’s gift giving with a bit of French flair 🇫🇷

We’re all about spreading the love of French language and culture and enjoy hosting a variety of workshops and events for our communities.

🔗Tap our link in bio to discover upcoming events in Los Angeles and New York!

🎥: @happytogetherstudios
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🎄Last Sunday was a blast and we feel very, very

🎄Last Sunday was a blast and we feel very, very lucky to have gathered such a lovely, talented and fun French community!

🫶Special warm thanks to our hosts at @zebulonla who also crafted the perfect vin chaud and cocktails, @theo.gee.music for the tunes, @airfoodcatering and Caba’s team for the delicious crêpes and pizzas and all the vendors for displaying their good taste and talent on a sunny Californian Sunday!

🎞️Check out the full album on our Facebook, link in bio! À l’année prochaine - see you next year!

Partners: @aimermarie @cartouche.clothing @clotildefrenchbookstore @deiacandle @frenchkissla @jessewardlow @socialspellsyrup @videotheque

📸: @happytogetherstudios
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🤬 You’re pissed off but don’t know how to e

🤬 You’re pissed off but don’t know how to express it in French?! We got you covered!

☝️ Note that in French “to be pissed” is “être énervé”. But if you are using verlan, you might hear: “être vénère”. But what does this mean?! Verlan is a type of French argot: to use it, you will have to flip the first and the last syllables of word. Example: « Verlan » is actually the word « l’envers », which means « backwards »!

📝 Here is some vocab to flip out like a real French:

Fait chier ! = How f*cking annoying!
Putain ! C’est pas vrai ! = F*ck! This can’t be happening!
C’est abusé ! = That’s crossing it!
J’suis trop vénère ! = I’m so pissed!
Non mais n’importe quoi ! = That’s such bullsh*t!

✍️ What other expressions do you know or would like to know?
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🎬What if your favorite American holiday movie w

🎬What if your favorite American holiday movie was...French?

☃️We took a slight spin off this iconic scene from the hit movie Elf — a winter comedy classic! It goes without saying that Coucou’s teachers are not only talented educators but are also skilled performers!

🇫🇷A way to help improve your French is to watch your favorite films and tv shows in French, using subtitles or switching the language. By applying it to something you’re already familiar with and enjoy, the greater impact it will have on your memorization skills. What shows or movies have you already tried this with?

📚Want to find more ways to practice your French? Check our most recent blog post where we give you a list of the best children’s books for French learners perfect for all ages! 🔗Tap the link in bio
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#elfparody #elfskit #frenchcomedy

🍻Wanna learn some useful casual vocab? We got y

🍻Wanna learn some useful casual vocab? We got you covered! Today we’re talking about drinks related words and expressions!

💦You might already be familiar with the verb “boire” which means “to drink”. But did you know the French also have a couple of slang synonyms specifically for “to drink alcohol”?!

🥳The most popular one is « picoler ». For example you might wanna say:
Je suis mort·e, j’ai picolé tout le week-end
I’m beat, I drank all weekend

☝️Another one you might hear is « tiser »; but this one is way more slang and less used!

🍷Also, here are some very good to know expressions:

“To get a drink” doesn’t translate literally in French! We say « prendre / boire un verre » which is “to take / drink a glass”
For instance if you want to say “do you wanna get a drink?” you would say « tu veux aller boire un verre ? »

“To be tipsy” is « être pompette »; cute word, isn’t?

“To be drunk” can be either « être bourré·e » ; « être ivre » or « être saoul »; you’ve got options here!

“To be hungover” is a funny one! We say « avoir la gueule de bois » which literally translates to “to have a wooden face” (you mouth being just as dry and your head as heavy as wood!)

🤗Do you find French a little easier after a couple drinks? Well, all our classes are BYOB! Sign up so you can learn French while enjoying a glass of wine with your classmates!
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🍸This past Friday, we hosted our first Atelier

🍸This past Friday, we hosted our first Atelier de Mixologie with cocktail guru @tbh.elsa in partnership with @combier.usa -- and the shakers were shaking!

🍊Combier was founded in 1834 in the Saumur village located in the heart of the Loire Valley in France and is known for their award-winning liquors and spirits, including their variety of triple secs, fruit liquors, and absinthes.

🪩Coucou has incorporated many of their flavorful products in the cocktails at our parties so if you've hit the dance floor with us you likely are already familiar with the delicious taste of Combier!

🥂During the event, we made 3 different delicious cocktails while learning new French vocabulary. We topped off the night with a friendly cocktail making contest -- Félicitations to @_caleighpaster for creating her winning concoction, "Purple Rain", using Combier's liqueur de mûre (slide 9)!

🫶Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening filled with laughs, liquor, and high spirits ;) And an immense *merci* to the team at Combier for sponsoring this event and for their continued partnership.

🎞️The full album set will be soon be available on our Facebook or link in bio!

✨Sign up in advance to one of our upcoming winter workshops and if you're looking for more boozy content, stay tuned we have something for you coming in the next few days!

📸: @melissa_do
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🤬 There’s one major tip that helps you reach

🤬 There’s one major tip that helps you reach French fluency and that’s knowing how to argue in French!

🤺 Next time you find yourself in a dispute, whether you’re in France or fighting with a French person, jot these phrases down — some of them can really pack a punch!

Tu me saoules = I’m sick of you
T’es chiant•e / t’es relou•e = you’re annoying
Mais pour qui tu te prends ? = Who do you think you are?
Tu te fous de moi / de ma gueule ? = Are you f****** kidding me?
Laisse-moi tranquille = Leave me alone
Dégage ! = Get out / Get lost
Ferme-la ! = Shut up
Ta gueule = Shut the f*** up!

⚠️ Use them at your own risk!

🫶 Which is your favorite so far?
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✨ What if your favorite holiday movie was...Fren

✨ What if your favorite holiday movie was...French?!

🎄For a little holiday cheer we got into the spirit of re-enacting a couple of the most popular Christmas movies known to Americans, but with a slight French twist ;)

🧑‍🎄 Not only do we love teaching French, we also love to make our students laugh and why not leave you all with a little humor before some of us take off for the holiday season.

🥰 If you’re curious to know what French people love to do, eat, and watch during the winter holidays, browse our blog where you’ll find a variety of articles on French culture, food recipes, recommendation lists, & more!

🤗 Share with us your go-to holiday movies in the comments below!
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#loveactually #parodysketch #frenchcomedy

🚗 Ready to learn a couple more synonymous words

🚗 Ready to learn a couple more synonymous words in French?

☝️ You’re probably familiar with the word « voiture » for car, but did you know you can also say « bagnole » or « caisse »? Let’s dive into the subtle differences!

😎 Bagnole: This is a more informal way to refer to a car. It’s akin to saying « wheels » or maybe « whip » in English, but not sure if many Americans these days are still using this term! Example: « Regarde ma nouvelle bagnole! » (Check out my new whip!)

📦 Caisse. Funny thing, the French word « caisse » can be translated to English as « box » in its literal sense, you may also recognize the word from when you’re out shopping as it can refer to a cash register. However, when used as a slang term for a car, it translates more closely to terms like « ride ». It can be sometimes used to describe an old car (« une vieille caisse ») in a laid-back context. It’s similar to saying “clunker” or “old banger” for an old or beat-up car, but can also refer to cars in general. Example: « Ta caisse est vraiment cool » (Your car is really cool).

✨ You’ll definitely sound more like a native speaker if you use these terms...of course, in casual or informal settings!

🔍 Curious about more French slang and synonyms? Join our classes and master the art of French conversation! Start with our free placement test in the link in bio!

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⏰It’s time to lock in your spot for your next

⏰It’s time to lock in your spot for your next French class before the holiday craze!

⛄️ As we’re gearing up to prepare for the winter break, it is still one of our busiest times of the year — as it is for many businesses, especially small ones like us :) Once we’re back in January, your preferred classes could definitely fill up and we want to make sure you’ve got everything you need!

✈️ Meeting the French parents or traveling to France this season? Book a private lesson using our new scheduling system on our website where you can also discover the bios of our amazing team of native French speaking teachers. Just tap on the Meet the Team page under the About Us tab!

🚨 Reminder: Our schools in NYC and LA will be closed from Dec 20, 2023-Jan 2, 2024. Classes will resume Jan 3.

💭 Did you know that if you miss a class, you can access make-up recordings in our student portal? No need for all the back and forth emails, you can login directly under your account online and access the resources you need to catch up! C’est très simple !

🗓️ Browse our winter schedule now and get a head start on registration so it’s one less thing you gotta think about before you enjoy your holiday vacation! DM us if you have any questions!
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💕 Going on a date with a French person and want

💕 Going on a date with a French person and want to impress them? We got you covered!

⚠️ Keep in mind: there isn’t a very good modern French translation for “to go on a date” we would use an anglicism and say “avoir un date.” For instance: “I have a date tonight” would be “j’ai un date ce soir”!

✍️ Here are a few things you can ask in French:
• Tu veux commander du vin ? = do you want to order wine?
• Tu travailles dans quoi ? = what do you do for work?
• Qu’est-ce que t’aimes faire le week-end ? = what do you like to do on the weekend?
• Où est-ce que t’aimerais voyager ? = where would you like to travel?
• On se refait ça bientôt ? = we should do this again soon?

♥️Have you ever been on a date with a French person? How was it?
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🇫🇷Looking for a unique holiday gift for some

🇫🇷Looking for a unique holiday gift for someone who’s learning French? Look no further!

Our Coucou Flashcards are just what you need and guess what, they’re 20% off — but not for long!!

What you need to know about the flashcards:
⭐️They’re custom made in-house by our team of talented and passionate French educators

⭐️They’re beautifully illustrated by @pattesdemouche, former Coucou teacher and Art Director of our sister company @we.are.6pm

⭐️They’re categorized by verbs, nouns by gender, and adjectives to help build memorization of French vocabulary

⭐️There are sentences that show how the word can be used along with space to come up with sentences on your own for practice

⭐️Included is an easy written pronunciation tip so there’s no guessing!

⭐️Our “Vocab Pack 1” contains 320 cards divided into 8 different themes

And not only can it be great for others but it can be great for you! Get creative and use them in different ways that work well for your learning style!

🛍️These flashcards are available for purchase at either Coucou location in New York or Los Angeles and in our online store in our website. Get yours just in time for the holiday season! 🔗Tap the link in bio to visit our shop!
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✨Expand your French vocabulary with these synony

✨Expand your French vocabulary with these synonyms! Today, we’re talking about the word « work ».

🇫🇷In French, the word for work is « travail » and as a noun, it has several different synonyms, each carrying a slightly different nuance.

Here are some of them:
* Emploi - Generally refers to a job or position of employment.
* Boulot (informal) - A more casual term for work or job.
* Tâche - Implies a task or a specific piece of work.
* Métier - Often used to refer to a trade or profession.
* Occupation - Can be used to mean a job or profession, but is broader and can include any activity one occupies themselves with.
* Poste - Refers to a position or post within a job context.
* Profession - Indicates a person’s career or occupation, often one requiring specialized training.

✍🏻But a common option here would be the slang expression « Taf ». In French, « taf » is a colloquial term, which means « work » or « job. » It’s often used in casual conversation, especially among younger people or in informal settings. For instance, you might hear someone say, « J’ai beaucoup de taf » which translates to « I have a lot of work. » It could be your workplace so to express “I am at work” you can say “Je suis au taf”.

☝️If you need help memorizing this word, think of it as an acronym for « trucs à faire » (meaning « things to do »)!

🏃‍♀️If we’re talking about the verb « travailler » (to work), you can use the verb « bosser ». For example, if you have work to do this weekend, you could say in French « Il faut que je bosse ce week-end ».

🔗Tap the link in bio to browse our winter class schedule so you can level up your French skills this season!
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🍷 The arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau in New York

🍷 The arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau in New York City is a cause for celebration! 🥳

🍇 A heartfelt thank you o everyone who graced Coucou's very first Beaujolais Nouveau party at our NYC location. This event was a success thanks to our partnership with @chambersstwines and the delectable cheese assortment from @murrayscheese.. The evening was musically enriched with performances by @iamquentinbruno and our amazing DJs of the night!

❤️ Your presence truly added a special touch to our celebration of this vibrant, young wine hailing from the stunning Beaujolais region! Which wine did you find most memorable?

🎞️ Thanks @angelitasphotosnyc for the amazing pictures! Full facebook album is now available on our Facebook, check it out in our link in bio!

✨ Be sure to grab a spot at one of our upcoming events on our website!
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🏃‍♂️Are you the type to run late all the

🏃‍♂️Are you the type to run late all the time? Here are a few ways to tell someone you’re late (in French 🇫🇷) along with a couple of classic excuses!

· Je suis en retard = I’m late
· Je suis à la bourre = I’m running behind / late
· J’arrive dans 10 minutes ! = I’ll be there in 10 minutes!
· Je suis en route = I’m on the way
· Je suis bloqué·e dans le métro = I’m stuck on the subway
· Il y a des embouteillages = There’s a traffic jam

💭What other excuses would you use??
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🎉 Le Beaujolais Nouveau landed in LA! 🍷

🍇 Big thanks to everyone who came to hang out at Coucou’s first Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tasting in collaboration with @zachtheknife @wearenomadic

You all really made it extra special – celebrating this young wine straight from the gorgeous Beaujolais region! Do you remember which selection you enjoyed the most?

Special thanks to
🥖: @maisonmatho
⛲️: @perrierusa
📸: @happytogetherstudios

🎥Tap the last image to watch the recap video!

🎞️ Full photo album set on Coucou’s Facebook (or link in bio)

✨ Enjoy the holiday break, we wish you a very warm Thankgiving, and we are already looking forward to seeing you at our next events!
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✨ You need to know the slight difference between

✨ You need to know the slight difference between these synonymous verbs in French!

☝️ You're likely familiar with the verbs "aimer" and "adorer" -- both expressing feelings of love or like, but they differ in intensity and context of use. Did you know that??

😍 Aimer: This is the more common term for "love" or "like." It can be used in a wide range of contexts, from romantic love to expressing enjoyment or preference for something. For example: "Je t'aime" (I love you), "J'aime ma soeur" (I love my sister) and "J'aime la musique" (I like music). But when you want to say, "I love it" don't say "je l'aime" because in this case, the grammatical context is referring to a person so your message may come across a bit differently 😉 If you want to express enthusiasm over something you really like or love, you can simply say "J'aime ça !" or "J'aime bien"... it's a way to use "aimer" that is less strong but gets your point across.

🥰 Adorer: This term implies a stronger, more intense level of affection or preference. It's often used to express a deep love or a high level of enjoyment. However, it can be considered too strong when referring to people in some contexts, especially in a romantic sense, as it can be perceived as less intimate than "aimer." Examples include: "J'adore ce film" (I love this movie!), "J'adore la pizza" (I love pizza) and "J'adore cet artiste" (I adore this artist).

✈️ The French slang term "kiffer" originated from Arabic It's commonly used by younger generations and in informal contexts.
For example: "Je kiffe ce morceau" (I really like this music) or "Je kiffe ce mec" (I really like this guy/I have a crush on this guy).

⚠️ It can be either in a friendship or romantic way so be careful with this one!

✨ How well do you know your French verbs? Try out our free placement test in our link in bio!
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🚨 It’s the LAST DAY to take advantage of the

🚨 It’s the LAST DAY to take advantage of the ✨Early Access Offer✨ from our sister company, 6pm in Paris (@we.are.6pm), the first on-demand platform to learn French!

🇫🇷WHAT is 6pm in Paris?
Think Masterclass meets your ultimate favorite streaming platform and exclusively offers original French content for learning — that’s us! We create everything in-house with high production value for you to be able to stream at the comfort of your own home, making learning French visually appealing, innovative, and entertaining.

🇫🇷WHO is behind the team?
Brought to you by Coucou’s co-founder Léa, and former Director of Ed. Julien, you will meet many experts within our community who will teach you the ins and outs of their craft in French! You may even recognize your favorite educators from Coucou 😜 Everything is taught with the learners in mind.

If you’re a lover of French language and culture, perhaps you don’t even know it yet, this platform is for you!

☝️Here’s what you can expect: The BETA offer will give you an exclusive opportunity to access our French grammar video masterclasses and fun shows that we produced and filmed in Paris.

You will learn how to apply specific grammar topics into context, including tutorials, interviews, yoga and meditation, and so much more! Watch at your own pace or binge just like you would your favorite tv shows!

⚠️You have until MIDNIGHT tonight (Tue, Nov 21, EST) to sign up before this offer closes! What are you waiting for?? Sign up now in the link in bio so you don’t miss out!
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🌟 Learn how to express your enthusiasm in Frenc

🌟 Learn how to express your enthusiasm in French cause this Friday…. We have a partyyyy! 💃🏽

🇫🇷 In today’s video, Quentin gives us some examples of that thrilling feeling of excitement in French.

⚠️ Attention, we can translate « I am excited » by « Je suis excité » but we have to be careful with this one as this is a great example of how direct translations between languages can sometimes lead to misunderstandings due to cultural and linguistic nuances. While in English, saying « I’m excited » is a common and innocent way to express enthusiasm or anticipation about something, in French, « Je suis excité » can often be interpreted with a sexual connotation, especially in informal contexts.

🔑 Here are some safer expressions to share your enthusiasm in French:

• J’ai trop hâte pour la fête vendredi ! = I can’t wait for the party on Friday!
• Je suis trop pressé(e) = I really can’t wait
• Je suis trop content = I am so happy!
• C’est trop bien ! = That’s awesome!
• Ouais grave ! = Yeah totally!

🍷 This Friday, we’re celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau at our NYC and LA schools! While the NYC event is fully booked (thank you for your amazing response!), we encourage those who can’t make it to let us know, so others may have a chance to join. LA friends, there are still a few spots left – don’t miss out on the fun!
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