Miss Valerie PODCAST - Versailles, Behind the Scenes: Between Myth and Reality
What You'll Find in the Podcast
▶️ The podcast goes "behind the scenes" of Versailles, moving beyond the polished image of gold and grandeur. It explores the true stories of what life was like for the royals and the thousands of people who lived there.
You will discover quirky and sometimes shocking details that aren't in the official guidebooks.
▶️ Modern Expressions
The podcast covers "modern expressions" designed to help you to speak like a real Parisian. It focuses on informal, everyday phrases that are used in casual conversation. The goal is to build your fluency and confidence so you can communicate naturally.
For example, based on the story of Lucie's visits Versailles, the podcast would likely feature these kinds of expressions:
▶️ To truly master these expressions, start with the source! The podcast's content is inspired by the short story of Lucie's visit to Versailles. Grab your copy of the E-book and start learning today:
🥂 Included: QUIRKY FACTS ABOUT VERSAILLES !
Discover quirky facts about Versailles — including why a champagne glass might be shaped like Marie Antoinette’s breast, and what royal guests did before bathrooms existed!
- "C'est top !"
- Meaning: This means "That's awesome!" or "That's great!"
- Example: Instead of just saying "C'est bien," you can use this phrase to show more enthusiasm, like when Lucie is excited to go to Versailles.
- "Grave !"
- Meaning: This is a very common expression that means "Totally!" or "Absolutely!" It's used to emphatically agree with something.
- Example: When someone says, "Le château est magnifique," you can reply with "Grave !" to show you agree completely.
- "C'est canon !"
- Meaning: This means "It's gorgeous!" or "It's stunning!"
- Example: You would use this to describe the beautiful gardens or the Hall of Mirrors. It's a more modern and casual way to say "C'est magnifique."
- "C'était ouf !"
- Meaning: This is a fantastic slang term that means "It was crazy good!" or "It was incredible!"
- Example: When Lucie messages her mom about her day, she uses this phrase to express just how amazing her trip to Versailles was.