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Talking about holidays in French - Key phrases & examples | A Coffee Break with Hélène

Jul 14, 20257 minSeason 18Ep. 1
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Summary

In this "espresso episode," Hélène from Coffee Break French dives into essential French vocabulary for talking about holidays and time off. Learn practical expressions like "faire le pont" (making a long weekend), "être en congé" (on leave), "être en RTT" (reduced working time days), and "être en vacances" (on holiday). This mini-lesson provides clear examples and explanations to help you confidently chat about your breaks in French.

Episode description

Since we've recently finished Season 1 of Scenes from the Coffee Break French Café, here is a short mini-lesson to keep your French ticking over until we launch our next podcast series! In today's episode, we'll hear from Hélène from the Coffee Break French team.


What can you expect from today's episode? We'll explore French vocabulary for talking about holidays and time off. ☀️ Whether you’re describing your summer travels, chatting about a recent break, or planning a long weekend, Hélène will help you with essential expressions like:


➡️ faire le pont

➡️ être en congé

➡️ être en RTT

➡️ être en vacances


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