French Language Coaching

French culture is part of learning French 🇫🇷✨

Tomorrow is **July 14th**, the French national holiday — "la fête nationale" (the national holiday).

Around this date, you may hear people talk about "le 14 juillet" (July 14th), "les feux d’artifice" (fireworks), "le bal des pompiers" (the firefighters’ ball), or "le défilé" (the parade).

These cultural moments are a great reminder that learning French is not only about words and grammar.

It is also about understanding the life, habits, traditions, and social codes of the country you live in — or hope to live in.

In my upcoming A2 French program, starting in mid-August 2026, we will practise French through real-life situations and cultural context.

For two weeks, in a small group, we will work on useful French for everyday life in France:

✨ Asking simple questions
✨ Understanding common phrases
✨ Speaking in practical situations
✨ Learning vocabulary connected to daily life and culture
✨ Building confidence "petit à petit" (step by step)

The goal is to help you feel more comfortable, more independent, and more connected in France — "dans la vraie vie" (in real life).

So, as France prepares for "le 14 juillet" (July 14th), here is a useful question:

"Qu’est-ce que vous faites pour le 14 juillet ?"
(What are you doing for July 14th?)

Would you like to feel more confident taking part in simple conversations like this in French?

📅 The A2 French program starts in mid-August 2026.
💬 Small group format.
🇫🇷 Two-week immersive experience.

Book a short call here: https://calendly.com/lucile-traineau/15min

Lucile

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A small-group French immersion experience 🇫🇷💬

My upcoming A2 French program will start in mid-August 2026.

For two weeks, we will practise French together in a small group, with a full immersive experience designed to help you use French more naturally "dans la vraie vie" (in real life).

This is not about sitting quietly and memorising long grammar lists.

It is about speaking, listening, reacting, asking questions, and building confidence through real-life situations.

In a small group, you will have the chance to:

✨ Practise speaking regularly — "parler français" (to speak French)
✨ Listen to other learners and learn from them
✨ Repeat useful phrases until they feel more natural
✨ Practise everyday situations like "un rendez-vous" (an appointment), "le marché" (the market), or "la pharmacie" (the pharmacy)
✨ Build confidence in a supportive atmosphere
✨ Feel less alone in your French learning journey

The group format is important: it gives you real interaction, encouragement, and a safe space to practise without pressure.

During these two weeks, the goal is to help you feel more comfortable using French in everyday life in France — "petit à petit" (step by step).

If you already know some French but still feel blocked when you need to speak, this program could be a good next step for you.

📅 The program starts in mid-August 2026.
💬 Small group format.
🇫🇷 Two-week immersive French experience.

If you are interested, you can book a short call so we can talk about your current level, your goals, and whether the program is the right fit for you.

📅 Book a short call here: https://calendly.com/lucile-traineau/15min

Lucile

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Would you like to feel more confident in French by the end of summer? 🇫🇷💬

My new A2 French program will start in mid-August 2026.

It is designed for learners who already know some French, but still feel unsure when they need to use it "dans la vraie vie" (in real life).

Maybe you can understand simple sentences, but speaking still feels stressful.
Maybe you know some grammar, but real conversations feel too fast.
Maybe you want to feel more independent when making "un rendez-vous" (an appointment), going to "la pharmacie" (the pharmacy), speaking to "les voisins" (neighbours), or asking questions in "un magasin" (a shop).

This program will help you practise useful French for everyday situations in France, build confidence when speaking, and make progress "petit à petit" (step by step).

The goal is not perfection.
The goal is to help you feel more comfortable, more independent, and more connected in your daily life in France.

If you are interested in joining the program starting in **mid-August 2026**, you can book a short call with me.

During the call, we’ll talk about your current level, your goals, what feels difficult for you right now, and whether the program is the right fit for you.

📅 Book a short call here: https://calendly.com/lucile-traineau/15min

Lucile

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A new week, a new step in French 🇫🇷💬

A new week is often a good moment to ask yourself:

What would I like to feel more confident doing in French?

Maybe you would like to understand people better when they speak to you.
Maybe you would like to make "un rendez-vous" (an appointment) without feeling nervous.
Maybe you would like to speak more easily at "la boulangerie" (the bakery), "la pharmacie" (the pharmacy), or "le marché" (the market).
Maybe you simply want to feel less blocked when you try to speak "dans la vraie vie" (in real life).

My upcoming A2 French program is designed for learners who already know some French, but want to use it more confidently in everyday situations.

We will work on practical communication, useful vocabulary, simple conversations, listening skills, and confidence — "petit à petit" (step by step).

The goal is not to speak perfect French.

The goal is to help you feel more comfortable, more independent, and more connected in your daily life in France.

If this sounds like what you need, you can book a short call with me so we can talk about your current level, your goals, and whether the program is the right fit for you.

📅 Book a short call here: https://calendly.com/lucile-traineau/15min
What is one French situation you would like to feel more confident in this week? 👇

Lucile

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Do you know some French, but still freeze when you have to speak? 🇫🇷💬

Maybe you can introduce yourself, understand simple French, and follow lessons without too much difficulty.

But "dans la vraie vie" (in real life), things feel different.
Someone asks you an unexpected question.
They speak a little too quickly.
They wait for your answer.
And suddenly, the French you know seems to disappear.

You start translating in your head. You worry about making mistakes. You hesitate, overthink, or answer with only a few words — even though you know you are capable of saying more.

If this sounds familiar, it does not mean you are bad at French.
Very often, it simply means you need more guided speaking practice in real-life situations — the kind of practice that helps you react, build sentences more naturally, and feel supported while you speak.

That is exactly what the French Confidence Program is designed for.
This program is here to help you become someone who dares to use French in everyday situations: at "un café" (a café), in "un magasin" (a shop), at "le marché" (the market), during "un rendez-vous" (an appointment), or in simple conversations with people in France.

The goal is not perfect French.
The goal is to help you speak more naturally, find your words more easily, feel less blocked, react with more confidence, and use French in real-life situations this summer.

This program is for you if…
✨ You are around A2 level and already know the basics of French
✨ You can introduce yourself and have simple conversations
✨ You understand some French, but speaking still feels stressful
✨ You want to use French more confidently this year
✨ You want guided practice, useful corrections, and a supportive atmosphere

What’s included
💬 Live online sessions
Guided speaking practice, role plays, pronunciation support, and useful corrections so you can speak more spontaneously and build confidence "petit à petit" (step by step).
👥 A small group of 6 people maximum
The group is intentionally small so everyone has time to speak, practise, and receive feedback.
🎥 Pre-recorded video lessons
You will prepare before the live sessions with useful phrases, vocabulary, and sentence structures that you can reuse in everyday conversations.
📝 Weekly practical exercises and speaking practice
To help you practise, review, and progress between sessions.
📩 Email access between sessions
You can send me questions, exercises, or short written and oral practice by email during the program.

What we’ll work on
☀️ Speaking more naturally in everyday conversations
☀️ Reacting with more confidence when someone asks you a question
☀️ Useful French for cafés, markets, shops, and daily errands
☀️ Asking for information, help, or clarification politely
☀️ Talking about past experiences, future plans, and daily life
☀️ Expressing opinions, preferences, invitations, and recommendations

Program details
🇫🇷 Level: A2
💻 Format: Intensive hybrid program
👥 Group: Small online group, 6 participants maximum
⏳ Duration: 2 weeks
📅 Next group: planned from August 17 to August 30, 2026
🕕 Live session time: Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday, 18:00–19:00 France time / 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Eastern Time
🌍 Language: French, with support in English or Spanish when needed
💶 Investment: €290
Places are limited to 6 participants maximum to keep the group personal and supportive.
A premium option with private 1:1 sessions is also available if you would like more personalized support.

Why work with me?
My many years of experience as a French Language Coach have shown me that speaking French with confidence is not only about grammar or vocabulary.
My background is in french language training, foreign languages, intercultural communication, and coaching. I studied foreign languages and business, completed a Master’s degree in International Intercultural Relations, and trained in professional coaching skills. I have been working as a French language coach for more than 8 years.
I also love learning languages myself, so I understand what it feels like to search for words, make mistakes, hesitate, and slowly build confidence.
My approach is practical, supportive, and human.
We do not only study French — we practise using it.
In this program, I’ll help you speak more, receive useful corrections, and feel more comfortable using the French you already know in everyday conversations.
If you are interested, I invite you to book a short 15-minute call with me.
During the call, we’ll talk about your current French level, your goals, what feels difficult for you right now, and whether the program is the right fit for you.
📅 Book a 15-minute call here:
https://calendly.com/lucile-traineau/15min
For any questions about the program, you can also reach out to me by email:
📩 [email protected]
I look forward to meeting you and helping you build more confidence in French this year.
Lucile

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Could this A2 French program be right for you? 🇫🇷💬

If you have already studied some French, but still feel nervous when you need to use it "dans la vraie vie" (in real life), you are not alone.

Many learners at A2 level know useful words and basic grammar, but still find it difficult to speak naturally, understand French people, or react quickly in everyday situations.

This program is designed to help you move from “I know a little French” to “I can manage simple situations with more confidence.”

We will focus on practical French for daily life in France, such as:

✨ Talking about yourself and your routine — "la vie quotidienne" (daily life)
✨ Asking questions and understanding simple answers
✨ Making "un rendez-vous" (an appointment)
✨ Going to "la pharmacie" (the pharmacy), "la boulangerie" (the bakery), or "le marché" (the market)
✨ Speaking with "les voisins" (neighbours)
✨ Building confidence when you speak

The goal is not to speak perfectly.
The goal is to feel more comfortable, more independent, and more connected in your life in France — "petit à petit" (step by step).

If you are interested, you can also book a short call so we can talk about your current French level, your goals, and whether this program would be a good fit for you.

📅 Book a short call here: https://calendly.com/lucile-traineau/15min

Lucile

15 Minute Meeting - Lucile T 15-minute discovery callThis short call is for you if you are interested in working with me, either for:Professional Coaching — trilingual coaching, intercultural support, clarity, confidence, transitions, and action planningorFrench Language Coaching — French courses, speaking practice, confide...

A new French program is coming soon 🇫🇷💬

Are you living in France, planning to move here, or hoping to feel more confident in everyday French?

I’m preparing a new A2 French program designed for learners who already know some basic French, but still feel unsure when they need to speak "dans la vraie vie" (in real life).

This program will help you build confidence in practical situations such as:

✨ Introducing yourself and talking about "la vie quotidienne" (daily life)
✨ Making "un rendez-vous" (an appointment)
✨ Asking questions in "un magasin" (a shop)
✨ Speaking to "les voisins" (neighbours)
✨ Understanding simple conversations
✨ Feeling more independent in everyday situations in France

The goal is not perfection.
The goal is to help you use French more naturally, more confidently, and more comfortably — "petit à petit" (step by step).

If you are interested in joining the program, I invite you to book a short call with me.

During the call, we’ll talk about your current level, your goals, what feels difficult for you right now, and whether the program is the right fit for you.

📅 Book a short call here: https://calendly.com/lucile-traineau/15min

I look forward to speaking with you!

Lucile

15 Minute Meeting - Lucile T 15-minute discovery callThis short call is for you if you are interested in working with me, either for:Professional Coaching — trilingual coaching, intercultural support, clarity, confidence, transitions, and action planningorFrench Language Coaching — French courses, speaking practice, confide...

A new A2 French program is coming soon 🇫🇷💬

If you already know a little French, but still feel blocked when you have to speak "dans la vraie vie" (in real life), this program may be for you.

I’m preparing a new A2 French program designed to help learners move from basic knowledge to more confident everyday communication.

At A2 level, the goal is not to speak perfectly.

The goal is to feel more comfortable in simple real-life situations, such as:

✨ Introducing yourself and talking about your daily life — "la vie quotidienne" (daily life)
✨ Making "un rendez-vous" (an appointment)
✨ Asking questions in "un magasin" (a shop)
✨ Speaking with "les voisins" (neighbours)
✨ Understanding simple conversations
✨ Talking about your plans, needs, and experiences
✨ Feeling less stressed when someone speaks to you in French

This program will focus on useful French, speaking practice, vocabulary for daily life, and the confidence you need to communicate more naturally "petit à petit" (step by step).

It is especially designed for English-speaking learners who are living in France, planning to move here, or wanting to feel more independent in everyday French situations.

If your goal is to stop feeling stuck at beginner level and start using French more comfortably, you can find all the details here:

👉 https://speakfrenchwithlucile.my.canva.site/flc-summer-program-landing-page

Feel free to send me a message or book a short call if you have any questions.

FLC SUMMER PROGRAM LANDING PAGE

French for going to the market 🇫🇷🛒

Going to "le marché" (the market) in France can be a lovely part of daily life.

You can buy fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, bread, flowers, or local products — but it can also feel intimidating if you are not sure what to say in French.

The good news is: you do not need complicated sentences. A few useful phrases can already help you feel more comfortable.

Here are some phrases you can use at "le marché" (the market):

🛒 "Bonjour, je voudrais..."
(Hello, I would like...)

🍓 "Je voudrais des fraises, s’il vous plaît."
(I would like some strawberries, please.)

⚖️ "Je voudrais un kilo de pommes."
(I would like one kilo of apples.)

🥕 "Je voudrais trois carottes."
(I would like three carrots.)

🧀 "Vous me conseillez quoi ?"
(What do you recommend?)

💶 "Ça fait combien ?"
(How much is it?)

🛍️ "Vous avez un sac, s’il vous plaît ?"
(Do you have a bag, please?)

🙏 "Merci beaucoup, bonne journée !"
(Thank you very much, have a good day!)

A short example:

— "Bonjour, je voudrais un kilo de tomates, s’il vous plaît."
(Hello, I would like one kilo of tomatoes, please.)

— "Bien sûr. Et avec ceci ?"
(Of course. Anything else?)

— "Ce sera tout, merci. Ça fait combien ?"
(That’s all, thank you. How much is it?)

Going to the market is a great way to practise useful French in a real situation — "dans la vraie vie" (in real life).

You can start small, repeat the same phrases, and build confidence "petit à petit" (step by step).

Do you enjoy going to "le marché" (the market) in France, or does it still feel stressful in French? 👇

How to ask for opening hours in French 🇫🇷🕒

When you live in France, knowing how to ask about opening hours can be very useful — especially before going to "la pharmacie" (the pharmacy), "la boulangerie" (the bakery), "la mairie" (the town hall), or "un magasin" (a shop).

Opening hours can sometimes change during "les vacances" (the holidays), public holidays, lunch breaks, or summer months.

Here are a few useful phrases:

🕒 "Vous êtes ouvert aujourd’hui ?"
(Are you open today?)

🕒 "À quelle heure vous ouvrez ?"
(What time do you open?)

🕒 "À quelle heure vous fermez ?"
(What time do you close?)

🕒 "Vous fermez entre midi et deux ?"
(Do you close between 12 and 2?)

🕒 "Vous êtes ouvert le samedi ?"
(Are you open on Saturdays?)

🕒 "Vous êtes ouvert pendant les vacances ?"
(Are you open during the holidays?)

🕒 "Quels sont vos horaires ?"
(What are your opening hours?)

A short example:

— "Bonjour, excusez-moi, vous êtes ouvert cet après-midi ?"
(Hello, excuse me, are you open this afternoon?)

— "Oui, nous sommes ouverts jusqu’à 18h."
(Yes, we are open until 6 PM.)

— "Très bien, merci beaucoup. Bonne journée !"
(Very good, thank you very much. Have a good day!)

These small questions can help you avoid stress, save time, and feel more independent "dans la vie quotidienne" (in daily life).

Which place do you find most stressful to contact in French: "la pharmacie" (the pharmacy), "la mairie" (the town hall), "le médecin" (the doctor), or "un magasin" (a shop)? 👇