In a warzone — Flanking callouts
Key Phrases
C'est risqué
It's risky
Tu couvres?
Are you covering?
Le vieux coup de sifflet
The old whistle trick
Skills You'll Learn
Asking for assistance
Demander de l'aide
Expressing risk
Exprimer le risque
Using tactical phrases
Utiliser des phrases tactiques
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine two strategists preparing for a playful adventure. They're planning a tactical maneuver reminiscent of a game or a playful mission. Their conversation is peppered with light-hearted banter, as they discuss who will cover which side and how to handle unexpected situations, with humor as their weapon of choice.
Alors, comment on attaque aujourd'hui?
So, how are we attacking today?
On pourrait tenter une manœuvre de flanc. C'est risqué mais drôle!
We could try a flanking maneuver. It's risky but fun!
D'accord, je vais à gauche, tu couvres?
Okay, I'll go left, you cover?
Oui, je vais faire semblant de me perdre à droite. Classique, non?
Yes, I'll pretend to get lost to the right. Classic, isn't it?
Très classique. Et si on se retrouve encerclés?
Very classic. And what if we end up surrounded?
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Alors
So
Often used to bridge ideas, similar to 'well' in English.
French people often use 'Alors' at the start of a sentence while still formulating their thoughts.
Comment
How
Often used in phrases like 'Comment ça va?' meaning 'How are you?'
A key word when learning French as it frequently appears in daily conversation.
Alors, comment
So, how
Combining 'alors' and 'comment' is a common way to introduce questions.
This combination can prompt a range of responses in conversations.
Aujourd'hui
Today
'Aujourd'hui' is a combination of 'au' (at the), 'jour' (day), and 'd'hui' (of today).
Planning and discussing schedules is an important part of French culture, making this word essential.
On pourrait
We could
Used for making polite suggestions or hypotheses.
French conversations often involve suggestions and negotiations, embodying the art of diplomacy.
Tenter
Try
Note its synonym 'essayer', another common verb for 'to try'.
'Tenter' can also imply a sense of adventure or tempting fate.
On pourrait tenter
We could try
A gentle way to propose ideas in French.
In France, proposing actions gently reflects cultural values of respect and politeness.
Une
A
Feminine singular article in French, reflects the gender of the noun.
French nouns have gender, which affects article choice.
Manœuvre
Maneuver
Note the pronunciation with the 'œu' sound.
In French, this word can refer to both military and metaphorical strategies.
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