French Words Sophisticated Speakers Actually Use

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🇫🇷 The French Words Sophisticated Speakers Actually Use

If you want your French to sound more natural, structured and refined, the solution is not longer sentences or rare vocabulary.

In this video, I show you 5 simple French words that sophisticated French speakers actually use, words rooted in French culture and history, and still used naturally today.

These small word choices can completely change how your French sounds, especially at the B1–B2 level, where many learners feel stuck.

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📚 IN THIS VIDEO, YOU’LL LEARN
✅ 5 French words that instantly make your French sound more elegant
✅ Why small word choices matter more than complex grammar
✅ How French history and culture shape the language
✅ Examples inspired by French history and society
✅ How to stop sounding “textbook” and speak with confidence
✅ Practical vocabulary you can reuse immediately
✅ A culture-based approach to learning French naturally

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