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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn French with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. It is good to be back in the kitchen with you. Lucas: We have covered so much about chopping, boiling, and baking. But there is one thing that often goes wrong when people cook alone. Luna: Oh no. What is it? Do they burn the sauce? Lucas: Sometimes. But usually, it is because they forget how long something has been cooking. We need to talk about time. Luna: Right. Timing is everything. Especially if you are trying to make dinner while watching a show. Lucas: Exactly. So today we will learn four simple phrases to keep track of time in the kitchen. Let us start with the first one. Luna: I am ready. What is the first phrase? Lucas: The phrase is: Dans dix minutes. This means 'In ten minutes'. It tells someone when something will happen or be done. Luna: Dans dix minutes. Okay, so if I put the chicken in the oven now, I can tell my guest... Lucas: Yes. You would say: Dans dix minutes. The meal will be ready. Luna: Dans dix minutes. That sounds confident. Like I know exactly what I am doing. Lucas: It does sound professional. Let us try it again slowly. Dans dix minutes. Listen to the flow. Luna: Dans dix minutes. I think I got the rhythm right this time. Lucas: You did. Now, let us look at the second phrase. This one is useful when you are checking on something early. Luna: Is it about how much time is left? Lucas: Precisely. The phrase is: Il reste cinq minutes. This means 'Five minutes remain'. Or simply 'There are five minutes left'. Luna: Il reste cinq minutes. Oh, that is very practical. If I walk into the kitchen and smell smoke, I might think... Lucas: Yes. But hopefully not yet. So you check the timer and say: Il reste cinq minutes. Relax. Luna: Il reste cinq minutes. It feels like good news. Even if it is only five minutes. Lucas: It is. It means you are close. Let us repeat it together. Il reste cinq minutes. Focus on the connection between reste and cinq. Luna: Il reste cinq minutes. There we go. It flows nicely. Lucas: Perfect. Now, the third phrase is the most exciting one. It is the moment of truth. Luna: I love this one. Is it 'C'est prêt'? Lucas: Yes! C'est prêt. This means 'It is ready'. You can use this for food, for a dish, for a task. Luna: C'est prêt. Oh, I love saying that. It feels like an achievement. Lucas: It is. When you take the roast out of the oven, you turn to your partner and announce: C'est prêt! Luna: C'est prêt. And then everyone comes to the table. It is a magical moment. Lucas: It is. Let us practice the pronunciation. C'est prêt. Keep it short and clear. Luna: C'est prêt. Nailed it. I feel like a real chef now. Lucas: You are getting better every episode. Now for the final phrase. This one is for when you are distracted. Luna: Oh, I get distracted all the time. What do I say? Lucas: If someone yells from the other room, you say: Regarde l'horloge. This means 'Look at the clock'. Luna: Regarde l'horloge. Wait, does it mean look at the watch too? Lucas: Horloge usually refers to a wall clock. A watch is une montre. But in the kitchen, it is almost always a wall clock or an oven timer. Luna: Ah, okay. Regarde l'horloge. So if I am scrolling on my phone and the timer goes off, my friend might shout... Lucas: Regarde l'horloge! Put the phone down! Check the time! Luna: Regarde l'horloge. I should probably listen to that advice myself. Lucas: Let us review all four phrases quickly. First: Dans dix minutes. Luna: Dans dix minutes. Lucas: Second: Il reste cinq minutes. Luna: Il reste cinq minutes. Lucas: Third: C'est prêt. Luna: C'est prêt. Lucas: Fourth: Regarde l'horloge. Luna: Regarde l'horloge. Lucas: Excellent work. These phrases will help you stay organized while cooking. Before we go, I want to mention something important about our community. Luna: Yeah, we appreciate the support from listeners who make this possible. Lucas: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with French, consider supporting us directly. It keeps the episodes ad-free and allows us to create more content like this. You can visit buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo — that's F. E. X. I. N. G. O. Luna: Thank you so much. It really means a lot to have your support as we continue learning together. Lucas: Back to the kitchen. Imagine you are making pasta. You put the water on to boil. You tell your roommate... Luna: I would say: Dans dix minutes, le dîner est prêt. Lucas: Perfect. Then you check the pot. Only five minutes left. You say... Luna: Il reste cinq minutes. Just a little longer. Lucas: And finally, you drain the pasta and serve it. You smile and say... Luna: C'est prêt! Bon appétit. Lucas: Bravo, Luna. You are using these phrases naturally now. Luna: Thanks, Lucas. It feels easier when we break it down step by step. Lucas: That is the goal. Practice these four phrases the next time you cook. Say them out loud. Use them with friends. Luna: I will definitely try. And if I burn the food, I will just blame the clock. Lucas: Ha! Well, maybe check the horloge more often. Regarde l'horloge! Luna: Good advice. Thank you for teaching us this. Lucas: Thank you for listening to Learn French with Fexingo. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Luna: See you next time. Keep practicing and happy cooking!