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ENCORE or TOUJOURS? These two French words both translate to "still" in English — but they don't mean the same thing. In this episode, learn exactly when to use each one and why French speakers choose one over the other.

Chloé and Lucas break down the key differences between encore and toujours through real conversations and everyday examples. You'll discover how encore captures something happening right now ("je travaille encore" — I'm still working), while toujours points to habits and ongoing patterns ("je me lève toujours tôt" — I always wake up early). But what happens when both words mean "still"? You'll learn the subtle emotional difference: "il pleut encore" is a neutral observation, while "il pleut toujours" carries a hint of frustration — like it's been raining forever.

The episode also covers essential negative forms that French learners often mix up: "pas encore" (not yet — open and optimistic), "pas toujours" (not always — about frequency), and "toujours pas" (still not — with impatience). You'll also learn why encore is the natural way to say "more" in French ("encore un peu de café ?") instead of reaching for "plus."

Along the way, Chloé and Lucas walk through common mistakes — like confusing "again" and "still" depending on verb tense — and practice with real-life mini dialogues at a restaurant, on the phone, and at a party.

💬 Your turn! Answer in the comments: What do you TOUJOURS do, even when you're busy? And what have you PAS ENCORE done but want to try? Start with: "Je... toujours..." and "Je n'ai pas encore..."

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