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Deepen your language skills and knowledge of the French-speaking world through fascinating true stories in easy-to-follow French, with added English for context. From Duolingo, the world's #1 way to learn a language. Hosted by Ngofeen Mputubwele.
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8As a young PhD student, Viriginie Dhorne dreamed of becoming a brilliant academic. But after starting a family and finding herself stuck working in her husband’s cheese business, Virginie began to realize that the world of cheese—a world she once hated—was rich with opportunities for people with brains, ambition… and a fierce competitive streak. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
Kilian Belamri’s loitering habits weren’t much appreciated among the residents of his housing project in Malakoff, south of Paris. But when his neighbors found themselves in grave danger late one evening, Kilian and his friends did the unexpected—and became heroes overnight. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
While on a day trip with his senior citizens club, Raymond Silvestrini survived one of the worst traffic accidents in France’s history. But after meeting Monique, a fellow survivor, his life took another unexpected turn -- this time, for the better. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
As a nuclear engineer, David S. had a very serious job. But after discovering a passion for the French art of clowning, he decided to start leading a double life, doing everything in his power to keep his two different worlds from colliding. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
After earning a PhD in nuclear physics in Europe, Dr. Rajaâ Cherkaoui El Moursli returned to her native Morocco to teach and raise a family. But when she learned her former colleagues were embarking on the scientific quest of the century, she hatched a plan to join them—and give her country the scientific credit it deserved. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
Ever since France won the World Cup in 1998, Marine Rome yearned to play soccer, but felt excluded from the field. When she finally found her dream team in Paris, they decided to take a stand for inclusion at the 2019 World Cup. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
Growing up in France, Hong Dagognet rarely spoke with her adoptive parents about her childhood in Vietnam. But after receiving a surprising letter, she set out to reconnect with her family and finally unveil the mysteries of her past. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
In everyday sounds, Christophe Chassol hears the makings of a song. That refined ear led Chassol to become a renowned musician, and develop a new genre of music. But it was only by returning to his parents’ birthplace in Martinique that he would be able to create his masterpiece. A transcript of this episode of the Duolingo French Podcast is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
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Eric Dargent devoted his life to surfing — the bigger the waves, the better. He wouldn’t let anything get in his way of his passion, not even a life-altering shark attack. After losing half of his leg, he set out to pursue a new dream, for himself and countless others. Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
Cédric Herrou lived a quiet life as an olive farmer on the border between France and Italy until he began to offer shelter for hundreds of migrants struggling to cross into France. But when the French state took him to court for his actions, it would take Cédric and a small community of volunteers to convince a nation that freedom should know no borders. Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
When Oliver Cousin's grandparents passed away, he promised to honor the winemaking traditions they had passed down to him. But when the French state got involved with his product, he decided to fight to the end for his natural wine. Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
Elodie Lauret yearned to discover what was beyond the island of La Réunion. But when she set off to Europe in search of better opportunity, she realized over time that the island would always be her place to call home. Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
For a long time, Paris was the only place Alexia Sena considered home. But when Alexia began to wonder how she would pass down her Cameroonian heritage to her mixed-race daughter born in France, she decided to move back to Cameroon with her family in search of the identity she thought she lost. Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
Mahmoud M’Seddi was born to bake. When M’Seddi was surprised to come in 7th place in the Grand Prix contest for Best Baguette in Paris in 2017, he knew that the next time, he had a chance to win. He would prove to his parents and an entire nation that he was meant to do this for the rest of his life. Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at https://podcast.duolingo.com/french.
Deepen your language skills and knowledge of the French-speaking world through fascinating true stories in easy-to-follow French, with added English for context. From Duolingo, the world's #1 way to learn a language. Hosted by Ngofeen Mputubwele.
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Awww. I'm really happy he made peace with himself in the end ^___^
Duolingo consistently puts the horse in front of the cart - finding genuinely interesting stories which are well worth listening to in their own right, then presenting them in clear intermediate French, which must take some work. Brilliant.
Bait and switch. This has little to do with soccer.
i liked it a lot. keep it up
Very helpful thanks duelingo
This is brilliant for beginners 👌
lovely story about the environment and standing up for what you believe.
C'était vraiment un superbe épisode! Up to now, this was the best episode in my opinion. Very touching.
this goes to a new level. the background music makes it much more difficult.
I believe the comment is switched, it is referring the Spanish one
Omg, I can't wait! I've been so worried you wouldn't come back 😭 The description says it's for Spanish podcast though, but that's ok 😁
Brilliant story in very clear French, Bon change avec l’ambition internationales!
it's been a long time after the last episode
will there be new episodes or are they just those couple of episodes?
I want to linten a podcast to teach English from Portuguese
I love this podcast. A great addition. Please keep the stories coming!
perfect, I really enjoyed the story. it's beyond learning French.
New episodes plssss
this Spanish not French
This podcast is phenomenal. The stories are so rich and relevant to the world that we live in today and I appreciate the level of research and journalism that's gone into producing it. The format makes the French learning aspect very natural and I've learnt much more beyond my expectation. I hope to hear more of these diverse human stories being told in Season 2.