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Today let’s discover La Toussaint , a French public holiday celebrated on November 1st . We’ll talk about what this day means in France, its religious origin , its link with All Saints’ Day , and how it’s also a moment to remember loved ones who have passed away. You’ll learn how French families visit cemeteries, bring flowers (especially chrysanthemums) , and light candles to show respect. ☕ Tak...

Let’s learn some fun French expressions about food! In this episode, you’ll discover 5 popular idiomatic expressions that sound delicious but mean something completely different: 🍎 Tomber dans les pommes → to faint 🌾 Se faire rouler dans la farine → to get fooled 🥬 Raconter des salades → to tell lies 🍽️ Mettre les pieds dans le plat → to make an awkward mistake 🧀 En faire tout un fromage → to...

In this beginner-friendly French podcast, you’ll learn the most important Halloween vocabulary in French , including words like citrouille (pumpkin), sorcière (witch), déguisement (costume), and the famous sentence Un bonbon ou un sort ! (Trick or treat!). Great for A2–B1 learners who want to follow seasonal vocabulary and understand how Halloween is celebrated in French-speaking countries. Get ex...

In this relaxed French episode, I share a cozy afternoon spent playing Monopoly with my girlfriend. We talk about board game vocabulary in French (like dés , plateau , prison , cartes , maisons ) in a fun and simple story. Perfect for A2-B2 level French learners who want to learn everyday vocabulary and hear natural French in context all while discovering how we play classic games like Monopoly in...

In this episode, I talk about Kaamelott , one of the most popular French comedy series. It’s a funny and clever show that retells the legend of King Arthur and his knights… but in a very French way! The characters are sometimes ridiculous, the humor is absurd, and the dialogues are full of expressions that French people still quote today. We’ll talk about how Kaamelott started as a short TV show,...

In this beginner-friendly French episode of La Pause Café Croissant , I talk about how my girlfriend decided to start cooking healthier meals at home. After eating too many snacks, cheese, and sweets, we’ve switched to fresh, balanced dinners with salads, chicken, eggs, and vegetables. Learn everyday French vocabulary around food, cooking, and health perfect for A2-B2 learners who want to follow r...

In this episode, I talk about Les Foudres , a brand-new music award that celebrates French metal ! Until now, there was no official ceremony for metal artists in France. But that has changed: the first edition took place in October 2025 at the Bataclan in Paris . You’ll discover the main winners like Landmvrks and Gojira , and learn new French words connected to music and culture: 🎸 un groupe → a...

In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant , we dive into the world of fast food vocabulary in French and all the English words that are used daily in France: burger , menu , drive , nuggets , milkshake and more. You'll learn how these English-origin words are used and pronounced in everyday French , with simple examples and real sentences. Perfect for A2–B1 French learners who want to sound natur...

In this beginner-friendly episode of La Pause Café Croissant , you’ll learn the basic French vocabulary to describe a car : its parts, interior elements, and how to talk about color, size, or type. We keep the language simple and clear, perfect for A2-B2 learners who want to improve their everyday French related to travel, daily life, or driving. Get exclusive content and our podcast ad-free on Pa...

In this episode, we explore six colorful French expressions you can use to talk about arriving : whether it’s a good surprise or a little awkward moment! You’ll learn the meaning and real-life examples of: Arriver comme une fleur Arriver comme un cheveu sur la soupe Tomber à pic Débarquer sans crier gare Sortir de nulle part Pointer le bout de son nez Through simple examples and clear explanations...

Empathie is a brand-new French-language series from Canada, which means it’s in Québécois French! For me, it was the first time watching a show in this accent, and it was fascinating. The series even includes subtitles at times because some Québec expressions are so different from those used in France! Empathie follows Suzanne Bien-Aimé, a psychiatrist who starts a new job in a psychiatric hospita...

In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant , I share my weekend trip to Athens, Greece ! From a Friday flight from Paris with my girlfriend to exploring the Acropolis, eating traditional Greek dishes, and walking through ancient streets, it was a short but amazing getaway. You’ll hear beginner-friendly French about: ✈️ Travel (flight, hotel, meals) 🏛️ Sightseeing in Athens 🍽️ Greek food vocabulary...

In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant , we explore the concept of vibecoding a new approach to programming where developers interact with code through natural language and iterative feedback, rather than manual coding line by line. First introduced by Andrej Karpathy in 2025, vibecoding relies on AI code generation , shifting the developer’s role toward idea shaping, testing, and prompt refin...

Let’s go to the market together! In this easy French episode, you’ll follow a calm and colorful morning at the local market: full of smells, sounds, and simple joys. You’ll learn vocabulary about food, colors, and daily life, all in the present tense , perfect for beginners who want to improve their listening skills and imagine a real French morning scene. Practice your French, feel the atmosphere...

In this easy French podcast episode, learn everyday French about washing your car! 🧽🚗 Follow a simple routine: going to the car wash, using the automatic rollers for the outside, and vacuuming the inside. Perfect for beginner and intermediate learners, this episode helps you practice the present tense and discover useful vocabulary like aspirer, laver, sécher, la station de lavage, and le pare-b...

In this beginner-level French podcast, learn how to make pancakes while practicing simple French cooking vocabulary . You'll hear basic words for ingredients (milk, flour, egg, sugar) and kitchen tools (bowl, spoon, frying pan), plus short and clear instructions to help A2-B1 learners build confidence in French while having fun with a real recipe. Get exclusive content and our podcast ad-free on P...

In this beginner-friendly episode of La Pause Café Croissant , you’ll learn simple French vocabulary and phrases to book a hotel : asking for a room, giving your name, using a credit card, and more. This is perfect for A2-B1 level learners who want to prepare for a trip and feel confident in French when checking into a hotel. Get exclusive content and our podcast ad-free on Patreon: https://www.pa...

In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant , I share my upcoming trip to Athens, Greece ! I’ll take the train to Paris on Thursday, then fly with my girlfriend it’s her second time flying ! We’ve booked a nice hotel and plan to explore the city over a 4-day weekend. Some ideas on our list: - The Acropolis - The Plaka neighborhood - The Acropolis Museum This is a perfect episode for A2-level French...

Let’s go to the pharmacy together! 💊 In this easy French episode, you’ll learn useful vocabulary for everyday life, when you’re not feeling well and need some medicine. Follow the story step by step: talking to the pharmacist, describing your symptoms, and getting advice. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners who want to understand real-life French situations. Only using the present ten...

In this new episode of La Pause Café Croissant , I share a simple and motivating weekend full of sports, training, and small pleasures all in easy French. 🏊‍♂️ I went swimming (1625m in 45 minutes) as part of my triathlon training and started adding some front crawl to my sessions. 🚴‍♂️ I bought my first pair of cycling shoes and a bike tool pouch, and today I’ll test them on my home-trainer usi...

In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant , we dive into the world of trail running and the legendary UTMB 2025 (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) . Recorded just after a cold morning run while listening to ultra-runner Mathieu Blanchard , this episode is a relaxed yet informative introduction to the world of mountain races in France and beyond. We talk about: 🏆 The official results of UTMB 2025 with T...

In today’s episode, Elo talks about audiobooks, and about the platform Audible . What exactly is an audiobook? Why are they so practical? And how can listening to audiobooks help you improve your French ? Elo shares her own experience: how she listens to audiobooks while sewing or cleaning, the English fantasy books she's currently listening to, and how you can start listening to French audiobooks...

In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant , we take a closer look at the massive success of GP Explorer 3 , the creator-led Formula 4 race organized by French YouTuber Squeezie . We go over the main results of the race including the winner Karchez but also focus on what came after: the incredible audience numbers , with over 6.7 million viewers on TV , a record-breaking 1.4 million concurrent vie...

In this beginner-level episode of La Pause Café Croissant , we explain how to use definite and indefinite articles (les articles définis et indéfinis) in French le, la, les, l', un, une, des with simple rules and clear examples, all in French. Perfect for A2-B2 learners who want to understand basic grammar through real examples and natural speech. Get exclusive content and our podcast ad-free on P...

Let’s take a little trip together! In this episode, I tell you about my weekend in Luxembourg, a small but beautiful country in the heart of Europe. You’ll discover: The Adolphe Bridge The Notre-Dame Cathedral The Grand-Ducal Palace  The lively Place d’Armes in the city center My favorite place, the Pétrusse Valley and its park The ups and downs of the city’s hills The panoramic elevator and...