One Thing In A French Day | Stories from Paris in French

Je ne sais pas pour vous,mais je n’écris plus de lettres, en tout cas de lettres manuscrites, car on peut dire que certains emails sont des lettres. J’étais donc ravie de découvrir à Paris le café Pli, un café à lettres. Nous y sommes allées, mon amie Lorena et moi, il y a quelques jours. Le café se situe dans un quartier de Paris que je connais bien, pas très loin de la place de la République.  L...

Une décision prise au dernier moment nous mène aux Bouffes parisiens pour découvrir un spectacle sur la masculinité. Entre le velours rouge du théâtre du XIXe siècle et les émotions de la représentation, une soirée parisienne qui nous a marqués. #FrenchTheater #ParisTheater #BouffesParisiens #FrenchCulture #ParisNightOut #FrenchListening #LearnFrenchParis #FrenchConversation #ParisianLife #FrenchP...

Felicia entame les épreuves du baccalauréat franco-italien. Cela va durer un mois entier. Entre révisions intensives, barres énergétiques et calendrier d'épreuves, découvrez l'univers des examens de fin de lycée en France. Dans les notes qui accompagnent le texte, je vous explique comment fonctionne le "bac" en France. Et pour les abonnés qui reçoivent le texte, vous trouverez une petite suggestio...

La semaine dernière, Micaela nous a présenté son cours de sociologie politique. Aujourd’hui, elle nous raconte son enquête de terrain. Sa mission ? Observer les interactions avec les bancs, les grilles et les panneaux signalétiques au parc Montsouris dans le 14e arrondissement de Paris. Se passe-t-il des choses bizarres ? Bien sûr !  Retrouvez le texte exact, les notes qui accompagnent et enrichis...

Pauline me fait découvrir la toute nouvelle Renault R5 électrique alors que nous rentrons de notre déjeuner chez Coda. Du boulevard Haussmann jusqu'à l'avenue de la Grande armée, nous discutons des avantages de l'électrique en ville, des réactions des passants et de cette voiture iconique qui fait son grand retour. Un épisode qui mélange conversation et découverte automobile dans les rues de Paris...

Dans cet épisode, je vous emmène déjeuner avec mon amie Pauline chez Coda, un restaurant bistronomique situé derrière l'église de la Trinité, à Paris. Dans les notes qui accompagnent cet épisode, nous explorons la manière dont Pauline construit son récit du déjeuner : quel type de vocabulaire elle utilise, quels temps, les expressions qu'elle emploie.  C'est très utile pour apprendre à ensuite rac...

Dans cet épisode, je discute avec ma fille Micaela de son cours de sociologie. Elle nous explique le projet sur lequel elle et sa classe sont en train de travailler. Après un cours sur la théorie, elle va pouvoir passer à la pratique grâce à une enquête de terrain. Mais sur quoi va-t-elle enquêter? Cette conversation vous offre un aperçu de la vie universitaire française tout en vous aidant à amél...

Dans ce dernier volet de mon aventure vers Montmartre, suivez-nous, Caroline et moi, au théâtre des Abbesses pour découvrir "Médecine générale" d'Olivier Cadiot. Entre l'architecture unique du lieu, l'espace artistique de Daniel Buren et une pièce intellectuellement stimulante, laissez-vous porter par l'atmosphère d'une soirée théâtrale parisienne.  Les abonnés bénéficient du texte complet ainsi q...

Caroline et moi nous retrouvons dans Paris pour dîner au Bouillon Pigalle avant d'aller au théâtre. Découvrez l'ambiance particulière de ces restaurants typiquement parisiens où l'on mange bien pour pas cher, entre touristes et locaux. Menu, commandes, service rapide... une immersion dans la culture gastronomique parisienne, avant de nous diriger vers Montmartre. www.onethinginafrenchday.com #Fren...

In this episode of One Thing In A French Day, I take you with me to the Librairie de Paris near Place de Clichy. Discover how bookstores can be magical places where we always end up buying more books than intended! Join me as I wander through the shelves, looking for specific architecture books but getting distracted by poetry collections, Parisian literature guides, and works by Baudelaire and Mo...

Join me on a walk through the elegant neighborhoods of Paris! In this episode, I share my journey from Courcelles to Place de Clichy, passing through the romantic Parc Monceau with its 19th century charm, beautiful colonnade and pond. I discover the Cernuschi Museum, glimpse iconic Montmartre in the distance, and reminisce about theater experiences at Théâtre Hébertot. Whether you're learning Fren...

In today's episode of One Thing In A French Day, I take you to a remarkable exhibition at the Collège des Bernardins in Paris. Discover the colourful tapestries inspired by Tolkien's watercolors, crafted by the master weavers of Aubusson. Join me as I explore this magical blend of literature and traditional French craftsmanship, learning about the unique vocabulary and techniques of tapestry makin...

Join me in today's episode as I share how my daughter Felicia's school presentation on nuclear energy unexpectedly connected with the morning news! I'll take you through my morning routine, observing a familiar face on their way to work, when a radio announcement about EDF's nuclear priorities caught my attention. Discover how this mirrors information from Felicia's research on nuclear energy prod...

Join me for a spontaneous bike ride on a perfect spring day in Paris! With temperatures soaring to 29°C on May Day, I'll take you along the beautiful Seine riverbanks. Where are we heading? That's a surprise you'll have to discover by listening! This episode features practical French vocabulary for giving directions, describing bike rides, and talking about outdoor activities. Perfect for improvin...

In this episode of "One Thing In A French Day," I share a family moment during our vacation when we heard the famous French radio game show "Le Jeu des Mille Euros." This leads to discovering which building is the tallest skyscraper in France. Subscribers get access to the complete transcript plus exclusive content: cultural notes and three everyday French expressions. Perfect for boosting your au...

Walking through the streets of Paris to a wisdom teeth removal appointment - this is the personal journey I share with you as my daughter Felicia faces her dental surgery. Follow our path along Avenue Wagram, feel the waiting room tension, and experience the relief afterward as music provides comfort during our ride home. This episode offers French vocabulary for medical situations and family rela...

In this episode of One Thing In A French Day, Lisa and I continue our quest for strawberry tartS! We visit two renowned pastry shops - Encore by pastry chef Ophélie Barès and Tradition et Gourmandise by Meilleur Ouvrier de France Stéphane Glacier. Discover the differences between a "fraisier" and a "tarte aux fraises" as we compare these delicious French desserts. Perfect for French learners who w...

In today's episode of "One Thing In A French Day," I share a family moment as we gather around the table to taste various French pastries. Join me and my family as we describe our impressions of the Lola tart from Arnaud Larher, a classic strawberry tart, and Italian cannolis. Perfect for French learners who want to improve their vocabulary about food, pastries, and taste descriptions in authentic...

Join me in this episode of One Thing in a French Day as Lisa and I continue our shopping adventure in Asnières! After our bookstore visit, we explore a renowned patisserie owned by Arnaud Larher (Master Craftsman of France) and search for a strawberry tart. We also buy an Italian Easter specialties at a local Italian grocery store - traditional colombas and cannolis! Experience authentic French co...

Join Lisa and me as we explore a comic book store called "Case à bulles" in Asnières! Discover the meaning behind this clever French name for a comic book shop and follow our search for special gifts. Lisa is looking for a new volume of Blacksad - a detective series where animals are the main characters! We're also searching for a comic for Felicia who's having her wisdom teeth removed today. Expe...

In this episode, I'm with my daughter Lisa who is working on a creative writing project for her French class! She's writing about our neighborhood street in the style of author Thomas Clerc. I explain how her class is creating a book called "Bois-Colombes, Museum of the 21st Century"  We also celebrate Emilie who completed the Paris Marathon in exactly 3 hours and 27 minutes - matching her age! Di...

Discover how my daughter Lisa is studying Thomas Clerc's distinctive literary style that captures Paris street by street! Her French teacher has organized a walking tour where students observe and take notes to craft their own urban descriptions. I share my thoughts on different writers who document city life, including Jean Rolin's "Le pont de Bezons." Lisa plans to describe our own street with i...

Let's continue the conversation with Emilie, a creative runner who combines her passion for running with art and French pastries. Join us as she explains her unique approach to urban running in Paris, shares her preparation for the upcoming Paris Marathon, and reveals her favorite running route through the city - a heart-shaped path perfect for discovering Paris's most charming spots. Emilie tells...

Join me as I meet Emilie, the creative runner behind @Shotdecafeine! In this episode, I discover how she transforms running into a cultural adventure through Paris. From her "semi-macaron" marathon connecting all Ladurée shops to running along Paris metro lines, Emilie shares how the pandemic inspired her running journey and her passion for French pastries. Listen to this engaging conversation abo...

Join me for the final episode of my Argenteuil adventure! Today I'll share how I overcame my initial disappointment to succeed in my kung fu sword competition. Perfect for French learners wanting to improve their vocabulary while experiencing real everyday French! www.onethinginafrenchday.com   #LearnFrench #FrenchPodcast #FrenchVocabulary #FrenchImmersion #EverydayFrench #FrenchSports #KungFu #Fr...