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La course en solitaire (The Solo Race)
22 maart 2022 · 23 min
When Kevin Escoffier entered one of the world’s most epic solo boating races, he faced long odds, dangerous waters, and stiff competition. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3iuoCQ2.
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La chocolatière (The Chocolate Maker)
15 maart 2022 · 23 min
Growing up in Cameroon, Euphrasie Mbamba spent a lot of time on her grandfather’s cacao farm. But it wasn’t until she moved to Belgium that she tasted chocolate for the first time, and understood the power of the fruits from her childhood. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3MVLnu7.
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La rameuse paralympique (The Paralympic Rower)
8 maart 2022 · 24 min
A passionate rower trains to build her strength and perfect her technique for the Paralympics… But along the way she also learns the importance of maintaining her mental health. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/35BAMnE.
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Pour l’amour du rap (For the Love of Rap)
1 maart 2022 · 20 min
Ouafa Mameche didn’t speak French when she first arrived in France at the age of seven. But her passion for rap music led her to love the language and find her place in her adopted homeland. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3C46bKW.
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Les tableaux volés (The Stolen Paintings)
22 februari 2022 · 24 min
In March 2014, Richard Hardin received a phone call that would change his life and cause him to question everything he thought he knew about his family history. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/35iKeLP.
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Sauver la langue bretonne (Saving the Breton Language)
15 februari 2022 · 22 min
A young woman from the region of Brittany falls in love with the local language, le breton. Through her passion for language learning, she decides to help save the Breton language from extinction. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3oQnABC.
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Le messager des livres (The Book Messenger)
8 februari 2022 · 22 min
Luc was a maintenance technician in Parisian hotels who dreamed of becoming a bookseller. With little experience, but a lot of passion, he opened a new kind of bookstore, one aimed at serving the busy working people and immigrants living in his suburb outside Paris. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3HCNxfk.
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Rescue on Mont Blanc (Sauvetage sur le Mont Blanc)
1 februari 2022 · 23 min
A mountain rescuer in the French town of Chamonix decides to go on one of the riskiest missions of his career. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3AOV9IV.
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Trailer Season 9
25 januari 2022 · 2 min
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting February 1, 2022. Listen to the trailer now!
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The Final Escape - The Rebel Thief, Episode 6
14 december 2021 · 34 min
In the sixth and final episode of our series, Alexandre experiences life in France’s notorious overseas prison camp, le Bagne. Always the rebel, he attempts the riskiest of escapes… Meanwhile, in Paris, his mother Marie leads a tireless campaign for his release. Will either of them prevail? Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3IFrFzX.
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The Trial - The Rebel Thief, Episode 5
7 december 2021 · 29 min
In Episode 5 of this six-part series, the prosecutor of Alexandre Jacob’s trial makes his case. He hopes the Judge and jury will send the rebel thief to the guillotine. But will Alexandre’s impassioned speeches sway the jury…or will they send him to his doom? Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3tZ07lb.
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To Catch a Thief - The Rebel Thief, Episode 4
30 november 2021 · 25 min
In Episode 4 of this six-part series, Alexandre and two accomplices set out on a routine burglary. After being spotted, the three men flee into the French countryside with the police in hot pursuit. Alexandre has vowed never to use violence…but will he break his own rule? Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3G3N6sV.
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The Night Crew - The Rebel Thief, Episode 3
23 november 2021 · 29 min
In Episode 3 of this six-part series, Alexandre hones his skill as a master thief. He builds a team of anarchist thieves and strives to remain one step ahead of the police. But how long can his luck last? Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/34extBL.
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The First Heist - The Rebel Thief, Episode 2
16 november 2021 · 28 min
In Episode 2 of this six-part series, Alexandre attempts his first heist. It's a clever, daring plan…but he has no experience as a burglar. Will he pull it off? Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3ADyX4G.
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The Making of a Thief - The Rebel Thief, Episode 1
9 november 2021 · 30 min
In Episode 1 of this six-part series, we meet Alexandre Marius Jacob, the young sailor who grew up to become one of France’s most daring and notorious thieves. At the turn of the 20th century, the injustices Alexandre witnessed ignited a desire to seek vengeance against the rich and the powerful…entirely on his own terms. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3u7errJ.
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Trailer Season 8
26 oktober 2021 · 2 min
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting November 9, 2021. Listen to the trailer now!
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La reine du codage (The Coding Queen)
14 september 2021 · 23 min
Growing up in Madagascar, one of the poorest countries in the world, Matina Razafimahefa was upset that the majority of kids didn't have the same access to education as she did. So at 19, she took action…and launched a one-of-a-kind coding school. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3IDyFNR.
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Le grand pari (The Big Gamble)
7 september 2021 · 23 min
At 23, Loïc was lost. After a severe accident, he’d lost his job, his home, and his dream of becoming a soccer player. But after entering a poker game as a card dealer, Loïc played the hand he was dealt, the chips fell where they did, and his life changed overnight. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3AwZ7pC.
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Reconstruire le travail d’une vie (Rebuilding a Life’s Work)
31 augustus 2021 · 25 min
Maya Husseini is a stained-glass artist who spent her career rebuilding churches in her hometown of Beirut. But after a warehouse explosion in August 2020, she’s forced to ask herself: Can she help rebuild Beirut again? Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/33UDa7R.
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La comédienne de balcon (The Balcony Performer)
24 augustus 2021 · 26 min
During the second Covid lockdown, the French President had declared that theaters weren’t "essential." But to Marie, theater was the essence of life. Could she do anything to safely bring theater to audiences? Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rTnEkH.
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L’élève courageuse (The Courageous Student)
17 augustus 2021 · 23 min
Laetitia Dubois felt trapped in the rigorous French school system but worried that dropping out would lead to a life of failure. Until one day, an eye-opening internship gave her the courage to find her own unique path. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/35sqqG8.
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La chanteuse des îles (The Island Singer)
10 augustus 2021 · 26 min
An R&B-loving teenager from the tiny island of Mayotte sees her world turned upside down when her mother signs her up for an amateur opera competition. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3H9YyED.
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Changer de camp (Switching Sides)
3 augustus 2021 · 20 min
Andoh Ashu Rex thought he’d found his dream job working for an American company in Cameroon. But after learning that his employer might be harming his homeland instead of helping it, Rex decided to sacrifice his steady income and choose a different professional path. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3AIkXXm.
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Le plus jeune maire de France (The Youngest Mayor in France)
27 juli 2021 · 25 min
Can France’s youngest mayoral candidate in history revive public life in his sleepy village? Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3fYLzcO.
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Trailer Season 7
20 juli 2021 · 2 min
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting July 20, 2021. Listen to the trailer now!
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Une visite guidée du Paris noir (A Tour of Black Paris)
14 juli 2021 · 27 min
In this special episode, we’re taking you on a guided audio tour through Paris to explore a unique side of the city: its Black history and culture! Join tour guide Kévi Donat in discovering the Black thinkers, artists, and leaders who helped make Paris the city it is today. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3o42VK1.
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Polynésie, mon amour (Polynesia, My Love)
18 mei 2021 · 23 min
When the son of a Polynesian fisherman discovers the threats affecting his beloved island’s coral reefs, he teams up with a surf buddy to do something about it. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3fXSLpJ.
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Mont-Saint-Michel, mon amour (Mont-Saint-Michel, My Love)
11 mei 2021 · 25 min
François Saint-James’s first great love was not a person, but a place: le Mont-Saint-Michel, the iconic island fortress off the coast of Normandy. Working there was the chance of a lifetime, and living there a dream come true. But when his first love introduced him to the next one, he found himself forced to choose between the two… Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/32Avl6T.
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Madagascar, mon amour (Madagascar, My Love)
4 mei 2021 · 25 min
The first time Onja Razafindratsima stepped foot in the Madagascar rainforest, she fell in love with the unique plants and animals that call it home. But when she realized all these species could go extinct, she decided to protect her home country’s incredible biodiversity. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3tZ77OV.
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Lausanne, mon amour (Lausanne, My Love)
27 april 2021 · 22 min
Renato Häusler felt out of place in modern life. He longed for a simpler, slower, more natural time. When he learned that his city, Lausanne, is one of the last in Europe to still have a lone night watchman, he made it his mission to preserve the centuries-old tradition. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3u1txPv.
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Lyon, mon amour (Lyon, My Love)
20 april 2021 · 21 min
When a free-spirited wanderer reluctantly takes a job as tour guide in Lyon, the last thing she expects is to fall in love with the city and its secrets… Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rRYdjE.
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Étretat, mon amour (Étretat, My Love)
13 april 2021 · 20 min
When the best crab fisherman in Étretat, Normandy gradually loses his eyesight, he does everything in his power to continue fishing along the coastline he loves. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3g0bdOx.
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Trailer Season 6
6 april 2021 · 2 min
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting April 13, 2021. Listen to the trailer now!
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Ask Me Anything — Your Listener Questions Answered
23 maart 2021 · 33 min
In this special episode, we answer your questions about the Duolingo French Podcast! Listen as host Ngofeen Mputubwele takes you behind the scenes of this one-of-a-kind podcast — with a little help from some friends. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3KI7cwt.
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Les rebelles écolos (The Eco Rebels)
9 februari 2021 · 25 min
Benji was an idealistic young man full of hopes for his future…until the 2008 financial crisis left him jobless. At a loss for how to lead a good life and earn a living, he decided to join an alternative community, la ZAD, in the west of France. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3uiB5h9.
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La voix de la France (The Voice of France)
2 februari 2021 · 26 min
Simone Hérault had the gift of a unique voice, but as a child, she was too insecure to believe in it. Still, her talent and dedication would end up taking her places she never expected…until she became one of the most familiar and beloved voices in all of France. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/33Owbh1.
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La coureuse de Bamako (The Runner from Bamako)
26 januari 2021 · 24 min
As a teenager in Mali, Djénébou Danté dodged a string of marriage proposals to pursue her running dreams and represent her country on the international stage. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3KJMR9Z.
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L’amour et les chevaux sauvages (Love and Wild Horses)
19 januari 2021 · 24 min
At 30, Aliénor Le Gouvello set off to ride solo across Australia’s toughest trails. She gave herself one year to train wild horses and complete the journey. Riding ten hours a day, every day, Aliénor was determined not to quit — not for crocodiles, fire ants…not even for the handsome helicopter pilot she met along the way. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3HkGO9T.
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38 Gamins (38 Kids)
12 januari 2021 · 22 min
When a devastating earthquake strikes Haiti in January 2010, one of the island’s most respected public health experts rushes to the aid of 38 abandoned children who have been left without a home. She decides then and there to take care of them, not knowing that the decision will change their lives — and hers — forever. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3o3Ox4e.
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Les moines brasseurs (The Beer-Brewing Monks)
5 januari 2021 · 24 min
At age 27, Matthieu Landri said goodbye to his family and shared one last beer with his friends…then began his new life as a Benedictine monk. He longed for a spiritual life of contemplation and prayer. But soon he found himself embarking on a new journey: reviving the lost French art of monastic beer-brewing. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/33OwCIb.
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Les santons de Noël (The Little Christmas Figures)
22 december 2020 · 24 min
In Martine Gaussen’s childhood, traditional French santons — handmade nativity figures — were a key that unlocked the magic of Christmas. But decades after the magic has dulled and adult responsibilities have taken over, can Martine rediscover the curiosity and creativity that defined the holidays of her youth? Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rRYymq.
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Le petit apiculteur (The Beekeeper Kid)
15 december 2020 · 22 min
A young boy in the south of France discovers an unexpected passion for bees and beekeeping. But he’s not prepared for the heartbreak he’ll face when he leaves his little buzzing companions over the summer... Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rS6R1w.
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Trailer Season 5
8 december 2020 · 2 min
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting December 15, 2020. Listen to the trailer now!
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Le nom caché (The Hidden Name)
3 november 2020 · 25 min
After his grandparents’ deaths, 20-year-old Damien Bouché uncovers a family secret from World War II. He spends the next 10 years unearthing the past, from Vienna to the south of France, in a fight to regain his true family name. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3GZqStj.
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Le caporal canadien-français (The French Canadian Corporal)
27 oktober 2020 · 24 min
When Vincent-Gabriel Lamarre joined the Canadian Armed Forces, he knew he had found his calling. But a few years into his service, he realized he could no longer ignore the discomfort he felt about his gender identity. Would a gender transition be accepted in the military? After the episode, learn more about Vincent-Gabriel’s journey here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/tigars. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3HkH4pn.
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La joie du cancan (The Joy of Cancan)
20 oktober 2020 · 24 min
A young dancer discovers French Cancan in the 1960s, leading her to an exciting international career…and the love of her life. When a tragic loss rips the joy of dancing from her, cancan slowly helps her find a renewed sense of self. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3ACl2vK.
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Défier un dictateur (Defying a Dictator)
13 oktober 2020 · 26 min
When a young attorney from Chad decided to take on the ex-dictator who terrorized her country, she knew she was going up against dark and powerful forces. But that didn’t stop her from dedicating her life to fighting for justice in her homeland. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3fXuAaY.
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Le boulanger de l’Afghanistan (The Baker from Afghanistan)
6 oktober 2020 · 24 min
Najib Nasary left his native Afghanistan in search of a fresh start in France. He had nothing, knew no one, and faced the threat of deportation. But when a village in France’s Cévennes mountains took him in, he finally found a new home…and a new passion for baking French bread. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rMjM52.
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La course au sommet de la tour Eiffel (The Race to the Top of the Eiffel Tower)
29 september 2020 · 25 min
When Valérie Hirschfield lost her leg, she made a promise to her family that she would bounce back stronger than ever — a promise that would one day lead her to race up France’s most iconic monument. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3H41se7.
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Une chanson révolutionnaire (A Song of Revolution)
22 september 2020 · 23 min
Emel Mathlouthi left her home country of Tunisia so that she could sing openly about bringing freedom to her people. But that didn’t stop her from participating in the seismic revolution that was taking place back home. Lees meer
A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3AOkKSB.