Duolingo French Podcast

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**Duolingo French Podcast**

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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Trailer Season 11 Aug 30, 2022

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The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting September 6, 2022. Listen to the trailer now!

Traditions iconiques - The Tour de France Jul 12, 2022

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Le Tour de France is a legendary bicycle race in France. But to cycling enthusiast Claire Floret, there’s something terribly wrong with it: women aren’t allowed to compete. So in order to make things right, she created a brand new cycling challenge.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3zeMXTo.

Traditions iconiques - The Beret Jul 05, 2022

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The béret was once the most popular hat in France. But today, most French people see it as old-fashioned. Except for Valérie. As a native of southwest France – where bérets were invented – she wants to bring them back in style!

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3ajeGbM.

Traditions iconiques - A Kiss Hello Jun 28, 2022

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In France, greeting friends, relatives and co-workers with “la bise” — a kiss hello — is more than tradition. It’s essential. Yet Mathieu Avanzi was so baffled by the custom, it left him wondering: did others feel the same?

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3y59bp7.

Traditions iconiques - Fête de la musique Jun 21, 2022

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Every year on June 21st, musicians across France take to the streets to celebrate la Fête de la musique. Growing up, Fanny’s birthday also happened to be on June 21st…and for a long time, she resented having to share her day with the popular French holiday. Until the tradition took on a special meaning for her…

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3O9Ieal.

Traditions iconiques - Beaujolais Wine Jun 14, 2022

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In the grand French tradition of winemaking, Beaujolais Nouveau wine was once the cool kid on the block. But when wine connoisseurs felt it went too mainstream, they turned their backs on it. So wine lover Anaïs Pertuizet decided to make a new kind of Beaujolais Nouveau, one that would win back their hearts.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3b4LLZb.

Traditions iconiques - Summer Vacation Jun 07, 2022

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The French love their long summer vacations, les grandes vacances. But they hate the massive traffic jams that go with them. To help vacation-bound drivers and passengers have some fun on the road, traffic radio host Francine Thomas has to get creative.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3GWrJM9.

Traditions iconiques - French Gastronomy May 31, 2022

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Le repas gastronomique, the true French feast, is a unique part of French culture. Chef Stéphane Ranieri worked his way up the kitchen ranks in some of France’s most prestigious restaurants. Then one day, he decided to take fine dining to a completely different setting: the rugby stadium.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3NK17Qz.

Traditions iconiques - Perfume May 24, 2022

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Perfume is France’s everyday luxury. French people love to wear it, to gift it, but also to create it. When one of France’s foremost perfumers realizes that the perfume-making tradition in his hometown of Grasse is in danger, he vows to defend it.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3lJuKpn.

Trailer Season 10 May 17, 2022

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The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting May 24, 2022. Listen to the trailer now!

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