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1 DAY AGO

Sing Your Heart Out: Minh's Talent Show Triumph

Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese: Sing Your Heart Out: Minh's Talent Show Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-20-vi Story Transcript: Vi: Sương sớm nhẹ nhàng bao phủ ngôi trường Tiểu học Sa Pa, một ngôi trường nhỏ nhắn nằm trên những ngọn đồi xanh biếc miền Bắc Việt Nam. En: The early morning mist gently enveloped ngôi trường Tiểu học Sa Pa, a small school nestled on the verdant hills of northern Vietnam. Vi: Những chiếc đèn lồng đỏ và cành đào tươi thắm trang trí dọc hành lang, báo hiệu một mùa Tết đang đến gần. En: Red lanterns and bright peach blossoms adorned the hallways, heralding the approach of the Tết season. Vi: Mặc dù cái lạnh mùa đông đang len lỏi khắp nơi, nhưng không khí trong trường vẫn ấm áp và náo nức. En: Despite the winter chill creeping in from all directions, the atmosphere in the school remained warm and bustling. Vi: Minh bước đi chậm rãi, lòng đầy lo lắng. En: Minh walked slowly, his heart filled with anxiety. Vi: Những bước chân cậu dẫn tới sân trường, nơi Thao và Linh đang chờ. En: His footsteps led him to the schoolyard, where Thao and Linh were waiting. Vi: Minh là một cậu bé nhút nhát nhưng lại có giọng hát đầy nội lực. En: Minh was a shy boy but possessed a powerful singing voice. Vi: Cậu mơ ước đứng trên sân khấu trong buổi diễn tài năng của trường. En: He dreamed of standing on stage during the school's talent show. Vi: Nhưng Minh sợ hãi việc đứng trước nhiều người. En: Yet, Minh was terrified of standing in front of many people. Vi: Minh lo rằng mình sẽ làm mọi người thất vọng, nhất là Thao và Linh. En: He feared he would disappoint everyone, especially Thao and Linh. Vi: Thao tiến lại gần Minh với nụ cười tươi rói. En: Thao approached Minh with a beaming smile. Vi: "Minh, đừng lo! En: "Minh, don't worry! Vi: Cậu hát rất hay. En: You sing very well. Vi: Tớ và Linh ở đây để giúp cậu mà. En: Linh and I are here to help you." Vi: " Thao luôn là người ủng hộ nhiệt tình nhất của Minh. En: Thao had always been Minh's most enthusiastic supporter. Vi: Còn Linh, bộ mặt chăm chú tỏ rõ sự lo lắng cho bạn mình. En: Meanwhile, Linh’s attentive expression showed concern for her friend. Vi: Linh là một vũ công giỏi nhưng không tự tin khi hát, vì vậy hiểu rõ những áp lực Minh đang đối mặt. En: Linh was a skilled dancer but lacked confidence when singing, thus she understood the pressure Minh was facing. Vi: "Mình sẽ tập nhiều hơn," Minh nói, giọng đầy quyết tâm. En: "I will practice more," Minh said, his voice full of determination. Vi: "Thao, cậu giúp mình luyện giọng nhé? En: "Thao, can you help me with my singing? Vi: Linh, cậu có thể chỉ mình cách đứng vững vàng trên sân khấu không? En: Linh, could you show me how to stand firmly on stage?" Vi: "Những ngày sau đó, ba người bạn hì hục luyện tập. En: In the days that followed, the three friends worked hard in practice. Vi: Thao chú ý từng âm điệu Minh phát ra, khuyến khích Minh chia sẻ cả những nốt cao. En: Thao paid attention to every note Minh sang, encouraging him to share even the high ones. Vi: Linh hướng dẫn Minh cách đứng tự tin, gợi nhớ những cảm nhận khi tự tay xếp bánh chưng cùng gia đình trong dịp Tết. En: Linh guided Minh on how to stand confidently, reminiscent of the feeling when folding bánh chưng with his family during Tết. Vi: Khi ngày diễn tài năng đến gần hơn, Minh vẫn cảm nhận nỗi sợ. En: As the talent show day drew nearer, Minh still felt fear. Vi: Nhưng nhớ lời động viên của Thao và Linh, Minh đứng vững hơn. En: But remembering the encouragement from Thao and Linh, Minh stood more confidently. Vi: Sân khấu được trang trí lộng lẫy với ánh đèn lung linh và sắc hoa đào rực rỡ. En: The stage was lavishly decorated with shimmering lights and vibrant peach blossoms. Vi: Đến lượt Minh. En: It was Minh's turn. Vi: Làm một hơi thật sâu, Minh bước lên sân khấu. En: Taking a deep breath, Minh stepped onto the stage. Vi: Ánh đèn chiếu rọi, khán giả im lặng chờ đợi. En: The spotlight shone on him, the audience fell silent in anticipation. Vi: Lòng cậu xao động, nhưng Minh nhớ lời dặn dò của Linh: "Hát như khi cậu ở trong phòng tập với tụi này thôi. En: His heart fluttered, but Minh remembered Linh's advice: "Sing like you're in the practice room with us." Vi: " Minh nhắm mắt và bắt đầu cất giọng. En: Closing his eyes, Minh began to sing. Vi: Giọng hát Minh vang lên trong trẻo giữa không gian, từng câu từng chữ cuốn hút khán giả. En: Minh's voice resonated clearly in the air, each word captivating the audience. Vi: Nốt nhạc cuối vang lên, sân khấu rung lên trong tiếng vỗ tay không ngừng. En: The final note echoed, the stage shook with endless applause. Vi: Minh mở mắt, thấy Thao và Linh mỉm cười rạng rỡ, cậu nở nụ cười tự tin. En: Minh opened his eyes to see Thao and Linh smiling brightly, and he returned a confident smile. Vi: Qua trải nghiệm này, Minh mạnh mẽ hơn. En: Through this experience, Minh became stronger. Vi: Giờ đây, cậu không còn sợ chia sẻ tài năng với mọi người. En: Now, he was no longer afraid to share his talents with everyone. Vi: Minh không chỉ vượt qua nỗi sợ hãi, mà còn tìm thấy niềm vui thật sự khi đứng dưới ánh đèn sân khấu. En: Minh not only overcame his fears but also found true joy in standing under the spotlight. Vi: Cậu hạnh phúc biết bao khi được là chính mình. En: He was incredibly happy to be himself. Vi: Tiếng reo hò chúc mừng vang vọng khắp sân trường, như lời hứa hẹn cho một mùa Tết thật đong đầy. En: Cheers and congratulations echoed throughout the schoolyard, like a promise of a fulfilled Tết season. Vi: Minh, Thao và Linh cùng nhau rời khỏi sân khấu, cảm ơn nhau vì đã cùng nhau vượt qua cuộc hành trình đầy ý nghĩa này. En: Minh, Thao, and Linh left the stage together, thanking each other for having journeyed through this meaningful experience together. Vocabulary Words: mist: sươngenveloped: bao phủverdant: xanh biếcheralding: báo hiệuadorned: trang tríchill: cái lạnhanxiety: lo lắngshy: nhút nhátpossessed: cóterrified: sợ hãidisappoint: thất vọngconcern: lo lắngdetermination: quyết tâmattentive: chú ýencouraging: khuyến khíchreminiscent: gợi nhớfear: nỗi sợdecorated: trang trílavishly: lộng lẫyanticipation: chờ đợifluttered: xao độngresonated: vang lêncaptivating: cuốn hútechoed: vang lênapplause: tiếng vỗ tayfulfilled: đong đầyovercame: vượt quaspotlight: ánh đèn sân khấucongrulations: chúc mừngjourneyed: hành trình

1 day ago

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16 min
11 JAN

Finding Balance: Jisoo and Minho's Path to True Success

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Balance: Jisoo and Minho's Path to True Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-01-11-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 눈이 소복이 쌓인 서울 외곽, 현대적인 프리랜서 홈이 있습니다. En: In the outskirts of Seoul, where the snow is gently piled up, there is a modern freelancer's home. Ko: 이곳은 독립적으로 일하거나 공부하는 사람들이 모입니다. En: It is a place where people who work or study independently gather. Ko: 조용하고 포근한 이 공간은 고된 하루가 끝난 후 한적한 휴식을 제공합니다. En: This quiet and cozy space provides a peaceful refuge after a long, arduous day. Ko: 그 안에 지수와 민호가 앉아 있습니다. En: Inside, Jisoo and Minho are sitting together. Ko: 지수는 고3입니다. En: Jisoo is a senior in high school. Ko: 그녀의 목표는 수능에서 높은 점수를 받아 명문대에 입학하는 것입니다. En: Her goal is to score high on the college entrance exam and get into a prestigious university. Ko: 지수의 부모님은 그녀가 꼭 성공하길 바랍니다. 그래서 그녀는 오늘도 밤늦게까지 공부합니다. En: Her parents are determined for her to succeed, so she studies late into the night once again. Ko: 하지만 속으로는 피곤하고 불안합니다. En: However, inside she is tired and uneasy. Ko: 민호는 그녀의 친한 친구입니다. En: Minho is her close friend. Ko: 그는 음악을 사랑하는 재능 있는 뮤지션입니다. 하지만 공부와 음악 중에서 균형을 찾기가 어렵습니다. En: He is a talented musician who loves music, but he finds it hard to balance studying and music. Ko: 겨울 바람이 창문을 때릴 때 민호가 입을 엽니다. En: As the winter wind hits the window, Minho speaks up. Ko: “지수야, 잠깐 쉬는 게 어때? 너무 무리하지 마.” En: "Hey, Jisoo, how about taking a break? Don't push yourself too much." Ko: 지수는 한숨을 쉽니다. En: Jisoo sighs. Ko: “하지만 민호야, 난 꼭 잘해야 해. 부모님 기대가 너무 커.” En: "But Minho, I have to do well. My parents have such high expectations." Ko: 민호는 기타를 살짝 만지며 말을 이어갑니다. “성공이 꼭 성적만으로 결정되는 게 아니잖아. 너의 행복도 중요해.” En: Minho, lightly touching his guitar, continues, "Success isn't determined only by grades, you know. Your happiness is important too." Ko: 설날이 다가왔고, 가족 모두가 모여 음식을 준비합니다. En: As Seollal, the Lunar New Year, approaches, the whole family gathers to prepare food. Ko: 하지만 지수는 책상에 앉아 있습니다. En: However, Jisoo sits at her desk. Ko: 가족의 따뜻한 대화와 웃음이 그녀의 방에 들리지만 그녀는 참아야 한다고 생각합니다. En: The warm conversations and laughter of her family can be heard in her room, but she thinks she must hold back. Ko: 민호는 종종 그녀의 공부방을 방문합니다. En: Minho often visits her study room. Ko: “설날에 잠깐 나가서 궁산 귀신의 길도 구경하고 돌아다닐까?” En: "How about taking a stroll on the Ghost Road of Gungsan this Seollal?" Ko: 그러나 지수는 고개를 저으며 공부를 계속합니다. En: But Jisoo shakes her head and keeps studying. Ko: 그러던 어느 날 밤, 수능 전날이 다가왔습니다. En: Then, one night, the day before the college entrance exam arrives. Ko: 지수는 눈물이 흐릅니다. En: Jisoo sheds tears. Ko: 도저히 멈출 수가 없습니다. En: She just can't stop. Ko: 그녀는 민호에게 전화를 걸어 모든 걱정을 털어놓습니다. En: She calls Minho and shares all her worries. Ko: 민호는 침착하게 듣고, 조용히 지수에게 말합니다. En: Minho, listening calmly, quietly speaks to her. Ko: “시험도 중요하지만, 네가 먼저야. 네가 마음을 편히 가져야 좋은 성적이 나올 거야.” En: "The exam is important, but you come first. You need to have peace of mind to do well." Ko: 다음 날, 지수는 한결 가벼운 마음으로 시험을 치르러 갑니다. En: The next day, Jisoo goes to take her exam with a much lighter heart. Ko: 명문대에 가고자 하는 마음은 여전하지만, 그녀는 이제 더 넓은 눈으로 세상을 봅니다. En: Her desire to attend a prestigious university remains, but she now sees the world with a broader perspective. Ko: 민호와 함께 지수는 자신을 위한 더 나은 선택이 무엇인지 깨달았습니다. En: Together with Minho, she realizes what better choices she can make for herself. Ko: 결국, 지수는 점수에 관계없이 자기 자신을 소중히 여기고 진정으로 행복해지는 법을 배우게 됩니다. En: Eventually, Jisoo learns to value herself and to be genuinely happy, regardless of her scores. Ko: 그리고 민호도 그녀와 함께 새로운 경험을 통해 자신의 미래를 긍정적으로 바라봅니다. En: And Minho, alongside her, looks positively toward his future through new experiences. Ko: 가벼운 마음과 따뜻한 우정 속에서 두 사람은 새로운 시작을 맞이합니다. En: With light hearts and warm friendship, the two of them welcome a new beginning. Vocabulary Words: outskirts: 외곽pile up: 쌓이다freelancer: 프리랜서cozy: 포근한refuge: 휴식prestigious: 명문대determined: 결심한arduous: 고된uneasy: 불안한balance: 균형expectations: 기대gather: 모이다perspective: 넓은 눈genuinely: 진정으로laughter: 웃음hold back: 참다stroll: 구경하다broaden: 넓히다shed: 흐르다calmly: 침착하게determine: 결정하다guitar: 기타exam: 수능happiness: 행복apprehend: 깨달다new experiences: 새로운 경험gather: 모이다positively: 긍정적으로cherish: 소중히 여기다future: 미래

11 Jan

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16 min
19 JAN

Mysteries of Mont Saint-Michel: A Winter's Secret Unveiled

Fluent Fiction - French: Mysteries of Mont Saint-Michel: A Winter's Secret Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-01-19-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript: Fr: Les cloches de Mont Saint-Michel résonnaient dans l'air glacé d'hiver alors que les vagues baissaient autour du rocher majestueux. En: The bells of Mont Saint-Michel rang out in the icy winter air as the waves receded around the majestic rock. Fr: L'abbaye, imposante et mystérieuse, se dressait au centre de cette scène enchanteresse. En: The abbey, imposing and mysterious, stood at the center of this enchanting scene. Fr: Éloise, une guide locale passionnée d'histoire, arpentait les rues pavées. En: Éloise, a local guide passionate about history, was walking the cobblestone streets. Fr: Elle partageait les secrets du Mont avec les visiteurs, mais aujourd'hui, un mystère bien plus grand l'appelait. En: She shared the secrets of the Mont with the visitors, but today, a much greater mystery was calling her. Fr: Ce matin-là, Éloise avait appris qu'un artefact précieux avait disparu de l'abbaye. En: That morning, Éloise had learned that a precious artifact had disappeared from the abbey. Fr: C'était l'Épiphanie, une fête célèbre en France avec la galette des rois, mais pour elle, l'urgence était toute autre. En: It was l'Épiphanie, a famous celebration in France with the galette des rois, but for her, the urgency was of a different kind. Fr: Elle rêvait de prouver ses capacités en résolvant cette énigme et protégeant la réputation du Mont. En: She dreamed of proving her abilities by solving this enigma and protecting the reputation of the Mont. Fr: Julien, un moine discret, gardait les archives de l'abbaye. En: Julien, a discreet monk, guarded the abbey's archives. Fr: Il connaissait chaque parchemin, chaque secret du lieu. En: He knew every parchment, every secret of the place. Fr: Toutefois, il était réticent à partager ces informations avec quiconque. En: However, he was reluctant to share these informations with anyone. Fr: Éloise savait qu'elle devait le convaincre, mais ce n'était pas simple. En: Éloise knew she had to convince him, but it wasn't simple. Fr: À ses côtés se tenait Margot, une journaliste énergique à la recherche d'une histoire sensationnelle. En: Beside her stood Margot, an energetic journalist in search of a sensational story. Fr: Margot, sceptique de nature, ne laissait jamais passer une chance de poser des questions incisives, ce qui souvent irritait Julien. En: Margot, skeptical by nature, never missed a chance to ask incisive questions, which often irritated Julien. Fr: Éloise et Margot décidèrent de faire équipe. En: Éloise and Margot decided to team up. Fr: Elles avaient des méthodes différentes, mais le même but. En: They had different methods, but the same goal. Fr: Éloise, avec sa connaissance des lieux, espérait découvrir quelque chose que Julian cachait. En: Éloise, with her knowledge of the place, hoped to discover something Julian was hiding. Fr: Au crépuscule, pendant que la brume enveloppait l'abbaye, Éloise explora les couloirs, guidée par sa curiosité. En: At dusk, while the mist enveloped the abbey, Éloise explored the hallways, guided by her curiosity. Fr: Elle remarqua une pierre légèrement décollée. En: She noticed a slightly detached stone. Fr: Derrière, elle découvert un passage secret. En: Behind it, she discovered a secret passage. Fr: La découverte la mena à une salle cachée. En: The discovery led her to a hidden room. Fr: Là, elle trouva l'artefact, posé en toute sécurité. En: There, she found the artifact, safely placed. Fr: Julien, soucieux de le protéger pendant les rénovations, l'avait déplacé. En: Julien, concerned about protecting it during renovations, had moved it. Fr: Avec cette révélation, Éloise confronta Julien. En: With this revelation, Éloise confronted Julien. Fr: Il admit ses actions, réalisant que le secret avait causé inquiétude et confusion. En: He admitted his actions, realizing that the secrecy had caused worry and confusion. Fr: Il accepta la nécessité de plus de transparence. En: He acknowledged the need for more transparency. Fr: Margot, témoin de la scène, savait qu'elle tenait l'histoire idéale pour son journal. En: Margot, witnessing the scene, knew she had the ideal story for her newspaper. Fr: De retour, le précieux artefact retrouva sa place à l'abbaye. En: Upon their return, the precious artifact regained its place at the abbey. Fr: Éloise, confiante après sa découverte, comprenait mieux que jamais la valeur du travail d'équipe. En: Éloise, confident after her discovery, understood better than ever the value of teamwork. Fr: Julien, remerciant Éloise, promit de mieux communiquer. En: Julien, thanking Éloise, promised to communicate better. Fr: Quant à Margot, elle repartit avec un sourire satisfait et une exclusivité en main. En: As for Margot, she left with a satisfied smile and an exclusive story in hand. Fr: Mont Saint-Michel, majestueux dans la brume hivernale, avait retrouvé sa paix grâce à l'esprit aventureux d'Éloise et la persévérance de ses nouveaux alliés. En: Mont Saint-Michel, majestic in the winter mist, had regained its peace thanks to Éloise's adventurous spirit and the perseverance of her new allies. Vocabulary Words: the bell: la clochethe wave: la vaguemajestical: majestueuxthe abbey: l'abbayethe cobblestone: le pavéthe artifact: l'artefactthe urgency: l'urgencethe enigma: l'énigmethe reputation: la réputationthe monk: le moinethe parchment: le parcheminthe skepticism: le scepticismethe dusk: le crépusculethe mist: la brumethe hallway: le couloirthe stone: la pierrethe renovation: la rénovationthe revelation: la révélationthe secrecy: le secretthe transparency: la transparencethe witness: le témointhe scene: la scènethe newspaper: le journalthe curiosity: la curiositéthe adventure: l'aventurethe perseverance: la persévérancethe spirit: l'espritthe ally: l'alliéthe discovery: la découvertethe improvement: l'amélioration

19 Jan

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15 min
14 JAN

The Great Baguette Heist: Luc, Claudine, and a Mischievous Pup

Fluent Fiction - French: The Great Baguette Heist: Luc, Claudine, and a Mischievous Pup Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-01-14-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript: Fr: Dans une belle matinée d'hiver, Luc et Claudine marchent d'un pas tranquille à travers leur communauté fermée près de Nice. En: On a beautiful winter morning, Luc and Claudine walk at a leisurely pace through their gated community near Nice. Fr: Les villas élégantes sont bordées de haies soigneusement taillées, et le silence est seulement interrompu par le souffle du vent marin. En: The elegant villas are lined with carefully trimmed hedges, and the silence is only interrupted by the sea breeze. Fr: Baguette, leur chien, trotte joyeusement devant eux, remuant la queue avec enthousiasme. En: Baguette, their dog, trots joyfully ahead of them, wagging his tail enthusiastically. Fr: Tout semble parfait jusqu'à ce qu'un petit drame se dessine. En: Everything seems perfect until a small drama unfolds. Fr: Baguette aperçoit la livraison de pain d'un voisin. En: Baguette spots a neighbor's bread delivery. Fr: En un éclair, il attrape une baguette dans sa gueule et commence à galoper. En: In the blink of an eye, he grabs a baguette in his mouth and starts to gallop. Fr: « Baguette, reviens ! » s'écrie Luc en bondissant, mais le chien est déjà loin. En: “Baguette, come back!” Luc shouts as he leaps, but the dog is already far away. Fr: Claudine rit en haussant les épaules. En: Claudine laughs, shrugging her shoulders. Fr: « Il faut bien qu'il s'amuse aussi, » plaisante-t-elle. En: “He needs to have fun too,” she jokes. Fr: Luc, néanmoins, est préoccupé. En: Luc, however, is worried. Fr: Il fait tout pour éviter que les voisins ne se moquent d'eux. En: He does everything he can to avoid being mocked by the neighbors. Fr: Ils suivent Baguette jusqu'à l'entrée de la communauté. En: They follow Baguette to the entrance of the community. Fr: Les grandes grilles sont fermées. En: The large gates are closed. Fr: Luc fouille frénétiquement sa poche à la recherche de son téléphone. En: Luc frantically searches his pocket for his phone. Fr: Malheureusement, il a oublié de noter le nouveau code du clavier. En: Unfortunately, he forgot to note the new keypad code. Fr: « Oh non, Claudine, nous sommes coincés dehors ! » Luc panique. En: “Oh no, Claudine, we're stuck outside!” Luc panics. Fr: Claudine, avec son optimisme habituel, dit : « Ne t'inquiète pas, Luc. En: Claudine, with her usual optimism, says, “Don't worry, Luc. Fr: C'est l'occasion parfaite pour une aventure. En: This is the perfect chance for an adventure. Fr: Allons d'abord attraper notre petit voleur de pain. » En: Let's catch our little bread thief first.” Fr: Ensemble, ils se lancent à la poursuite de Baguette. En: Together, they set off in pursuit of Baguette. Fr: « Faisons une course. En: “Let's have a race. Fr: Celui qui attrape Baguette en premier gagne, » suggère Claudine en riant. En: The one who catches Baguette first wins,” Claudine suggests, laughing. Fr: Luc voit l'absurdité et sourit enfin. En: Luc sees the absurdity and finally smiles. Fr: Soudain, une autre voisine s'approche. En: Suddenly, another neighbor approaches. Fr: Avant qu'elle ne les voie, Luc trouve dans sa poche quelques friandises pour chiens. En: Before she sees them, Luc finds some dog treats in his pocket. Fr: « Baguette, regarde ce que j'ai ! » En: “Baguette, look what I have!” Fr: Baguette s'arrête immédiatement, trop tenté par les friandises. En: Baguette stops immediately, too tempted by the treats. Fr: Pendant ce temps, Claudine creuse dans sa mémoire. En: Meanwhile, Claudine searches her memory. Fr: « Ah, je me souviens du code ! En: “Ah, I remember the code! Fr: C'est le numéro qui rime avec celui de notre rue, » dit-elle joyeusement. En: It's the number that rhymes with our street number,” she says joyfully. Fr: Ils rentrent discrètement dans la communauté, Baguette toujours fièrement porteur de la baguette. En: They quietly return to the community, Baguette still proudly carrying the baguette. Fr: Luc remercie leur voisine avec chaleur, avec une gêne désormais transformée en gratitude. En: Luc warmly thanks their neighbor, with embarrassment now turned to gratitude. Fr: En marchant sur le chemin pavé vers chez eux, Luc prend un moment pour apprécier Claudine et leur vie remplie de moments inattendus. En: As they walk along the paved path home, Luc takes a moment to appreciate Claudine and their life filled with unexpected moments. Fr: « Tu sais, peut-être que tout n'a pas besoin d'être si sérieux, » admet-il enfin. En: “You know, maybe everything doesn't have to be so serious,” he finally admits. Fr: Claudine lève les yeux vers lui et sourit. En: Claudine looks up at him and smiles. Fr: « Exactement, cher Luc. En: “Exactly, dear Luc. Fr: La vie est bien plus amusante ainsi. » En: Life is much more fun this way.” Fr: Et c'est ainsi que Luc apprit à se détendre un peu et à savourer les petites absurdités de la vie en compagnie de Claudine et de leur chien adoré, Baguette. En: And that's how Luc learned to relax a little and enjoy the small absurdities of life in the company of Claudine and their beloved dog, Baguette. Vocabulary Words: the morning: la matinéeleisurely: tranquillegated community: la communauté ferméethe villa: la villatrimmed: tailléesto trot: trotterthe hedge: la haieinterrupted: interromputhe breeze: le souffleenthusiastically: avec enthousiasmeto unfold: se dessinerto gallop: galoperto shrug: hausser les épaulesworried: préoccupéto mock: se moquer dethe gate: la grillefrantically: frénétiquementstuck: coincéoptimism: l'optimismeadventure: l'aventurein pursuit of: à la poursuite deabsurdity: l'absurditéto approach: s'approcherthe treat: la friandisemeanwhile: pendant ce tempsto remember: se souvenirto rhyme: rimerquietly: discrètementembarrassment: la gênegratitude: la gratitude

14 Jan

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15 min
19 JAN

Unveiling the Winter Mystery: Élodie's Courageous Quest

Fluent Fiction - French: Unveiling the Winter Mystery: Élodie's Courageous Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-01-19-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript: Fr: Dans un petit village médiéval de France, l'hiver est froid et silencieux. En: In a small medieval village in France, winter is cold and silent. Fr: Les rues pavées sont couvertes de neige. En: The cobblestone streets are covered with snow. Fr: Au centre, une église de pierre se dresse fièrement. En: In the center, a stone church stands proudly. Fr: Il y a un mystère dans l'air. En: There is a mystery in the air. Fr: L'artefact précieux de l'église a disparu. En: The church's precious artifact has disappeared. Fr: Les villageois sont inquiets. En: The villagers are worried. Fr: Tout le monde parle de l'artefact. En: Everyone is talking about the artifact. Fr: Élodie, une jeune femme maligne et résolue, ne peut pas laisser cela ainsi. En: Élodie, a clever and determined young woman, cannot let it go like this. Fr: Élodie a un objectif : résoudre ce mystère. En: Élodie has one goal: to solve this mystery. Fr: Elle veut montrer à tous qu'elle est capable. En: She wants to show everyone that she is capable. Fr: Mais l'hiver est rude, et les malles à traverser. En: But the winter is harsh, and the challenges are many. Fr: Les villageois se soupçonnent les uns les autres. En: The villagers suspect one another. Fr: Pourtant, Élodie a remarqué quelque chose. En: However, Élodie has noticed something. Fr: Thibault, le forgeron, agit étrangement. En: Thibault, the blacksmith, is acting strangely. Fr: Il évite son regard. En: He avoids her gaze. Fr: Pourquoi est-il si nerveux ? En: Why is he so nervous? Fr: Élodie décide d'agir. En: Élodie decides to take action. Fr: Elle marche courageusement vers la forge. En: She walks courageously towards the forge. Fr: Il fait froid. En: It is cold. Fr: Son souffle forme de petits nuages blancs dans l'air. En: Her breath forms little white clouds in the air. Fr: Elle frappe à la porte de Thibault. En: She knocks on Thibault's door. Fr: Il ouvre, les yeux inquiets. En: He opens it, his eyes worried. Fr: "Élodie," dit-il, hésitant. En: "Élodie," he says, hesitantly. Fr: Elle entre, la chaleur du feu l'enveloppe. En: She enters, the warmth of the fire enveloping her. Fr: "Thibault, je sais que tu caches quelque chose," dit-elle doucement. En: "Thibault, I know you're hiding something," she says softly. Fr: "Parle-moi, je veux aider." En: "Talk to me, I want to help." Fr: Thibault tourne et retourne dans sa tête. En: Thibault turns it over and over in his mind. Fr: Il baisse les yeux. En: He lowers his eyes. Fr: "J'ai fait une erreur. En: "I made a mistake. Fr: J’ai accidentellement abîmé l'artefact. En: I accidentally damaged the artifact. Fr: Je l'ai caché. En: I hid it. Fr: J'avais peur," avoue-t-il finalement, la voix tremblante. En: I was scared," he finally admits, his voice trembling. Fr: Élodie regarde Thibault avec compréhension. En: Élodie looks at Thibault with understanding. Fr: "Nous pouvons le réparer ensemble," propose-t-elle. En: "We can repair it together," she suggests. Fr: Thibault hésite, puis acquiesce. En: Thibault hesitates, then nods. Fr: Ensemble, ils travaillent dur, leurs mains habiles restaurent l'artefact. En: Together, they work hard, their skillful hands restoring the artifact. Fr: La neige tombe doucement dehors, enveloppant le village d'un manteau blanc. En: The snow falls gently outside, wrapping the village in a white blanket. Fr: Le lendemain, ils retournent l'artefact à l'église, sans bruit. En: The next day, they return the artifact to the church, quietly. Fr: Personne ne sait ce qui s'est passé, mais il y a un changement dans le village. En: No one knows what happened, but there is a change in the village. Fr: Élodie a gagné confiance en elle. En: Élodie has gained confidence in herself. Fr: Thibault a appris l'importance de la vérité et de la confiance. En: Thibault has learned the importance of truth and trust. Fr: Leur secret est leur lien. En: Their secret is their bond. Fr: Les villageois remarquent que quelque chose a changé. En: The villagers notice that something has changed. Fr: Élodie et Thibault se regardent avec respect. En: Élodie and Thibault look at each other with respect. Fr: Le village continue de vivre sous le ciel d'hiver, mais l'atmosphère est différente. En: The village continues to live under the winter sky, but the atmosphere is different. Fr: La chaleur de l'amitié a éloigné le froid. En: The warmth of friendship has driven away the cold. Fr: La neige brille sous les faibles rayons du soleil. En: The snow glistens under the faint rays of the sun. Fr: Le mystère est résolu, et la paix est revenue. En: The mystery is solved, and peace has returned. Vocabulary Words: the village: le villagecold: froidsilent: silencieuxthe street: la ruethe snow: la neigethe stone: la pierrethe church: l'églisethe mystery: le mystèrethe artifact: l'artefactworried: inquietthe goal: l'objectifto solve: résoudreclever: malindetermined: résoluharsh: rudethe challenge: le malleto suspect: se soupçonnerstrangely: étrangementthe blacksmith: le forgeronto act: agirnervous: nerveuxcourageously: courageusementstrength: la forceto knock: frapperthe warmth: la chaleurto hide: cacherto admit: avouerto repair: réparerthe skillful hand: les mains habilesto restore: restaurer

19 Jan

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14 min
18 JAN

Roaming Raptors: The Day Robotic Dinosaurs Came Alive

Fluent Fiction - French: Roaming Raptors: The Day Robotic Dinosaurs Came Alive Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-01-18-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript: Fr: La neige tombait doucement sur les toits de la ville. En: The snow was falling gently on the rooftops of the city. Fr: À l'intérieur du Musée des Sciences, l'air était rempli d'excitation. En: Inside the Musée des Sciences, the air was filled with excitement. Fr: Les visiteurs affluaient pour découvrir l'exposition spéciale sur les dinosaures robotiques. En: Visitors flocked to discover the special exhibition on robotic dinosaurs. Fr: Étienne, un guide passionné par la technologie, était ravi. En: Étienne, a guide passionate about technology, was delighted. Fr: Sa mission était de garantir le bon déroulement de la journée. En: His mission was to ensure the smooth running of the day. Fr: Camille, une adolescente curieuse avec un penchant pour l'aventure, était en quête de sensations fortes. En: Camille, a curious teenager with a taste for adventure, was seeking thrills. Fr: Enfin, Luc, un ingénieur en robotique, observait d'un œil pétillant. En: Finally, Luc, a robotics engineer, watched with sparkling eyes. Fr: Il voulait voir comment ses créations se comporteraient sans avertissement. En: He wanted to see how his creations would perform without warning. Fr: Soudain, un cri retentit. En: Suddenly, a scream echoed. Fr: Un dinosaure robotique, un raptor, s'était échappé de son enclos ! En: A robotic dinosaur, a raptor, had escaped from its enclosure! Fr: La foule recula, paniquée. En: The crowd stepped back, panicked. Fr: Étienne resta calme. En: Étienne remained calm. Fr: Il savait qu'il devait agir vite. En: He knew he had to act quickly. Fr: Camille, avec un sourire espiègle, se lança à la poursuite du dinosaure. En: Camille, with a mischievous grin, dashed after the dinosaur. Fr: C'était l'occasion rêvée pour elle. En: This was a perfect opportunity for her. Fr: Luc, amusé par cette situation imprévue, sortit son ordinateur portable. En: Luc, amused by this unexpected situation, took out his laptop. Fr: Il espérait reprendre le contrôle du dinosaure à distance. En: He hoped to regain control of the dinosaur remotely. Fr: Mais le raptor, agile et imprévisible, trouva son chemin vers le planétarium. En: But the raptor, agile and unpredictable, made its way to the planetarium. Fr: L'obscurité parsemée d'étoiles artificielles captiva le robot. En: The darkness sprinkled with artificial stars captivated the robot. Fr: Étienne, Camille, et Luc le suivaient de près. En: Étienne, Camille, and Luc followed closely. Fr: Le dinosaure, intrigué par les projections lumineuses, essayait de grimper le projecteur central. En: The dinosaur, intrigued by the light projections, tried to climb the central projector. Fr: Étienne tentait d'attirer son attention ailleurs, tandis que Camille filmait la scène avec son téléphone. En: Étienne attempted to draw its attention elsewhere, while Camille filmed the scene with her phone. Fr: C'était une aventure incroyable pour elle. En: It was an incredible adventure for her. Fr: Luc, concentré, tapa ses commandes. En: Luc, focused, typed his commands. Fr: Au dernier moment, le robot s'arrêta. En: At the last moment, the robot stopped. Fr: Luc réussit à le désactiver avant qu'il ne cause des dégâts. En: Luc managed to deactivate it before it could cause any damage. Fr: Camille soupira, déçue que l'aventure soit terminée. En: Camille sighed, disappointed that the adventure was over. Fr: Mais au fond, elle comprenait maintenant l'importance des expositions du musée. En: But deep down, she now understood the importance of the museum's exhibitions. Fr: Avec le dinosaure neutralisé, le musée reprit son fonctionnement normal. En: With the dinosaur neutralized, the museum resumed its normal operation. Fr: Étienne avait appris que dans les moments de crise, un soupçon d'humour aidait à alléger les situations tendues. En: Étienne had learned that in moments of crisis, a touch of humor helped to lighten tense situations. Fr: Luc réalisa que résoudre les problèmes était plus efficace en équipe. En: Luc realized that solving problems was more effective as a team. Fr: Tout le monde fut impressionné par cette journée inattendue. En: Everyone was impressed by this unexpected day. Fr: Le musée des sciences était un endroit magique, où même en hiver, des aventures incroyables attendaient ceux qui savaient les voir. En: The science museum was a magical place, where even in winter, incredible adventures awaited those who knew how to see them. Fr: La prochaine fois, Étienne serait prêt, avec Camille et Luc à ses côtés, pour toute éventualité. En: Next time, Étienne would be ready, with Camille and Luc at his side, for any eventuality. Vocabulary Words: the rooftops: les toitsthe museum: le muséethe excitement: l'excitationthe guide: le guidethe smooth running: le bon déroulementthe teenager: l'adolescentethe thrills: les sensations fortesthe engineer: l'ingénieurthe scream: le crithe enclosure: l'enclosthe grin: le sourirethe laptop: l'ordinateur portablethe projector: le projecteurthe commands: les commandesthe damage: les dégâtsthe mission: la missionthe raptor: le raptorthe crowd: la foulethe opportunity: l'occasionthe darkness: l'obscuritéthe stars: les étoilesthe phone: le téléphonethe adventure: l'aventurethe exhibition: l'expositionthe problem: le problèmethe team: l'équipethe winter: l'hiverthe crisis: la crisethe humor: l'humourthe situation: la situation

18 Jan

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15 min
1 DAY AGO

Winter Solitude to Sibling Sparks: An Artist's Transformation

Fluent Fiction - Polish: Winter Solitude to Sibling Sparks: An Artist's Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/pl/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-20-pl Story Transcript: Pl: W sercu zimowego lasu, w oddali od zgiełku miasta, stała mała drewniana chatka. En: In the heart of the winter forest, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, stood a small wooden cabin. Pl: Była przytulna, z małym kominkiem, w którym wesoło trzaskało drewno, tworząc ciepłą atmosferę. En: It was cozy, with a small fireplace where wood crackled cheerfully, creating a warm atmosphere. Pl: Śnieg cicho przysypywał dach, a świat wydawał się zamrożony w czasie. En: The snow quietly covered the roof, and the world seemed frozen in time. Pl: Krzysztof, młody artysta, przyjechał tu, aby znaleźć spokój i inspirację do swojej nowej pracy. En: Krzysztof, a young artist, came here to find peace and inspiration for his new work. Pl: Był podekscytowany samotnością i możliwością skupienia się tylko na swoim malarstwie. En: He was excited about the solitude and the opportunity to focus solely on his painting. Pl: Cisza i natura były jego sprzymierzeńcami. En: Silence and nature were his allies. Pl: Wszystko szło zgodnie z planem, dopóki nie usłyszał jak ktoś stuka do drzwi. En: Everything was going according to plan until he heard someone knocking at the door. Pl: Zofia, jego młodsza siostra, stanęła na progu z uśmiechem na twarzy. En: Zofia, his younger sister, stood on the doorstep with a smile on her face. Pl: "Zaskoczyłam cię?" En: "Did I surprise you?" Pl: zapytała, ignorując jego zaskoczone spojrzenie. En: she asked, ignoring his startled look. Pl: Krzysztof zmarszczył brwi, zastanawiając się, jak jej obecność wpłynie na jego planowany spokój. En: Krzysztof frowned, wondering how her presence would affect his planned tranquility. Pl: Przez kolejne dni Zofia wprowadziła do chatki nieoczekiwaną energię. En: Over the next few days, Zofia brought unexpected energy into the cabin. Pl: Śpiewała, tańczyła i patrzyła na świat z niekończącą się ciekawością. En: She sang, danced, and looked at the world with endless curiosity. Pl: Krzysztof próbował pracować, ale z każdą minutą czuł, że jego koncentracja się ulatnia. En: Krzysztof tried to work, but with each passing minute, he felt his concentration slipping away. Pl: Plany zamieniały się w chaotyczną mieszankę twórczego poszukiwania. En: Plans turned into a chaotic mix of creative searching. Pl: W końcu, przy kominku, gdzie zima próbowała dostać się przez ściany, Krzysztof wybuchnął. En: Finally, by the fireplace, where winter tried to enter through the walls, Krzysztof exploded. Pl: "Muszę mieć trochę spokoju!" En: "I need some peace!" Pl: powiedział. En: he said. Pl: Zofia spojrzała na niego, jej uśmiech lekko przygasł. En: Zofia looked at him, her smile slightly dimmed. Pl: "Przyjechałam, bo chciałam spędzić czas z moim wielkim bratem. En: "I came because I wanted to spend time with my big brother. Pl: Brakuje mi naszych rozmów i wspólnych chwil." En: I miss our conversations and shared moments." Pl: Krzysztof zamilkł. En: Krzysztof fell silent. Pl: Zrozumiał, że jego sztuka nie jest jedyną ważną rzeczą. En: He realized that his art wasn't the only important thing. Pl: Spojrzał na Zofię i uśmiechnął się. En: He looked at Zofia and smiled. Pl: "W porządku, jeśli oboje znajdziemy czas na moją pracę i twoje przygody?" En: "Is it okay if we both find time for my work and your adventures?" Pl: Zofia przytaknęła z entuzjazmem. En: Zofia nodded enthusiastically. Pl: Razem znaleźli równowagę. En: Together, they found balance. Pl: Krzysztof pracował w poranki, znajdując nowe inspiracje w energii Zofii. En: Krzysztof worked in the mornings, finding new inspiration in Zofia's energy. Pl: Wieczorami, w poświacie księżyca, odkrywali las na skuterze śnieżnym, śmiejąc się i tworząc nowe wspomnienia. En: In the evenings, under the moonlight, they explored the forest on a snowmobile, laughing and creating new memories. Pl: Z dnia na dzień Krzysztof zauważył, że jego obrazy nabierały życia, którego nie znał wcześniej. En: Day by day, Krzysztof noticed that his paintings gained a life he had never known before. Pl: Zainspirowany siłą rodzinnych więzi i radości z nieplanowanych chwil, ukończył dzieło, które okazało się jego najlepszym. En: Inspired by the strength of family ties and the joy of unplanned moments, he completed a piece that turned out to be his best. Pl: W końcu, w ciszy zimowego lasu, zrozumiał, że wartość rodziny i spontanicznych przygód jest równie ważna, jak cisza, której szukał. En: Eventually, in the silence of the winter forest, he understood that the value of family and spontaneous adventures is just as important as the silence he sought. Vocabulary Words: hustle and bustle: zgiełkcabin: chatkacozy: przytulnafireplace: kominekcrackled: trzaskałosolitude: samotnośćallies: sprzymierzeńcystartled: zaskoczonefrowned: zmarszczył brwitrampled: ulatniachaotic: chaotycznacuriosity: ciekawośćdimmed: przygasłhesitation: zastanawianieunplanned: nieplanowanychinspiration: inspiracjaconcentration: koncentracjacomposure: spokójmemories: wspomnieniatangled: chaotycznacanvas: obrazyadventurous: przygodymoonlight: poświata księżycafrozen: zamrożonyspontaneous: spontanicznychilluminated: poświataalleviated: dobrze, ukoiłoconveyed: ukazałointentions: planysoliloquy: monolog

1 day ago

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15 min
10 JAN

Finding Peace Amidst Winter's Chill: Jiho's Museum Journey

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Peace Amidst Winter's Chill: Jiho's Museum Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-01-10-23-34-01-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 서울의 겨울은 차가웠습니다. En: The winter in Seoul was cold. Ko: 새해가 밝아오자 사람들은 활기차게 움직였습니다. En: As the new year dawned, people moved energetically. Ko: 지호와 민서는 서울시립미술관으로 향했습니다. En: Jiho and Minseo headed to the Seoul City Art Museum. Ko: 지호는 예술을 통해 마음의 평화를 찾고 싶었습니다. En: Jiho wanted to find peace of mind through art. Ko: 그는 올해 새로운 시작을 기원했습니다. En: He wished for a new beginning this year. Ko: 미술관은 따뜻하고 환한 공간이었습니다. En: The art museum was a warm and bright space. Ko: 민서는 지호의 손을 잡고 말했다, "지호야, 여기서 새해를 위한 힐링을 받아보자." En: Minseo held Jiho's hand and said, "Jiho, let's receive some healing for the new year here." Ko: 하지만 지호는 머리가 아프기 시작했습니다. En: However, Jiho began to feel a headache. Ko: 편두통은 그를 자주 괴롭혔습니다. En: Migraines often troubled him. Ko: 그는 그림을 보며 견디려 했습니다. En: He tried to endure by looking at the paintings. Ko: 그럴 수록 두통이 더욱 심해졌습니다. En: The more he did, the worse his headache became. Ko: 지호와 민서는 수많은 그림 사이를 걸었습니다. En: Jiho and Minseo walked among numerous paintings. Ko: 그는 머릿속 소란을 지우고 싶었습니다. En: He wanted to erase the noise in his head. Ko: 예술을 통해 안정감을 찾으려 했지만 두통은 점점 더 커졌습니다. En: He tried to find stability through art, but the headache only grew stronger. Ko: 곧 그들은 겨울 풍경을 담은 그림 앞에 섰습니다. En: Soon they stood in front of a painting depicting a winter landscape. Ko: 지호는 마음속 기억에 갇혔습니다. En: Jiho was trapped in the memories of his mind. Ko: 두통이 정점에 달했고, 몸이 흔들렸습니다. En: The headache reached its peak, and his body wavered. Ko: 바로 그때, 대은이 다가왔습니다. En: Just then, Daeun approached. Ko: 그녀는 미술관의 큐레이터였습니다. En: She was the curator of the art museum. Ko: "괜찮으세요?" 대은이 걱정스럽게 말했습니다. En: "Are you okay?" Daeun asked worriedly. Ko: 지호는 고개를 끄덕이며 숨을 깊게 내쉬었습니다. En: Jiho nodded and took a deep breath. Ko: "조용한 방이 있어요. 잠시 쉬시면 좋을 것 같아요." 대은이 쉽게 설명했습니다. En: "There's a quiet room. It might be good to rest for a bit," Daeun explained gently. Ko: 민서와 함께 조용한 방으로 갔습니다. En: He went to the quiet room with Minseo. Ko: 지호는 눈을 감고 두통을 가라앉혔습니다. En: Jiho closed his eyes and eased his headache. Ko: 시간이 지나고, 그는 다시 그림을 보러 갔습니다. En: After some time, he returned to look at the paintings. Ko: 이번에는 마음이 훨씬 더 가벼웠습니다. En: This time, his heart felt much lighter. Ko: 전시된 그림은 조용하고 아름다웠습니다. En: The exhibited paintings were quiet and beautiful. Ko: 지호는 비로소 그림에 마음을 열었습니다. En: Jiho finally opened his heart to the paintings. Ko: "미안해, 민서야." 지호가 말했습니다. En: "I'm sorry, Minseo," Jiho said. Ko: 민서는 미소 지으며 대답했습니다. "괜찮아, 지호. 너가 느끼는 것이 중요해." En: Minseo smiled and replied, "It's okay, Jiho. What you feel is important." Ko: 대은도 조용히 웃으며 지호를 응원했습니다. En: Daeun also smiled quietly, encouraging Jiho. Ko: 새해는 그에게 합당한 시작이었습니다. En: The new year was a fitting start for him. Ko: 지호는 이제 도움을 받을 수 있다는 것과 순간적으로 멈추는 것이 결국 목표를 이루는데 도움을 줄 수 있다는 것을 깨달았습니다. En: Jiho realized that being able to receive help and taking a pause could ultimately help him reach his goals. Ko: 밝아오는 새해가 그는 조금 더 가벼운 마음으로 맞이할 수 있었습니다. En: As the new year dawned, he was able to greet it with a slightly lighter heart. Vocabulary Words: dawned: 밝아오자energetically: 활기차게headache: 머리가 아프기migraines: 편두통endure: 견디다stability: 안정감depicting: 담은landscape: 풍경trapped: 갇혔습니다wavered: 흔들렸습니다curator: 큐레이터worriedly: 걱정스럽게gently: 쉽게ease: 가라앉히다exhibited: 전시된realized: 깨달았습니다quiet: 조용한encouraging: 응원했습니다pause: 멈추는receive: 받을fitting: 합당한new beginning: 새로운 시작peace of mind: 마음의 평화bright: 환한healing: 힐링numerous: 수많은erase: 지우다memories: 기억peak: 정점breathe: 숨을 내쉬다

10 Jan

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14 min
17 JAN

Election Day Epiphany: A Young Artist's Wake-Up Call

Fluent Fiction - French: Election Day Epiphany: A Young Artist's Wake-Up Call Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript: Fr: L'air glacial de l'hiver s'infiltrait par les fenêtres anciennes du centre de vote. En: The icy winter air seeped through the old windows of the polling station. Fr: À l'intérieur, des murmures remplissaient la salle. En: Inside, whispers filled the room. Fr: Lucien se tenait près de la porte, le regard perdu sur les affiches électorales accrochées aux murs. En: Lucien stood near the door, his gaze lost on the electoral posters hanging on the walls. Fr: Il était un jeune artiste, en quête de reconnaissance dans la scène artistique parisienne. En: He was a young artist, seeking recognition in the Parisian art scene. Fr: Son passage au centre de vote n’était pas qu’un devoir citoyen, c’était une manière pour lui de prouver sa présence, de se sentir maître de son avenir. En: His visit to the polling station was not just a civic duty; it was a way for him to assert his presence and feel in control of his future. Fr: Élodie, une amie d'enfance de Lucien, distribuait des brochures aux électeurs avec un sourire chaleureux. En: Élodie, a childhood friend of Lucien's, was handing out brochures to voters with a warm smile. Fr: Elle avait toujours été volontaire, son rôle de nourrice s'étendant naturellement à son implication communautaire. En: She had always been willing to help; her role as a caretaker naturally extended to her community involvement. Fr: Sa présence donnait à Lucien un sentiment de confort discret. En: Her presence gave Lucien a subtle sense of comfort. Fr: Alors qu'il avançait dans la file, Lucien ressentit une légère faiblesse. En: As he moved forward in the line, Lucien felt a slight weakness. Fr: Ignorant sa santé depuis des semaines, il ne voulait pas laisser la fatigue l’empêcher de voter. En: Neglecting his health for weeks, he didn't want fatigue to prevent him from voting. Fr: Il savait qu’Élodie le veillait du coin de l'œil, ses gestes montrant un intérêt sincère. En: He knew that Élodie was keeping an eye on him, her gestures showing sincere concern. Fr: Bastien, un vieux professeur d’histoire à la retraite, accueillait les électeurs avec bienveillance. En: Bastien, an old, retired history professor, welcomed voters kindly. Fr: Lucien le saluait respectueusement à chaque élection, apprécie cette figure de sagesse locale. En: Lucien greeted him respectfully at each election, appreciating this figure of local wisdom. Fr: Bastien hocha la tête en voyant Lucien arriver à sa table, un sourire encourageant sur le visage. En: Bastien nodded as Lucien arrived at his table, an encouraging smile on his face. Fr: Finalement, c’était le tour de Lucien. En: Finally, it was Lucien’s turn. Fr: Il s'avança vers l’urne, mais en glissant son bulletin, une douleur aiguë le saisit. En: He approached the ballot box, but as he slipped his ballot in, a sharp pain struck him. Fr: Il trébucha, son corps s’éteignant sous lui. En: He stumbled, his body giving way beneath him. Fr: Élodie accourut, son cœur battant la chamade. En: Élodie rushed over, her heart pounding. Fr: Elle s’agenouilla à ses côtés, prenant sa main dans la sienne. En: She knelt by his side, taking his hand in hers. Fr: "Lucien, regarde-moi," murmura-t-elle, la voix tremblante d’inquiétude. En: "Lucien, look at me," she murmured, her voice trembling with concern. Fr: Bastien appelait déjà une ambulance, son calme servait d’ancre dans le chaos naissant. En: Bastien was already calling an ambulance, his calm serving as an anchor in the budding chaos. Fr: Lucien ouvrit lentement les yeux, capturant le regard profondément préoccupé d’Élodie. En: Lucien slowly opened his eyes, capturing Élodie's deeply worried gaze. Fr: "J’aurais dû écouter plus tôt," murmura-t-il, un soupçon de regret dans sa voix. En: "I should’ve listened earlier," he murmured, a hint of regret in his voice. Fr: L’ambulance arriva, et les secouristes prirent le relais. En: The ambulance arrived, and the paramedics took over. Fr: Élodie, refusant de quitter son ami, l’accompagna jusqu’au véhicule. En: Élodie, refusing to leave her friend, accompanied him to the vehicle. Fr: Elle lui souffla doucement que tout irait bien, que cette fois-ci il devait vraiment prendre soin de lui. En: She softly told him that everything would be fine, that this time he really needed to take care of himself. Fr: Lorsqu'ils quittèrent le centre de vote, Lucien ressentit une étrange paix. En: As they left the polling station, Lucien felt a strange peace. Fr: Il comprit que l’acceptation du soutien de ses amis n'était pas une faiblesse, mais une force. En: He realized that accepting support from his friends was not a weakness, but a strength. Fr: Regagnant peu à peu ses sens, il prit la main d’Élodie, réalisant l’amour et le soutien inconditionnel qu'elle lui offrait. En: Gradually regaining his senses, he took Élodie's hand, realizing the unconditional love and support she offered him. Fr: Par cet instant de fragilité, Lucien choisit d'écouter son corps et ceux qui l’aimait. En: Through this moment of fragility, Lucien chose to listen to his body and those who loved him. Fr: Il savait qu'il devait faire face à ses peurs, que ce soit dans sa vie personnelle ou artistique. En: He knew he had to face his fears, whether in his personal or artistic life. Fr: Car parfois, pour avancer, il faut d'abord accepter de s'arrêter. En: For sometimes, to move forward, one must first accept to stop. Fr: Dans les jours qui suivirent, Lucien fit le serment de ne plus négliger sa santé et de se laisser aider par ceux qui voulaient son bien. En: In the days that followed, Lucien vowed not to neglect his health and to allow himself to be helped by those who wished him well. Fr: Élodie resta à ses côtés, leur complicité retrouvée ouvrait la porte à de nouvelles perspectives, à la fois pour sa carrière d'artiste et sa propre sérénité. En: Élodie stayed by his side, their renewed bond opening doors to new prospects, both for his artistic career and his own peace of mind. Vocabulary Words: the air: l'airthe window: la fenêtrethe poster: l'affichethe artist: l'artistethe recognition: la reconnaissancethe scene: la scènethe duty: le devoirthe presence: la présencethe future: l'avenirthe broochure: la brochurethe smile: le sourirethe caretaker: la nourricethe community: la communautéthe weakness: la faiblessethe fatigue: la fatiguethe professor: le professeurthe wisdom: la sagessethe ballot box: l’urnethe pain: la douleurthe heart: le cœurthe gesture: le gestethe concern: l’inquiétudethe ambulance: l’ambulancethe anchor: l’ancrethe chaos: le chaosthe support: le soutienthe strength: la forcethe peace: la paixthe regret: le regretthe fear: la peur

17 Jan

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16 min
16 JAN

Navigating Parenthood: Finding Harmony in Co-Parenting

Fluent Fiction - French: Navigating Parenthood: Finding Harmony in Co-Parenting Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript: Fr: Dans un coin chaleureux du Montmartre Café, l'hiver s'installe doucement à Paris. En: In the warm corner of the Montmartre Café, winter is slowly settling in Paris. Fr: Dehors, la neige recouvre le sol d'un fin manteau blanc. En: Outside, snow covers the ground with a thin white blanket. Fr: Les murs de brique, illuminés par les lumières tamisées, donnent un air accueillant. En: The brick walls, illuminated by soft lighting, give it a welcoming air. Fr: À une table près de la fenêtre, Hugo et Élise se retrouvent pour discuter. En: At a table near the window, Hugo and Élise meet to discuss. Fr: Hugo, un architecte pragmatique, regarde par la fenêtre. En: Hugo, a pragmatic architect, looks out the window. Fr: Il voit les passants qui se pressent pour éviter le froid glacial de janvier. En: He sees the passersby hurrying to avoid the icy cold of January. Fr: Élise, avec ses cheveux bouclés et son regard déterminé, sirote un cappuccino, pensant à leur fille Clara. En: Élise, with her curly hair and determined gaze, sips a cappuccino, thinking about their daughter Clara. Fr: La discussion est importante. En: The discussion is important. Fr: Ils doivent décider comment organiser leur temps avec Clara. En: They need to decide how to organize their time with Clara. Fr: Hugo commence à parler. En: Hugo begins to speak. Fr: Sa voix est douce. En: His voice is gentle. Fr: « Élise, je pense que Clara a besoin de temps avec nous deux. En: "Élise, I think Clara needs time with both of us. Fr: Que penses-tu d'une semaine sur deux, mais avec un peu de souplesse ? En: What do you think about every other week, but with a little flexibility?" Fr: » Élise pose sa tasse. En: Élise sets down her cup. Fr: Elle aime la routine et la stabilité. En: She likes routine and stability. Fr: Elle propose alors : « Et si nous suivions le calendrier scolaire ? En: She then suggests, "What if we follow the school schedule? Fr: Moitié de la semaine avec toi, l'autre moitié avec moi. En: Half the week with you, the other half with me. Fr: Ça crée une stabilité pour Clara. En: That creates stability for Clara." Fr: » La conversation devient intense. En: The conversation becomes intense. Fr: Chacun veut le meilleur pour Clara. En: Each wants what's best for Clara. Fr: Hugo exprime calmement : « Je veux être présent pour Clara, pas seulement un week-end-sur-deux. En: Hugo calmly expresses, "I want to be present for Clara, not just every other weekend." Fr: » Élise écoute, pensée après pensée. En: Élise listens, thought after thought. Fr: Elle comprend ses craintes. En: She understands his fears. Fr: Ils continuent à échanger, trouvant des compromis. En: They continue to exchange ideas, finding compromises. Fr: Hugo apprend à ouvrir son cœur. En: Hugo learns to open his heart. Fr: Élise réalise que la flexibilité est nécessaire. En: Élise realizes that flexibility is necessary. Fr: « D'accord, essayons de combiner nos idées. En: "Alright, let's try to combine our ideas. Fr: Un peu de souplesse, mais avec des points fixes pour Clara », propose Élise finalement. En: A bit of flexibility, but with fixed points for Clara," Élise finally proposes. Fr: Leur discussion se termine. En: Their discussion ends. Fr: Ils ont trouvé un terrain d’entente. En: They have found common ground. Fr: Un plan qui mêle stabilité et flexibilité. En: A plan that blends stability and flexibility. Fr: Clara pourra profiter de ses deux parents équitablement. En: Clara will be able to enjoy both her parents fairly. Fr: Ils regardent par la fenêtre. En: They look through the window. Fr: La neige continue de tomber, silencieuse, sur la ville. En: The snow continues to fall, silent, on the city. Fr: La décision les réchauffe un peu. En: The decision warms them a little. Fr: Hugo et Élise se lèvent. En: Hugo and Élise get up. Fr: Leurs sourires sont sincères, malgré les souvenirs d'une famille cassée. En: Their smiles are sincere, despite the memories of a broken family. Fr: Pour Clara, ils ont appris à écouter et à comprendre. En: For Clara, they have learned to listen and understand. Fr: Armés d'un nouvel accord, ils quittent le café, prêts à affronter l'hiver ensemble. En: Armed with a new agreement, they leave the café, ready to face the winter together. Vocabulary Words: the corner: le cointhe ground: le solthe blanket: le manteauthe brick: la briquethe lighting: les lumièresthe air: l'airthe architect: l'architectethe passersby: les passantsfightened: effrayéthe icy cold: le froid glacialthe gaze: le regardto sip: siroterthe discussion: la discussionto decide: déciderthe voice: la voixthe week: la semainethe flexibility: la souplessethe routine: la routinethe stability: la stabilitéthe schedule: le calendrierthe conversation: la conversationeach: chacunto express: exprimerto listen: écouterto continue: continuerthe compromise: le compromisthe heart: le cœurthe idea: l'idéethe plan: le planto enjoy: profiter

16 Jan

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14 min

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