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Learn French with authentic stories from Paris. The perfect bridge between textbooks and real-life conversation for intermediate and advanced learners (B1–C1). Experience the French worth copying.

  1. 1d ago

    Le clafoutis aux abricots (les ep du 90) How Much Sugar, Exactly?

    Pour clore cette série de l’été, retour en 2020 pour un clafoutis aux abricots en famille — un épisode aussi doux et sucré que celui qui a lancé « les épisodes du 90″. Le 90 se cache dans une mesure, aujourd’hui — tendez bien l’oreille une dernière fois ! The perfect way to close this summer series: baking an apricot clafoutis with my daughters, multiplying a recipe, borrowing a pitter from a neighbor, and slowly getting ready for summer vacation. It’s a warm, everyday moment – kitchen vocabulary, family bickering over fruit in the batter, and one particularly tricky little question to say out loud with just the right intonation. This final episode brings the ‘épisodes du 90’ series full circle, echoing the very first rebroadcast that started it all. This summer, no pen, no notebook – just listening and speaking. Subscribers receive a podcast letter with this episode: a question to think about before pressing play, cultural markers to go deeper into the episode, a tricky little phrase worth practicing for its intonation alone, and a comprehension question to answer once you’ve heard the whole story. A different way to make progress in French. D’autres épisodes à écouter aujourd’hui :  Le premier épisode de la série des Episodes du 90 Le tôt-fait du mercredi
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/le-tot-fait-du-mercredi/ Nouvelle bibliothèque, copine et clafoutis
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/nouvelle-bibliotheque-copine-et-clafoutis/ What is a clafoutis? Clafoutis vs tôt-fait : what’s the difference? Easy French dessert recipes French podcast about family life and cooking How to talk about baking in French French recipe measurements explained Real French conversation podcast for learners French podcast question intonation practice Traditional French summer desserts What to pack for a family vacation in France clafoutis · clafoutis aux abricots · pâtisserie française · recette française · vie de famille · vacances d’été · french podcast · real french · spoken french · french baking · french daily life

    Le clafoutis aux abricots (les ep du 90) How Much Sugar, Exactly?

  2. 4d ago

    Où trouver les meilleurs débardeurs blancs ? (Les ep du 90) Shopping Debate on a Bus Ride

    Dans ce neuvième épisode de la série de l’été, je vous embarque dans le bus 21 un samedi après-midi, où trois jeunes femmes discutent shopping juste derrière moi. Débardeurs blancs, marques, prix… et le 90 se cache dans un détail que vous ne verrez peut-être pas venir ! A slice of real, overheard French – three young women chatting on a Paris bus about clothes, brands, and where to find the perfect white tank top. This episode is pure eavesdropping gold: casual, fast, opinionated French exactly as it’s spoken between friends, packed with brand names, slang, and the kind of price-and-quality debate every shopper recognizes. There’s also an unexpected literary echo tucked into the story – a classic short story that suddenly comes to mind while listening in. This summer, no pen, no notebook – just listening and speaking. Subscribers receive a podcast letter with every episode: a question to think about before pressing play, cultural markers to go deeper into the episode, casual expressions worth noticing on a close relisten, and a comprehension question to answer once you’ve heard the whole story. A different way to make progress in French. D’autres épisodes à écouter aujourd’hui : Dans le bus 21, un samedi après-midi (Trois jeunes femmes dans le bus, épisode 1)
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/dans-le-bus%c2%a021-un-samedi-apres-midi/ Plus parisienne que lyonnaise : trois jeunes femmes dans le bus, épisode 3
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/plus-parisienne-que-lyonnaise-trois-jeunes-femmes-dans-le-bus/ What does ‘la même came’ mean in French slang? French clothing brands: Etam vs Monoprix vs Uniqlo Casual French expressions used by young people What is a ‘débardeur’ in French? How to understand fast spoken French conversations Italo Calvino short stories about swimming French slang for saying something is bad quality Real French conversation podcast for learners What bus routes go through Opéra Paris 
 débardeur blanc · bus parisien · Etam · Monoprix · Uniqlo · la même came · Italo Calvino · french podcast · real french · spoken french · shopping vocabulary — Street French — French Slang

    Où trouver les meilleurs débardeurs blancs ? (Les ep du 90) Shopping Debate on a Bus Ride

  3. Aug 6

    Un super week-end de compétition (les ep du 90) What a Judge Really Told Me

    Dans ce huitième épisode de la série de l’été, retour de compétition avec Micaela : mains nues, épée, deux médailles d’argent, et un juge qui décortique chaque faute au degré près. Le 90 est ici bien réel : c’est l’angle exact que doit former l’épée avec le poignet — et c’est aussi le nom de l’enchaînement qui a donné son titre à toute cette série ! A real weekend of kung-fu competition, told right after crossing the finish line – medals, mixed feelings about a mistake at the end, and a genuinely fascinating moment: sitting down with a judge who explains, move by move, exactly what she scored and why. It’s a rare, precise glimpse into competitive martial arts vocabulary, wrapped in a very human, very tired post-competition voice. There’s also a nice full-circle moment here: the routine at the center of this episode is the same ‘90’ sequence that inspired this entire summer series. This summer, no pen, no notebook – just listening and speaking. Subscribers receive a podcast letter with this episode: a question to think about before pressing play, cultural markers to go deeper into the episode, a technical passage worth practicing out loud for its rhythm, and a comprehension question to answer once you’ve heard the whole story. A different way to make progress in French,. D’autres épisodes à écouter aujourd’hui :  Cours d’essai kung-fu
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/cours-dessai-kung-fu/ 1486 — Entorse de l’orteil
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/1486-entorse-de-lorteil/ 2221 — Championne de France
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2221-%e2%80%94-championne-de-france-%e2%80%94-lundi-20-mars-2023/ What is kung-fu wushu competition scoring like? What is the ‘90’ sequence in kung-fu? French vocabulary for martial arts and sports How are wushu competitors judged? French podcast about sports and competition What is Gong-bu in kung fu? Real French sports conversation podcast French expressions for describing mistakes and feedback Women in competitive kung fu France French podcast for advanced learners 
kung-fu · wushu · compétition · épée · mains nues · 90 degrés · french podcast · real french · spoken french · sport en français · vocabulaire technique — kung-fu girl — wushu girl

    Un super week-end de compétition (les ep du 90) What a Judge Really Told Me

  4. Aug 3

    Conte de printemps (Les ep. du 90) Arguing About Cinema, French-Style

    Dans ce septième épisode de la série de l’été, direction 2023 pour une soirée pizza-ciné en famille — cette fois avec un film d’Éric Rohmer, Conte de printemps. Le 90 se cache quelque part dans cet épisode — saurez-vous le débusquer ? A Saturday night pizza tradition, a family film club, and a lively debate between a mother and her teenage daughters over an Éric Rohmer classic. This episode captures something wonderfully real: how a French family actually talks about a movie together – the reactions, the disagreements, the running commentary. Along the way, there’s a glimpse into an older, slower version of France – landline phones, a very different school grading culture, and a snapshot of everyday Parisian life that feels both familiar and gently out of time. This summer, no pen, no notebook – just listening and speaking. Subscribers receive a podcast letter with this episode: a question to think about before pressing play, cultural markers to go deeper into the episode, natural turns of phrase to notice on a close relisten, and a comprehension question to answer once you’ve heard the whole story. A different way to make progress in French. D’autres épisodes à écouter aujourd’hui : 2425 — Dimanche soir : une soupe et un débat
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2425-%e2%80%94-dimanche-soir%c2%a0-une-soupe-et-un-debat-%e2%80%94-lundi%c2%a014%c2%a0octobre-2024/ 2186 — Visite de l’Assemblée nationale
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2186-%e2%80%94-visite-de-l-assemblee-nationale-%e2%80%94-mercredi-23-novembre-2022/ 2359 — Le Parlement européen de Strasbourg
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2359-%e2%80%94-le-parlement-europeen-de-strasbourg-%e2%80%94-mercredi%c2%a024%c2%a0avril-2024/ What is Conte de printemps by Éric Rohmer about? Best Éric Rohmer films to watch Classic French cinema recommendations French podcast about family life How French grading system works (bac, notes) What does ‘à la télé’ mean vs ‘à la télévision’? French podcast for advanced learners Real French family conversations podcast French movies with English subtitles What is Arte (French TV channel)? 
Conte de printemps · Éric Rohmer · cinéma français · soirée en famille · bac philo · french podcast · real french · french cinema · family life in france · spoken french

    Conte de printemps (Les ep. du 90) Arguing About Cinema, French-Style

  5. Jul 30

    La maison de Balzac (les ep du 90) Balzac’s Hidden Garden in Paris

    Dans ce sixième épisode de la série de l’été, direction le 16e arrondissement avec Pauline pour visiter la maison de Balzac — un petit coin de campagne en plein Paris, avec vue sur la Tour Eiffel. Le 90 se glisse distinctement dans cet épisode très parisien — à vous de tendre l’oreille ! A real, unscripted visit to the house where Balzac once lived in hiding from his creditors – a hidden garden tucked into the 16th arrondissement, with an unexpected view of the Eiffel Tower. Pauline and I wander through, talking about the writer, his sprawling body of work, and what it felt like to spend a morning somewhere that feels like the countryside in the middle of Paris. This episode is packed with the kind of casual, natural French you’d actually hear between two friends on a day out – full of small conversational habits that rarely make it into textbooks. This summer, no pen, no notebook – just listening and speaking. Subscribers receive a podcast letter with this episode: a question to think about before pressing play, cultural markers to go deeper into the episode, natural turns of phrase to notice on a close relisten, and a comprehension question to answer once you’ve heard the whole story. A different way to make progress in French. D’autres épisodes à écouter aujourd’hui :  2133 — Quitter la maison de Balzac et découvrir le quartier de Passy
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2133-%e2%80%94-quitter-la-maison-de-balzac-et-decouvrir-le-quartier-de-passy-%e2%80%94-vendredi-17-juin-2022/ Que pense Pauline de Victor Hugo décorateur ? (Victor Hugo’s Interior Design)
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/que-pense-pauline-de-victor-hugo-decorateur-victor-hugos-interior-design/ What is the Maison de Balzac? Where is the Maison de Balzac located in Paris? Things to do in the 16th arrondissement Paris Who was Honoré de Balzac? Hidden gardens in Paris to visit French podcast walking tour of Paris What is La Comédie humaine by Balzac? French podcast for advanced learners Real French conversation podcast Paris Best museums in the 16th arrondissement 
Maison de Balzac · Passy · 16e arrondissement · littérature française · Tour Eiffel · Paris · french podcast · real french · spoken french · walking tour paris · french culture

    La maison de Balzac (les ep du 90) Balzac’s Hidden Garden in Paris

  6. Jul 27

    David Foenkinos, Numéro deux (ep du 90) Interview With a French Bestselling Author

    Dans ce cinquième épisode de la série de l’été, je vous emmène à la librairie Mots en marge pour une interview avec l’écrivain David Foenkinos, à propos de son roman Numéro deux (Editions Gallimard). Le 90 se cache dans notre échange — tendez bien l’oreille ! A real conversation with David Foenkinos, one of France’s most popular contemporary novelists, recorded at a Paris bookshop. We talk about his novel Numéro deux, tthe strange true story that inspired it, and a trip back to a very different Paris. Because Foenkinos is a writer, he expresses himself with unusual clarity – this is spontaneous, unscripted French, but easier to follow than most everyday conversation, making it a great entry point into real interviews. This summer, no pen, no notebook – just listening and speaking. Subscribers receive a podcast letter with this episode: a question to think about before pressing play, cultural markers to go deeper into the episode, a line from the interview worth repeating out loud for its rhythm alone, and a comprehension question to answer once you’ve listened all the way through. A different way to make progress in French. D’autres épisodes à écouter aujourd’hui : 2083 — Le ridicule ne tue pas la podcasteuse : début de rencontre avec David Foenkinos
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2083-%e2%80%94-vendredi-28-janvier-2022-%e2%80%94-le-ridicule-ne-tue-pas-la-podcasteuse-debut-de-rencontre-avec-david-foenkinos/ 2012 — Adèle Breau, à propos des personnages de son roman Haute saison chez Mots en marge
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2012-%e2%80%94-vendredi-9-juillet-2021-%e2%80%94-adele-breau-a-propos-des-personnages-de-son-roman-haute-saison-chez-mots-en-marge/ 2215 — Gabrielle Filteau-Chiba, autrice québécoise, à la librairie Mots en marge
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2215-%e2%80%94-gabrielle-filteau-chiba-autrice-quebecoise-a-la-librairie-mots-en-marge-%e2%80%94-vendredi-17-fevrier-2023/ 2206 — Des livres en français pour les enfants : la sélection de Félicia et Lisa
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2206-%e2%80%94-des-livres-en-francais-pour-les-enfants%c2%a0-la-selection-de-felicia-et-lisa-%e2%80%94-vendredi-27-janvier-2023/ Who is David Foenkinos? What is Numéro deux by David Foenkinos about? French podcast interview with authors Best French novels 2020s How to understand spoken French interviews French podcast for advanced learners What was France like in the 1990s? French bookshop recommendations Paris Real French conversation podcast French podcast with native speaker interviews 
David Foenkinos · Numéro deux · interview écrivain · littérature française · librairie · années 90 · french podcast · real french · spoken french interview · french authors · french literature

    David Foenkinos, Numéro deux (ep du 90) Interview With a French Bestselling Author

  7. Jul 23

    Une belle table pour un brunch (les ep. du 90) Setting a Beautiful Table With Pauline

    Dans ce quatrième épisode de la série de l’été, on quitte les archives les plus anciennes pour un épisode plus récent : 2021, chez mon amie Pauline, où nous dressons une belle table pour un brunch au jardin. A real, unscripted conversation between two friends setting a table for brunch in the garden: which plates to use, where to put the flowers, what goes with what. It’s the kind of everyday moment where spoken French really comes alive – natural, unrehearsed, full of small details worth noticing. This episode continues a mini-series with my friend Pauline – we’d already done the grocery shopping in the previous episode, and now it’s time to make the table beautiful before the food comes out. This summer, no pen, no notebook – just listening and speaking. Subscribers receive a podcast letter with this episode: a question to think about before pressing play, cultural markers to go deeper into the episode, real conversational patterns to notice and copy, and a comprehension question to answer once you’ve listened all the way through. A different way to make progress in French. Ecouter d’autres épisodes aujourd’hui :  1989 — Une belle table pour un brunch : trouver de belles fleurs (Les belles, La Garenne-Colombes)
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/1989-%e2%80%94-lundi-17-mai-2021-%e2%80%94-une-belle-table-pour-un-brunch%c2%a0-trouver-de-belles-fleurs-les-belles-la-garenne-colombes/ 1991 — Une belle table pour un brunch : simplicité et couleurs
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/1991-%e2%80%94-vendredi-21-mai-2021-%e2%80%94-une-belle-table-pour-un-brunch%c2%a0-simplicite-et-couleurs/ 2513 — Pauline et Laetitia, journalistes auto dans la toute nouvelle R5 électrique
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2513-%e2%80%94-pauline-et-laetitia-journalistes-auto-dans-e-la-toute-nouvelle-r5-electrique-2%e2%80%94-vendredi%c2%a023%c2%a0mai-2025/ How to say ‘we could’ politely in French (conditional) What does ‘comme ça’ mean in French? Difference between ‘dehors’ and ‘à l’extérieur’ French brunch recipe ideas How to set a table in French (dresser la table) What does ‘une de chaque’ mean? French podcast with real friend conversations Natural spoken French podcast for learners French expressions for everyday hosting How to sound more natural speaking French dresser la table · brunch · conditionnel présent · comme ça · une de chaque · expressions françaises · french podcast · real french · spoken french · french daily life · conversation entre amies

    Une belle table pour un brunch (les ep. du 90) Setting a Beautiful Table With Pauline

  8. Jul 20

    Le manteau bleu (Les ep du 90) Shopping for the Perfect Blue

    Dans ce troisième épisode de la série de l’été, direction 2013 pour une séance chez l’orthoptiste, une vitrine qui retient mon regard, et un manteau bleu que je porte encore aujourd’hui.  A weekly eye exercise, a detour through a shop window, and a coat that turns out to be exactly the colour I’d been looking for. This episode is a small slice of everyday French life in 2013 – the kind of ordinary moment that, in French, comes with its own little vocabulary: window shopping, trying something on, giving in to curiosity. This summer, no pen, no notebook – just listening and speaking. Subscribers receive a podcast letter with this episode: a question to think about before pressing play, cultural markers to go deeper into the episode, three natural expressions to practice out loud, and a comprehension question to answer once you’ve listened all the way through. A different way to make progress in French. D’autres épisodes à écouter sur le thème du shopping Shopping au printemps
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/shopping-au-printemps/ Du printemps au Petit Palais
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/du-printemps-au-petit-palais/ 1531 — Dialogue shopping 1 — Le palais de la gourmandise
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/1531-%e2%80%94-dialogue-shopping-1%c2%a0-le-palais-de-la-gourmandise/ 1532 — Dialogue shopping 2 — Erreur de caisse et macarons
https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/1532-%e2%80%94-dialogue-shopping-2-erreur-de-caisse-et-macarons/ What does ‘bleu canard’ mean in French? French color names and their meanings How to say ‘try it on’ in French What does ‘par curiosité’ mean? Natural ways to say ‘go home’ in French French podcast about everyday life in Paris French expressions for shopping Real French conversations podcast for learners French podcast archive episodes summer 2026 How to improve spoken French this summer manteau bleu · bleu canard · couleurs en français · vitrine · par curiosité · expressions françaises · french podcast · real french · spoken french · french daily life · shopping in french

    Le manteau bleu (Les ep du 90) Shopping for the Perfect Blue
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