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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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    • 4.6 • 4K Ratings

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.

    Surfer au Sénégal (Senegal Surfer) - Revisited

    Surfer au Sénégal (Senegal Surfer) - Revisited

    In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Khadjou Sambe, a young woman who defied gender norms by taking up surfing, considered a men-only sport in her home country of Senegal. Stick around until the end to hear what Khadjou has been up to since this episode first aired.
    A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/3KeOdLy.

    • 23 min
    Reconstruire le travail d'une vie (Rebuilding a Life's Work) - Revisited

    Reconstruire le travail d'une vie (Rebuilding a Life's Work) - Revisited

    In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Maya Husseini, a stained-glass artist who spent her career rebuilding churches in her hometown of Beirut. But after a devastating warehouse explosion in August 2020, she was faced with a question: could she help rebuild Beirut? Stick around until the end to hear what Maya has been up to since this episode first aired.
    A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/3FHIRWG.

    • 25 min
    Une chanson révolutionnaire (A Song of Revolution) - Revisited

    Une chanson révolutionnaire (A Song of Revolution) - Revisited

    In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Emel Mathlouthi, a singer whose music became a symbol of freedom during the seismic revolution that took place in 2010 in her home country of Tunisia. Stick around until the end to hear what Emel has been up to since this episode first aired.
    A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/3JEFAd6.

    • 24 min
    Trailer Season 13

    Trailer Season 13

    In honor of Women’s History Month, the Duolingo French Podcast is back for a special season celebrating exceptional women. We’ll revisit stories of powerful dreamers, visionaries, and truth-seekers from our archives — and share updates on their lives since their stories first aired. This special season starts March 14th, 2023. Tune in to the trailer now!

    • 1 min
    Paris - Le goût des pâtisseries

    Paris - Le goût des pâtisseries

    Muriel Aublet-Cuvelier is a French pastry chef on a mission to share the art of pastry with the world. She takes us to visit some of Paris’ historic pastry shops and taste some of the city’s most iconic desserts.
    A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/3kUYQZI.

    • 22 min
    Paris - Les Catacombes interdites

    Paris - Les Catacombes interdites

    Photographer Gaspard Duval has a growing archive of the historic Paris Catacombs, a network of tunnels and burial grounds underneath the city of Paris. He navigates the underground labyrinth to highlight his favorite spots, from the official tour area to secret chambers that are forbidden to the public.
    A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/3XDWlK0.

    • 23 min

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