Best Frenchpod Podcasts (2025)

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Biographie - George Sand 27:12

1h ago27:12

27:12

In this episode, Gaelle talks about a famous French writer from the 19th century: George Sand. And don’t be fooled by the masculine name, as it was a decoy for this female writer to get her place in the very misogynist society of the time. Come and meet this incredible woman who didn’t believe in gender norms and thought she could be as good as any…

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French Word of the Day — Absolute Beginner #7 - Beautiful — Level 1.3 1:04

8d ago1:04

1:04

learn how to say 'beautiful' in FrenchBy FrenchPod101.com

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Three Step French - Learn #6 - How to Describe Something in French - Review 1:54

9d ago1:54

1:54

learn to describe something in FrenchBy FrenchPod101.com

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Three Step French - Learn #5 - How to Describe Something in French - Grammar 6:17

9d ago6:17

6:17

learn to describe something in FrenchBy FrenchPod101.com

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Three Step French - Learn #4 - How to Describe Something in French - Dialog 3:03

9d ago3:03

3:03

learn to describe something in FrenchBy FrenchPod101.com

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French Word of the Day — Absolute Beginner #6 - Comfortable — Level 1.3 1:10

9d ago1:10

1:10

learn how to say 'comfortable' in FrenchBy FrenchPod101.com

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French Word of the Day — Absolute Beginner #5 - Buy — Level 1.3 1:08

12d ago1:08

1:08

learn how to say 'buy' in FrenchBy FrenchPod101.com

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Top French Words & Review #1 - Nationalities 6:49

12d ago6:49

6:49

learn essential French vocabulary for nationalitiesBy FrenchPod101.com

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Throwback Thursday S1 #110 - Core Words Lesson #50 — Quiz Review 4:10

13d ago4:10

4:10

measure your progress with this video quizBy FrenchPod101.com

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French Word of the Day — Absolute Beginner #4 - Free (Gratuit) — Level 1.3 1:11

14d ago1:11

1:11

learn how to say 'free' in FrenchBy FrenchPod101.com

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Three Step French - Practice #2 - Asking for the Price in French - Exercises 9:57

15d ago9:57

9:57

practice using French demonstrative adjectivesBy FrenchPod101.com

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French Word of the Day — Absolute Beginner #3 - Pay — Level 1.3 1:11

15d ago1:11

1:11

learn how to say 'pay' in FrenchBy FrenchPod101.com

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Three Step French - Practice #1 - Asking for the Price in French - Recap 1:39

15d ago1:39

1:39

practice using French demonstrative adjectivesBy FrenchPod101.com

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French Word of the Day — Absolute Beginner #2 - Sell — Level 1.3 1:02

18d ago1:02

1:02

learn how to say 'sell' in FrenchBy FrenchPod101.com

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Three Step French - Learn #1 - Asking for the Price in French - Dialog 2:57

17d ago2:57

2:57

learn to ask for the price of something in FrenchBy FrenchPod101.com

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French Word of the Day — Absolute Beginner #1 - Too — Level 1.3 1:06

17d ago1:06

1:06

learn how to say 'too' in FrenchBy FrenchPod101.com

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Grammaire - t euphonique et questions formelles 24:49

28d ago24:49

24:49

In this episode, Gaelle tackles a grammar point: how to build formal questions and how to use the “t euphonique”. If you ever wondered why French people say “comment va-t-elle?” and where this extra “t” comes from, you are in the right place. Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI platform to help you become fluent in French: https://languatalk.com/fr…

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Parler de la mort 23:06

2M ago23:06

23:06

In this episode, Gaelle talks about a sad and difficult topic: death. Following the loss of her friend, she realised that death is not something we easily talk about, and we usually don’t know the appropriate words for it. You will learn how to express the loss, your condolences and how funerals take place in France. After all, death is a part of t…

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L’association United Schools - interview avec Stéphane 28:23

2M ago28:23

28:23

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Stéphane, the co-founder and president of a non-profit organisation called “United Schools”. Stephane explains where the idea came from back in 2018 and how he and his wife travelled around the world with a goal: to connect schools and students through social media with one main theme: the protection of our planet…

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La reconstruction de Notre-Dame de Paris 29:14

3M ago29:14

29:14

In this episode, Gaelle focuses on what happened to an iconic French building: the cathedral Notre Dame of Paris. In 2019 a terrible fire destroyed its roof and spire and a mad bet was then taken: the cathedral would rise again in all its glory in 5 years. So learn about this incredible reconstruction work that was made possible thanks to the gener…

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Le “Dry January” en France 21:49

4M ago21:49

21:49

In this episode, Gaelle explores “Dry January” in France. This recent British tradition of completely cutting alcohol consumption during the first month of the year has found its way across the Channel and is trying to settle in France. But why does the French government refuse to officially support this initiative? And anyway, in a country famous …

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L’Alsace: ses marchés de Noël et son histoire 27:57

4M ago27:57

27:57

In this episode, Gaelle talks about Alsace, a region in the East of France, alongside the German border. In true seasonal spirit, you will discover the magical atmosphere of the Christmas markets. The one in Strasbourg being the oldest and biggest in France. However, this episode doesn’t stay festive all the way, and you will get a little history l…

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La vie chère en Martinique 26:16

5M ago26:16

26:16

In this episode, Gaelle talks about the situation in Martinique, a French island in the Caribbean, which is facing violent turmoil because of the high cost of living. You will realise the scale of the problem and understand where it originates, going deep into colonial times. Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI platform to help you become fluent in…

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Le handicap en France et le film “Un p’tit truc en plus” 27:53

5M ago27:53

27:53

In this episode, Gaelle talks about a French movie, released in May 2024, which captivated audiences across France. What sets this movie apart is its daring and moving topic: mental disabilities. Through this comedy and the paralympics games, 2024 was a turning point in French society to talk about disabilities and to maybe finally make some real c…

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Le monde des syndicats - Interview avec Laurène 26:28

6M ago26:28

26:28

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Laurène, a French teacher who has been in a Union all her professional life. Together they talk about the major historical social achievements in France and what it means nowadays to be part of a Union. You will learn the French word for “strike”, so important in French culture. Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI…

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Phrases utiles au subjonctif 22:26

6M ago22:26

22:26

In this episode, Gaelle tries to help you a little bit with a tough grammatical topic: the subjunctive tense. You will hear a lot of common sentences, used every day by French people that require this tense. This episode is not designed to fully explain the subjunctive, but to give you the opportunity to work your auditory memory and get used to th…

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Léopold Sédar Senghor 25:57

7M ago25:57

25:57

In this episode, Gaelle presents the biography of a historical figure: the first President of Senegal, a former colony of France. This man, Leopold Sédar Senghor - often called the President Poet - had some very close bonds with France, and was a true lover of the French language. Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI platform to help you become flue…

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Etre sans gluten au pays des croissants 23:23

7M ago23:23

23:23

In this episode, Gaelle explores the reality of having a gluten free diet in a country famous for its bread and pastries. Who is concerned? Is it just for show? A new fashion that will soon disappear? Is it easy to shop for gluten free alternatives? And what about restaurants and bakeries? You will find all the answers in this episode. Check out La…

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La crise politique française de 2024 26:27

8M ago26:27

26:27

In this episode, Gaelle explains the current political crisis that is shaking France. It all started with the rise of the far right at the European elections and the consequences are deep and still unpredictable. Even if politics is not your strong suit, Gaelle did her best to make this difficult topic accessible and understandable. So challenge yo…

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La ville de Charlevilles-Mézière et le festival de marionnette - interview avec Simon 28:59

8M ago28:59

28:59

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Simon to talk about an international puppet festival that takes place every two years in Charlevilles-Mézières, a city in the North-East of France. You will be surprised to discover that this small city hosts 2 major cultural events. Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI platform to help you become fluent in French:…

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La ville de Poitiers - interview avec Monique 26:31

8M ago26:31

26:31

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Monique to explore the city of Poitiers. Located in the North West of France, the city is now famous for its universities and amusement park, Futuroscope. But it has a glorious medieval past, still visible in its streets and monuments. Thanks to Monique, you will embark on a historical journey and be left wanting …

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La ville de Rouen - interview avec Margaux 23:12

9M ago23:12

23:12

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Margaux to discover the city of Rouen. Famous for its link with the tragic fall of Jeanne d’Arc in the 15th century, Rouen is a beautiful city in the North Ouest of France, only 1h30 away from Paris, and one that deserves to be visited if you get the chance. Margaux will tell you about the history of the city as w…

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Grammaire - dernier et prochain 12:44

9M ago12:44

12:44

In this episode, Gaelle explains why you can sometimes say “la semaine prochaine” or “la prochaine semaine”. The adjectives “prochain” and “dernier” are trickier than others as they can be placed either before or after the noun and it will change their meaning. So if this subtlety is unclear to you, come and listen! Check out Langua, a cutting-edge…

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Les préparatifs des Jeux Olympiques 2024 28:28

10M ago28:28

28:28

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Yoann, to talk about the Olympic games that are going to take place in Paris at the end of July 2024. Yoann lives in the North of Paris, where most of the building sites are located and he tells us how, for the past 2 years, everyone in and around Paris has been affected by the preparations for the major event. Be…

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Débats sur le droit à mourir 28:45

10M ago28:45

28:45

In this episode, Gaelle touches a deep and difficult subject that agitates French society: the end of life and the right to die. Also known as assisted suicide or euthanasia, this topic is currently being debated in Parliament, with the prospect of a new law at the end of the year. You will understand the arguments on both sides, and the associated…

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Le château de Versailles 29:32

11M ago29:32

29:32

In this episode, Gaelle dives into history to tell you the story of one of the most iconic French landmarks: the castle of Versailles. You will understand the intricate link between the castle and king Louis. You will hear how it survived the French revolution and was later on saved from decrepitude by an American philanthropist. And to finish, Gae…

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Interview avec Dimitri - acheter une maison (partie 2) 16:33

11M ago16:33

16:33

This episode is the second part of the interview with Dimitri, a Greek citizen living and working in France, who explains to Gaelle the different steps to buy a property in France. We recommend listening to the first part before diving into this one. Warning: this episode is more challenging than usual because of the sound quality of Gaelle’s recor…

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Interview avec Dimitri - acheter une maison (partie 1) 26:41

12M ago26:41

26:41

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Dimitri, a Greek citizen living and working in France, who recently bought a house near Paris. Through this conversation, Dimitri explains the different steps you need to go through to become a homeowner in France. And you will see that it’s no picnic in the park! Warning: this episode is more challenging than usu…

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Grammaire - adverbes bien et assez 15:39

1y ago15:39

15:39

In this episode, Gaelle explains the more subtle ways to translate the adverbs “assez” and “bien”. Commonly understood as “enough” and “well”, they in fact have more meanings than that, which can sometimes lead to confusion. Listen to this episode to understand what French people mean when they say “elle a l’air assez sympa” or “il a bien raison”. …

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La crise des vins de Bordeaux 24:13

1y ago24:13

24:13

In this episode, Gaelle reveals a silent but important crisis in the world of French wines. If famous bottles of Chateau-Margaux are ever so expensive, the same story is not true of the more ordinary Bordeaux wines, which have been struggling to sell in recent years. You will understand why this crisis is hitting a lot of winegrowers hard and what …

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Biographie - la Veuve Clicquot 27:59

1y ago27:59

27:59

In this episode, Gaelle talks about the woman behind the world famous champagne, Veuve Clicquot. The first woman to ever be at the head of a champagne company, in the XIXème century where men largely dominated, she is an inspirational figure. With this episode you will discover her incredible story and how her legacy is still alive nowadays. Check …

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Le Salon de l’Agriculture 29:21

1y ago29:21

29:21

In this episode, Gaelle explains the importance of the Agricultural Show that takes place every year at the end of February near Paris. In the context of the farmers crisis this year, this event was especially important for the political world. With her explanations, you will understand where this tradition originated and why the French president a…

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Phonétique - prononciation “plus” 15:56

1y ago15:56

15:56

In this episode, Gaelle explains how to pronounce the little word “plus” - which annoyingly can be pronounced 3 different ways: [plu], [pluS] or [pluZ]. You probably won’t be able to say it correctly straight away, but at least you will know the rules behind it. NEW: Check out Langua, our groundbreaking platform to help you become fluent in French:…

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Mardi-gras et le carnaval 23:19

1y ago23:19

23:19

In this episode, Gaelle talks about two traditions typical of February and March: Mardi-Gras and Carnaval. She explains where they originate from, how they were celebrated back in the days and what is left from those traditions nowadays. It all started from a journey down memory lane for Gaelle, when blurry flashbacks of her childhood came rushing …

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Le prix Goncourt 24:10

1y ago24:10

24:10

In this episode, Gaelle talks about the most famous French literary prize, le prix Goncourt. You will discover how books are selected, who makes up the jury, and why it means so much to authors and publishers. But because nothing is never black and white, you will also hear about the little scandals that took place over the years and tarnished the …

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Interview avec Mélanie - être professeure en lycée professionnel 28:29

1+ y ago28:29

28:29

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Mélanie, a teacher in a vocational high school in France. Together they explain the purpose of such an educational environment, which students it is aimed at, as well as the stigma surrounding it and the difficulties of the job. NEW: Check out Langua, our cutting-edge software to help you become fluent in French: …

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Edith Piaf 27:44

1+ y ago27:44

27:44

In this episode, Gaelle presents the life of the world famous singer: Edith Piaf. Everyone is familiar with her most famous song, “La vie en rose”, but few really know who she was and where she came from. She sang about love so beautifully following a lot of hardship and broken heart. NEW: Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI tool to help you become…

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la bûche de Noël 22:31

1+ y ago22:31

22:31

In this episode, Gaelle introduces you to THE christmas dessert in France: the Christmas log. It’s on every table, for every family. It can be made with chocolate, raspberry or lemon ice cream. But do we even know why French people eat a dessert in the shape of a piece of wood? Listen to this episode to find out. And if you want to learn a bit of p…

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Aller chez le médecin en France 26:09

1+ y ago26:09

26:09

In this episode, Gaelle explains how to navigate the French health system when you are sick. From the first step of finding the correct health professional to the last one of getting the correct medication, she explains what French people have to do to be seen and get better. You will understand what “mutuelle”, “carte vitale” and “médecin traitant…

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Louis Braille et son alphabet 27:04

1+ y ago27:04

27:04

In this episode, Gaelle introduces you to a French inventor who revolutionized the world for blind people in the 19th century: M. Louis Braille. You will hear about his extraordinary personal story and how he came to create a brilliant and universal alphabet, still in use nowadays by blind and visually impaired people. NEW: Check out Langua, our ne…

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