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In this French story for intermediate learners, a wanderer sets off on a voyage to Le Lavandou in southern France, manoeuvring through train stations and reuniting with a friend for a delightful outdoor feast. The story intertwines everyday dialogues on travel, dining, and local suggestions, offering listeners practical French phrases and vocabular…
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From small-town dreams to national glory: discover how young Jony's passion for soccer in Beaune, France, led him to become a star player for the French national team in this inspiring Short Stories in French by HFF podcast episode, perfect for beginner and intermediate French learners looking to improve their language skills through engaging story…
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The Crabe d'Or, a Marseille restaurant, bustles with various customers throughout the day, from a regular elderly woman to tourists and locals enjoying seafood and sharing stories. See my Exclusive Learning Lessons Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Reading while listening is an excellent technique for improving your French skills. So get your transcript ready and let's begin! LINK to the guided meditation I am talking about in the…
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Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has French stories, English translations, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Reading while listening is an excellent technique for improving your French skills. So get your transcript ready and let's begin! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.…
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Reading while listening is an excellent technique for improving your French skills. So get your transcript ready and let's begin! Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast…
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A proud baker's freshly baked loaf of bread embarks on a forest adventure after being whisked away by the wind, only to find its way back home guided by a trail of breadcrumbs, ultimately becoming the cherished "pain perdu" in the bakery, forever altering the fate of stale bread. Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the F…
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Monsieur Raje fulfils his dream of owning his Parisian apartment but is plagued by strange noises from the walls until he discovers mice, prompting him to try to eradicate them, only to accidentally uncover a hidden palace behind a wall, leading him to renovate his apartment with treasures from the palace, blending ancient and modern styles, ultima…
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Jonathan loves buttered toast, his favourite breakfast. Still, lately, he's been having a problem: his butter keeps disappearing, leading him to suspect he's going crazy until he discovers a toast-loving creature, the "butter monster," hiding under his bed, prompting him to buy double the butter to share with his new peculiar roommate. Download the…
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In a quaint French village celebrating World Laughter Day, Emilie, a 10-year-old prankster, investigates why everyone bursts into laughter around Mr. Dupont, the baker. She discovers he added a herb to his croissant dough, causing uncontrollable laughter. With her pet goose, she concocts biscuits to balance the herb's effects, restoring peace and f…
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In a village in Provence, Marcel, a young shy basset hound, overcomes his fear of the public with the support of his master and wins a dog singing contest, fulfilling his dream and becoming the star of the village, fondly recalling the event every time he hears a Christmas song. Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the Fr…
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Camille and Jack, passionate about renovating an old house together, encounter mysterious overnight redecorations that lead them to discover a friendly ghost with a knack for interior design. Collaborating with him, they integrate its suggestions into their project, resulting in a uniquely personalized home. Download the transcript from my PATREON …
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Lana, a 28-year-old living in Lille, France, cherishes Sundays, especially for her trips to the downtown market. After a hearty breakfast, she sets out with her list in hand, eager to explore the bustling stalls. Lana fills her woven basket with ripe fruits and fresh vegetables, stopping for a quick snack of grilled sausages along the way. She comp…
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Lancelot had dreamed of seeing Africa's wild animals since childhood. After months of saving, he finally booked a safari in Tanzania. Excitedly, he embarked on his adventure with Georges, his guide, and witnessed breathtaking sights like lions, giraffes, and cheetahs. However, his excitement turned to terror when a lion chased them on the fourth da…
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Chloe noticed she lost muscle tone from sitting at her computer, so she joined a gym. With the help of her coach, Fabien, she developed a challenging workout routine. Despite initial pain and thoughts of quitting, she persisted and saw positive changes after two weeks. Now, after a month of hard work, she is determined to maintain this healthy life…
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DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT Vocabulary: Je crois que j'ai perdu mon portefeuille ! (zher krwa ke j'ai perdu mon por-te-fey) - I think I lost my wallet! Revenez sur vos pas, vous l'avez peut-être laissé tomber quelque part. (ruh-vuh-nay sür vo pah, voo la-vay peut-être lay-say tom-bay kel-kuh par) - Retrace your steps, you might have dropped it some…
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SEE THE TRANSCRIPT Vocabulary: Il fait beau aujourd'hui ! (eel fay bo au-jour-dwee) - It's beautiful weather today! Il pleut. (eel plu) - It's raining. Il y a du vent. (eel ee ah doo vawnt) - It's windy. Il neige ! (eel nezh) - It's snowing! J'ai froid. (zha e fwa) - I'm cold. Il fait chaud. (eel fay sho) - It's hot. On annonce de la pluie pour dem…
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Chloé diligently searches for the perfect red summer pants, encountering challenges along the way, until she finally finds the ideal pair, which becomes her favourite summer garment. Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Ge…
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Download the transcript here In today’s story, I am repeating these words and expressions and associating them with a sound so you can remember them easily: Fermé (fair may): Closed (for signs on shops) Ouvert (oo vehr): Open (for signs on shops) Entrée (awn tray): Entrance Sortie (sor tee): Exit Passage piéton (pah sahj pee ay tohn): Pedestrian cr…
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Download the transcript Vocabulary: Excusez-moi, est-ce que vous avez des fruits frais ? (Ex coo say mwa, ehs kah voo ah vay day frui fray): Excuse me, do you have any fresh fruit? Oui, bien sûr ! Quels fruits cherchez-vous ? (Wee, byin sure! Kel frui sher shay voo): Yes, of course! What kind of fruit are you looking for? Des pommes et des bananes,…
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Once upon a time, a fish named Polochon and a bird named Tweety lived in the same house but didn't get along. Polochon, a lively fish, and Tweety, a grumpy bird, often clashed, until one-day Polochon accidentally ended up in the ocean. Lost and afraid, Polochon was rescued by Tweety, leading to their reconciliation and blossoming friendship, much t…
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Ella is passionate about swimming and dreams of winning the swimming competition in her city! Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Chloe visited Byron Bay to see the waterfalls and made some Australian friends there. We went to see the Koalas with them and had a great time until I had to return to France. They said goodbye to me at the airport! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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A Terrified Lifeguard Conquered His Fears to Protect a Coastal Town. Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Josephine worked hard to become a skilled pianist. However, one day she broke her finger, and the doctor told her she could never play the piano again. Despite this, she decided to keep playing with only one hand. Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for t…
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