High Frequency French

An Evening at the Cinema | Learn French With Comprehensible Input

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Download the French / English side-by-side transcriptToday, you're going to hear a simple story in slow French about an evening at the cinema. The Fre...

What Time Is It? | Learn French Time Expressions Through Story

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Download the French / English side-by-side transcriptHave you ever been late… even when you thought you were early?🇫🇷 In this episode, you'll ...

French Story: Le Chat Chez le Vétérinaire (cat vet vocabulary)

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you’ll hear a simple story about taking a cat to the vet. This episode is perfect for beginners. You’ll hear clear vocabulary for...

French Story: My Grandmother’s Garden (A2–B1)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

French–English transcript on Patreon.A quiet day in the countryside becomes a gentle lesson about patience, growth, and slowing down.Follow the narr...

Repetitive French story: What I Like to Wear

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Download French / English side by side transcriptA funny repetitive French story for beginners: A student can’t explain their clothing preferences i...

Learn French With Comprehensible Input - La Vie au Marché

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get the side-by side French-English Transcript here.Learn French with this easy story about a first day at work in France.You’ll hear slow, clear Fr...

French Story: A Weekend at IKEA (B1 Listening Practice)

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A weekend at IKEA turns into a full DIY adventure as the narrator redesigns her bedroom in a cosy Scandinavian style. From Pinterest moodboards to fla...

The Halloween Night That Changed Everything (A2-B1)

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Step into a Halloween night filled with laughter, fear, and a parade of unforgettable characters. From talking pumpkins to mischievous ghosts, this im...

French Story: 7 Must-Know Phrases for Shopping in France (Listening Practice)

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A simple day of shopping in Paris turns into a mini French lesson as Marta teaches seven useful phrases for buying clothes, shoes, and gifts. Follow t...

French Story: A Day at the Supermarket: Don’t Forget the Ham! (A2–B1 Listening Practice)

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

French–English transcript HEREA calm Saturday turns into a cheerful trip to the supermarket. Join the narrator as they shop for fruit, bread, cheese...

French Story: A Day in Paris – From the Bakery to the Cinema (A2)

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Follow a simple, charming Parisian day — ordering une baguette and un croissant at the bakery, chatting with a new friend, and enjoying dinner with ...

French Story: The Magical Dog of Alaska (B1 Listening Practice)

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a snowy Alaskan village, a brave girl named Anya hears about a magical dog said to grant any wish. Her journey into the mountains turns into a quie...

My Trip to Tokyo: The Search for the Perfect Matcha (B1 French Story)

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amélie, a Parisian obsessed with matcha, travels to Tokyo to learn how real Japanese tea is made. Her search for the perfect matcha becomes a lesson ...

Halloween oublié | French Listening Practice (B1)

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

French–English transcript on Patreon.A quiet Alpine village suddenly looks full of monsters. Vampires at the bakery, zombies at the pharmacy… and ...

The Egg Disaster in Paris | French Listening Practice (B1)

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

French listening story (B1): Greg promises the best scrambled eggs in Paris... then realises there are only brown eggs. What follows is a race through...

The Fishing Trip That Caught Everything Except Fish (A2-B1)

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A determined beginner sets out at dawn with perfect gear and high hopes. By noon, everyone around him has caught fish except him. What starts as a dis...

What I Like to Eat in French

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Navigate a vegetarian's hilarious first day with a French host family armed with only basic food vocabulary. Learn essential phrases with "J'aime mang...

Weekend Escape: Facing Fears in the French Countryside (A1-A2)

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Escape Paris with an exhausted office worker who turns off her phone for the first time in five years—only to face her greatest fear: chickens. Prac...

French Story: Chris Visits Council Bluffs (B1-B2)

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris wins a trip to Council Bluffs, Iowa—America's most boring town—and accidentally becomes a local celebrity. Practice intermediate French thro...

Dog-Sitting in French: Learn Pet Vocabulary (B1)

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover French pet vocabulary through a week of chaos and cuddles with Léo, a lovable white dog. Master essential animal-related phrases and present...

Learn French Garden Vocabulary Through Grandma's Story

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spend a week planting tomatoes, herbs, and flowers with Mamie in this gentle A1 French story. Master gardening vocabulary and simple present tense thr...

French Story: A Baker's First Week

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Follow a week in a French bakery, from pre-dawn mornings to Sunday markets. Master essential workplace vocabulary and daily routine expressions while ...

French Story: Beyond the Tourist Paris (B1-B2)

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How a Solo Trip to Find the Eiffel Tower Led to Finding Something Better...DOWNLOAD THE FRENCH-ENGLISH TRANSLATION Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

French Story: Discovering Ardèche (South of France) (C1)

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Experience the medieval village of Balazuc through sophisticated French as our narrator savors Picodon cheese, wild boar caillettes, and local honey w...

Learn French Through Easy Stories For A1 (Ardèche Holiday Theme)

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join a traveler exploring the medieval village of Balazuc in sunny Ardèche, from morning coffee to riverside walks and local honey shopping. This A1 ...

Les Planches de Deauville (B1-B2 French)

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Exhausted Parisian Amandine escapes to glamorous Deauville for a week and discovers morning horses galloping on the beach, the famous wooden boardwalk...

Simple French Story: The Ferry from Cannes

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vocabulary :Bizarre : Strange/weirdEn plein juillet : Right in the middle of JulyUn rétroviseur : Rearview mirrorFouiller : To search throughUne silh...

Learn French Through repetition: Qu’est-ce que je vois? (What Do I See?)

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Master French through natural pattern-based learning as you follow a birthday walk discovering animals and objects. Using the powerful "Qu'est-ce que ...

The Fear of Sharks (A1-A2 French)

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lifeguard Jared dreams of saving lives but has one big problem: he's terrified of sharks. After multiple false alarms threaten his job, he must face h...

Learn French With Comprehensible Input: La Vie au Marché

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

READ THE STORY WHILE YOU LISTEN Learn French naturally with this short, easy story about a morning at a French market.This episode is perfect for begi...

Story in French: The Crepe Recipe

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SEE THE TRANSCRIPT VIDEO Follow step-by-step instructions to make authentic French crêpes using simple ingredients like flour, eggs, and milk. Learn ...

FRENCH DIALOGUE: The 4 seasons in France (A1-A2 French)

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emma and Pierre discuss their favourite French seasons in this natural dialogue, covering weather, clothing, and cultural traditions from spring flowe...

Simple French Story: My First Day in Paris (A1)

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Experience Paris through fresh eyes as a first-time visitor explores the Eiffel Tower, tastes authentic croissants, and discovers the Mona Lisa is sma...

French Story: The Dictionary of Forgotten Words (A2-B1)

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Librarian Monsieur Martin discovers beautiful forgotten French words like "émerveillade" (a moment of deep wonder) in old books and starts collecting...

The Tides of Brittany - 1st PERSON (A1-A2 French)

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Follow Irina's first-person account of discovering Normandy's powerful tides after the sea catches her napping on the beach. Her obsessive tide resear...

The Tides of Brittany - 3RD PERSON (A1-A2 French)

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Parisian Irina discovers the power of Normandy tides when the sea catches her napping on the beach. After studying tide schedules obsessively, she att...

Secrets of Brittany (B2-C1 French)

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SEE THE TRANSCRIPT American Sara inherits a mysterious Brittany house from her grandmother and discovers her family's centuries-old role as guardians ...

French Story: The Ghost of Mont Saint-Michel (A2)

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guide Clara must overcome her claustrophobia to save three tourists trapped by the rising tide at Mont Saint-Michel. When ancient secret passages offe...

Simple Story in French: The Secret of Chambord (A1-A2)

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DOWNLOAD THE TRANSLATIONEmma discovers mysterious wet footprints during a school trip to Chambord Castle, leading her to a secret room and an impossib...

What I Like to Eat (A1 French level)

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn French meals from morning croissants to evening ice cream through the repeated question "Ce que j'aime manger?" This A1-level story teaches esse...

Story In French Language: A Weekend in the Countryside

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Download the translationEscape Paris for a refreshing weekend in the Normandy countryside as our narrator discovers the charm of rural French life. Fr...

Dialogue in French: Paris to Lyon Train Travel (A1-A2 French)

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jane, an American tourist, as she navigates her first TGV train ride from Paris to Lyon with help from Christophe, a friendly French passenger in...

The Lost Cafe Cat (A1-A2 French)

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SEE THE EPISODE TRANSCRIPTWhen Toulouse, the beloved orange cat of Café des Artistes, mysteriously disappears from his Montmartre home, the entire ne...

Simple French Story: The 365 Cheese Challenge PART 02

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SEE EPISODE TRANSCRIPTJulie's cheese challenge takes an unexpected turn when Paul, a passionate cheese expert, whisks her away to meet France's hidden...

Simple French Story: The 365 Cheese Challenge: PART 01

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An American woman living in France boasts about knowing all French cheeses, prompting her neighbor—a veteran cheesemaker—to challenge her to try 3...

Story In French Language: Christmas Oysters - A Culture Shock

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An English woman experiences her first French Christmas and is shocked to find raw oysters instead of traditional turkey on the table. As her in-laws ...

Story In French Language: Lost in The Louvre

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Five friends get separated in the crowded Louvre when their phones lose signal, each wandering through different periods of art history. A simple muse...

Short Story in French: The Wine Route

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Read transcript and translation here.An American businessman's life changes forever when he discovers a €3 bottle of French wine that tastes better ...

The Summit of My Dreams (B1/B2 french)

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SEE ENGLISH-FRENCH TRANSLATIONAn American mountaineer fulfils his childhood dream of climbing Mont Blanc, only to discover the journey requires more p...

Bedtime Story In French: The Cloud Train

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this story on repeat while you sleep to effortlessly absorb French vocabulary about geography and travel.A young boy discovers a magical clo...

The Dream of the Tour De France: From London to Paris (B2 French)

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TRANSLATION FRENCH ENGLISH HEREAn English cyclist moves to France to pursue his dream of competing in the Tour de France, facing cultural barriers and...

The Egg Battle (A2/B1 French) - PART 02

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SEE TRANSLATION HEREAfter searching all over Paris for white eggs, Greg discovers the surprising truth from a knowledgeable waiter: the color comes fr...

The Egg Battle (A2/B1 French) - PART 01

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A determined American expat searches all over Paris for white eggs, only to discover they're mysteriously absent from every store. After visiting mult...

Bedtime Story In French: The Magic Slippers (B1-B2)

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn this story while falling asleep to help your brain assimilate French. A young girl discovers enchanted ballet slippers at the Paris Opera t...

French Facts About Food - The Cheese Secret - PART 02

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

American cheesemaker Sarah travels through renowned French regions studying traditional techniques behind the country's 1,500 cheese varieties. After ...

The French April Fool’s Day

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An American woman discovers why everyone is laughing on her first day at a French office! Learn about France's "Poisson d'Avril" tradition dating back...

French Facts About Food - The Cheese Secret PART 01

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An American woman leaves her corporate job to pursue her dream of becoming a cheesemaker in a French village. When Sarah enters a prestigious cheese c...

French Story About Food: The Law of Bread

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An American baker moves to Paris to open his dream bakery, only to discover the strict French "Law of Bread" threatens everything.Perfect for intermed...

Story In French Language: The Cat Who Wanted to See the World (A1-A2)

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A curious cat ventures beyond his garden fence and discovers the world isn't what he expected. Learn vocabulary about exploration, emotions, and famil...

Simple French Story: Visiting Brittany

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn French through a simple story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French With Comprehensible Input - The Parisian Adventure Story

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To learn French effectively, you should use comprehensible input! It's the natural way we all learn languages, just like children. Immerse yourse...

A Day Without English (French story A2-B1)

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Access the translation and quizzes here!One mysterious morning, a man wakes up fluent in French but unable to speak his native English. Hosted on Acas...

French Story About Food A1: Lost in the Kitchen

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Experience a culinary adventure with Sophie as she tackles French cooking for the first time. This A1-level story follows her kitchen mishaps and triu...

Simple Stories In French: Cooking story using comprehensible input

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get translation HERE!Embark on a delightful journey into French cooking with this engaging A1- A2 level story! Join me as I attempt my first cheese so...

Learn French Through Easy Stories For A1 (Ski Holiday Theme)

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Access the transcript HERE! Learn French on the ski slopes! Join a beginner's first day at Val d'Isère while practising A1 vocabulary about winter sp...

10 of the Highest Frequency French Sentences In A Story (cooking theme)

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn French through an apple tart recipe! Note: This story naturally incorporates high-frequency French phrases like:Je ne comprends pas (I don'...

The Fox Who Wanted to Be a Wolf (A2-B1 French Story)

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Rue, a curious red fox who discovers an old camera and dreams of joining a wolf pack. Practice French past tenses and natural vocabulary in this ...

Learn French Through an A1 Story: A Day in the Life of an Event Planner

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Follow event planner Chloe through her whirlwind day of beach weddings, aquarium parties, and chocolate factory transformations. In this A1 French sto...

THE 10K STEPS: MY 2025 RESOLUTION (A1-A2)

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me on a motivating New Year's journey as I tackle the 10,000-step challenge! Through this simple A1 French story, learn essential daily vocabular...

Lost in Translation In France (A1-A2)

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Follow John's journey through Paris as he learns the hard way that speaking French takes more than just "Bonjour" and "Merci." A light-hearted A1-A2 s...

Learn French With Comprehensible Input - The Café Story

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Transform your journey with the beauty of learning French naturally, all through the warmth of a charming café story! Embrace comprehensible input - ...

EP12 - French From The Start - The Visit to the Hairdresser (A1-A2 French)

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discover a French hair salon and learn essential vocabulary and small talk! Join me for a haircut and highlights as we practice phrases for booking ap...

E11- French From The Start - The Lost Dog

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Boost your French skills on a beach adventure! Help reunite a lost golden retriever with its owners while mastering essential A2-B1 vocabulary and phr...

E10 - French From The Start - A Day at the Beach

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the full story in French! Join me on a comical journey along the French Riviera as I search for a quiet relaxing spot. Practice A2-B1 level ...

E09 - An Unexpected Weekend in Biarritz (A2 French) - PART 02

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for an impromptu adventure in Biarritz! Practice A2-level French as we navigate an unexpected situation, offer hospitality, and enjoy surfing....

E08 - An Unexpected Weekend in Biarritz (Beginner) - PART 01

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hop in for a linguistic road trip from Bandol to Biarritz! Join me as I travel and practice essential French travel vocabulary. Learn to form basic se...

E07 - A French Coastal Hike Adventure (A1-A2 French)

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn French with me while hiking along the famous Sentier du Littoral in Bandol! Learn essential French hiking vocabulary as we navigate the "Hair-pu...

E06 - Learn French Through An Easy Beginner Story: Furniture Shopping

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me on an exciting journey through a furniture store as we explore essential French vocabulary for sofas and wardrobes. This beginner-friendly les...

E05 - French From The Start - To The Sunday Market

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Immerse yourself in a vibrant French Sunday market with this beginner-friendly lesson. Follow along as we shop for cheese, charcuterie, vegetables, an...

E04 - A1-A2 French: Café on the Riviera

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Experience a lazy Saturday morning in the South of France with this immersive A1-A2 French lesson. Learn essential café vocabulary, from ordering "ca...

E03 - A1 French: Boulangerie Basics - Your First Bakery Visit

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Explore a charming French bakery in this immersive A1-level lesson. Master essential phrases for ordering bread and pastries, from "Je voudrais une ba...

E02 - Learn French Through an Easy A2 Story: A Dinner Party in Bandol

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in a cosy French kitchen for an immersive cooking lesson! In this 5-15 minute episode, learn essential culinary vocabulary as we prepare a del...

E01 - French From The Start - Moving House

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Experience moving day in France with this immersive 5-15 minute French lesson. Learn essential phrases for packing, asking for help, and settling into...

E150 - Some Cultural Differences Between France and England (B1/B2 french)

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some Cultural Differences Between France and England (B1/B2 french) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E149 - HFF Short Stories - The Bilingual Wedding Planner (Intermediate Level / B1-B2)

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A young American wedding planner learns French to organize a bilingual ceremony in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. This B1-B2 level story follows her journey from ...

E148 - "En train de" - The Present Progressive in French IN A STORY

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Explore a colourful new house with Maxime in this charming A2-level French story. Each room brings a new encounter, naturally demonstrating the use of...

E147 - "En train de" - The Present Progressive in French

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Master the essential French phrase "en train de" in this informative episode. Learn how to describe ongoing actions in present and past contexts, mirr...

E146 - Short Stories in French by HFF - Manon And Her Favorite Necklace (A2 French)

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Manon in this heartwarming A2-level French story about a cherished necklace and a valuable life lesson. Perfect for beginners looking to improve ...

E145 - Short Stories In French: Quick Lunch Break In A Parisian Park

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Experience a serene French summer day through this charming short story. Practice your comprehension of passé composé and imparfait as we follow a p...

E144 - A Powerful Way To Learn and Retain French Vocabulary (French Version - B2 to C1)

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Link to the Book 'Le Petit Prince': https://amzn.to/3Yr9gC2In my exclusive learning tier on PATREON, you will gain access to detailed sentence explana...

E143- A Powerful Way To Learn and Retain French Vocabulary

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Link to the Book 'Le Petit Prince': https://amzn.to/3Yr9gC2In my exclusive learning tier on PATREON, you will gain access to detailed sentence explana...

E142- Talking About Your Job In French In A Story: My job as a lawyer

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Follow Chloé's journey as a lawyer in this engaging French episode. Using present tense and passé composé, she shares her career path from law scho...

E141- Talking About Your Job In FRENCH

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Master the art of talking about your career in French! This episode explores how to use present tense and passé composé to describe your current job...

E140- Camping in South of France (A2 / B1 French)

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Journey through a charming French camping adventure with Juliette and her friends. This A2/B1 level story uses Passé Composé and Imparfait to bring ...

E139- Short Stories in French by HFF - The Sunday Market

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every Sunday, bustling markets come to life, filled with the chatter of locals, the aroma of fresh bread, and the colourful display of produce. Listen...

E138- 7 Common French Phrases for B1 level For Making Plans

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 7 key phrases to schedule like a pro in French.Listen to a fun story that puts these phrases into action!Access to the transcript here Hosted on...

E137 - Le PASSE COMPOSE et l'IMPARFAIT In A Story About A Storm

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In La Rochelle (France), a fierce storm unleashes its fury, testing the resilience of its inhabitants, particularly seasoned fisherman Louis. As the s...

E136- Le PASSÉ COMPOSÉ et l’IMPARFAIT In French

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with Le Passé Composé and L'Imparfait? This episode unlocks the secrets with a captivating story! Learn when to use each tense and how th...

E135- Julie's Holidays on the French Riviera (A2 French Story)

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

See the transcript here: https://www.patreon.com/ShortStoriesinFrenchbyHFF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E134- French Stories To Listen To: Vocabulary for describing my day (Present Tense)

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Immerse yourself in Parisian daily life with this engaging French language podcast episode! SEE THE TRANSCRIPT HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...