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Beginner A1-A2 - Apprends à prononcer le son OIN en français ! | Learn French Podcast
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn to pronounce the French sound "oin", with practice exercises!In this episode, we focus on a tricky nasal sound: "oin". As in loin, coin, and bes...
Advanced B2-C2 - Comprendre l’éthique de l’IA | Learn French
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about AI and ethics in French? In today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we explain in simple French what ethics in artificial intelli...
Beginner A2-B1 - Exercice en français | Learn French Podcast
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to train your French listening skills? In this beginner-friendly episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien guides you through a simple oral wo...
Arriver à l’hôtel en France : les 6 phrases à connaître | Learn French
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Planning a trip to France? In this episode, learn the essential phrases you'll need when checking into a hotel in French. From giving your reservation...
Un samedi tranquille entre séries et sport | Learn French
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Need a break in French? In this relaxed and beginner-friendly episode of La Pause Café Croissant, follow Gatien through a calm Saturday in France. Fr...
Beginner A1-A2 - Une journée au présent | Learn French Podcast
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to practice French in the present tense? In this beginner-friendly episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien shares a simple, peaceful day usi...
Sauver des vies avec le don de sang | Learn French podcast
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, let’s talk about something simple, quick, and life-saving: donating blood. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how blood donation works ...
5 faux amis à connaître absolument en français | Learn French Podcast
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode about false friends in French, we explore five more common traps that English speakers often fall into when learning French. Th...
Pourquoi j’adore bruncher à Paris | Learn French Podcast
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, follow Elo as she shares her love for brunching in Paris! 🇫🇷 Discover the unique French breakfast c...
Comment faire la bise en France ? | Learn French Culture
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do French people greet each other with kisses on the cheek? In this short and simple episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we explore the cultural ...
Des vacances à vélo avec mon père ! | Learn French for beginners
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this French podcast episode, Gatien shares an unexpected summer plan: a week-long bike trip with his father along the famous Canal du Midi. 🌞🚴...
Reprise de la course à pied avec ma copine | Learn French
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back to running! In today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I talk about getting back into jogging with my girlfriend after almost two months o...
Pause croissant… et lapin blanc | Learn French podcast
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐰 In today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I share a sweet and funny little story: for a few weeks, I took care of a friend’s pet rabbit...
Comment on trie les déchets en France ? | Learn French Culture
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do the French manage their waste and recycling? In this short, beginner-friendly French podcast, Gatien explains the French trash system: color-co...
Nuances d'orange | French vocabulary for advanced levels
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our series on color vocabulary in French. And today, it's all about orange! From the warmth of coral to the earthy tone o...
J'ai fait un anniversaire surprise ! | Learn French Podcast
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to dive into real French? In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien shares a fun (and exhausting!) weekend story organizing a surprise...
Pourquoi le 14 juillet est un jour si important en France ? | Learn French
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the history behind France’s national holiday: July 14th, also known as Bastille Day. Why is this date so important in ...
Paris et la cuisine du monde | Learn French podcast
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the incredible variety of international food you can find in Paris. From Lebanese to Japanese, British, Vietnamese, Sene...
5 expressions françaises à connaître absolument | Learn French
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to sound more natural when you speak French? In this short episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien introduces 5 super common French expressi...
Un marché de pays en France | French Podcast to learn French
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to improve your French listening skills while learning about real life in France? In today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we share a...
Beginner A1 - Count 20-100 in French | Apprendre les nombres en français
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you just starting to learn French? In this ultra-beginner episode, we help you learn to count from 20 to 100 in French, with clear pronunciation a...
Mon entraînement nocturne : calme, fonte et concentration | French podcast
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to improve your French listening skills with real-life stories? In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, follow me (Gatien) as I share a q...
Vacances dans un camping en France | Learn French
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this beginner-friendly French podcast episode of La Pause Café Croissant, follow a short and natural story about summer holidays in France. Gatien...
Advanced B2-C2 - Ma Bohème de Rimbaud - Poème en Français | Learn French
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the beautiful world of French poetry with Ma Bohème, a famous poem by Arthur Rimbaud.I, Elo, guide you through the poem...
Nuances de rouge | French vocabulary for advanced levels
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With this episode, we're starting a new series on color vocabulary, for B2 to C2 levels. Learn new words to describe shades of red, from the deep eleg...
Un moment de gratitude | Learn French with us
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Something truly special happened: we received our first monthly donation for the podcast! 🥹💛 In this episode, I, Elo, talk about how meaningful ...
Microsoft licencie encore ! | Daily French News to learn French
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this advanced French podcast episode, we dive into Microsoft’s major restructuring efforts. After announcing 6,000 layoffs in May, the company ha...
Courir 10 km pour la première fois : je l’ai fait ! | Learn French podcast
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I ran my first 10K – completely unprepared!This weekend, I, Elo, took part in a 10K race... without any training. It was a totally unexpected challe...
Vinted, friperies et achats responsables | Learn French
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🛍️ In today’s episode, Elo talks about sustainable consumption and second-hand shopping in France. She shares her personal commitment to eco-fr...
Canicule extrême en France ! | Learn French News
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to understand the heatwave affecting France? In today’s 3‑minute French podcast, I explain:📈 What a "heat dome" is and how it causes reco...
Mon premier barbecue… | Learn French Podcast
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to practice your French with a fun and real-life story? In today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien shares his first-ever attempt a...
Il fait lourd ! Petit point météo et vocabulaire | Learn French
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
☀️ It’s a sunny Sunday in France, and it’s getting hot! In today’s episode, I talk about the summer weather here, with temperatures reaching...
Un week-end en Belgique et un melting-pot de langues | Learn French
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I visited the Flemish region of Belgium and found myself surrounded by a mix of nationalities and languages! In this episode, I talk about the three r...
De violents orages en France | Learn French with us
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Experience the dramatic summer storms in France with us in today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant. Gatien shares his personal story of being in...
Autoroutes gratuites en Belgique ? Pas en France ! | Learn French
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend, I drove to Belgium and discovered something surprising: highways are free there! In today’s episode, Elo talks about the difference be...
Beginner A1-A2 - Le petit-déjeuner en France | Learn French
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🥐 In this beginner French podcast (A1-A2), Gatien introduces you to the classic French breakfast. Learn the basic vocabulary for breakfast items li...
Advanced B2-C2 - Clair de Lune - Poème en Français | Learn French
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📚 In this advanced-level French podcast episode (B2-C1), we dive into the powerful language and emotion of a poem by Victor Hugo, one of France’s...
Je me baigne dans une piscine | Learn French Podcast
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
☀️ In today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien shares a relaxed summer day in France. After visiting his girlfriend’s family, he en...
La Fête de la Musique en France | Learn French Culture
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎶 In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien shares his experience of La Fête de la Musique, France’s annual music celebration held eve...
Mes lectures du moment en français | Learn French Podcast
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to improve your French while exploring real-life topics? In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien shares the two very different boo...
Je regarde le major de Counter-Strike 2 | Learn French Podcast
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien shares his excitement for the Austin Major 2025 — the biggest Counter-Strike tournament of ...
La vie à la campagne en France | Learn French Podcast
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this beginner-to-intermediate French listening episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien shares a heartwarming story about his kind neighbors in ...
Le métro et le RER à Paris | Learn French culture
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the heart of Parisian daily life: the Metro and the RER! Whether you're visiting Paris or planning to live here, understanding the public tr...
Beginner A2-B1 - Exercice du jour en français | Learn French Podcast
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to practice French in a fun and easy way? In this beginner-level episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we focus on learning French colors through...
Ma première compétition de bras de fer | Learn French
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to discover an intense and exciting side of French life? In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I (Gatien) share my experience participati...
L’alternance et l’apprentissage en France | Learn French Culture
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about how apprenticeships work in France?In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien shares his real-life experience as a web develope...
Visiter Paris en bateau mouche | Learn French Podcast
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to explore Paris in a unique way while learning French?In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Elo takes you on a relaxing and immersive bo...
Découvrez la Tour Eiffel - Monument emblématique de Paris | Learn French in Slow French
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to learn French while exploring French culture? In this beginner-friendly episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Elo takes you on a simple and c...
Beginner A1-A2 - Les animaux de la ferme | Learn French Podcast
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you learning French at a beginner level (A1-A2)? In this short and fun episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien introduces you to French farm a...
Apple annonce iOS 26 | Daily French News to learn French
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple just unveiled iOS 26 at WWDC 2025! In this French podcast episode, we explore all the key features of iOS 26 including Apple Intelligence, Liqui...
100e épisode ! Prenons une pause café ensemble | French podcast
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 100th episode of La Pause Café Croissant! 🎊In this special advanced-level French episode (B1-C1), we (Gatien and Elo) sit down toge...
Le jour de solidarité en France | Learn French Culture
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I (Gatien) explain the “jour de solidarité” a special day in France where people work without p...
Le courrier en France | Slow French for beginners A2-B1
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📮 In today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we’re talking about mail in France, or rather, the disappearance of it! From receiving letter...
Visite de la galerie Dior : le luxe et la mode à Paris | French podcast
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step inside the legendary world of Dior with this episode about the Galerie Dior in Paris. Located on the iconic Avenue Montaigne, this stunning exhib...
Beginner A2-B1 - Exercice en français | Slow French Podcast
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to practice your French in a fun and simple way? In today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien guides you through short, real-life ex...
200 abonnés sur Threads ! | Learn French Podcast
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎉 We just reached 200 followers on Threads, and we’re celebrating! In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien thanks you for your suppor...
Je participe à ma première compétition ! | Learn French
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I share something very personal: I’m just 10 days away from my very first arm wrestling competitio...
Une fuite d'eau dans mon garage | Learn French Podcast
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this beginner-friendly episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I share a real-life experience: a water leak in my garage! Learn everyday French vocabu...
Beginner A1-A2 - La salle de bain - Vocabulaire | Learn Easy French
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this beginner-friendly episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien introduces essential French vocabulary for the bathroom 🛁. Perfect for A1–A...
Un pique-nique au bord de la rivière | Learning French
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I (Gatien) share a lovely story about a summer evening picnic by the river with my girlfriend. You'll hea...
Je cours mon premier 5km ! | Slow French Podcast
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this motivational episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Elo shares a personal win: running 5 kilometers for the first time in years, entirely in slo...
Je fais des burgers ! | Learn French Podcast
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this tasty episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Elo shares how she and her husband made delicious homemade burgers, simple, fast, and full of flavo...
J'ai fait un rallye dans Paris ! | Learn French with La Pause Café Croissant
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I (Elo) share a unique and memorable day I spent with my coworkers during a company seminar in Paris. But...
Mon jeu du moment : Sol Cesto | Learn French
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey! In today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I (Gatien) am super excited to talk about a game I’ve been waiting for: Sol Cesto a brand-new...
J’adore les bonbons ! | Learn Easy French
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a sweet tooth? In this episode, Gatien shares his love for French candy and talks about his favorite sweets like sour candies, “soucoupe...
On a construit un LEGO Polaroid ! | Learn French Podcast
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to improve your French listening skills with fun and easy content? In this episode, I (Gatien) share a relaxed weekend moment building a LEGO ...
Ma routine café avec une machine à grains | Daily French Podcast
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
☕ Learn French with real-life daily routines! In this episode, Elo takes you into her kitchen to explain how she prepares a real coffee using a grai...
J’ai crocheté une couverture toute douce | Learning French Podcast
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn French through a cozy real-life story! In this relaxing episode, Elo shares a creative hobby she recently picked up again: crocheting a handmade...
Mon retour de Paris en train | Learn French Podcast
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn French with a real-life story! In this episode, I (Gatien) share my return trip from Paris, including food at the train station, favorite snacks...
Beginner A2-B1 - Faux amis : 5 erreurs à éviter en français ! | Learn French Podcast
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I (Elo) share 5 of the most common false friends between French and English, those tricky words that look similar but mean something completely differ...
Beginner A2-B1 - Parlons au présent | Slow French Podcast
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you learning French and want to practice the present tense? This beginner-friendly podcast is just for you!In this episode, I (Gatien) describe my...
J'ai des allergies ! | Learn French podcast
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this French podcast episode, I (Gatien) share a more personal and relatable topic: springtime pollen allergies! It’s sunny and beautiful outside,...
Ces mots français ont plusieurs sens ! | Learn French Beginner
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I (Elo) explain 5 very common French verbs that have multiple meanings depending on the context: tirer, p...
J'ai acheté des équipements sportifs | French podcast
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I, Elo, share a little story from my day: shopping for sports gear at Decathlon, a well-known French spor...
Le petit déjeuner en France | French culture
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do French people eat for breakfast? 🥐☕In this episode, I talk about the typical French breakfast: what people usually eat at home or at a ca...
J’ai reçu une imprimante 3D ! | Learn French Podcast
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I (Gatien) share the excitement of receiving my very first 3D printer! You'll follow along as I describe ...
8 mots français intraduisibles | Learn French for beginners
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we explore 8 unique French words that are nearly impossible to translate directly into English. These wor...
Un retour de vacances fatiguant ! | Learn French
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this French podcast episode, I (Gatien) share my experience coming back from a vacation in Lacanau. I talk about waking up at 5am to avoid traffic,...
Expressions françaises avec des animaux | Learn French with Idioms
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to sound more natural in French? In this episode, we explore common French idiomatic expressions with animals and help you understand what they m...
Un après-midi jardinage ! | Learn Easy French
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this French podcast episode, Elo shares a peaceful (and slightly itchy!) afternoon spent gardening. 🌱☀️You'll hear slow and clear French, pe...
Un dimanche matin paisible | Slow French
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Slow down and relax with this gentle episode in French. In this episode, you’ll hear a calm, simple story describing a quiet Sunday morning: waking ...
S'occuper de ses plantes à la maison | French podcast
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about something simple and peaceful: taking care of my plants. 🌿You'll hear easy French vocabulary related to daily routine...
Faire ses courses en France | Learn French culture
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I take you along on a typical grocery shopping trip in the heart of a French city. From rolling my trusty market trolley through a small local store, ...
Un dîner au restaurant de fruits de mer | Learn French
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this French podcast episode, Gatien shares a real-life experience from a seaside seafood restaurant in France! 🐚You'll hear natural, slow French...
J’ai acheté une BD en vacances ! | Learn Easy French
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you learning French through real conversations? In this new French podcast episode, I (Gatien) share a slice of my vacation: I visited a comic boo...
En vacances à Lacanau ! | Learn French Podcast
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you learning French? In this episode of our French podcast, I (Gatien) share a short story about my vacation in Lacanau, a seaside town on the Atl...
Beginner A1-A2 - Apprends à prononcer le ON français ! | Learn French Podcast
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learning French pronunciation? In this beginner-friendly episode, we focus on how to pronounce the nasal sound "ON" in French, a sound that’s often ...
Les impôts en France, comment ça marche ? | French podcast
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does the French tax system work? In this solo episode, I break down the essentials of the French tax system in simple French, perfect for language...
Comedy club à Paris | French podcast
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I (Elo) just had a perfect Parisian evening and I wanted to share it with you in this episode of our French podcast! From celebrating a friend’s bir...
Que faisons-nous le 1er mai en France ? | Learn French
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn French with real conversations! In this episode, we talk about May 1st in France, also known as La Fête du Travail (Labour Day).You'll discover...
Roleplay in French: Allons au restaurant ! | Learn French
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a fun and practical roleplay where we simulate a real-life situation: ordering at a French restaurant! Whether you're traveling to France ...
Mon mari m'a offert un bouquet de fleurs | Learn French
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I share a simple yet meaningful moment: my husband brought me a bouquet of flowers, for no special reason. Join me as I describe this beautiful spring...
Ma petite pause café du matin | Learn French Podcast
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn French with real-life daily moments!In this short and natural episode, I (Gatien) share my simple morning ritual: making a lungo coffee with my ...
Une soirée au restaurant japonais à Toulouse | Learning French Podcast
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn French with real-life topics and slow, natural speech!In this episode, I (Gatien) talk about a recent dinner I had at a Japanese-Thai fusion res...
Un concert de musiques de films fantastiques | Learn French
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I share my experience attending an incredible concert by "Lords of the Sound," a symphony orchestra performing music from some of the most iconic fant...
Des vacances au Japon en préparation ! | French podcast
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I share my excitement and plans for an upcoming trip to Japan! Join me, Elo, as I talk about the cities I hope to visit, and how I...
J'adore les Rubik's Cube et les casse-têtes ! | Learning French Podcast
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn French with real-life topics and slow, natural speech!In this episode, I (Gatien) talk about my passion for Rubik’s Cubes and puzzles. From le...
Je pars en week-end à Toulouse ! | Learn French Podcast
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn French through real conversations!In this short French podcast episode, I (Gatien) share my plans for the weekend: a motorcycle trip to Toulouse...
Beginner A2-B1 - Je vais dans ma salle de bain | Slow French
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn French with a beginner-level podcast!In this short episode, we help you improve your French with everyday vocabulary from the bathroom. Gatien t...
Comment on fête Pâques en France ? | Learn French Podcast
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Easter-themed episode of La Pause Café Croissant, discover how French people celebrate Pâques, from chocolate traditions to the famous egg h...