In this French podcast episode for learners (A2-B2 level), discover key vocabulary and cultural context about rugby in France, including the Autumn Nations Series 2025. We talk about the latest match from the French team (Les Bleus), the spirit of the sport, and a few essential rugby terms like essai, mêlée, plaquage, and more.

Even if you're not a rugby fan, this is a great way to learn everyday French, talk about sports, and connect with French culture.

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Discover a typical day in the life of an office worker, told in simple French, in the present tense, and entirely from the first-person perspective (“je”).

Follow the daily routine: waking up, taking the bus, working in the office, having lunch with colleagues, and relaxing in the evening. This episode helps you learn useful everyday vocabulary and verbs like se lever, travailler, manger, and se coucher.

Perfect for beginners and A1-A2 level French learners who want to improve listening comprehension, learn common daily routines in French, and hear natural pronunciation.

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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we explore two groundbreaking tech announcements: Valve’s new Steam Machine console and Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold tri‑fold smartphone.

We talk about what each device aims to achieve, key features, release timing, and why they matter for gamers and mobile users alike.

Perfect for French learners at B1 level, this episode introduces tech vocabulary, real‑world product news, and helps you follow innovation in French.

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I climbed Mount Fuji in Japan! 🗻

It was a one-day hike, very physical, quite difficult, but absolutely worth it. We started early in the morning, the weather was alright, and little by little we reached the top.

When we reached the summit, the feeling was unforgettable.

In this episode, you’ll hear a simple French story about this adventure, with useful vocabulary about hiking, nature, and challenges.

Perfect for learners who want to practice listening and discover a bit of Japanese culture too!

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In this French podcast for beginners (A2-B2), learn how to talk about clothing and weather in French especially in those moments when it’s cold in the morning, but warmer in the afternoon!

You’ll hear simple vocabulary like pull, veste, écharpe, and learn how to describe what to wear during autumn or unpredictable weather.

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In this episode, discover November 11th, Armistice Day: a French public holiday that commemorates the end of World War I.

You’ll hear how France honors the memory of soldiers with ceremonies, flowers, and the eternal flame at the Arc de Triomphe.

It’s a peaceful day to remember the past and celebrate peace.

Perfect for beginner and intermediate learners who want to improve their listening skills and understand French history and traditions, with useful vocabulary.

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In this beginner-level French podcast, you’ll learn basic drawing vocabulary in French: words like crayon (pencil), feutre (marker), pinceau (paintbrush), peinture (paint), and carnet (sketchbook).

A short and clear episode for A1-B1 learners who enjoy drawing or want to talk about creative hobbies in French. Includes examples and simple sentences for better understanding.

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Let’s travel together to Japan!

In this episode, I tell you about five amazing days in Tokyo.

Here’s the program:

• Tuesday: Shibuya and the statue of Hachiko
• Wednesday: the Imperial Palace (Kōkyo) and Akihabara, paradise for anime and video game fans
• Thursday: the Gōtoku-ji temple with lucky cats, the Meiji-jingū shrine, and the lively Shinjuku district
• Friday: the Tokyo Skytree, with a 360° view of the city, and Asakusa
• Saturday: a big music festival

Between tradition, modernity, and music, Tokyo is a city full of contrasts and surprises.

So grab a coffee and let’s enjoy a trip to Japan, all in French!

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In this beginner French podcast, follow a simple daily routine with easy vocabulary and short sentences. I talk about my day as a web developer, from chilling on my phone in the morning, working from 9am to 5:30pm, doing sport, spending time with my girlfriend, and working on personal coding projects or playing video games in the evening.

Perfect for A1-B1 learners who want to practice listening with natural, everyday French.

Clear structure, slow pace, and real-life vocabulary!

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In this episode, we explore different ways to respond to the famous French question “Comment ça va ?”, from polite and neutral answers to fun, familiar, and even humorous ones!

You’ll learn how to sound more natural in conversations with native speakers, understand the meaning behind expressions like “Ça roule”, “On fait aller”, or “Comme un lundi”, and choose the right tone depending on how you really feel.

Perfect for beginner and intermediate French learners who want to make their small talk sound more authentic!

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In this French podcast episode, I share how I recently started drawing again during a trip to Paris. I talk about my past art classes, my love for watercolor and realistic pencil sketching, and how I'm now drawing more freely based on imagination, not perfection.

This episode is great for A2-B2 learners who want to follow a natural and personal story while learning French vocabulary related to art, creativity, and daily life.

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We have a big announcement: we’re launching our Patreon! 🎉

Patreon is a platform where you can subscribe to get exclusive content and special bonuses.

Here’s what you’ll find on our Patreon:

⭐ Early access to every episode

⭐ No ads

⭐ One bonus episode every month! A natural French conversation in duo

There’s already one free bonus episode available for everyone, go check it out!

Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/c/lapausecafecroissant

Your support means so much to us, whether it’s through your messages, likes, or Patreon subscriptions. We love creating this podcast for you and we’re so happy that you enjoy it!

A quick reminder of what La Pause Café Croissant is all about:

🎧 6 episodes every week (sometimes even 7!)

📝 Full transcriptions on our website, and the words highlight as you listen

📱 Positive and practical French content about everyday life, not grammar lessons, but real, useful vocabulary

We’re a brother-and-sister team, both passionate about languages. We create the kind of content we wish we had when learning a foreign language: simple, natural, and enjoyable.

If you can’t support us on Patreon, no worries, you’ll still get the same 6 episodes per week for free.

But if you can, a huge thank you! 💛 Your support helps us keep creating and improving this project.

Check out our Patreon page, La Pause Café Croissant, and listen to the free bonus conversation available now!

Merci beaucoup, and see you very soon!

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In this cultural French podcast, we introduce the legendary novel Les Trois Mousquetaires by Alexandre Dumas, originally published in 1844.

You’ll discover the story of d’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis, the origin of the phrase “Un pour tous, tous pour un”, and why this historical adventure remains a French literary classic.

We also mention the recent French film adaptations (2023) and explain the genre roman de cape et d’épée.

Perfect for B1 learners looking to expand their vocabulary through stories and culture.

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In this French podcast episode, we talk about the 2025 League of Legends World Championship, where the Korean team KT Rolster has made it to the grand final — a first in the team's history! You’ll discover key esports vocabulary and follow a natural, slow-paced French summary of this global event.

Perfect for intermediate learners (B1-B2) who want to improve their listening skills while following real cultural news and modern topics like gaming, esports, and League of Legends all in French.

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Today let’s discover La Toussaint, a French public holiday celebrated on November 1st.

We’ll talk about what this day means in France, its religious origin, its link with All Saints’ Day, and how it’s also a moment to remember loved ones who have passed away.

You’ll learn how French families visit cemeteries, bring flowers (especially chrysanthemums), and light candles to show respect.

☕ Take a coffee break and learn about this touching and meaningful French tradition.

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Let’s learn some fun French expressions about food!

In this episode, you’ll discover 5 popular idiomatic expressions that sound delicious but mean something completely different:

🍎 Tomber dans les pommes → to faint

🌾 Se faire rouler dans la farine → to get fooled

🥬 Raconter des salades → to tell lies

🍽️ Mettre les pieds dans le plat → to make an awkward mistake

🧀 En faire tout un fromage → to make a big deal out of something

You’ll learn what they mean, how to use them in daily life, and a bit of French humor along the way. Perfect for intermediate and advanced French learners who want to sound more natural and fluent!

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In this beginner-friendly French podcast, you’ll learn the most important Halloween vocabulary in French, including words like citrouille (pumpkin), sorcière (witch), déguisement (costume), and the famous sentence Un bonbon ou un sort ! (Trick or treat!).

Great for A2–B1 learners who want to follow seasonal vocabulary and understand how Halloween is celebrated in French-speaking countries.

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In this relaxed French episode, I share a cozy afternoon spent playing Monopoly with my girlfriend. We talk about board game vocabulary in French (like dés, plateau, prison, cartes, maisons) in a fun and simple story.

Perfect for A2-B2 level French learners who want to learn everyday vocabulary and hear natural French in context all while discovering how we play classic games like Monopoly in France!

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In this episode, I talk about Kaamelott, one of the most popular French comedy series. It’s a funny and clever show that retells the legend of King Arthur and his knights… but in a very French way! The characters are sometimes ridiculous, the humor is absurd, and the dialogues are full of expressions that French people still quote today.

We’ll talk about how Kaamelott started as a short TV show, became more emotional over time, and finally continued on the big screen, with a new film that was just released in cinemas.

Perfect for learners who want to discover a cult French series, improve their vocabulary, and understand French humor!

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In this beginner-friendly French episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I talk about how my girlfriend decided to start cooking healthier meals at home.

After eating too many snacks, cheese, and sweets, we’ve switched to fresh, balanced dinners with salads, chicken, eggs, and vegetables.

Learn everyday French vocabulary around food, cooking, and health perfect for A2-B2 learners who want to follow real stories with natural French.

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