In this special bilingual episode of Nos Parcours, we explore one of the most extraordinary medical discoveries in history — the discovery of insulin, made right here in Canada. 🇨🇦💉
More than a hundred years ago, diabetes was a fatal disease. There was no treatment, and most people who suffered from it died very young. But in 1921, a young Canadian doctor, Frederick Banting, and his assistant, Charles Best, working in a small laboratory at the University of Toronto, made a discovery that would change the world forever.
After months of experiments, they found a hormone capable of controlling blood sugar — insulin. In 1922, they tested it for the first time on a young boy named Leonard Thompson, who was very sick. The result was a miracle: the boy recovered and lived.
This discovery saved millions of lives and transformed diabetes from a deadly illness into a manageable condition. Dr. Banting became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate in medicine, and his discovery remains one of the greatest scientific achievements of all time. 🌍✨
In this short story, told in both English and French, you’ll not only learn new vocabulary and expressions but also train your ears to understand French naturally. Don’t worry if you don’t understand every word — just listen, repeat, and enjoy the story. Little by little, your French will improve.
🎧 Listen several times — while walking, cooking, or relaxing — and let your ears fall in love with the rhythm of French.
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