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Micro-Trottoirs - La vie après la mort…

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

The Micro-Trottoirs team tackles a big question in this episode: "Do you believe in life after death?" People share their beliefs on the matter. One person remarked, "As the famous French humorist Pierre Desproges would say, 'if God existed, we'd have to file a lawsuit against him!'"

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Caption 12 [fr]: Ben, elle est plus belle, plus rose, plus, euh... sans guerre, sans... sans chamaillades.
Caption 12 [en]: Well, it's more beautiful, more rosy, more, uh... without war, without... without quarrels.

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Cap 24 - Les grandes gueules et leurs recettes, vu par Alessandro

Difficulty: Advanced

France

Viewer Discretion Advised

Alessandro visits with some chefs on the occasion of the launch of their book, "Les Grandes gueules et leurs recettes" (Big Mouths and Their Recipes). They take their profession very seriously and are perfectionists like the famous Vatel, King Louis XIV's chef, who was so distraught when a seafood delivery was delayed that he ran a sword through his stomach. Modern chefs need to keep their sense of humor. They are, thankfully, no longer at the mercy of a powerful king, but the Internet can be just as unforgiving.

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Caption 6 [fr]: Qu'est-ce que c'est cette assiette? Elle est mal dressée; on me rembarque ça.
Caption 6 [en]: What's with this plate? It's badly dressed; ship it back to me.

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Le saviez-vous? - L'art contemporain à Nice

Difficulty: Advanced

France None

Bertrand Baraudou manages a contemporary art gallery located in the heart of Nice called Espace à Vendre (Space for Sale). Beautiful paintings are exhibited across three different locations.

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Caption 38 [fr]: qui a eu... qui a été formée, elle, à Caen.
Caption 38 [en]: who had... who was trained... in Caen.

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Actu Vingtième - Fête du quartier Python-Duvernois

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France, West Africa

The Python-Duvernois neighborhood, on the outskirts of Paris, is having its annual neighborhood fair (you can also find coverage of last year's fair here on Yabla). The locals look forward to getting together, meeting new neighbors, having fun, and eating yummy food prepared by some of the residents.

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Caption 3 [fr]: Elle sert à la convivialité entre les gens, la solidarité. C'est un échange, quoi.
Caption 3 [en]: It promotes conviviality between people, solidarity. It's an exchange, you know.

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Le Québec parle - aux Français - Part 7

Difficulty: Advanced

Canada, France

In part seven of this series on Quebec, Olivier focuses on something that is dear to the hearts of many Québécois: the majestic Saint Lawrence River. He also explores their relationship with money and the way they conduct business. Olivier asks whether it's easier to do business in Quebec or in France. Quebec, it seems, offers more opportunities for companies, with fewer regulations and restrictions, while France remains a very productive country despite the thirty-five-hour workweek.

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Caption 14 [fr]: elle a dans ses entrailles nombre de bateaux, hein,
Caption 14 [en]: she has a number of boats in her depths, you know,

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LCM - Rétine argentique, le paradis des photographes

Difficulty: Advanced

France

A new photography studio in Marseille combines traditional and contemporary printing techniques to make beautiful photos. It's a great spot for both amateurs and professionals alike!

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Caption 64 [fr]: Donc, elle est... c'est un espace qui est vraiment, euh... à part, qui est juste au-dessus.
Caption 64 [en]: So it is... it's a space that's really, uh... apart, that is just above.

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Claudine Thibout Pivert - 2ème Salon du livre et des vieux papiers Mazamet

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Claudine Thibout Pivert, a prolific poet, musician, and artist, talks about her latest books and the source of her inspiration, her childhood spent in the beautiful Anjou region of France.

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Caption 40 [fr]: Et elle sera sur la couverture du carnet de voyage. Voilà.
Caption 40 [en]: And she will be on the cover of the travelogue. There you are.

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Actus Quartier - Fête de quartier Python-Duvernois - Part 4

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France, Morocco, West Africa

In this next installment of Télé Bocal's coverage of the Python-Duvernois block party, we hear from a group of kids who've made a courageous trip down an enormous slide, and from a municipal advisor who shares with us her inspiring message of solidarity.

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Caption 23 [fr]: Par exemple, elle... -Et pour... et pour grimper là, c'est... c'est dur aussi, non?
Caption 23 [en]: For example, her... -And to... and to climb there, that's... that's hard too, right?

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Actus Quartier - Fête de quartier Python-Duvernois - Part 3

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France, Morocco, West Africa

The locals interviewed at the Python-Duvernois neighborhood fair defend the reputation of their area and compete to win a roll of paper towels (or perhaps something a little more prize-worthy).

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Caption 11 [fr]: elle... elle... elle remporte le... -sac. -Ouais, le sac.
Caption 11 [en]: she... she... she wins the... -bag. -Yeah, the bag.

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Actus Quartier - Fête de quartier Python-Duvernois - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France, Morocco, West Africa

Enjoy a stroll through the Python-Duvernois neighborhood fair, where a lot of activities are going on––food stands, bike rides, and much more!

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Caption 39 [fr]: Derrière. Elle nous a préparé un plat de riz. -Ça donne des forces.
Caption 39 [en]: Out back. She made us a rice dish. -It gives you strength.

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