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Le Monde - Joséphine Baker résistante ? - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Josephine Baker was inducted into the Pantheon in recognition of her outstanding service during World War Two. Yet scholars have only just begun to study her contributions to the war effort.

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Caption 20 [fr]: son rôle était de promouvoir le Général de Gaulle et la France Libre.
Caption 20 [en]: her role was to promote General de Gaulle and Free France.

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Le Monde - Joséphine Baker résistante ? - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Josephine Baker, the legendary singer, actress, and cabaret dancer, played a very active role in World War Two in France. Using her celebrity as a cover, she helped with counterintelligence efforts during the French Resistance.

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Caption 5 [en]: liberated from Italian and German occupying forces several months earlier,
Caption 5 [fr]: libérée des occupants italiens et allemands quelques mois plus tôt,

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Voyage en France - Sceaux - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Sceaux is full of many historical treasures, including a castle and an orangery, as well as an esplanade that became famous more recently as the site of a historic concert by Madonna in 1987. Watch the video to find out which French president was there (and the legend attached to his attendance!).

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Caption 25 [fr]: et c'est le conseil général qui à l'époque a réussi
Caption 25 [en]: and it's the regional council that at the time succeeded

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Voyage en France - Sceaux - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In addition to its historic castle, the town of Sceaux is also home to a group of vegetated islets that provide passersby with a place to rest and wild birds with a place to nest. The castle grounds also include an orangery and numerous pavilions to explore.

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Caption 39 [en]: And in these gardens, there are several fountains,
Caption 39 [fr]: Et dans ces jardins, il y a plusieurs fontaines,

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Voyage en France - Meudon - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Still in the town of Meudon, Daniel Benchimol takes us to an impressive building, the parish church of Saint John the Theologian. It houses an orphanage that helps nearly thirteen thousand young people reintegrate into society.

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Caption 12 [en]: and its distinction is that, for several years,
Caption 12 [fr]: et sa particularité, c'est que depuis plusieurs années

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Voyage en France - Nogent-sur-Marne - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Nogent-sur-Marne is a charming town that has been the home of many celebrities, including the scientist Marie Curie and the singer Charles Trenet. Daniel shows us some of the town's beautiful landmarks, including the Baltard Pavilion and the Passerelle des Arts.

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Caption 25 [en]: or even quite simply for TV shows that are very well liked by the general public.
Caption 25 [fr]: ou encore tout simplement de shows télévisés qui sont très appréciés du grand public.

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Voyage en France - Lagny-sur-Marne - Part 4

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Daniel gives us a historical overview of the town of Lagny-sur-Marne, about thirty kilometers southeast of Paris. This small town is full of historical landmarks dating from the Middle Ages, and includes many Art Nouveau-style buildings from the Belle Époque. On a more whimsical note, you will also find a free outdoor library made up of a few books and DVDs in a glass case. Help yourself but don't forget to put them back!

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Caption 20 [en]: and that gave birth to several artistic movements,
Caption 20 [fr]: et qui donna naissance à plusieurs mouvements artistiques,

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Télé Grenoble - La famille Maudru

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Come discover this feature-length film directed by Serge Papagalli in the Trièves. Humor and affection drive his story, which focuses on the difficulties of peasant life.

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Caption 31 [en]: Papagalli wants to reach the general public and the rural world of all of France,
Caption 31 [fr]: Papagalli veut toucher le public et le monde rural de la France entière,

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TV8 Mont Blanc - Le film: "Treize jours en France"

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Dive back in to the 1968 winter Olympics, held in Grenoble, France. “Treize jours en France,” a recently restored documentary film made in ‘68 by director Claude Lelouch, captures the spirit of the times, and the “pre-revolutionary” zeitgeist leading up to the events of May.

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Caption 4 [fr]: Commandée par le général de Gaulle, l'œuvre a aujourd'hui été restaurée.
Caption 4 [en]: Commissioned by General de Gaulle, the work has now been restored.

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