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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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Giulia - Sa marque de bijoux 'Desidero'

Difficulty: Advanced

France

Giulia has been a jewelry maker since 2012, when she launched her Desidero brand. You can see and buy her creations in her boutique and studio located in Paris.

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Caption 12 [fr]: Euh... je dessine en général
Caption 12 [en]: Uh... generally speaking, I draw

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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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Morlaix - Visite de l’atelier

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Enjoy browsing through this charming boutique in Brittany called "La Dilettante." There, you'll find an eclectic range of objects and paintings on driftwood, linen, and traditional canvas, all with a distinct nautical or country theme.

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Caption 1 [en]: There are several themes in the workshop,
Caption 1 [fr]: Y a plusieurs thèmes dans l'atelier,

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Le Québec parle - aux Français - Part 11

Difficulty: Advanced

Canada, France

Oliver concludes this eleven-part series with a visit to Fort Chambry, where French and British armies fought over new Canadian territories. How did this affect the present? Olivier leaves us to draw our own conclusions and assures us that he is fond of the Québécois as much as they are fond of him. He shares his final impressions of Quebec in a lovely song at the end.

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Caption 34 [fr]: et ensuite à Québec pour se battre, euh... avec, euh... [General] Montcalm.
Caption 34 [en]: and then to Quebec to fight, uh... with, uh... [General] Montcalm.

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Le Québec parle - aux Français - Part 10

Difficulty: Advanced

Canada, France

Quebec's current relationship with France is complex. French politicians tend to tread carefully regarding Quebec's sovereignty. For many years France adopted a policy of "neither indifference nor interference," a more neutral stance somewhere between a hands-off policy (which could be seen as complete abandonment) and an overly intrusive relationship. Sarkozy moved away from that policy, but his successor Hollande revived it.

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Caption 3 [fr]: du "Vive le Québec libre" du Général de Gaulle.
Caption 3 [en]: of General de Gaulle's "Long live free Quebec" [speech].

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Le Québec parle - aux Français - Part 9

Difficulty: Advanced

Canada, France

Quebec may never answer the vexing question: Should Quebec remain part of Canada or not? While opinions are divided, Quebecois don't necessarily show the same passion as the French when debating hot issues.

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Caption 24 [fr]: Ça... le parti communiste doit être très, très léger en... au Québec, et en Amérique en général.
Caption 24 [en]: That... the communist party must be very, very lightweight in... in Quebec, and in America in general.

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Le Québec parle - aux Français - Part 6

Difficulty: Advanced

Canada, France

In part 6 of Le Québec parle aux Français, the interviewees compare and contrast the immigrant situation in France and Quebec. France, being a smaller country, creates additional pressure for immigrants, while in Quebec, immigrants do rather well. Later, Olivier treats us to a little song he wrote himself.

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Caption 15 [en]: Uh... immigrants, uh... as a general rule, after a few years,
Caption 15 [fr]: Euh... les immigrants, euh... en règle générale, après quelques années

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Le Tapissier - L'artisan et son travail

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

René-Marc Cohen, a very fine artisan, will show us how to upholster a squat armchair, "un fauteuil crapaud" (literally a "toad armchair").

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Caption 41 [en]: we'll undo and redo the back several times.
Caption 41 [fr]: on va défaire et refaire plusieurs fois le dos.

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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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