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Vauréal - Denis Lagarde, coutelier - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

After thirty years as a graphic designer, Denis Lagarde decided to switch gears and work in the "completely crazy world" of artisan cutlery, fulfilling a childhood dream.

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Caption 83 [fr]: ça colle pas mal de... de... de... se retrouver comme ça
Caption 83 [en]: it's pretty fitting... to... to find oneself like this

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Vauréal - Laurent Azriel, luthier

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Laurent Azriel is a luthier in Vauréal. In this video, he talks about his craft, how he became a luthier, and the demands of his job, which he loves!

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Caption 30 [fr]: comme je suis guitariste
Caption 30 [en]: since I've been a guitar player

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Vauréal - Manon Saenko, En Mille Morceaux

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Manon Saenko works her magic on broken objects that she restores to their former glory. She calls herself the "doctor for objects," as she repairs all kinds of ceramics, ranging from family pieces to archaeological artifacts.

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Caption 40 [fr]: comme des céramistes, des antiquaires,
Caption 40 [en]: such as ceramicists, antique dealers,

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Vauréal - Coryn Wolk, Vitraux

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Coryn Wolk makes exquisite creations out of stained glass. She uses several techniques, such as the lead and Tiffany methods, as well as oven fusion.

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Caption 23 [fr]: comme c'est le cas pour ce...
Caption 23 [en]: as is the case for this...

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Uderzo et Goscinny - 1968

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

In tribute to Uderzo's passing, we revisit the history of the famous comic strip Asterix and Obelix. In an old interview, Uderzo and Goscinny explain how they came up with Asterix in 1959.

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Caption 11 [fr]: Et c'est comme ça qu'il est né.
Caption 11 [en]: And that's how he was born.

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Pep's - Réparation de parapluies

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Thierry Millet is an umbrella repairer in Paris, and one of last remaining ones in France. He shares his wealth of knowledge and some interesting umbrella facts. Did you know that the first umbrella dates from 6500 B.C.?

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Caption 100 [fr]: qui vient avec un bout de poignée, gros comme ça.
Caption 100 [en]: who comes with part of a handle, this big.

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Victoria - dirigeante de Millymenthe

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Victoria manages Millymenthe, one of the last remaining herbalist's shops in France. If you're ever in the Essonne area, stop by the shop and enjoy the specialty of the region, a delicious peppermint tea.

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Caption 18 [fr]: les produits comme les infusions,
Caption 18 [en]: products like infusions,

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Laurent Leclercq - Restauration de meubles anciens

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Laurent Leclercq is a specialist in the restoration of antique furniture. He's so passionate about his craft that he finds excuses to go into the studio when he's on vacation!

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Caption 27 [fr]: Il faut que ça fasse comme si ça avait déjà vécu.
Caption 27 [en]: It must look like as if it had already been around.

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Lionel & Lahlou - La grève

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

In Paris, Lionel talks to Lahlou about the ordeal of getting to and from work during the recent pension reform strikes. With ten out of fourteen subway lines closed, Lahlou's commute can take upwards of three hours.

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Caption 76 [fr]: parce que comme vous avez pu le voir derrière moi,
Caption 76 [en]: because as you could see behind me,

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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 32 [fr]: C'est juste... C'est... c'est sorti comme ça.
Caption 32 [en]: It's just... It... it came out like that.

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Sandra - Gérante de "Gîte Arbonne"

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

You can get away from it all just an hour away from Paris by visiting Sandra's alternative accommodation in Arbonne-la-Forêt. You can choose between a tree house or a cottage in the heart of the forest and enjoy the wildlife. There's no public lighting, so the animals won't be disturbed.

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Caption 13 [fr]: comme les grimpeurs, par exemple, ou les randonneurs
Caption 13 [en]: like climbers, for example, or hikers,

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Karen - Les huiles essentielles

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Karen is passionate about essential oils In this video she talks about some of her favorite ones and their therapeutic properties.

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Caption 41 [fr]: comme le Ravintsara pour Madagascar.
Caption 41 [en]: like Ravintsara for Madagascar.

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Maison Légeron - Boutique de fleurs artificielles

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Bruno Légeron tells us about his family business of making artificial flowers and feathers for fashion houses and the movie industry. The Maison Légeron dates all the way back to 1727.

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Caption 53 [fr]: des broches, des choses comme ça,
Caption 53 [en]: brooches, things like that,

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