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Le Monde - Tour de France: Comment le parcours est tracé pour créer du suspense (2 videos)

Thierry Gouvenou explains in greater detail the challenges of a flat stage, as the outcome is often too predictable. It's up to him to design a course that will force riders out of their comfort zone. One solution? A mountain stage and rough terrain.

Le Monde - Incendie de Notre-Dame : comment on a échappé au pire (2 videos)

Notre-Dame is still standing thanks to a crucial decision to save the façade and bell towers above all else. Fire-prevention devices have been installed throughout the cathedral to avoid another disaster.

Le Monde - Comment la Marche des Beurs a révélé la crise des banlieues (3 videos)

In 1983, the murder of an Algerian immigrant on a train galvanized a massive anti-racism protest that led to significant government reforms. But racism remains a serious problem in France to this day.

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Le Huffington Post - Canicule ou vague de chaleur, comment faire la différence ?

Difficulty: Advanced

France

In French there are two very similar expressions for extremely hot weather: une vague de chaleur (heatwave), and la canicule (oppressive heat). There are some technical differences between the two, as you will discover in this video.

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Radio-Canada Info - Comment détecter le coronavirus

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Canada

This news clip explains how Québec is preparing for the coronavirus. Testing has come a long way since the SARS outbreak in 2003.

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France 3 Grand Est - Soigner avec les animaux

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Nous allons rencontrer Natalie qui tient un centre équestre pas comme les autres. On ne monte pas à cheval mais on crée des liens avec les animaux et les gens.

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Sophie et Patrice - La présence française au Mali

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Patrice et Sophie nous parlent du coup d'Etat qui vient d'avoir lieu au Mali. Et comme d'habitude c'est le peuple qui trinque.

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Le Monde - Avec les JO, se loger devient de plus en plus compliqué

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Stéphanie est chargée de reloger les personnes en situation précaire, comme cela, Paris ne montrera pas ces personnes pendant les JO. Voici sa vision de la situation.

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France 24 - Nicolas Sarkozy condamné à 5 ans de prison

Difficulty: Advanced

France

Nicolas Sarkozy made headlines with his recent conviction for accepting illicit funds from Muammar Gaddafi. He was sentenced to five years in prison with a deferred committal order. He intends to appeal and fight to the bitter end.

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Caption 90 [fr]: comme, par exemple, Marine Le Pen
Caption 90 [en]: such as, for example, Marine Le Pen,

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Français avec Nelly - What’s Happening in France? | Easy French News for French Learners

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Over coffee, Nelly discusses some current events that are capturing French people's attention. Learn about the huge fire in the south of France, the women's Tour de France winner, and the controversy surrounding the Bayeux Tapestry.

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Caption 7 [fr]: que le café est meilleur comme ça.
Caption 7 [en]: that coffee is better like this.

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Le Monde - Comté : pourquoi ce fromage est accusé de polluer - Part 2

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

In the second part of this video, we learn that there is hope the rivers won't be ruined if farmers are careful not to overproduce milk and avoid the overuse of chemicals and fertilizers.

Matches in Transcript

Caption 25 [fr]: comme les solvants ou les médicaments
Caption 25 [en]: like solvents or medicines

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Le Monde - Comté : pourquoi ce fromage est accusé de polluer - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Scientists and environmentalists concerned about the degradation of waterways in the Franche-Comté area discover an unexpected source of pollution: the production of Comté cheese.

Matches in Transcript

Caption 3 [fr]: C'est comme si nous, on nous engloutissait
Caption 3 [en]: It's like if we were being engulfed

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Le Monde - Pourquoi le service à la cuillère au tennis fascine ou exaspère

Difficulty: Advanced

France

Is the underhand serve a legitimate tactic in tennis? First introduced by Michael Chang in the 1989 French Open, this shot is still controversial today. Find out why in this video.

Matches in Transcript

Caption 39 [fr]: tout d'un coup, à un moment comme ça,
Caption 39 [en]: all of a sudden, at a moment like that,

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Le Monde - Conclave pour le nouveau pape : voilà ce que vous ne verrez pas

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Find out how Pope Leo XIV was chosen after a complicated process. This video explains in great detail how the college of cardinals gather for a conclave in the Vatican to elect the pope.

Matches in Transcript

Caption 65 [fr]: [Acceptes-tu ton élection canonique comme souverain pontife ?]
Caption 65 [en]: [Do you accept your canonical election as sovereign pontiff?]

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Le Monde - Pourquoi le blob fascine les scientifiques

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

The slime mold Physarum polycephalum, nicknamed "the blob," fascinates biologists and the public alike due to its amazing features. You can watch the blob in action moving at a speed of one centimeter an hour at the Vincennes zoo.

Matches in Transcript

Caption 28 [fr]: comme une plante,
Caption 28 [en]: like a plant,

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