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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 110 [en]: Magnificent.
Caption 110 [fr]: Magnifique.

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Sophie et Alexandre - Et les vacances ?

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Sophie and Alexandre talk about where they went on vacation. No need to go to an exotic destination to have a good time, according to Sophie. On the other hand, Alexandre enjoyed white sand beaches in a faraway place that's still a part of France. Can you guess where he went?

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Caption 40 [en]: And... no, but it's magnificent.
Caption 40 [fr]: Et... non, mais c'est magnifique.

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Français avec Nelly - 10 livres faciles à lire en français - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Nelly concludes her excellent reading recommendations with some very useful tips. Why not watch the movie adaptation of your novel of choice, or if you're short on time, read a poem or two?

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Caption 30 [en]: it's magnificent.
Caption 30 [fr]: elle est magnifique.

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Français avec Nelly - Ma vie à Paris - Part 4

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Nelly discusses a variety of topics, from Parisian fashion to street harassment in Paris. She will also show you her grocery shopping.

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Caption 3 [en]: which... which... which is also really magnificent.
Caption 3 [fr]: qui... qui... qui est aussi vraiment magnifique.

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Français avec Nelly - Ma vie à Paris - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Nelly answers questions about life in Paris, where she's currently living. She will share some of her routine and what her daily life is like.

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Caption 61 [en]: a magnificent city.
Caption 61 [fr]: une ville magnifique.

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Marie et Sandra - Atelier d'art - Part 21

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Marie is starting something new in her painting adventure: she will attempt to do abstract painting. Sandra gives her some advice.

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Caption 6 [en]: It's magnificent.
Caption 6 [fr]: C'est magnifique.

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Français avec Nelly - Christmas in Paris - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Nelly takes us to the Tuileries Christmas market in Paris, then to the beautifully decorated luxury boutiques in Place Vendôme. If you've watched the show Lupin, you will recognize the jewelry store that was robbed by the famous gentleman thief, Lupin!

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Caption 39 [en]: with some magnificent decorations.
Caption 39 [fr]: avec des décorations magnifiques.

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Samuel Gassmann - Créateur de boutons de manchette

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Samuel Gassmann is an artisan who makes unconventional cufflinks of all different types: he has one set representing the "totality of time," and another inspired by the Happy Families card game. Be sure to stop by his new store the next time you're in Paris!

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Caption 35 [en]: to make it magnificent,
Caption 35 [fr]: pour qu'il soit magnifique,

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Le saviez-vous? - Jean de La Fontaine - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In this video you will hear a fable by Jean de La Fontaine, the most famous fable writer in French literature. "Le Chêne et le Roseau" (The Oak and the Reed) is a lesson in humility. The humble reed belies an inner strength that the oak does not possess. The oak's unbending nature proves to be its downfall.

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Caption 68 [en]: What a magnificent allegory of strength, of pride,
Caption 68 [fr]: Quelle magnifique allégorie de la force, de l'orgueil,

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