It's winter in France and Patrice and Sophie are feeling it! They list the many colorful expressions describing cold weather and talk about ways of warding off the cold with full winter regalia.

Patrice and Sophie gripe about the Paris metro price hike, which they agree is a very bad move. Unfortunately, Patrice has a metro train to catch!

In this very interesting video, Patrice and Sophie talk about the problems and resolutions discussed during the COP28 climate conference. Sophie notes that participating countries not only failed to reach their goals, but are actually going backwards.

Patrice tells Sophie about the "noble art" of boxing and why it received that name. Then Sophie shares her opinions about the sport.

Sophie has just bought a deck of Marseille tarot cards, which she's very excited about. However, Patrice is a little skeptical, since Marseille is "renowned for its lies." He references the expression C'est la sardine qui a bouché le port de Marseille (The sardine blocked the port of Marseille), referring to its inhabitants' supposed tendency to exaggerate.

Sophie and Patrice talk about all the construction work being done in Paris to beautify the city and its suburbs before the 2024 Olympic games. They share different opinions on this disruption.

Living in an apartment can be hell when your neighbor decides to remodel. Patrice and Sophie suffer in silence while the noise goes on unabated around them. It's so bad, Patrice thinks that even the plants are hurting...

Sophie and Edmée discuss what they like and dislike about bananas.

Sophie and Edmée are studying medicine together. They share their thoughts on what led them down that path and what lies ahead for them.

Sophie and Edmée tell us what they have for breakfast besides the traditional croissant or pain au chocolat.

Sophie and Edmée didn't do much last night but are both very tired. Let's find out why!

Sophie and Edmée are comparing their experience with cell phone addiction. Edmée's dad is even worse than she is!

Sophie and Edmée talk about welcoming the first days of spring and the promise of warmer days that brighten people's moods.

Like many French people, Sophie and Alexandre are totally sick of the rain. Besides, Sophie always ends up with wet shoes and frizzy hair. Alexandre has some good tips for her.

Simon and his mother are making pain perdu (literally "lost bread") or French toast. Listen to their conversation as they putter around the kitchen. In the process, you will learn a wealth of kitchen-related vocabulary.