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Le Monde - SUV à Paris: faut-il en finir avec les grosses voitures? (2 videos)

The 2009 transport regulations failed to achieve their objectives. Large vehicles are still popular and polluting the atmosphere. Learn more about the cause of this failure and what can be done about it.

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Sophie et Patrice - Les vieux à Paris

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Sophie and Patrice talk about growing old in Paris. They both agree that it's tough for the elderly in Paris and that they would rather spend their golden years somewhere else.

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Le Monde - Pourquoi les rues ne portent quasiment jamais de noms de femmes ?

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Pourquoi les rues ne portent quasiment jamais des noms de femmes? Vous allez découvrir pourquoi dans cette vidéo. En tout cas, le maire de Paris Anne Hidalgo a décidé de changer le règlement dans la nomination des rues pour inclure plus de noms de femmes. Un effort dans la bonne direction!

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Sophie et Patrice - La pollution

Difficulty: Advanced

France

La pollution sur Paris ne date pas d'aujourd'hui. Malgré les efforts de la Mairie pour assainir l'air, il y a encore trop de voitures et de pollution.

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Simon et Marion - Les Restos du Cœur

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Marion explique à Simon ce qu'elle fait pour aider les pauvres à Paris avec les Restos du Coeur qui sont gérés par des bénévoles.

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France 3 - Minitel : l'Internet avant l'heure - Part 1

Difficulty: Advanced

France

Have you ever heard of the Minitel? In this video, you'll discover vintage technology from the seventies and eighties. Though once state of the art, the poor Minitel is now gathering dust in people's attics...

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Caption 46 [fr]: qui habite bien à Paris,
Caption 46 [en]: who indeed lives in Paris,

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Le Monde - Coronavirus : bientôt la pénurie dans les supermarchés ?

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Will the French have to dine on cod liver or other such delicacies during this coronavirus pandemic? Can the food industry cope with the extra demand in supermarkets? Watch this video to find out.

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Caption 77 [fr]: entre un aliment consommé à Paris
Caption 77 [en]: between a food consumed in Paris

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Le saviez-vous? - Les anciennes lois insolites - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Patricia has unearthed some very interesting, obscure French laws. For example: "Any woman wishing to dress like a man must request permission from the police department." Thankfully, no one obeys these antiquated laws!

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Caption 34 [fr]: À Paris une poubelle est considérée
Caption 34 [en]: In Paris, a trash can is considered

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Lionel L - La pandémie

Difficulty: Beginner

France

Lionel talks about life under quarantine in France. All group activities are forbidden, and you can only go outside to walk your dog, go to the pharmacy, or shop for basic necessities.

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Caption 22 [en]: are Eastern Paris
Caption 22 [fr]: sont l'Est parisien