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Sophie et Patrice - Les Jeux olympiques de Paris 2024

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Patrice and Sophie discuss how the city of Paris is getting ready to host the Olympic Games. There is the vexing problem of getting the Seine cleaned up in time for the swimming events. Patrice has some interesting tongue-in-cheek solutions for the athletes...

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Caption 9 [fr]: Voilà.
Caption 9 [en]: There you go.

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Marie & Jeremy - Candice et son coach

Difficulty: Newbie

France

Candice and her coach are going for a run, but first they must warm up! And you will exercise your brain by learning some basic body-related vocabulary.

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Caption 29 [fr]: Voilà.
Caption 29 [en]: That's it.

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Miniji - Michel

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France Brittany

Let's go to Brittany for a spot of sailing! A specially designed boat called the Miniji allows handicapped people to sail and compete in regattas.

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Caption 1 [fr]: Voilà.
Caption 1 [en]: That's it.

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Joanna - La course à pied: Récupération

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

After going for a run, it's always good to do some stretching to make sure you don't become sore. In this video, Laurent shows Joanna some basic stretches for relieving muscle pain. Try them after your next run so you don't pull any muscles!

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Caption 43 [fr]: Voilà!
Caption 43 [en]: That's it!

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

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

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.

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Caption 110 [fr]: Voilà donc les principaux outils
Caption 110 [en]: So these are the main tools

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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.

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Caption 57 [fr]: pour le... voilà,
Caption 57 [en]: to... right,

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Sophie et Patrice - Les hymnes

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Sophie tells Patrice about the mistake that France made during the France-Albania soccer match in 2019, when they played the wrong national anthem.

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Caption 41 [fr]: je comprends que les Albanais ne veuillent pas jouer. Voilà.
Caption 41 [en]: I understand that the Albanians might not want to play. Right.

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Sophie et Patrice - La Coupe du monde de rugby

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Patrice and Sophie discuss the 2023 Rugby World Cup finals held at the Stade de France. Despite hosting the games, France didn't win—which to Sophie suggests that the organizers didn't manage to pay off the referees!

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Caption 60 [fr]: Voilà, bon.
Caption 60 [en]: Right, OK.

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TF1 Info - Fiers de nos Bleus

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

What a tough final for the Bleus (French national soccer team) during the 2022 World Cup. Watch this video to find out what happened, and how the French people responded to it.

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Caption 6 [fr]: Voilà, si loin et si près en même temps.
Caption 6 [en]: There it is, so far and so close at the same time.

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Bicloune - Magasin de vélos à Paris

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Bicloune is a unique bicycle shop in Paris with a wide variety of models, from antique bikes from 1905 to contemporary foldable ones. Audrey Hepburn supposedly used to ride a bicycle like one found in this store.

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Caption 26 [fr]: Donc voilà, je... je milite vraiment
Caption 26 [en]: So that's it, I... I'm really pushing

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Miniji - Patrick

Difficulty: Advanced

France

Competitors are taking part in the "Championnat de Bretagne de Miniji" (Brittany Miniji Championship) in Roscoff, a small port in Brittany. It's a sailing race that is similar to the America's Cup but with smaller boats especially designed for people with disability. The competitors had to abandon this round due to lack of wind.

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Caption 48 [fr]: avec une queue d'hirondelle bleue. Voilà.
Caption 48 [en]: with a blue swallow's tail. There.

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Lionel L - Les Jeux olympiques de Rio

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

While the Rio Olympic Games were taking place, the Paris Mayor's Office installed a beach volleyball court complete with real sand in front of the city hall building. Parisians relished the opportunity to practice a sport that is not readily available in the heart of the city.

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Caption 25 [fr]: et la rue de Rivoli à deux pas. Voilà.
Caption 25 [en]: and the Rue de Rivoli [Rivoli Street] nearby. There you have it.

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Joanna - La course à pied: Conseils

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

You'll learn some very useful information about running in this video—from what to wear to how to plan a run according to your own physical abilities. It's all about maintaining a "cardiopulmonary balance" and gradually working up to faster speeds and longer distances without over-exerting yourself. Take a break from your French studies and go for a nice jog!

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Caption 30 [fr]: et de trouver un équilibre cardiorespiratoire pendant que tu cours. -Oui. -Voilà.
Caption 30 [en]: and to find a cardiorespiratory balance while you run. -Yes. -That's it.

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Ultimate frisbee - KYM, le tournoi - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

The town of Sélestat hosts an ultimate frisbee tournament called the "Keep Your Mustache Tournament" (prizes include "Spirit of the Game" and "Handsomest Mustache"). It's also a good excuse for a party, where ladies can wear fake mustaches and join in the fun if they wish!

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Caption 25 [fr]: Voilà! Maintenant, c'est devenu le délire. Ça fait partie entièrement du tournoi.
Caption 25 [en]: There you have it! Now it's become a craze. It forms an integral part of the tournament.

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Ultimate frisbee - Quelques règles - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Learn the ins and outs of ultimate frisbee in this video. A truly egalitarian sport, ultimate can be played with men and women on the same team, and it doesn't require a referee. That means everyone has to know the rules!

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Caption 8 [fr]: Voilà. Donc il y a plusieurs lancers, comme...
Caption 8 [en]: There you are. So there are several throws, like...

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