Sophie and Alexandre are wondering whether they should drink bottled water or tap water. Which one is healthier and which one is better for the environment?

In this video, Nelly gives some advice about reading books in a foreign language and recommends some books for French learners. One of her recommendations is The Braid by Laetitia Colombani.

Nelly completes her explication of Victor Hugo's heartbreaking "Demain, dès l'aube," emphasizing the poem's autobiographical aspect and the hardship the author faced.

Does daylight savings really make sense? According to this report, it is becoming harder to justify its existence, prompting some countries to drop the idea altogether.

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.

Nelly recites and explains in great detail Victor Hugo's poem "Demain, dès l'aube" (Tomorrow, at Dawn). Though initially it might read like a love poem, it turns out to be much more tragic.

Sophie and Alexandre talk about their lives as actors, which is not as easy or glamorous as one might think. In order to receive benefits, casual workers in the entertainment industry have to work a total of 507 hours over a year, which is difficult when there isn't steady work.

Sophie likes the French weekly Le Canard enchaîné because it's one of the few remaining newspapers with some independence. She and Patrice discuss what makes a newspaper honest and objective.

Nelly concludes her list of 100 essential adjectives. Once you master them all, you'll be a pro at describing things in French!

Sophie and Alexandre admit to having read their horoscopes in magazines from time to time but they don't take it too seriously. And yet... they both agree that the planets influence our destinies.

In the last thirty years, cars have become heavier and larger. This alarming trend has been addressed by European authorities, who have imposed new measures to curb pollution. But are these measures actually working?

Is it acceptable to tell white lies to smooth things over, like Sara, or is it better to tell the truth at the risk of offending someone, like Lionel? Is it any wonder Lionel never gets invited back for dinner?

In honor of Valentine's Day, Nelly has some excellent tips on what to say when you want to flirt or express your love to someone—and what not to say when you're talking to friends or acquaintances.

Treat yourself to a delicious venison dish, a very ancient recipe dating from the 17th century. The chef uses old-fashioned fruits and vegetables and also adapts the recipe to suit more modern tastes.

Gisèle Pelicot's rape trial has sent shock waves around the world. Ms. Pelicot insisted on making the trial open to the public despite the atrocity of the incidents. In December 2024, her ex-husband and the 50 other defendants were found guilty for their crimes.