Nelly will introduce you to some of the most common French faux amis (false cognates)—words that may look easy to understand because they resemble English, but mean something entirely different. Learning these might help you avoid some embarassing situations!

Barbara will do anything to get her mom to buy her the latest phone, including lying about her grades. Find out if she's successful!

In addition to its saltworks, the town of Marsal boasts some interesting artwork, such as the bovine statue by the Hungarian artist Sandor Kiss. And Michel will explain the town's connection with Louis XIV and French military engineer Vauban.

Julie is disappointed as she hasn't heard from Mathieu for months. Meanwhile, Louise has moved on to other jobs. What has Mathieu been up to?

Souleymane talks with Tao about his new toy: a yo-yo that changes color depending on speed.

Nelly discusses some more faux amis (false cognates) in English and French. You'll need to be especially careful with some of these, such as "excited" and excité.

Michel talks about the role his father played in the creation of the museum. And do you know the origin of the word "salary"?

Piggeldy wants to know what a weed (une mauvaise herbe, literally "a bad herb") is. His big brother Frédéric takes him to the countryside in search of some.

Sophie and Patrice discuss the retirement reforms in France and the mass protests opposing them. They also explain the role of President Macron in this controversial situation.

Louise is in tears after learning that a stranger has claimed the rights to her music. After meeting him face to face, she's shocked to find a picture of him in Julie's apartment...

How do you ask how a person is doing in "real" French, the French we use in our daily lives? Watch this great video to find out.

Afraid of going to the vet for a toothache, Croqueur the crocodile has disappeared! Will the other zoo animals be able to find him?

Barbara wants to go on a school camping trip. Her mother Isabelle agrees on one condition: that she and her friends test their mettle and go camping in the building's courtyard. What could possibly go wrong?

The little village of Marsal is gearing up for the eight hundredth anniversary of the abbey church of Saint-Léger, featuring a concert by a world-renowned German pianist.

Asma shows us how to make a scrumptious pastry made from pecan praline and chocolate crémeux (a mixture of chocolate and crème anglaise). Believe it or not, this dessert is low in sugar!