Zelensky and Putin, although at war with each other, came up with the same new word: macroner. What could that mean? Here is a clue: It comes from the name of the French president.

Sophie and Patrice discuss the drought problems in Corsica. Sophie wishes she'd spent her summer vacation in the mountains instead!

Sophie admits that she spends too much time on Instagram, but it's fun! Though it does make her feel a bit guilty...

Sophie and Patrice explain how hard life is now in France with inflation and prices rising. Sophie thinks the world is going through unprecedented times, while Patrice disagrees.

Patrice had the opportunity to portray literary icon Marcel Proust in a production on a beach. He and Sophie reflect on this wonderful experience.

How do Patrice and Sophie celebrate Valentine's Day? It's a big surprise...especially for Sophie, who takes it all in stride. It's the thought that counts, right?

Patrice and Sophie don't quite see eye to eye about the protests against pension reform in France. Listen to them discuss both sides of the argument.

Sophie and Patrice complain about the excessive use of Article 49.3, a law that allows the government to bypass parliament and push through many unpopular measures like the latest labor reform.

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.

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 and Sophie discuss homonyms, words that sound the same but have totally different meanings, something of a nightmare for French learners. Learn the difference between the same-sounding words verre, vers, ver, vert, and vair.

Amener, apporter, emmener, emporter: which form of "to take" or "to bring (along)" should we use? Watch this video carefully to understand the difference.

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 notices a common mistake French people often make called a pleonasm, or redundancy. Do you "plan ahead" or do you just "plan"?