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Le saviez-vous? - Les synonymes

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In this video you will learn about synonyms, words that share the same general meaning but convey different degrees of intensity, illustrated by various examples of feelings. Armed with this new vocabulary, you should never be at a loss for words, whether you're overjoyed or wild with anger!

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Caption 3 [en]: In the French language, many words have the same meaning.
Caption 3 [fr]: Dans la langue française, de nombreux mots ont la même signification.

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Le saviez-vous? - Nice rit

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In the wake of the recent tragedy on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice remains a beautiful and diverse city. In this video, Patricia talks about what makes the city such a great place to live and visit.

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Caption 9 [en]: It's the beacon city of the Côte d'Azur [French Riviera].
Caption 9 [fr]: C'est la ville phare de la Côte d'Azur.

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Micro-Trottoirs - Brexit

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

In this episode of Micro-Trottoirs, people are asked what they think of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union. Their opinions run the gamut: some of them agree with the UK's decision, while others believe it will have catastrophic consequences.

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Caption 63 [en]: as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the French Empire, the British Empire have passed.
Caption 63 [fr]: comme sont passés l'Empire austro-hongrois, l'Empire français, l'Empire britannique.

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Le saviez-vous? - Les homonymes

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In this lesson, you will learn the difference between homonyms, homophones, and homographs illustrated with amusing examples. Challenge yourself by repeating the words that sound the same and see if you can spell them correctly. Good luck!

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Caption 3 [en]: In the French language, there are words that are pronounced the same way
Caption 3 [fr]: Dans la langue française, il y a des mots qui se prononcent de la même façon

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Lionel L - Nuit Debout - Journée internationale - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

France

In part two of "Nuit Debout" (Up All Night), Lionel explains how protesters gather every night at Place de la République in Paris to think of alternative politics for a better world. The "Nuit Debout" movement has its own coded language and even its own calendar!

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Caption 19 [en]: And in a general way, uh... the... the French have a bit of difficulty with change.
Caption 19 [fr]: Et d'une manière générale, euh... les... les Français ont un petit peu de mal avec le changement.

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Lionel L - Nuit Debout - Journée internationale - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Lionel L introduces a new social phenomenon called "Nuit Debout" ("Up All Night" or "Rise Up Night"). It's a protest movement born from a general discontent regarding politics, labor laws, and other issues. At 6 p.m. every day, people take to the streets of Paris to discuss ideas and air their grievances. The movement is gathering momentum in other cities and countries as well.

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Caption 5 [en]: against... French politics and the... politics in general
Caption 5 [fr]: contre la... la politique française et les... la politique d'une manière générale

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Le saviez-vous? - "On est pas sorti de l'auberge!"

Difficulty: Beginner

France

Where does the expression on n'est pas sorti de l'auberge (we aren't out of the inn) come from? Find out its meaning in this video.

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Caption 3 [en]: Where does this funny French expression come from?
Caption 3 [fr]: D'où vient cette drôle d'expression française ?

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Voyage en France - Compiègne - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Daniel introduces the charming town of Compiègne and its magnificent City Hall. In the City Hall building, you'll find the Bancloque, a fourteenth-century bell that still rings today with the help of three automated figures called jacquemarts that "poke" the bell on the hour. And make sure to stop by the burger kiosk on your way out of the city for a delicious, locally sourced treat!

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Caption 37 [en]: the famous food trucks that are now invading all of the big French cities a little bit.
Caption 37 [fr]: les fameux "food trucks" qui envahissent maintenant un petit peu toutes les grandes villes françaises.

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Le saviez-vous? - Le carnaval en France

Difficulty: Beginner

France

The Carnival of Nice is famous around the world for its colorful parade of floats covered in flowers. You can even participate in a "battle" of flowers that are grown in abundance in the region.

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Caption 3 [en]: The word "carnaval" appears as such in French in fifteen hundred forty-nine.
Caption 3 [fr]: Le mot "carnaval" apparaît tel quel en français en mille cinq cent quarante-neuf.

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Watt’s In - Yseult : La Vague Interview Exclu

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

In this interview for "Watt's In," electro-pop star Yseult explains the conception of her first album, which she co-wrote with Da Silva in 2014. After coming close to winning the "Nouvelle Star" (New Star) talent quest, Yseult is ready to dazzle her fans once again. You'll learn some interesting musical buzzwords in this video.

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Caption 70 [en]: but then I very much like the... pardon me... I like French "variété" [commercial pop] a lot.
Caption 70 [fr]: mais après j'aime beaucoup la... pardon... j'aime beaucoup la variété française.

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Le Jour où tout a basculé - À la recherche de mon père - Part 4

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Enzo unexpectedly meets his father for the first time at Angèle's house. Feeling extremely awkward, he cuts short his visit with Angèle, who, of course, doesn't understand. She later reveals her true feelings for Enzo, who recoils when she tries to kiss him. Angèle storms off, hurt and mystified.

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Caption 12 [en]: But the French teacher has his mind somewhere else.
Caption 12 [fr]: Mais le professeur de français a la tête ailleurs.

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Le Jour où tout a basculé - À la recherche de mon père - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Enzo's mother finally admits that she knew of his father's whereabouts and asks for Enzo's forgiveness for keeping it a secret. Enzo is still in shock and not ready to forgive her. He's following another lead, a young woman who may eventually take him to his real father.

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Caption 55 [en]: I'm a high school French teacher and...
Caption 55 [fr]: Je suis prof de français au lycée et...

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Lionel L - Le Canard enchaîné

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

According to Lionel, we hear far too much about Charlie Hebdo and not enough about Le Canard Enchaîné, which is about to celebrate its centenary in 2016. This quality satirical newspaper is in a similar vein to Charlie Hebdo. Both papers even shared the same cartoonist, Cabu, who sadly did not survive the January attack on Charlie Hebdo. Le Canard Enchaîné was no stranger to extremist threats either.

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Caption 8 [en]: to do a little tour of the French media,
Caption 8 [fr]: de faire un petit tour de la presse française

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Le Jour où tout a basculé - À la recherche de mon père - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

In this new series, Le Jour où tout a basculé (The Day When Everything Turned Upside Down), a mother and son's close relationship is about to change. Enzo, who lives with his mother Murielle, runs into a man with a distinctive tattoo. Determined to track down the man, whom he believes to be his father, he starts an inquiry of his own despite his mother's skepticism.

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Caption 27 [en]: If this thirty-year-old French teacher has never known his father,
Caption 27 [fr]: Si ce professeur de français de trente ans n'a jamais connu son père,

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Voyage en France - Vexin Normand - Gisors - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

France

There's a lot to explore in the Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais Church in Gisors, including a towering wooden organ, a magnificent mural, and a spiral staircase. Daniel Benchimol gives us a detailed tour of this stunning work of architecture, which he counts as one of the most beautiful churches in Normandy.

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Caption 22 [en]: I suppose that you didn't really know what that meant in French.
Caption 22 [fr]: Je suppose que vous ne saviez pas trop ce que cela voulait dire en français.

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