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Voyage en France - Vexin Normand - Gisors - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In the last part of his tour of the town of Gisors, Daniel shows us an interesting structure called a cabinet de verdure (greenery chamber) as well as a waterfall that served as the major driving force of the town's economy for centuries. Daniel also tells us the story of Philippe Auguste and the Golden Virgin, which you won't want to miss!

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Caption 30 [fr]: et malgré son nom de Vierge dorée, elle est en fait réalisée en acier inoxydable.
Caption 30 [en]: and despite its name of Golden Virgin, it's actually made of stainless steel.

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De nouvelles découvertes avec Marion - Le canal Saint-Martin

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Marion takes us along Paris's Canal Saint Martin, which is part of a waterway network that measures one hundred thirty kilometers long. In their heyday, the Parisian canals were the main means of transportation of goods and materials, and even drinking water! Nowadays, historic buildings, restaurants, and concert halls are the main attractions along the canals.

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Caption 15 [fr]: et souvent de mauvaise qualité, malgré l'existence d'aqueducs et de puits.
Caption 15 [en]: and often of poor quality, despite the existence of aqueducts and wells.

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Watt’s In - Kendji Girac : Color Gitano Interview Exclu

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

On "Watt's In," Kendji tells us how he became the star of the TV show The Voice in France. You will discover how he molded his talent by mixing his family's Gypsy origins with his love for new music. You'll also notice Kendji's southern French accent!

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Caption 5 [fr]: Kendji est un garçon talentueux qui a su rester naturel malgré sa victoire.
Caption 5 [en]: Kendji is a talented boy who was able to remain true to himself despite his victory.

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Voyage en France - Carrières-sur-Seine

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Daniel Benchimol takes us to the quiet village of Carrières-sur-Seine, a mere twenty kilometers from Paris. He points out a fun bench called Le banc des menteurs (The Liars' Bench), where one can sit and presumably tell lies until closing time at 7 p.m. Then the liars can take cover in one of the nearby cave dwellings carved straight out of the cliffs.

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Caption 19 [fr]: malgré les grosses chaleurs que nous avons à l'extérieur.
Caption 19 [en]: despite the great heat that we have outside.

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De nouvelles découvertes avec Marion - La place des Vosges

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In the Marais district, Marion takes us to the Place des Vosges, the oldest square in Paris. Its center was sometimes used for tournaments and duels, until Richelieu put a stop to that in 1626. The distinctive red brick buildings surrounding the square were once home to such renowned historic and literary figures as Richelieu and Victor Hugo.

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Caption 22 [fr]: Ils sont arrêtés. Et malgré les demandes de grâce de la noblesse,
Caption 22 [en]: They were arrested. And despite the pleas for pardon from the nobility,

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Grand Corps Malade - Roméo kiffe Juliette

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In this powerful music video, Grand Corps Malade puts a modern twist on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and even gives it a happy ending. You'll find a good amount of argot (slang) in the song lyrics, including some verlan, a form of slang that's very popular among French youth.

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Caption 42 [fr]: Malgré son pote Mercutio, sa joie s'évapore
Caption 42 [en]: Despite his buddy Mercutio, his joy is fading away

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Voyage en France - Rambouillet - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Daniel takes us to the Rambouillet castle, which includes a very interesting building on its grounds: the Laiterie de la Reine, or Queen's Dairy, which was built for Marie Antoinette in accordance with the "pleasure dairy" trend of the eighteenth century.

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Caption 30 [fr]: mais malgré tout, c'est un endroit à découvrir absolument.
Caption 30 [en]: but despite everything, it's a place that is absolutely to be discovered.

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Maître Gims - J'me tire

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Viewer Discretion Advised

Maître Gims's hit "J'me tire" (I'm Outta Here) reached the top of the French music charts in 2013. In the song, the rapper expresses his frustrations with being famous and a desire to leave it all behind him and escape to a place where he "won't be the suspect."

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Caption 27 [fr]: Merci à ceux qui disent "Meugui, on t'aime malgré ta couleur ébène"
Caption 27 [en]: Thank you to those who say "Meugui, we love you despite your ebony color"

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Le Québec parle - aux Français - Part 4

Difficulty: Advanced

Canada, France

One might think that the push to remove anglicisms from the French language would be stronger in France, but the larger movement to "purify" French is actually happening in Quebec. Many Québécois worry that the French language is endangered in Canada, and the Quebec government has taken measures to preserve it by inventing new words instead of borrowing from English. That's why an email is still un email in France, but un courriel in Quebec.

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Caption 12 [fr]: euh... que... il se parle cette langue malgré tout
Caption 12 [en]: uh... that... this language is spoken nonetheless

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Voyage dans Paris - Le Marais - Place des Vosges

Difficulty: Beginner

France

The Place des Vosges, located in Paris's Marais neighborhood, is a gorgeous square with a rich history. Formerly the royal square of Henry the Fourth, the area was also the home of two of France's most renowned literary figures, the Marquise de Sévigné and Pierre Beaumarchais.

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Caption 18 [fr]: mais qui malgré tout est un petit bijou d'architecture.
Caption 18 [en]: but which nonetheless is a little architectural jewel.

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Il était une fois: Les découvreurs - 9. Galilée - Part 7

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Galileo is under close scrutiny because of his Copernican views. Unfazed, he carries on his research and his teachings. Will the Inquisition bring his demise or will his powerful friends, Pope Urban VIII among them, protect him?

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Caption 29 [fr]: Et malgré attaques et critiques, il sera choyé et adulé.
Caption 29 [en]: And despite attacks and criticisms, he will be pampered and adulated.

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Cap 24 - Les cyclistes parisiens sont-ils indisciplinés ?

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Viewer Discretion Advised

Rumor has it that Parisians bicyclists are undisciplined. Is this true? Allessandro Di Sarno is out on the streets of Paris to find out for himself and carries out his own humorous inquiry...

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Caption 16 [fr]: Attendez! Mais malgré ça, vous repartez sur le trottoir!
Caption 16 [en]: Wait! But even so, you're going back on the sidewalk!

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LCM - IAM fait son retour en force!

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

The Marseille-based rap group IAM is back after a six-year hiatus with their new album, Arts Martiens (Martian Arts), which is already topping the charts in France. Check out a preview of their song "Notre Dame veille" (Our Lady Watches) in this video.

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Caption 30 [fr]: Et que... on reste malgré ça positif
Caption 30 [en]: And that... despite that, we remain positive

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Bateau sport 100% électrique - Le Nautique 196 E

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Canada

The Nautique 196E is a high-power ski boat that runs entirely on electric power. Come take a tour of this eco-friendly craft and learn about all its impressive features.

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Caption 18 [fr]: malgré le changement de masse et d'équilibre du bateau.
Caption 18 [en]: despite the change in mass and equilibrium of the boat.

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Voyage en France - La Cathédrale de Chartres

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

The cathedral of Chartres is one of the most famous in Europe and is a prime example of Gothic architecture. Daniel Benchimol gives us an exclusive tour of this magnificent cultural landmark.

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Caption 21 [fr]: mais malgré tout le panorama sur la vieille ville et sur la cathédrale est réellement exceptionnel.
Caption 21 [en]: but despite everything, the panorama over the old town and the cathedral is really exceptional.

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