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Sylvestre - Le tir à l'arc

Difficulty: Beginner

France

If you've been wanting to learn archery, Sylvestre will tell you everything you need to know about the bow and arrow. With a little practice, you'll be hitting the bull's eye in no time!

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Caption 10 [fr]: Voilà. Ça, c'est un petit stabilisateur pour alourdir un peu l'arc.
Caption 10 [en]: There. This is a little stabilizer to weigh down the bow a bit.

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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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Le Québec parle - aux Français - Part 2

Difficulty: Advanced

Canada

In the second episode of Le Québec parle aux Français, we learn more about the complex relationship between the French and the Quebecois throughout history. We also learn about the evolution of the French language in Quebec—according to a former Prime Minister of Quebec, the province even "spoke French before France"!

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Caption 18 [fr]: Au Québec, y a peut-être un petit peu moins de hiérarchie.
Caption 18 [en]: In Quebec, there is perhaps a little bit less of a hierarchy.

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Le Québec parle - aux Français - Part 1

Difficulty: Advanced

Canada

In the first episode of this documentary on Quebec, a young Frenchman shares his impressions on Canada. As the interviewees in the film demonstrate, the Quebecois have conflicting attitudes toward the French—some see them as "snobs," while others see them as just "polite."

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Caption 1 [fr]: Quand on quitte un endroit où on a habité, c'est un petit peu comme se déraciner.
Caption 1 [en]: When you leave a place where you lived, it's a little bit like being uprooted.

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Lucette - La confiture d'abricots

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In this video, Lucette teaches us how to make some delicious, homemade apricot jam. She also skillfully recites an apricot-related tongue-twister!

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Caption 17 [fr]: On va encore en mettre encore un plus petit.
Caption 17 [en]: We're again going to put in an even smaller one.

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Salon Eco Habitat - La peinture à l'ocre

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

How would you like to learn to make your very own ochre paint? Jean-Michel and Stéphane will share their recipe, which is not unlike crêpe batter. While the paint may not be fit for human consumption, it's non-toxic and extremely durable.

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Caption 19 [fr]: Les gens en ont un petit peu marre peut-être des produits chimiques,
Caption 19 [en]: People are maybe a little bit fed up with chemical products,

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Alsace 20 - Rencontre avec les membres d'IAM

Difficulty: Advanced

France

Meet the members of IAM, a very popular French rap group originating from Marseille. They discuss their successful career and their latest album, Arts Martiens (Martian Arts).

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Caption 12 [fr]: Ça part un petit peu dans tous les sens, mais les grandes lignes c'est quand même que... voilà,
Caption 12 [en]: It's going in every direction a little bit, but the main guidelines are still such that... there you are,

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Salon Eco Habitat - NrGaïa, la ouate de cellulose

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Our eco-friendly home show representative explains the benefits of cellulose wadding versus fiberglass, two insulation materials commonly used in houses.

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Caption 23 [fr]: Donc, l'expérience de la balle de ping pong: nous avons ici un petit module comparatif
Caption 23 [en]: So the ping pong ball experiment: we have here a small comparative module,

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Voyage dans Paris - Autour de l'Hôtel de Ville

Difficulty: Beginner

France

The square around Paris's city hall, the Hôtel de Ville, is much more than a purely bureaucratic area. It features one of the city's most renowned department stores, the BHV, and even turns into an ice-skating rink in the winter.

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Caption 18 [fr]: C'est un petit peu lourd mais c'est délicieux.
Caption 18 [en]: It's a little bit heavy, but it's delicious.

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TV8 Mont Blanc - Un réveillon en montagne (Savoie)

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

For New Year's Eve, come join the mountain people of the Savoie region at the O’Communailles restaurant where good local food is being served with a twist in a convivial atmosphere. Then watch the happy locals dance the night away.

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Caption 17 [fr]: Bon, voilà on a juste fait un petit braisage de viande de cerf
Caption 17 [en]: Good, there you are, we just did a little braising of the deer meat

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Grand Lille TV - Focus: la tradition de Saint-Nicolas

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In keeping with northern European traditions, Saint Nicholas visits local French schools to bring good cheer and some treats! Luckily, his partner Père Fouettard, who usually hands out coal to naughty children, is away looking after his sick donkey today.

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Caption 4 [fr]: Alors est-ce que, Saint-Nicolas, vous pouvez un petit peu nous parler de votre rôle, de la tradition?
Caption 4 [en]: So, Saint Nicholas, can you tell us a little bit about your role, about the tradition?

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LCM - "Cher Père Noël..."

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Twenty-one thousand letters to Santa Claus were sent this year in Marseille. As if he didn't have enough on his plate, Saint Nick will send a handwritten response to each one, as long as their senders are on his "nice" list (and indicated their return address)!

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Caption 1 [fr]: Petit papa Noël
Caption 1 [en]: Little Father Christmas [Little Santa Claus]

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Alsace 20 - Ouverture du marché de Noël de Colmar

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Despite the cold weather, people are flocking to the opening of the Colmar Christmas market in Alsace. In this video, tourists talk shopping and vendors explain why they like to work at the Christmas market.

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Caption 10 [fr]: Et ben on a craqué sur des choses un petit peu typiques, euh...
Caption 10 [en]: And, well, we fell for things that are a little bit typical, uh...

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Alsace 20 - Alsace: les plus belles déco de Noël!

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Some Alsace residents take Christmas decorating very seriously. From two men who go all out with phantasmagoric light displays to a woman who opts for a subtler, 1940s décor, you'll find some different takes on what it means to be in the "Christmas spirit" in this video.

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Caption 16 [fr]: J'avais commencé petit à petit comme tout le monde et... à la force, c'est devenu une maladie, quoi.
Caption 16 [en]: I had started little by little like everyone and... eventually, it became a disease, you know.

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Joanna - La Place Stanislas

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Joanna and Caroline take us to the northern French city of Nancy in Lorraine. They'll show you around the beautiful Place Stanislas, classified as a World Heritage Site, and the famous Daum crystal studio. A beautiful art piece might set you back a few thousand euros... Be sure to bring your check book or your credit card!

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Caption 45 [fr]: de visiter un petit peu Nancy avec Caroline et moi,
Caption 45 [en]: visiting Nancy a little bit with Caroline and me,

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