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Actu Vingtième - La burqa

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Interviewees on the streets of Paris protest the banning of the burqa in public places in France and offer their perspectives on this controversial issue.

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Caption 34 [fr]: Il s'agit de se cacher le visage là quand même.
Caption 34 [en]: Here we're talking about hiding one's face, however.

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Micro-Trottoirs - L'endroit le plus insolite

Difficulty: Beginner

France

Viewer Discretion Advised

It's not exactly an everyday occurrence in France to be stopped on the street and questioned about your sex life, but most of these pedestrians, both young and old, seem perfectly comfortable with revealing their romantic secrets on camera.

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Caption 15 [fr]: C'est pas mal... quand on a vingt ans.
Caption 15 [en]: It's not bad... when you're twenty.

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Fred et Miami Catamarans - Fred et sa vie à Miami

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Meet Fred, a young Frenchman who still feels French even though he lives in Miami. Student by day, sailor by night, Fred makes the most of Miami's sunshine, cultural diversity, and, of course, wind.

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Caption 18 [fr]: et quand moi j'fais de la voile, c'est là-bas que je vais aussi, donc, euh... voilà.
Caption 18 [en]: and when I go sailing I also go over there, so, uh... yeah.

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Mai Lingani - Mai et Burkina Electric

Difficulty: Beginner

Burkina Faso

Though Mai Lingani grew up in Côte d’Ivoire, she is one of the most popular singer/songwriters in Burkina Faso, where she was born. In 1998 that country presented her with its highest award for a musician, the “Prix national de la chanson.” In addition to her beautiful French and melodious English, Mai also speaks (and sings in) three African tongues: Moré, Dioula, and Bissa. Please enjoy our interview with this delightful talent!

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Caption 3 [fr]: Quand j'étais très petite, j'étais très bandite.
Caption 3 [en]: When I was very little, I was a real rascal.

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Niko de La Faye - "Visages" - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

In this second part, French visual artist Niko de la Faye shares with us the complexity of his work, his beginnings, the sources of his inspiration, and his favorite artists.

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Caption 6 [fr]: Quand on parle avec des gens, ils sont assis droits;
Caption 6 [en]: When we talk to people, they're sitting up straight;

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Niko de La Faye - "Visages" - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Niko de La Faye, a French visual artist, paints on faces that he photographs and photographs faces that he has painted. His models are ordinary people, but his portraits are amazing. Don’t miss Yabla’s exclusive interview with this talented artist!

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Caption 27 [fr]: Quand y avait des cheveux intéressants, je les gardais.
Caption 27 [en]: When there was some interesting hair, I would keep it.

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Arles - Le marché d'Arles

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

If you’re ever in Arles, make sure to stop off at this scrumptious fresh food market, full of local cheeses, vegetables, and fish straight off the boat!

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Caption 8 [fr]: Ben, déjà quand tu vas au marché, euh...
Caption 8 [en]: So, already when you go to the market, uh...

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Voyage dans Paris - Le Seizième Arrondissement de Paris - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Come take a stroll with Daniel Benchimol through Paris’s sixteenth arrondissement (district), which has more museums than any other district in the capital. There’s even a wine museum!

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Caption 19 [fr]: Surtout, quand vous serez en bas de l'escalier,
Caption 19 [en]: Above all, if you are at the bottom of the steps,

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Mon Lieu Préféré - Place Édouard VII - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

France

Sometimes the best places in a city are the ones that no one knows about. In this video, Sophie shows us her favorite secret spot in Paris, the Place Édouard VII. Make sure you get there before it becomes a tourist trap!

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Caption 17 [fr]: alors que ça reste quand même très traditionnel:
Caption 17 [en]: although it still remains very traditional:

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Alsace 20 - Météo des Maquilleurs

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Who doesn’t like a little fun makeup artistry with their morning weather report? Adèle lets us know what to expect weather-wise on Halloween, and gives us some costume inspiration too!

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Caption 9 [fr]: Pas mal de nuages mais quand même des éclaircies,
Caption 9 [en]: Quite a few clouds but still some sunny spells,

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Actu Vingtième - Le Repas des anciens

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Who says that old people don’t know how to party? This event, organized by a local Lions Club, brought together a number of senior citizens for a day of dancing, schmoozing, and even romance.

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Caption 50 [fr]: Ça... ça t'arrive de faire des apparitions quand même?
Caption 50 [en]: Does it... does it still happen that you make appearances?

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LCM - Joyeux Noël... orthodoxe!

Difficulty: Beginner

France

In the wake of a deadly terrorist attack on a Coptic church in Alexandria, Egypt on New Year’s Day, many Coptic Christians are worried about celebrating Christmas (observed on January 6) as openly as they would like. Here is how a gorgeous Coptic church in Marseille is handling the situation.

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Caption 20 [fr]: Mais quand même, c'est notre église; elle est l'plus belle de la euh... en France.
Caption 20 [en]: But still, it's our church; it's the most beautiful uh... in France.

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The Toxic Avenger - N'importe comment

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

Viewer Discretion Advised

The Toxic Avenger is a French house artist based in Strasbourg. In this video, he teams up with Orelsan to bring Facebook to life.

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Caption 5 [fr]: La chorégraphie c'est quand je titube
Caption 5 [en]: Choreography is when I stagger

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TV8 Mont Blanc - Météo du 26 octobre 2010

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

France

Mont Blanc is not only the highest mountain in the Alps, but also in all of Europe. This weather report will give you an idea of what a typical October feels like in the area surrounding this giant: chilly but fairly sunny, with the first hints of snow.

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Caption 44 [fr]: mais un ciel qui restera quand même bien encombré; on restera toujours dans une certaine douceur.
Caption 44 [en]: but a sky which will nevertheless remain quite overcast; we will still remain in a certain mildness.

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Nom d'une Rue - Rue de la Roquette

Difficulty: Intermediate

France

The rue de la Roquette, in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, is so named because it is either full of weapons or full of lettuce – or neither! Find out the history behind this ancient street and learn the various meanings of the word roquette in this video.

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Caption 35 [fr]: Mais enfin, euh, j'aime bien, euh, ce mot "roquette". J'aime bien, quand même... ouais.
Caption 35 [en]: But, well, uh, I really like, uh, this word "roquette." I really like it, anyway... yeah.

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