Sophie and Alexandre talk about the French overseas territories (les outres-mers). Their idyllic settings belie a host of problems such as radioactivity left from nuclear tests in the Pacific, and income disparity between French settlers and indigenous people.

Barbara really wants to buy a gorgeous jacket that went on sale, but she is short by about thirteen euros. How is she going to raise the money? By tricking her mother, of course!

Nelly concludes her reading of Albert Camus's The Stranger, accompanied with some very useful comments.

Sophie and Alexandre are talking about the French tradition of the galette des rois (kings' cake). Will Sophie get the trinket this time?

Do you agree with Sara and Lionel that friendship is not what it used to be? Has social networking and texting changed the way we connect to each other? Do we favor quantity over quality? And do you make a distinction between les copains and les amis?

Gisèle Pelicot's rape trial has sent shock waves around the world. Ms. Pelicot insisted on making the trial open to the public despite the atrocity of the incidents. In December 2024, her ex-husband and the 50 other defendants were found guilty for their crimes.

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.

Nelly will teach you 100 adjectives in less than 10 minutes. See how many you already know!

Treat yourself to a delicious venison dish, a very ancient recipe dating from the 17th century. The chef uses old-fashioned fruits and vegetables and also adapts the recipe to suit more modern tastes.

Sara and Lionel wonder why French people are often seen as arrogant. Do French people actually mind or do they unconsciously cultivate this image?

Barbara and Isabelle battle over who will get to have a New Year's Eve party at home. Find out who wins!

Sophie and Patrice have a deep conversation about love and relationships. Patrice concludes it with some romantic words that leave Sophie speechless!

In honor of Valentine's Day, Nelly has some excellent tips on what to say when you want to flirt or express your love to someone—and what not to say when you're talking to friends or acquaintances.

Used books, anyone? Aude owns an amazing secondhand bookstore brimming with books on all topics imaginable. If you can't make it to her 90-year-old shop in Reims, you can order online!

Is it acceptable to tell white lies to smooth things over, like Sara, or is it better to tell the truth at the risk of offending someone, like Lionel? Is it any wonder Lionel never gets invited back for dinner?