How do you choose between the imperfect and the compound past tense? Nelly explains it all to you and even shares a secret trick for distinguishing them.

Barbara uses telepathy to share some bad news about her grades. There's a serious mixup at work that causes Isabelle a huge embarassment. Politeness and patience can go a long way when looking for a parking space, but appearances can be deceiving.

Take a look at the amazing Hanifaru Bay in the Maldives, where manta rays are protected. There, you can observe their unique ballet and learn about their amazing characteristics.

The defendant, Doctor Dolan, digs himself into a deeper hole in court and yet his lawyer doesn't seem alarmed. Does he have something up his sleeve?

Nelly takes you on a tour of her home town of Toulouse. Enjoy the giant animated creatures, the Romanesque Saint Sernin Basilica, and much more.

Let's talk small essential kitchen utensils with chef Philippe Etchebest. In the process you will enrich your French vocabulary. Can you guess what kind of utensil une araignée is?

Enjoy the misadventures of Barbara and Isabelle, who just can't seem to do anything right: from Barbara's mad dash to rescue her report card, to Isabelle's botched internet order, to an accident involving Mr. Balain's glasses.

Released in 1993, MC Solaar's "Nouveau Western" is critical of the Americanization of French culture through the movie industry. The lyrics characterize the classic genre of the American western, but transpose it into contemporary Paris, underlining the spread of the Wild West beyond borders.

Morocco seeks to claim sovereignty over Western Sahara, a long-disputed territory on the northwest coast of Africa, which is sought out for its large phosphate deposits and abundant fisheries.

Counselor Laurent has done some research and makes some startling revelations. Will that be enough to exonerate his client, Doctor Dolan?

Nelly shares some more interesting facts about her hometown of Toulouse. Can you guess why Toulouse is nicknamed "the pink city"? Plus, discover some of the distinctive vocabulary and pronunciation features of the southwestern French accent.

We continue our overview of small cooking utensils, from basic to specialized ones, including some with colorful names. Can you guess what un cul de poule (literally, "a chicken bottom") is used for?

In her song "Imagine," Zaz gives us a sense of hope, daring us to imagine a kinder world.

King Hassan II tries various methods to reclaim sovereignty over Western Saharan territories—first through legal means, then by force.

The 2026 municipal elections in France turned up some interesting results: three major victories for the left in France's largest cities of Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, and one major loss in Brest to the far-right.