Sophie likes the French weekly Le Canard enchaîné because it's one of the few remaining newspapers with some independence. She and Patrice discuss what makes a newspaper honest and objective.

Nelly concludes her list of 100 essential adjectives. Once you master them all, you'll be a pro at describing things in French!

Sophie and Alexandre admit to having read their horoscopes in magazines from time to time but they don't take it too seriously. And yet... they both agree that the planets influence our destinies.

In the last thirty years, cars have become heavier and larger. This alarming trend has been addressed by European authorities, who have imposed new measures to curb pollution. But are these measures actually working?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Nelly continues her reading of Camus's The Stranger, explaining some of the grammar and vocabulary in the excerpt.

Notre-Dame is still standing thanks to a crucial decision to save the façade and bell towers above all else. Fire-prevention devices have been installed throughout the cathedral to avoid another disaster.

Nelly reads and explains an excerpt from the classic novel The Stranger by Albert Camus, who was a proponent of the philosophy of the absurd.

On April 15, 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral was on fire and the whole world was watching. Find out how this iconic landmark was saved at the eleventh hour.