Duolingo French Podcast
Deepen your language skills and knowledge of the French-speaking world through fascinating true stories in easy-to-follow French, with added English for context. From Duolingo, the world's #1 way to learn a language. Hosted by Ngofeen Mputubwele.
Latest episodes
Dec 22, 2020 • 24min
Les santons de Noël (The Little Christmas Figures)
In Martine Gaussen’s childhood, traditional French santons — handmade nativity figures — were a key that unlocked the magic of Christmas. But decades after the magic has dulled and adult responsibilities have taken over, can Martine rediscover the curiosity and creativity that defined the holidays of her youth? A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rRYymq.
Dec 15, 2020 • 22min
Le petit apiculteur (The Beekeeper Kid)
A young boy in the south of France discovers an unexpected passion for bees and beekeeping. But he’s not prepared for the heartbreak he’ll face when he leaves his little buzzing companions over the summer... A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rS6R1w.
Dec 8, 2020 • 2min
Trailer Season 5
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting December 15, 2020. Listen to the trailer now!
Nov 3, 2020 • 25min
Le nom caché (The Hidden Name)
After his grandparents’ deaths, 20-year-old Damien Bouché uncovers a family secret from World War II. He spends the next 10 years unearthing the past, from Vienna to the south of France, in a fight to regain his true family name. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3GZqStj.
Oct 27, 2020 • 24min
Le caporal canadien-français (The French Canadian Corporal)
When Vincent-Gabriel Lamarre joined the Canadian Armed Forces, he knew he had found his calling. But a few years into his service, he realized he could no longer ignore the discomfort he felt about his gender identity. Would a gender transition be accepted in the military? After the episode, learn more about Vincent-Gabriel’s journey here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/tigars. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3HkH4pn.
Oct 20, 2020 • 24min
La joie du cancan (The Joy of Cancan)
A young dancer discovers French Cancan in the 1960s, leading her to an exciting international career…and the love of her life. When a tragic loss rips the joy of dancing from her, cancan slowly helps her find a renewed sense of self. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3ACl2vK.
Oct 13, 2020 • 26min
Défier un dictateur (Defying a Dictator)
When a young attorney from Chad decided to take on the ex-dictator who terrorized her country, she knew she was going up against dark and powerful forces. But that didn’t stop her from dedicating her life to fighting for justice in her homeland. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3fXuAaY.
Oct 6, 2020 • 24min
Le boulanger de l’Afghanistan (The Baker from Afghanistan)
Najib Nasary left his native Afghanistan in search of a fresh start in France. He had nothing, knew no one, and faced the threat of deportation. But when a village in France’s Cévennes mountains took him in, he finally found a new home…and a new passion for baking French bread. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rMjM52.
Sep 29, 2020 • 25min
La course au sommet de la tour Eiffel (The Race to the Top of the Eiffel Tower)
When Valérie Hirschfield lost her leg, she made a promise to her family that she would bounce back stronger than ever — a promise that would one day lead her to race up France’s most iconic monument. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3H41se7.
Sep 22, 2020 • 23min
Une chanson révolutionnaire (A Song of Revolution)
Emel Mathlouthi left her home country of Tunisia so that she could sing openly about bringing freedom to her people. But that didn’t stop her from participating in the seismic revolution that was taking place back home. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3AOkKSB.
