Duolingo French Podcast podcast

Duolingo French Podcast

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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.

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.

 

#126

The Voice of France (La voix de la France) - Revisited

To celebrate France’s love of culture, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring francophone artists and performers. This episode, the story of Simone, who unknowingly became the most “listened-to voice in France.” Stick around until the end for an update on what Simone has been up to since the first episode aired! A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com/french. ... Read more

27 Feb 2024

29 MINS

29:44

27 Feb 2024


#125

In The Spotlight with Jacques Brel (En scène avec Jacques Brel) - Revisited

To celebrate France’s love of culture, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring francophone artists and performers. This episode, the story of Arnaud, who launched a career impersonating one of France’s most beloved male singers, Jacques Brel. Stick around until the end for an update on what Arnaud has been up to since the first episode aired! Check out recordings of Arnaud’s live performances [here] (https://www.arnaudaskoy.org/video) . We also made a [Spotify playlist] (https://spoti.fi/36MhU19) where you can kick back and listen to some of Jacques Brel’s greatest hits. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/3I7TkLW" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/3I7TkLW</a>. ... Read more

20 Feb 2024

24 MINS

24:57

20 Feb 2024


#124

Traditions iconiques - Fête de la musique - Revisited

On June 21, 1981, the French government invented a new holiday. Ever since then, every summer solstice, anyone in France can take to the streets and perform music…and they do! But for Fanny, sharing her birthday with la Fête de la Musique was a bit of a curse…until she discovered how to help her favorite band take on the challenge of that special night. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/3HYOEHZ" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/3HYOEHZ</a>. ... Read more

13 Feb 2024

24 MINS

24:30

13 Feb 2024


#123

La mélodie de la Martinique (The Sound of Martinique) - Revisited

To celebrate France’s love of culture, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring francophone artists and performers. This episode, the story of Christophe, better known under his performer name Chassol, who developed a new musical genre inspired by the sounds of his home island of Martinique. Stick around until the end for an update on what Christophe has been up to since the first episode aired. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/3w5nVa2" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/3w5nVa2</a>. ... Read more

06 Feb 2024

19 MINS

19:44

06 Feb 2024


#122

La chanteuse des îles (The Island Singer) - Revisited

To celebrate France’s love of culture, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring francophone artists and performers. This episode, the story of Waaydah, a teenager from the French island of Mayotte who took the stage in her island’s first-ever opera competition. Stick around until the end for an update on what Waaydah has been up to since the first episode aired! A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/4bknOYf" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/4bknOYf</a>. ... Read more

30 Jan 2024

26 MINS

26:35

30 Jan 2024


#121

La comédienne de balcon (The Balcony Performer) - Revisited

To celebrate France’s love of culture, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring francophone artists and performers. This episode, the story of Marie, a stage actor who found a way to keep French theater alive during the Covid lockdowns. Stick around until the end for an update on what Marie has been up to since the first episode aired! A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/4ba190U" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/4ba190U</a>. ... Read more

23 Jan 2024

26 MINS

26:17

23 Jan 2024


#120

Le clown « undercover » (The Undercover Clown) - Revisited

To celebrate France’s love of culture, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring francophone artists and performers. This episode, the story of David, an engineer by day and French clown by night. Stick around until the end for an update on what David has up to since the first episode aired! A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/424ViWh" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/424ViWh</a>. ... Read more

16 Jan 2024

23 MINS

23:13

16 Jan 2024


#119

La joie du cancan (The Joy of Cancan) - Revisited

To celebrate France’s love of culture, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring francophone artists and performers. This episode, the story of Monika, who has been dancing the French Cancan in Paris since the 1960s. Stick around until the end for an update on what Monika has been up to since the first episode aired! A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com/french. ... Read more

09 Jan 2024

26 MINS

26:24

09 Jan 2024


#118

Trailer Season 15

The Duolingo French Podcast is back for a special season celebrating the arts in France and around the world. We’re revisiting our favorite stories of dancers, singers, performers, and even an undercover clown — as well as updates about how these artists are doing. This special season starts January 9. Listen to the trailer now! ... Read more

02 Jan 2024

01 MINS

01:28

02 Jan 2024


#117

The Secret Life of Josephine Baker - Josephine: L’héroïne

Josephine embarks on perilous spy missions…and her wartime service brings her face to face with the man who inspired her to join the Resistance. With Ariana DeBose. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QUR3sq" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/3QUR3sq</a>. ... Read more

14 Nov 2023

28 MINS

28:02

14 Nov 2023


#116

The Secret Life of Josephine Baker - Josephine, la résistante

With France under German occupation, Josephine takes refuge at her sanctuary, Les Milandes. Until the enemy comes knocking at the gates. With Ariana DeBose. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QNcpIh" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/3QNcpIh</a>. ... Read more

07 Nov 2023

22 MINS

22:29

07 Nov 2023


#115

The Secret Life of Josephine Baker - Josephine, l'espionne

With war declared in France, Josephine braces for the conflict and wonders how she can help…until a member of the French secret service knocks at her door and she begins a new chapter of her life. With Ariana DeBose. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/3MP6aBx" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/3MP6aBx</a>. ... Read more

31 Oct 2023

25 MINS

25:48

31 Oct 2023


#114

The Secret Life of Josephine Baker - Josephine, la cible

Josephine puts down roots in her beloved France while trying to find her place as an artist as the world teeters toward war. With Ariana DeBose. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tM0mlu" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/3tM0mlu</a>. ... Read more

24 Oct 2023

22 MINS

22:17

24 Oct 2023


#113

The Secret Life of Josephine Baker - Josephine, l'icône

Josephine becomes an international sensation and adopts France as her home. But in neighboring Germany, Nazism is on the rise and threatens her newfound freedom. With Ariana DeBose. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/4010Hg5" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/4010Hg5</a>. ... Read more

17 Oct 2023

26 MINS

26:18

17 Oct 2023


#112

The Secret Life of Josephine Baker - Josephine, la danseuse

19-year-old Josephine Baker leaves her life in the U.S. behind and arrives in Paris to try her luck onstage. She falls in love with the city, but what will she have to do in order to succeed there? With Ariana DeBose. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/46I6I3s" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/46I6I3s</a>. ... Read more

11 Oct 2023

24 MINS

24:57

11 Oct 2023


#111

Trailer Season 14

The Duolingo French Podcast returns with a thrilling new season! Discover the untold story of 1920s icon Josephine Baker – not just a dancer, but a spy for the French Resistance. Featuring Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose. This special season launches on October 11th, 2023. Catch the trailer now! ... Read more

11 Oct 2023

01 MINS

01:09

11 Oct 2023


#110

La championne du fromage (Cheese Champion) - Revisited

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Virginie Dhorne – a French cheesemonger with a fierce competitive streak. Stick around until the end to hear what Virginie’s been up to since this episode first aired. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/4202Hpg" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/4202Hpg</a>. ... Read more

02 May 2023

25 MINS

25:47

02 May 2023


#109

38 gamins (38 kids) - Revisited

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Loune Viaud, a public health expert from Haiti who rescued 38 children after the 2010 earthquake struck the country. Stick around until the end to hear what Loune and the children from the story have been up to since this episode first aired. A transcript of this episode is available at [https://bit.ly/3H96ecn] (https://bit.ly/3H96ecn) .   ... Read more

25 Apr 2023

23 MINS

23:57

25 Apr 2023


#108

La reine du codage (The Coding Queen) - Revisited

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revising a story by Matina Razafimahefa, a university student from Madagascar with an entrepreneurial spirit. Stick around until the end to hear what Matina has been up to since this episode first aired. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "https://bit.ly/41vlwjy" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/41vlwjy</a>. ... Read more

18 Apr 2023

25 MINS

25:17

18 Apr 2023


#107

Rêves d’une karateka (Karate Dreams) - Revisited

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Valérie Desroches, a karate student from Montreal. After learning she had Asperger's syndrome, Valérie’s new self-knowledge inspired her to work even harder toward achieving her karate dreams. Stick around until the end to hear what Valérie has been up to since this episode first aired. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "http://bit.ly/3zREXHc" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://bit.ly/3zREXHc</a>. ... Read more

11 Apr 2023

23 MINS

23:27

11 Apr 2023


#106

Trouver sa voix (Speaking Out) - Revisited

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Linh Lan Dao, who decided to pursue a career in journalism after encountering anti-Asian racism. Stick around until the end to hear what Linh Lan’s been up to since this episode first aired. A transcript of this episode is available at [ http://bit.ly/3ZEze25] (http://bit.ly/3ZEze25) . ... Read more

04 Apr 2023

27 MINS

27:32

04 Apr 2023


#105

Surfer au Sénégal (Senegal Surfer) - Revisited

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Khadjou Sambe, a young woman who defied gender norms by taking up surfing, considered a men-only sport in her home country of Senegal. Stick around until the end to hear what Khadjou has been up to since this episode first aired. A transcript of this episode is available at <a href= "http://bit.ly/3KeOdLy" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://bit.ly/3KeOdLy</a>. ... Read more

28 Mar 2023

23 MINS

23:14

28 Mar 2023


#104

Reconstruire le travail d'une vie (Rebuilding a Life's Work) - Revisited

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Maya Husseini, a stained-glass artist who spent her career rebuilding churches in her hometown of Beirut. But after a devastating warehouse explosion in August 2020, she was faced with a question: could she help rebuild Beirut? Stick around until the end to hear what Maya has been up to since this episode first aired. A transcript of this episode is available at [http://bit.ly/3FHIRWG] (http://bit.ly/3FHIRWG) . ... Read more

21 Mar 2023

25 MINS

25:56

21 Mar 2023


#103

Une chanson révolutionnaire (A Song of Revolution) - Revisited

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Emel Mathlouthi, a singer whose music became a symbol of freedom during the seismic revolution that took place in 2010 in her home country of Tunisia. Stick around until the end to hear what Emel has been up to since this episode first aired. A transcript of this episode is available at [http://bit.ly/3JEFAd6] (http://bit.ly/3JEFAd6) . ... Read more

14 Mar 2023

24 MINS

24:59

14 Mar 2023


#102

Trailer Season 13

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Duolingo French Podcast is back for a special season celebrating exceptional women. We’ll revisit stories of powerful dreamers, visionaries, and truth-seekers from our archives — and share updates on their lives since their stories first aired. This special season starts March 14th, 2023. Tune in to the trailer now! ... Read more

07 Mar 2023

01 MINS

01:49

07 Mar 2023


#101

Paris - Le goût des pâtisseries

Muriel Aublet-Cuvelier is a French pastry chef on a mission to share the art of pastry with the world. She takes us to visit some of Paris’ historic pastry shops and taste some of the city’s most iconic desserts. A transcript of this episode is available at [http://bit.ly/3kUYQZI] (http://bit.ly/3kUYQZI) . ... Read more

31 Jan 2023

22 MINS

22:52

31 Jan 2023