Are you learning French and want to practice the present tense? This beginner-friendly podcast is just for you!

In this episode, I (Gatien) describe my full day only using the present tense, from waking up, working from home, eating lunch, doing sports, to relaxing in the evening. It’s a great way to hear simple verbs in action and build your everyday vocabulary.

Perfect for A1-A2 learners, this episode helps you:

• Understand common daily routine vocabulary

• Hear and practice French verbs in the present tense

• Improve your listening skills with slow and clear French

Try to write your own sentence in the comments using a verb in the present tense!

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In this French podcast episode, I (Gatien) share a more personal and relatable topic: springtime pollen allergies! It’s sunny and beautiful outside, but for many of us… it’s also the season of itchy eyes, runny noses, and nonstop sneezing.

You’ll hear natural and everyday French vocabulary around:

• Describing physical symptoms (sneezing, watery eyes, fatigue…)

• Talking about the seasons and environment

• Common health-related words like anti-histaminiques (antihistamines)

• How I manage symptoms at home

I speak slowly and clearly, so it’s perfect for A2-B1 learners who want to improve their listening skills while learning useful vocabulary related to health and daily life in France.

🎧 Listen now and practice with live transcription: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.
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Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I (Elo) explain 5 very common French verbs that have multiple meanings depending on the context: tirer, passer, rentrer, laisser, and faire.

French learners often struggle with words that seem simple but change meaning depending on the situation. So today, I’ll give you clear explanations, real-life examples, and some helpful tips to make sense of them.

What you’ll learn:

• How one French word can mean several different things

• When to use each meaning correctly

• How to use context and tone to understand real conversations

This episode is perfect for beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B2) who want to improve their vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence in everyday French.

🎧 Listen now and practice with live transcription: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.
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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I, Elo, share a little story from my day: shopping for sports gear at Decathlon, a well-known French sports store. I explain why I chose a pair of men's running shoes over the women's versions (spoiler: too much pink!), and describe the specific shape of the shoes made for running. I also talk about buying long resistance bands to help with training pull-ups at home.

Whether you're into fitness or curious about French daily life and vocabulary, this casual story is the perfect excuse to take a break and learn some new words. Ready for a little movement and a lot of French? Let’s go!

🎧 Listen now and practice with live transcription: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.
Un podcast en français pour les débutants et niveaux intermédiaires !

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Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

What do French people eat for breakfast? 🥐☕
In this episode, I talk about the typical French breakfast: what people usually eat at home or at a café, on an everyday basis or on the weekend.

You'll learn useful French vocabulary about food, daily routines, and cultural habits. Whether you’re planning a trip to France or just curious about French life, this episode will give you a taste of the morning à la française!

🎧 Listen now and practice with live transcription: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.
Un podcast en français pour les débutants et niveaux intermédiaires !

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Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I (Gatien) share the excitement of receiving my very first 3D printer! You'll follow along as I describe the delivery drama, the technical setup, and the joy of printing my very first prototype.

If you’re learning French, this episode is perfect for A2-B2 learners looking to improve their listening skills with natural, everyday vocabulary about technology, creativity, and daily life.

🧠 What you'll learn:

• Vocabulary related to 3D printing, software, and troubleshooting

• Phrases to describe problems and solutions

• Expressions to talk about projects and creative work

  
  

🎧 Listen now and practice with live transcription: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.
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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we explore 8 unique French words that are nearly impossible to translate directly into English. These words capture cultural emotions, habits, and ideas that simply don’t exist in one word in English!

Whether you’re learning French at an A2 or B1 level, this episode is a great way to expand your vocabulary while also deepening your understanding of French culture and the way native speakers think.

🗣️ Words you'll discover:

• Retrouvailles (the joy of reuniting)

• Dépaysement (the feeling of being out of your usual surroundings)

• Flâner (to stroll aimlessly, enjoying the moment)

• Ras-le-bol (being completely fed up)

• Savoir-faire and Savoir-être

• Joie de vivre

• Terroir

🎧 Listen now and practice with live transcription: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.
Un podcast en français pour les débutants et niveaux intermédiaires !

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Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this French podcast episode, I (Gatien) share my experience coming back from a vacation in Lacanau. I talk about waking up at 5am to avoid traffic, hosting family and friends all weekend, going to a new restaurant, and even getting back into his workout routine.

You'll hear real-life vocabulary related to travel, guests, food, and daily routines, all in slow and clear French, perfect for French learners at A2-B1 level.

If you're learning French and want to improve your listening skills with natural French conversation, this episode is a great way to immerse yourself.

🎧 Listen now and practice with live transcription: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.
Un podcast en français pour les débutants et niveaux intermédiaires !

☕ Support us: https://ko-fi.com/lapausecafecroissant

Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Want to sound more natural in French? In this episode, we explore common French idiomatic expressions with animals and help you understand what they mean, how to use them, and even test yourself with a quick quiz at the end!

🐘 Avoir une mémoire d’éléphant - To have a great memory
🐟 Avoir une mémoire de poisson rouge - To be very forgetful
🐍 Être une langue de vipère - To speak badly about others
🐱 Avoir d’autres chats à fouetter - To have more important things to do
🐴 Être têtu comme une mule - To be stubborn
🐈 Donner sa langue au chat - To give up (on a riddle)

🎙️ This French podcast episode is perfect for beginner to intermediate learners (A2–B1) who want to learn French idioms and practice their listening skills with slow, clear French.

🎧 Listen now and practice with live transcription: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.
Un podcast en français pour les débutants et niveaux intermédiaires !

☕ Support us: https://ko-fi.com/lapausecafecroissant

Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this French podcast episode, Elo shares a peaceful (and slightly itchy!) afternoon spent gardening. 🌱☀️

You'll hear slow and clear French, perfect for A2-B1 learners, as she describes her time pulling weeds, enjoying the sunshine… and getting stung by nettles and a mystery insect! This everyday story helps you improve your listening while picking up natural vocabulary related to gardening, the outdoors, and common expressions.

🎯 Learn French through real-life stories
🌼 Build vocabulary around gardening, weather, and daily routines
🗣️ Great for French learners (A2-B1) who want to hear authentic, natural speech

🎧 Listen now and practice with live transcription: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.
Un podcast en français pour les débutants et niveaux intermédiaires !

☕ Support us: https://ko-fi.com/lapausecafecroissant

Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.