In this episode, discover November 11th, Armistice Day: a French public holiday that commemorates the end of World War I.

You’ll hear how France honors the memory of soldiers with ceremonies, flowers, and the eternal flame at the Arc de Triomphe.

It’s a peaceful day to remember the past and celebrate peace.

Perfect for beginner and intermediate learners who want to improve their listening skills and understand French history and traditions, with useful vocabulary.

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In this beginner-level French podcast, you’ll learn basic drawing vocabulary in French: words like crayon (pencil), feutre (marker), pinceau (paintbrush), peinture (paint), and carnet (sketchbook).

A short and clear episode for A1-B1 learners who enjoy drawing or want to talk about creative hobbies in French. Includes examples and simple sentences for better understanding.

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Let’s travel together to Japan!

In this episode, I tell you about five amazing days in Tokyo.

Here’s the program:

• Tuesday: Shibuya and the statue of Hachiko
• Wednesday: the Imperial Palace (Kōkyo) and Akihabara, paradise for anime and video game fans
• Thursday: the Gōtoku-ji temple with lucky cats, the Meiji-jingū shrine, and the lively Shinjuku district
• Friday: the Tokyo Skytree, with a 360° view of the city, and Asakusa
• Saturday: a big music festival

Between tradition, modernity, and music, Tokyo is a city full of contrasts and surprises.

So grab a coffee and let’s enjoy a trip to Japan, all in French!

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In this beginner French podcast, follow a simple daily routine with easy vocabulary and short sentences. I talk about my day as a web developer, from chilling on my phone in the morning, working from 9am to 5:30pm, doing sport, spending time with my girlfriend, and working on personal coding projects or playing video games in the evening.

Perfect for A1-B1 learners who want to practice listening with natural, everyday French.

Clear structure, slow pace, and real-life vocabulary!

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In this episode, we explore different ways to respond to the famous French question “Comment ça va ?”, from polite and neutral answers to fun, familiar, and even humorous ones!

You’ll learn how to sound more natural in conversations with native speakers, understand the meaning behind expressions like “Ça roule”, “On fait aller”, or “Comme un lundi”, and choose the right tone depending on how you really feel.

Perfect for beginner and intermediate French learners who want to make their small talk sound more authentic!

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In this French podcast episode, I share how I recently started drawing again during a trip to Paris. I talk about my past art classes, my love for watercolor and realistic pencil sketching, and how I'm now drawing more freely based on imagination, not perfection.

This episode is great for A2-B2 learners who want to follow a natural and personal story while learning French vocabulary related to art, creativity, and daily life.

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We have a big announcement: we’re launching our Patreon! 🎉

Patreon is a platform where you can subscribe to get exclusive content and special bonuses.

Here’s what you’ll find on our Patreon:

⭐ Early access to every episode

⭐ No ads

⭐ One bonus episode every month! A natural French conversation in duo

There’s already one free bonus episode available for everyone, go check it out!

Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/c/lapausecafecroissant

Your support means so much to us, whether it’s through your messages, likes, or Patreon subscriptions. We love creating this podcast for you and we’re so happy that you enjoy it!

A quick reminder of what La Pause Café Croissant is all about:

🎧 6 episodes every week (sometimes even 7!)

📝 Full transcriptions on our website, and the words highlight as you listen

📱 Positive and practical French content about everyday life, not grammar lessons, but real, useful vocabulary

We’re a brother-and-sister team, both passionate about languages. We create the kind of content we wish we had when learning a foreign language: simple, natural, and enjoyable.

If you can’t support us on Patreon, no worries, you’ll still get the same 6 episodes per week for free.

But if you can, a huge thank you! 💛 Your support helps us keep creating and improving this project.

Check out our Patreon page, La Pause Café Croissant, and listen to the free bonus conversation available now!

Merci beaucoup, and see you very soon!

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In this cultural French podcast, we introduce the legendary novel Les Trois Mousquetaires by Alexandre Dumas, originally published in 1844.

You’ll discover the story of d’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis, the origin of the phrase “Un pour tous, tous pour un”, and why this historical adventure remains a French literary classic.

We also mention the recent French film adaptations (2023) and explain the genre roman de cape et d’épée.

Perfect for B1 learners looking to expand their vocabulary through stories and culture.

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In this French podcast episode, we talk about the 2025 League of Legends World Championship, where the Korean team KT Rolster has made it to the grand final — a first in the team's history! You’ll discover key esports vocabulary and follow a natural, slow-paced French summary of this global event.

Perfect for intermediate learners (B1-B2) who want to improve their listening skills while following real cultural news and modern topics like gaming, esports, and League of Legends all in French.

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Today let’s discover La Toussaint, a French public holiday celebrated on November 1st.

We’ll talk about what this day means in France, its religious origin, its link with All Saints’ Day, and how it’s also a moment to remember loved ones who have passed away.

You’ll learn how French families visit cemeteries, bring flowers (especially chrysanthemums), and light candles to show respect.

☕ Take a coffee break and learn about this touching and meaningful French tradition.

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