In this short and beginner-friendly episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I (Gatien) share a simple story about my morning routine: going to a French newsstand (la presse) to buy a running magazine.

You’ll hear natural, slow French about:

• Visiting a newsstand in France

• Talking about hobbies and reading

• Vocabulary around running and magazines

• A slice of real French daily life

Spoken in clear and slow French, this episode is perfect for B1–C1 learners who want to improve listening skills and learn practical vocabulary.

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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien shares a real-life experience: a short work trip to Paris! It’s the perfect chance to practice your French with a natural and relaxed story.

You’ll hear about:

• Taking the train to Paris

• Eating out in a brasserie

• Using the metro and navigating the city

• Describing a business meeting in French

• A few cultural notes and casual expressions

This episode is spoken in slow and clear French, great for A2–B1 learners looking to improve their listening skills and vocabulary related to travel, work, and everyday life in France.

🎧 Learn French with real conversations and native pronunciation!
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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we share some exciting personal news: we signed up for a Spartan Race!

We talk about:

• What a Spartan Race is and why we decided to do it

• The types of obstacles and challenges we expect

• How we’re going to train and prepare for the event together

This is a fun and energetic conversation in natural French, spoken clearly and at a moderate pace — great for B1–B2 learners who want to improve their French while discovering real-life topics and daily conversations.

🎧 Learn French through real-life moments and motivating stories!
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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I (Elo) share with you my weekend: what I did, and how I enjoyed the beautiful weather!

It's a nice way to learn French spoken by a native speaker, using everyday vocabulary and expressions. This episode is positive, about going out, gardening and running in a park!
This is a slow French podcast, spoken clearly to improve your listening skills.
🎧 Learn French with personal stories and conversation.
Transcription available: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

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Did you just start learning French? In this ultra-beginner episode, we help you learn to count from 10 to 20 in French, with clear pronunciation and repetition.

You’ll learn:

• How to say each number from dix (10) to vingt (20)

• How to recognize these numbers when you hear them

This episode is in slow and simple French, so it’s perfect for complete beginners (French A1 level) who want to build a strong foundation for their pronunciation and listening skills.

🎧 Listen now and practice with us!
🌍 Website & live transcription: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Un podcast en français pour progresser à votre rythme.

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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I (Gatien) share my experience trying two totally different sports: weightlifting (haltérophilie) and table tennis (ping-pong)!

You'll hear about:

• What it’s like to try Olympic-style weightlifting for the first time

• Useful French vocabulary related to sports and fitness

• A real-life story told in slow and clear French, perfect for A2–B2 learners

🎧 Great for anyone learning French and wanting to hear natural conversations and fun personal experiences!

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In this special episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we take a moment to say thank you, our French podcast just passed 10,000 listens, and we couldn’t have done it without you!

In this episode, we talk about:

• What it means to us to reach this milestone

• Our current and future projects

• The different formats available: beginner (A1–A2), intermediate, and advanced episodes

• Our roleplay series, news episodes, and more to come!

We’re so grateful to everyone learning French with us. Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or just joined recently, merci beaucoup! ❤️

🎧 If you're looking to improve your French with real, clear conversations between native speakers, we hope you'll keep listening to us.
🌍 Website & transcripts: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

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In this new episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we talk about a major tech update: Meta AI is being integrated into WhatsApp. What does that mean, and how do we feel about it?

Together, we discuss:

• What Meta’s AI actually does inside WhatsApp

• How artificial intelligence is changing the way we chat

• Some of our personal thoughts (and a few jokes) about AI assistants in everyday apps

This is a relaxed and real French conversation between siblings — spoken at a natural but clear pace, perfect for intermediate learners (B1–B2) who want to practice listening with authentic, current topics.

🎧 Learn French through real conversations on tech, lifestyle, and daily life in France.
🌍 Full transcription available on our website: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we talk about the latest tech news in slow and clear French: Nintendo has officially announced the release date of the Switch 2!

You’ll learn:

• French vocabulary related to video games and technology

• How to talk about news, dates, and pricing in French

• Real-world listening practice, perfect for A2–B2 learners

🎧 A short and fun way to stay informed and improve your French at the same time.
🌍 Full live transcription available: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Learn French through real conversations and current events.
Un podcast en français pour progresser à votre rythme.
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Struggling with the French "R" sound? You're not alone — it's one of the trickiest sounds for learners of French! In this episode, we guide you through:

• A clear explanation of how to pronounce the French [ʁ] (guttural R)

• Tips and tricks to find the right throat position

• Lots of pronunciation exercises and sample phrases to help you practice

• Repetition in slow, clear French to build confidence step by step

Whether you're a beginner trying to master the basics or an intermediate learner wanting to refine your accent, this episode is the perfect tool to improve your French pronunciation.

🎧 Listen now and train your ear and mouth to sound more French!
🌍 Live transcription and full phrases available: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

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