In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien shares a recent experience in slow, natural French: he went to see a friend compete in a track and field event, and discovered discus throwing for the first time!

This short story is told in clear and simple French, making it perfect for A2–B2 learners who want to improve their listening skills with real-life experiences and everyday vocabulary.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• French vocabulary about sports and competitions

• Expressions to talk about weekend activities and events

• Authentic listening practice with slow French spoken by a native speaker

🎧 Learn French naturally through real stories and personal moments.
🌍 Live transcription available: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we explore the fun French tradition of “le poisson d’avril” — April Fool’s Day, but with a twist!

You’ll learn:

• What makes April 1st special in France

• Why French kids (and adults!) stick paper fish on people’s backs

We speak in slow and clear French, perfect for A2–B1 learners who want to improve their listening skills while discovering a fun piece of French culture.

🎧 Listen now to learn French with real cultural stories!
🌍 Website & live transcription available: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

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In this intermediate-level episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we (Elo and Gatien) share our personal experiences with remote work (le télétravail). Elo works part-time in the office and part-time from home (hybrid), while Gatien works fully remotely.

We talk about the pros and cons of each setup, how it affects their daily routines, productivity, and what we like (or don’t) about working from home.

You’ll hear:

• A real conversation between two native French speakers

• Vocabulary related to work, home office, and daily habits

• Intermediate French (B1–B2) spoken at a natural pace, with clear pronunciation

🎧 A great episode to improve your listening comprehension while learning useful vocabulary about modern work life in France.
🌍 Live transcription available on our website: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Un podcast en français pour progresser à votre rythme.
Learn French through real conversations.

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Are you just starting to learn French? In this ultra-beginner episode, we help you learn to count from 1 to 31 — the numbers you need to talk about dates, birthdays, appointments and calendars in French.

You’ll learn:

• How to say and recognize numbers from un to trente-et-un

• The structure of French dates (le 14 juillet, le 1er mai...)

• Useful repetition to help you pronounce them correctly

We speak in slow and simple French, so it’s perfect for complete beginners (A1 level) who want to build strong listening skills and get confident using French in daily life.

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

Welcome to La Pause Café Croissant, the podcast in French for French learners.
Un podcast en français pour progresser à votre rythme.

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In this episode, we talk about the news of the week: ChatGPT can now generate images in the style of Studio Ghibli! We discuss how it works, what people are saying about it, and the link between AI and creativity.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to talk about artificial intelligence and creativity in French 🤯

• Key French vocabulary around image generation, style, and technology 🎨

• Listening practice with slow French, perfect for A2–B1 learners 🎧

This episode is great for beginners and intermediate learners who want to improve their listening skills while staying up to date with current tech news — all in French!

Learn French with real conversations and current events.
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In this French podcast episode, we, (Elo and Gatien), talk about our cats, their names, personalities, what they love (or don’t!), and some funny little habits.

It’s a light and fun conversation in slow, clear French, perfect for A2–B2 learners who want to improve their listening skills and learn everyday vocabulary about pets, animals, and daily life.

You’ll hear:

• Real French conversation between native speakers

• Words and expressions related to cats and their behavior

• Slow and natural French to help you follow along with confidence

🎧 Listen now and meet our cats!
🌍 Live transcription available on our website: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

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Are you just starting to learn French? In this ultra-beginner episode, we help you learn to count from 0 to 10 in French, with clear pronunciation and repetition.

You’ll learn:

• How to say each number from zéro to dix

• How to recognize them when you hear them

We speak in slow and simple French, so it’s perfect for complete beginners (A1 level) who want to build a strong foundation.

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

Un podcast en français pour progresser à votre rythme.

Welcome to La Pause Café Croissant the podcast in French for French learners.

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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, Elo and Gatien (yes, that’s us!) chat in slow, natural French about our week — what we did, what made us laugh, and the little everyday things.

It’s a great way to learn French with real conversations between native speakers, using everyday vocabulary and expressions. This episode is more for advanced learners but if you are a beginner you can still follow the podcast with his transcription!

We speak clearly and at a relaxed pace, making it perfect for B1 to C1 learners who want to improve their listening skills and feel more comfortable with real spoken French.

🎧 Grab a coffee, take a break, and listen now!
🌍 Website & live transcription available: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Un podcast en français pour progresser à votre rythme.

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Are you learning French and want to sound more natural and polite when speaking? In this episode, we help you master basic polite expressions in French with clear pronunciation and simple explanations.

You’ll learn how to:

• Greet someone politely in French

• Use everyday expressions like s’il vous plaît, merci, excusez-moi...

We speak slow and clear French, so A2 to B1 learners can follow along easily. It’s the perfect way to improve your listening skills and start using real-life French in conversations!

🎧 Listen now and learn French with us in our French podcast!

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Ecoutez cet épisode français pour débutants et entraîner-vous en lisant la transcription.

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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Elo shares a simple story in slow French: she talks about being sick this week, catching a cold (un rhume), and going to the pharmacy.

If you're learning French, this is a great way to hear everyday vocabulary related to health, being sick, and going to the pharmacy, all in natural, slow French — perfect for A2–B2 learners.

🎧 Learn French with real-life situations and simple conversations!
Website & live transcription available: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

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