In this new episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I share a simple and motivating weekend full of sports, training, and small pleasures all in easy French.

🏊‍♂️ I went swimming (1625m in 45 minutes) as part of my triathlon training and started adding some front crawl to my sessions.

🚴‍♂️ I bought my first pair of cycling shoes and a bike tool pouch, and today I’ll test them on my home-trainer using Zwift for a 1.5-hour ride.

🍕 In between? Pizza night and some time with my girlfriend.

A relaxed, real-life story for A2-B2 French learners who want to hear natural, everyday French around fitness, routine, and daily activities.

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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we dive into the world of trail running and the legendary UTMB 2025 (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc).

Recorded just after a cold morning run while listening to ultra-runner Mathieu Blanchard, this episode is a relaxed yet informative introduction to the world of mountain races in France and beyond.

We talk about:

🏆 The official results of UTMB 2025 with Tom Evans winning the men’s race and Ruth Croft dominating the women’s podium

🥾 The other races during UTMB week: CCC, OCC, and more

⛰️ Basic French vocabulary related to mountains, hiking and trail running (col, montée, ravitaillement…)

📌 Why this sport is so inspiring, even for beginners or casual runners

Perfect for French learners (A2-C1 level) who want to expand their vocabulary while exploring real cultural and sporting events from France.

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Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.

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In today’s episode, Elo talks about audiobooks, and about the platform Audible.

What exactly is an audiobook? Why are they so practical? And how can listening to audiobooks help you improve your French?

Elo shares her own experience: how she listens to audiobooks while sewing or cleaning, the English fantasy books she's currently listening to, and how you can start listening to French audiobooks even as a learner.

If you want to make progress in French while enjoying great stories, this episode is for you!

🎧 Topics you’ll hear about:

• What is an audiobook
• Why Audible is so popular
• How audiobooks can help your language learning
• Personal tips for beginners

Follow along, relax, and let’s learn French, one story at a time!

👉 If you enjoy the podcast, don’t forget to rate it and leave a comment on your favorite platform!

You can also come say hi on Threads and tell us what audiobooks you like to listen to!

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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we take a closer look at the massive success of GP Explorer 3, the creator-led Formula 4 race organized by French YouTuber Squeezie.

We go over the main results of the race including the winner Karchez but also focus on what came after:

the incredible audience numbers, with over 6.7 million viewers on TV, a record-breaking 1.4 million concurrent viewers on Twitch, and 200,000 spectators on site at Le Mans.

🎯 Perfect for listeners interested in:

• French pop culture
• YouTube and creator events
• Motorsport + streaming
• Vocabulary around events, competition, and media in French

This episode is ideal for intermediate learners (A2-B2) who want to improve their listening skills while staying connected to trending topics 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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In this beginner-level episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we explain how to use definite and indefinite articles (les articles définis et indéfinis) in French le, la, les, l', un, une, des with simple rules and clear examples, all in French.

Perfect for A2-B2 learners who want to understand basic grammar through real examples and natural speech.

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

Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.

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Let’s take a little trip together!

In this episode, I tell you about my weekend in Luxembourg, a small but beautiful country in the heart of Europe.

You’ll discover:

• The Adolphe Bridge
• The Notre-Dame Cathedral
• The Grand-Ducal Palace 
• The lively Place d’Armes in the city center
• My favorite place, the Pétrusse Valley and its park
• The ups and downs of the city’s hills
• The panoramic elevator and its amazing views
• The Mudam, the modern art museum

…and a bit of rain on the second day!

It’s a great episode to learn everyday French vocabulary about travel, cities, and nature, while enjoying a calm and natural story in slow French.

🎧 Perfect for French learners at intermediate level (A2–B2).

🎧 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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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I talk about how I organize my work as a developer: I use a daily log, Git, and Trello for my freelance projects.

My girlfriend does it differently she uses a colorful notebook and writes a daily to-do list by hand.

Whether digital or paper-based, everyone has their own method. This episode gives you real-life French vocabulary around productivity and work habits.

🎧 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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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we take a look at the GP Explorer 2025, the third and final edition of the wildly popular YouTuber-led Formula 4 racing event organized by Squeezie, France’s biggest content creator.

Held from October 3 to 5 at the legendary Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans, this year’s event brings together 24 creators and celebrities from France and abroad to compete in professional-level F4 races.

We explain:

• What the GP Explorer is,
• Who the drivers and teams are (Lofi Girl, Subway, Samsung, Lego Racing…),
• Why this edition is special (The Last Race),
• And how it mixes motorsport, entertainment, and internet culture in a unique and powerful way.

Whether you're into esports, cars, French culture, or just curious about what's buzzing online this episode is for you.

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

Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.

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It’s the weekend, time for a well-deserved rest! 😴☕🥐

In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I, Elo, talk about la sieste, the French word for a nap. From childhood naps at school to the benefits of short power naps for adults, you’ll discover how a little rest during the day can boost energy, focus, and morale.

I’ll share my own experience with weekend naps, why sometimes a quick 20 minutes is enough, and why in some cultures napping is more common than in France. Whether you’re a nap-lover or not, this cozy episode is perfect for learning everyday French vocabulary while reflecting on one of life’s simplest pleasures: taking a break.

🎧 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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In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we explain the French school system step by step: from maternelle (preschool) to école élémentaire (primary school), collège (middle school), and lycée (high school) with the bac at the end.

Perfect for beginner and intermediate French learners who want to understand how education works in France and learn related vocabulary in context.

🎧 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

Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podcastcafecroissant

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