Planning a trip to France? In this episode, learn the essential phrases you'll need when checking into a hotel in French. From giving your reservation details to asking about breakfast and paying the city tax, Elo guides you through every step in clear, simple French. Perfect for beginners and travelers alike.

You'll hear key vocabulary, practice repeating useful expressions, and feel more confident for your next stay in a French hotel. Bon voyage !

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Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.
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🎧 Listen now and practice with live transcription: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

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

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Need a break in French? In this relaxed and beginner-friendly episode of La Pause Café Croissant, follow Gatien through a calm Saturday in France. From a visit to the bakery to watching a series, eating a croissant, and ending the day with a good workout — it's the perfect episode to learn simple past tense and daily vocabulary.

🎯 Perfect for A2-B2 French learners who want to:

• Practice listening comprehension

• Learn common verbs in past tense

• Discover casual, everyday French

  
  

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

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

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Ready to practice French in the present tense? In this beginner-friendly episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien shares a simple, peaceful day using only the present tense.

🎯 This episode is perfect for A1-B1 French learners who want to:

Improve their listening skills

Review daily vocabulary

Get used to hearing French in the present tense only

Learn how to describe your routine and daily actions in French, in a clear and slow format designed for new learners. Practice with us, one short episode at a time!

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

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

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Today, let’s talk about something simple, quick, and life-saving: donating blood. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how blood donation works in France, who can give, and why it matters. Whether you’ve donated before or you’re just curious, you’ll learn useful vocabulary and cultural insights, and maybe feel inspired to roll up your sleeve. A small gesture can make a big difference!

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🎧 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 second episode about false friends in French, we explore five more common traps that English speakers often fall into when learning French. These words look familiar… but don’t mean what you think they do!

🎯 In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, you’ll learn:

• The difference between rester and to rest

• Why demander doesn’t mean to demand

• What prétendre really means in French

• The surprising difference between prune and pruneau

• What le collège means (hint: it’s not university!)

This is the perfect episode for beginner to intermediate learners (A2-B2) who want to avoid common vocabulary mistakes and sound more natural in French.

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🎧 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, follow Elo as she shares her love for brunching in Paris! 🇫🇷 Discover the unique French breakfast culture and why brunch is such a special treat in France, especially when it mixes sweet and savory flavors.

She talks about her recent brunch experience at Le Pain Quotidien, one of her favorite spots in Paris, and the joy of breaking food “rules” by combining meals. Whether you're curious about French breakfast traditions or planning a Parisian brunch of your own, this episode is full of cultural insights, vocabulary, and a bit of foodie passion!

🥐 Perfect for French learners at A2-B2 level.

🍞 Vocabulary: breakfast, brunch, sweet vs savory, French food culture.

✨ Learn French naturally through real stories.

Listen now and get inspired to brunch like a Parisian!

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

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

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Why do French people greet each other with kisses on the cheek? In this short and simple episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we explore the cultural tradition of “la bise” in France.

This French listening practice is great for intermediate learners (A2-B2) and includes:

• A clear explanation of what la bise is

• When and with whom French people do it

• How many kisses, and in which regions

• Why it’s such an important gesture in French culture

🧠 Learn real-life French with authentic cultural topics explained in slow, clear 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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🎧 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 French podcast episode, Gatien shares an unexpected summer plan: a week-long bike trip with his father along the famous Canal du Midi. 🌞🚴‍♂️

They’ll camp in tents, carry all their gear on their bikes, and enjoy a slow-paced adventure through the French countryside. Gatien hasn’t cycled in years, so he’s preparing with home training and strength workouts.

🎧 Perfect for A2–B2 French learners, this episode teaches:

- Vocabulary about travel, family, and outdoor adventures

- Real-life French expressions

- A cultural look at bike tourism in France

Listen now and learn French with real, simple stories!

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

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

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

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Back to running! In today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I talk about getting back into jogging with my girlfriend after almost two months off.

We chat about:

• Restarting cardio after focusing on weight training

• How it felt physically and mentally to run again

• The importance of not pushing too hard during a comeback

• Our goal: preparing for a Spartan Race in September

• A beautiful morning with sunshine and a light breeze

🎯 This short, real-life podcast is perfect for French learners at A2-B2 level. It helps improve listening comprehension with everyday vocabulary, simple grammar, and natural storytelling.
🎧 Listen now and practice with live transcription: https://lapausecafecroissant.fr

Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.
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🎧 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 today’s episode of La Pause Café Croissant, I share a sweet and funny little story: for a few weeks, I took care of a friend’s pet rabbit, or rather, her lovely white doe. From fresh celery to picky hay habits, I tell you all about her daily routine, her quirks, and the memories it brought back from my own childhood pet rabbit. A light-hearted moment, perfect for practicing your French while smiling. 🥐✨

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Learn French naturally with real-life conversations between native speakers.
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Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podcastcafecroissant

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

🎧 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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