In Episode 4 of this six-part series, Alexandre and two accomplices set out on a routine burglary. After being spotted, the three men flee into the French countryside with the police in hot pursuit. Alexandre has vowed never to use violence…but will he break his own rule? A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3G3N6sV ....
In Episode 3 of this six-part series, Alexandre hones his skill as a master thief. He builds a team of anarchist thieves and strives to remain one step ahead of the police. But how long can his luck last? A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/34extBL .
In Episode 2 of this six-part series, Alexandre attempts his first heist. It's a clever, daring plan…but he has no experience as a burglar. Will he pull it off? A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3ADyX4G .
In Episode 1 of this six-part series, we meet Alexandre Marius Jacob, the young sailor who grew up to become one of France’s most daring and notorious thieves. At the turn of the 20th century, the injustices Alexandre witnessed ignited a desire to seek vengeance against the rich and the powerful…entirely on his own terms. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3u7errJ ....
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting November 9, 2021. Listen to the trailer now!
Growing up in Madagascar, one of the poorest countries in the world, Matina Razafimahefa was upset that the majority of kids didn't have the same access to education as she did. So at 19, she took action … and launched a one-of-a-kind coding school. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3IDyFNR ....
At 23, Loïc was lost. After a severe accident, he’d lost his job, his home, and his dream of becoming a soccer player. But after entering a poker game as a card dealer, Loïc played the hand he was dealt, the chips fell where they did, and his life changed overnight. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3AwZ7pC .
Maya Husseini is a stained-glass artist who spent her career rebuilding churches in her hometown of Beirut. But after a warehouse explosion in August 2020, she’s forced to ask herself: Can she help rebuild Beirut again? A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/33UDa7R .
During the second Covid lockdown, the French President had declared that theaters weren’t "essential." But to Marie, theater was the essence of life. Could she do anything to safely bring theater to audiences? A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rTnEkH .
Laetitia Dubois felt trapped in the rigorous French school system but worried that dropping out would lead to a life of failure. Until one day, an eye-opening internship gave her the courage to find her own unique path. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/35sqqG8 .
An R&B-loving teenager from the tiny island of Mayotte sees her world turned upside down when her mother signs her up for an amateur opera competition. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3H9YyED .
Andoh Ashu Rex thought he’d found his dream job working for an American company in Cameroon. But after learning that his employer might be harming his homeland instead of helping it, Rex decided to sacrifice his steady income and choose a different professional path. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3AIkXXm .
Can France’s youngest mayoral candidate in history revive public life in his sleepy village? A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3fYLzcO .
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting July 20, 2021. Listen to the trailer now!
In this special episode, we’re taking you on a guided audio tour through Paris to explore a unique side of the city: its Black history and culture! Join tour guide Kévi Donat in discovering the Black thinkers, artists, and leaders who helped make Paris the city it is today. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3o42VK1 ....
When the son of a Polynesian fisherman discovers the threats affecting his beloved island’s coral reefs, he teams up with a surf buddy to do something about it. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3fXSLpJ .
François Saint-James’s first great love was not a person, but a place: le Mont-Saint-Michel , the iconic island fortress off the coast of Normandy. Working there was the chance of a lifetime, and living there a dream come true. But when his first love introduced him to the next one, he found himself forced to choose between the two … A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/32Avl6T ....
The first time Onja Razafindratsima stepped foot in the Madagascar rainforest, she fell in love with the unique plants and animals that call it home. But when she realized all these species could go extinct, she decided to protect her home country’s incredible biodiversity. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3tZ77OV .
Renato Häusler felt out of place in modern life. He longed for a simpler, slower, more natural time. When he learned that his city, Lausanne, is one of the last in Europe to still have a lone night watchman, he made it his mission to preserve the centuries-old tradition. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3u1txPv ....
When a free-spirited wanderer reluctantly takes a job as tour guide in Lyon, the last thing she expects is to fall in love with the city and its secrets … A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rRYdjE .
When the best crab fisherman in Étretat, Normandy gradually loses his eyesight, he does everything in his power to continue fishing along the coastline he loves. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3g0bdOx .
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting April 13, 2021. Listen to the trailer now!
In this special episode, we answer your questions about the Duolingo French Podcast! Listen as host Ngofeen Mputubwele takes you behind the scenes of this one-of-a-kind podcast — with a little help from some friends. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3KI7cwt .
Benji was an idealistic young man full of hopes for his future … until the 2008 financial crisis left him jobless. At a loss for how to lead a good life and earn a living, he decided to join an alternative community, la ZAD , in the west of France. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3uiB5h9 ....
Simone Hérault had the gift of a unique voice, but as a child, she was too insecure to believe in it. Still, her talent and dedication would end up taking her places she never expected … until she became one of the most familiar and beloved voices in all of France. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/33Owbh1 ....
As a teenager in Mali, Djénébou Danté dodged a string of marriage proposals to pursue her running dreams and represent her country on the international stage. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3KJMR9Z .
At 30, Aliénor Le Gouvello set off to ride solo across Australia’s toughest trails. She gave herself one year to train wild horses and complete the journey. Riding ten hours a day, every day, Aliénor was determined not to quit — not for crocodiles, fire ants … not even for the handsome helicopter pilot she met along the way. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3HkGO9T ....
When a devastating earthquake strikes Haiti in January 2010, one of the island’s most respected public health experts rushes to the aid of 38 abandoned children who have been left without a home. She decides then and there to take care of them, not knowing that the decision will change their lives — and hers — forever. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3o3Ox4e ....
At age 27, Matthieu Landri said goodbye to his family and shared one last beer with his friends … then began his new life as a Benedictine monk. He longed for a spiritual life of contemplation and prayer. But soon he found himself embarking on a new journey: reviving the lost French art of monastic beer-brewing. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/33OwCIb ....
In Martine Gaussen’s childhood, traditional French santons — handmade nativity figures — were a key that unlocked the magic of Christmas. But decades after the magic has dulled and adult responsibilities have taken over, can Martine rediscover the curiosity and creativity that defined the holidays of her youth? A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rRYymq ....
