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The Fitting in with the French podcast

The Fitting in with the French podcast

De: Sophie Gaxatte
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This is a podcast in French about the culture, traditions, people & events that shaped France, for intermediate to advanced French learners. A transcript plus bonus content and a crossword game to practice the topic's vocab is available for the price of a cup of coffee via the website. Find out more about our 1:1 French programs aimed at expats or those with second homes in France with an intermediate to an advanced level.© 2026 Sophie Gaxatte Aprendizaje de Idiomas Ciencias Sociales
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  • Election en France : que se passe-t-il vraiment dans un bureau de vote ?
    Mar 13 2026

    Élections en France : que se passe-t-il vraiment dans un bureau de vote ?
    In this episode, we explore how voting works in France, step by step, from the moment you step into the polling station till you leave.

    If you live in France or are curious about French civic life, you may have seen a bureau de vote in your local mairie on election day. But what actually happens inside?

    We follow the experience of a voter entering the polling station:
    taking the bulletins de vote, stepping into the isoloir, placing the envelope in the urne, and hearing the traditional phrase “A voté.”

    This episode also explains:

    • how the French voting process works
    • what documents voters need
    • who is present in the polling station
    • and why many elections in France take place in two rounds

    🎧 Level: A2–B1
    ⏱ Length: ~4 minutes

    This short cultural story will help you improve your listening while learning more about French democracy and everyday life in France.

    📄 Transcript and show notes are available in the link below.

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    4 m
  • Le croissant... pas si français que ça!
    Oct 19 2022

    Bonjour! This is a podcast about France's most loved croissant... and it's history! It's not as "French" as you may have thought!
    FREE transcript here

    No doubt you have tried a croissant or two in your life or are a big fan, like me!" **
    ** Listen to find out more!

    The podcast is 100% in French.

    In the ”Le croissant... pas si français que ça PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription and some tips on how to make the most of listening to podcasts.

    Click here to download the PDF for FREE.

    Grab our FREE PDF with 20 trusted tips to improve your daily French

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    4 m
  • Brigitte Bardot – Mannequin, actrice, chanteuse et millitante pour le droit des animaux
    May 24 2022

    Bonjour! This is a podcast about the life, so far, of one of the most iconic French woman: Brigitte Bardot, aka B.B.
    FREE transcript here

    No doubt you have heard of her or one of her songs or seen one of her films. She is an icon! And if you haven't heard of her, today's the day!

    Listen in to find out more on how she started as a model and actress and also about that decisive moment when she stopped her career in the film industry to look after animals. It was all because of "une chèvre".
    The podcast is 100% in French.

    In the ”Brigitte Bardot PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription and some bonus content that will help you:

    • Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
    • Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
    • Improve your reading speed
    • Some pictures and links to films and songs mentioned in the podcast.

    Click here to download the PDF for FREE.

    Grab our FREE PDF with 20 trusted tips to improve your daily French

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    11 m
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