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The best podcasts for learning French are the most interesting. Use snippets from podcasts to improve your ear for French without losing focus. Start here to discover podcast clips under a minute in French.

en parler autour de vous

Passarelles ep. 1, Quiz 91: en parler autour de vous

You may know “voilà” and “comme d’habitude”, but what about “en parler autour de vous” and “mettre une note”? Hear them all in this penultimate quiz from Passarelles ep. 1. Fill in the blanks as you listen and surprise yourself as you listen.

Cycle Passing Through Zebra Crossing

Passarelles ep. 1, Quiz 90: propre rythme

Hear the phrases “parfois”, “propre rythme”, and “à travers” in context. Take on this clip as we nearly finish the first episode of Passarelles. Listen and fill in the blanks as you go.

tout ça

Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 89: tout ça

Let’s dive into some Hollywood nuance. Can you pick up these phrases: “tout ça”, “Un jour sans fin”, “le personnage principal”, and “attends”? Sure you know “attends”, but have you heard it in this expression? Take a listen to today’s quiz and fill in the blanks as you go.

rester secret

Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 88: rester secret

    Dive into phrases around the tradition: “fait un vÅ“u”, “rejoint cette tradition”, “ton souhait”, & “rester secret”. How many do you recognize and how many can you pick up in this clip? Take our quiz and hone your ear for everything wish related in just 43 words.

    c'est drôle

    Passarelles ep. 1, Quiz 87: c’est drôle

      Discover the laid-back nuance with “c’est drôle”, and the negation in “j’ai rien fait”. Dive into the common casual phrase “même pas” and the transitional “Mais bon”. Each phrase is a peek into everyday French conversation. Are you ready to explore these in today’s quiz? Tune in and challenge your listening comprehension with these expressions.

      on a juste ajouté

      Passarelles ep. 1, Quiz 86: on a juste ajouté

        Can you pick up all these phrases in today’s quiz? “Au final”, “jusqu’à nos jours”, “a juste ajouté”, “un petit détail”. Also, I love that deepl translates “mais on a just ajouté un petit détail” as “but with a twist”. Sometimes translations can get creative, it kind of works here. Take a listen and see…

        Exaucer un vœu

        Passarelles ep. 1, Quiz 85: exaucer un vœu

          Can you catch all these phrases in a clip of French: “se mettre à genoux”, “la prière”, “exaucer un vÅ“u”, and “réaliser”? While they may be a bit esoteric, you can still hone your ear for this French. Slow paced and longer, today’s quiz is ready for you

          entourés de

          Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 84: entourés de

          Listen for the phrases: “entourés de”, “cierges”, and “qui devaient”. Can you hear them all in this short clip from Passarelles? We’re getting to the end of this episode. Continue your listening journey and improve your French listening comprehension with our daily quizzes! Take on today’s…

          une forme

          Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 83: une forme

          Listen for the phrases: “chaque année”, “gâteaux au miel”, “une forme”, “évoquer”, and “puisque”. How many can you pick up in this slower paced clip? Take today’s quiz and follow along with our fill in the blanks quiz.

          la chasse

          Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 82: la chasse

            Dive into “À cette époque” and hear how it sets the scene. Listen for “vénéraient” and the importance of “des dieux et des déesses”. Don’t miss out on ‘la chasse’ too. Test your ears with our quiz. Can you catch all these phrases in real French talk?

            pour la petite histoire

            Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 81: pour la petite histoire

            Dive into the depths of history with “il faut remonter”, as we journey to uncover a tale from “la Grèce antique”. Ever wondered about the origin of birthday candles? “Pour la petite histoire”, it’s a tale that stretches back millennia. Join us to unravel this captivating story.

            m'a donné envie

            Passerelles ep. 1, Quiz 80: m’a donné envie

              What about the two phrases: “comme vous pouvez le deviner” and “ça m’a donné envie” – can you hear them both? I think they’re great little bits of French in real life. “Envie” always seems to pop up and from the beginning it has always surprised me. Ready for today’s quiz? Dive in, listen and fill in the blanks of our transcription quiz.