Fluent Fiction - French

Fluent Fiction - French

Are you ready to supercharge your French listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in French, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between French and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to France, Canada, or Haiti? Maybe you want to speak French with your grandparent from Belgium? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse in the French speaking country. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering French listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Améliorez votre compréhension auditive avec nos histoires en français aujourd'hui!

Episodes

November 1, 2025 17 mins
Fluent Fiction - French: When Every Vote Counts: A Chance Encounter at the Polls
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Story Transcript:

Fr: Le vent froid de l'automne soufflait doucement sur le parking de l'école municipale, transformée en bureau de vote pour l'élection.
En: The cold autumn wind gently blew across the parking lot of the municipal school, tran...
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Fluent Fiction - French: A Halloween Gamble: Lucien's Magical Night in Paris
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fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-31-22-34-02-fr

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Fr: C'était un soir frisquet d'automne à Paris.
En: It was a chilly autumn evening in Paris.

Fr: Le café, situé dans une ruelle animée, vibrait d'énergie.
En: The café, located in a lively alleyway, buzzed with energy.

Fr: Des toile...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Siblings' Surprise: A High-Stakes Night in Paris
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Fr: La nuit était silencieuse, remplie de mystère, alors qu’Amélie et Lucien se tenaient devant un édifice majestueux à Paris.
En: The night was quiet, filled with mystery, as Amélie and Lucien stood before a majestic building in Pa...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Mystery in the Office: A Halloween Hunt for Lost Documents
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fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-30-22-34-02-fr

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Fr: Des toiles d'araignées en fausse soie pendaient du plafond du bureau, et des citrouilles orange égayaient chaque coin.
En: Fake silk spider webs hung from the office ceiling, and orange pumpkins brightened every corner...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Overcoming Fears and Gaining Confidence on Halloween
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Fr: La pluie fine tapait doucement sur les fenêtres de l'immeuble.
En: The fine rain was softly tapping on the windows of the building.

Fr: C'était une journée automnale typique et le bureau de Julien, Élodie et Bastien était en ...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Scholarly Synergy: Discovering Friendship in Bookish Paris
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Fr: L'automne enveloppe l'école prestigieuse aux abords de Paris.
En: L'automne envelops the prestigious school on the outskirts of Paris.

Fr: Les murs de pierre sont habillés de lierre, et les feuilles d'érable dansent dan...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Spectacular Chaos: The Accidental Triumph of Étienne's Halloween
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Fr: Dans la belle communauté sécurisée, à l'approche d'Halloween, Étienne était déterminé.
En: In the beautiful gated community, as Halloween approached, Étienne was determined.

Fr: Il voulait que sa maison soit la pl...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Suitcases of Serendipity: A Parisian Encounter Amidst Chaos
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Fr: Dans l'agitation du matin à l'aéroport Charles de Gaulle, le ciel d'automne s'étendait au-delà des grandes fenêtres vitrées.
En: In the bustle of the morning at l'aéroport Charles de Gaulle, the autumn sky stretched b...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Suitcases Swapped: Anaïs's Unexpected Airport Adventure
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Fr: L'aéroport Charles de Gaulle était en effervescence.
En: L'aéroport Charles de Gaulle was bustling.

Fr: Les voyageurs se croisaient, tirant leurs valises dans un chaos organisé.
En: Travelers crossed paths, pulling their su...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Unveiling the Silent Secrets of Egypt's Desert Dunes
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Fr: Sous le ciel brûlant d'Égypte, Lucien, Camille et Éloise se tenaient devant la vaste étendue de sable.
En: Under the scorching sky of Égypte, Lucien, Camille, and Éloise stood before the vast expanse of sand.

Fr: Leurs tentes...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Secrets of a September Stroll: Unlocking Roman Whispers
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Fr: Les feuilles d’automne dansaient doucement au sol tandis que le vent les portait à travers les ruines antiques.
En: The autumn leaves danced gently on the ground as the wind carried them through the ancient ruins.

Fr: Les ...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Unveiling the Enigma: Montmartre's Secret Artist
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Fr: Les feuilles dorées tombent doucement sur les pavés de Montmartre tandis que le vent d'automne souffle légèrement.
En: The golden leaves fall gently on the cobblestones of Montmartre while the autumn wind blows lightly.

Fr: Les r...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Hearts Unite: An Artist's Awakening in Montmartre
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Fr: Le vent d'automne soufflait doucement sur les rues pavées de Montmartre.
En: The autumn wind gently blew over the cobbled streets of Montmartre.

Fr: Les feuilles orange et dorées tourbillonnaient sous les pieds de Julie...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Crossing Paths in Paris: How Art Revived Two Lost Souls
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Fr: Dans le cœur vibrant de Paris, l'automne danse dans l'air frais tandis que les feuilles tourbillonnent doucement sur le pavé.
En: In the vibrant heart of Paris, autumn dances in the crisp air while leaves gently whirl on ...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Hugo's Bold Choice: A Heartfelt Gift Against the Odds
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Fr: L'air frais de l'automne soufflait doucement à travers les grandes fenêtres du musée d'art, baignant les salles d'une lumière dorée.
En: The fresh autumn air was gently blowing through the large windows of the art museum, b...
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Fluent Fiction - French: From Gray Skies to Imagination: A Parisian Collaboration
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fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-24-22-34-02-fr

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Fr: La tour Montparnasse se dresse majestueusement au-dessus de Paris.
En: The Montparnasse Tower rises majestically above Paris.

Fr: Ses vitres scintillent même sous le ciel gris d'automne.
En: Its windows sparkle even under ...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Autumn Magic: Élodie's Eiffel Tower Triumph in Photos
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Fr: Sous le ciel doré de l'automne, la Tour Eiffel brillait d'un éclat magique.
En: Under the golden autumn sky, the Tour Eiffel shone with a magical glow.

Fr: Les feuilles orange tourbillonnaient au rythme du vent, et les rires...
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Fluent Fiction - French: From Shadows to Spotlight: Luc's Halloween Triumph
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Fr: Dans un lycée animé à Paris, les couloirs sont remplis de rires et de costumes colorés.
En: In a lively high school in Paris, the hallways are filled with laughter and colorful costumes.

Fr: Des toiles d'araignées artificielles...
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Fluent Fiction - French: Facing Fear with Music: Étienne's Autumn Transformation
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Fr: L'automne faisait son entrée, et avec lui, l'air frais et les couleurs chatoyantes qui entouraient le lycée.
En: Autumn was making its entrance, bringing with it the fresh air and the shimmering colors surrounding the hig...
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Fluent Fiction - French: A Birthday Surprise Rewrites the Rules of Science and Life
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Fr: L'air était frais dans le laboratoire secret d'Étienne.
En: The air was fresh in Étienne's secret laboratory.

Fr: L'automne colorait les feuilles dehors, mais à l'intérieur, tout était concentré sur la science.
En: Autum...
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