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Duolingo French Podcast
Deepen your language skills and knowledge of the French-speaking world through fascinating true stories in easy-to-follow French, with added English for context. From Duolingo, the world's #1 way to learn a language. Hosted by Ngofeen Mputubwele.
September 14, 2021
La reine du codage (The Coding Queen)
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
September 7, 2021
Le grand pari (The Big Gamble)
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
August 31, 2021
Reconstruire le travail d’une vie (Rebuilding a Life’s Work)
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
August 24, 2021
La comédienne de balcon (The Balcony Performer)
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
August 17, 2021
L’élève courageuse (The Courageous Student)
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
August 10, 2021
La chanteuse des îles (The Island Singer)
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
August 3, 2021
Changer de camp (Switching Sides)
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
July 27, 2021
Le plus jeune maire de France (The Youngest Mayor in France)
Can France’s youngest mayoral candidate in history revive public life in his sleepy village? A transcript of this episode is available at
July 20, 2021
Trailer Season 7
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting July 20, 2021. Listen to the trailer now!
July 14, 2021
Une visite guidée du Paris noir (A Tour of Black Paris)
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
May 18, 2021
Polynésie, mon amour (Polynesia, My Love)
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
May 11, 2021
Mont-Saint-Michel, mon amour (Mont-Saint-Michel, My Love)
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
May 4, 2021
Madagascar, mon amour (Madagascar, My Love)
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
April 27, 2021
Lausanne, mon amour (Lausanne, My Love)
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
April 20, 2021
Lyon, mon amour (Lyon, My Love)
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
April 13, 2021
Étretat, mon amour (Étretat, My Love)
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
April 6, 2021
Trailer Season 6
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting April 13, 2021. Listen to the trailer now!
March 23, 2021
Ask Me Anything — Your Listener Questions Answered
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
February 9, 2021
Les rebelles écolos (The Eco Rebels)
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
February 2, 2021
La voix de la France (The Voice of France)
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
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