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French Unlocked - Practice French to fluency

French Unlocked is the podcast for intermediate learners who want to improve their French through real-life stories, useful grammar tips, and natural expressions. Each episode is fun, clear, and packed with cultural insights. You’ll learn, laugh, and feel more confident in French—one episode at a time ! フランス語を中級レベルで学ぶ人のためのポッドキャストです。自然な会話と文法のヒントを聞きながら楽しく上達できます！

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Ep 46 – Peut-on faire confiance aux avis sur Internet...

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2026/01/31

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.In this episode, I share a personal experience in London that made me think about online reviews: retouched photos, exaggerated descriptions, overly perfect comments… and a big disappointment upon arrival.A perfect episode to practice everyday French, learn how to give your opinion, and better understand online reviews. Enjoy listening!🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Dans cet épisode, je te raconte une expérience

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Ep 45 – “N’importe quoi !” (French through stories)

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2026/01/24

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.Today, we explore a very French, very common, and especially versatile expression: “n’importe quoi !”. You will discover when and how to use it—whether to criticize something serious, express annoyance, react to an absurd situation… or simply to joke around with friends. Print the transcript or read it while you listen to better understand the nuances and memorize the expression !🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi,

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Ep 44 – 26 Gipfeli sur 26 sommets en Suisse (French...

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2026/01/17

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.In this episode, I talk to you about the short film Gipfeli of Switzerland, presented at EOFT 2025, featuring the young Swiss adventurer Tobias Renggli. He set himself a challenge: to climb the highest peak in each Swiss canton… and eat a Gipfeli at each summit ! But what is a Gipfeli ? Listen to the episode to find out !🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Dans cet épisode, je vous parle du court-métrage Gipfeli of

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Ep 43 – Interdire les réseaux sociaux aux enfants:...

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2026/01/10

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.In this episode, I talk about the recent decision by the Australian government: banning access to social media for children under 16. I explain the context, the issues related to mental health, cyberbullying, and how this measure changes the responsibility of parents and platforms. I also share my personal opinion and invite you to think about this: at what age would it be reasonable to use social media?🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked

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Ep 42 – Commencer l’année de manière légère (French...

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2026/01/03

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.Happy New Year 2026! 🎉 In this episode, I talk about how I start the year off on the right foot: by decluttering and tidying my home after the holidays. I explain why many people go to the recycling center on January 2nd, how to sort your waste, and how this small ritual can make us feel lighter and ready for the new year.🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Bonne année 2026 ! 🎉 Dans cet épisode, je vous parle de ma

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Ep 41 – Tu as bien pris la dinde ? (French through...

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2025/12/27

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.Between Christmas and New Year, the holiday stress can make us forget things… sometimes surprising ones! In this episode, I tell the story of how I lost my phone in Zurich and how I got it back thanks to the Swiss lost and found system. And you’ll also hear some really surprising… and sometimes hilarious stories!You can review the vocabulary and grammar with the worksheets available on Patreon.🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi,

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Ep 40 – Pourquoi les Suisses offrent du panettone à...

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2025/12/20

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.In this episode, discover the magical atmosphere of Swiss Christmas markets, the origins of panettone, and why this Italian cake has become an essential holiday gift.We talk about traditions, sweet treats… and even pandoro !🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Dans cet épisode, découvrez l’ambiance magique des marchés de Noël suisses, l’origine du panettone et pourquoi ce gâteau italien est devenu un cadeau incontournable

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Ep 39 – L’affaire Magnin, le réseau qui a volé des...

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2025/12/13

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.Discover the incredible case of Jean‑Louis Magnin, a former notary, who, with a network of accomplices, carried out a massive inheritance fraud for over fifteen years. Notaries, a lawyer, a genealogist, a director of a nursing home, and funeral service managers deceived isolated elderly people to steal millions of euros.In this episode, I explain the difficult vocabulary and tell how the justice system intervened. A true, shocking, and suspenseful story,

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Ep 38 – Bircher Müesli: l’histoire du petit-déjeuner...

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2025/12/06

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.Discover the story of Bircher Müesli, the famous Swiss breakfast loved around the world!In this episode, I share:The original dietary and almost medical purpose of this recipe, invented by Dr. Bircher-Benner in Zurich at the end of the 19th century.The differences between the original version and the modern Bircher Müesli you find in supermarkets and cafés today.How to make your own homemade Bircher Müesli, simple, creamy, and nourishing, with tips to

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Ep 37 — La vérité avant tout ? (French through stories)

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2025/11/29

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.Today, I talk about white lies. When is it better to protect someone’s feelings rather than telling the whole truth?I share real-life examples, explain the difference between a kind little lie and a harmful lie, and show why empathy is just as important as honesty.🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Aujourd’hui, je parle des petits mensonges ou white lies. Quand vaut-il mieux protéger les sentiments des autres plutôt que

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Ep 36 — L’hiver, le moral et l’écharpe indispensable...

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2025/11/22

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.Winter is here! In this episode, I talk about how the lack of sunlight can affect your mood, share my experience discovering real seasons in England, and explain why a warm scarf is essential. I also give my tips for staying motivated and well-equipped during winter, and how these small habits can apply to language learning.🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. L’hiver est là ! Dans cet épisode, je parle de l’impact du

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Ep 35 – Parler couramment: quelle est ta définition ?...

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2025/11/15

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.What does it really mean to speak a language fluently? Is it having no accent? Making no mistakes? Or being able to understand humor in another language? In this episode, I share my personal view of fluency, explain the European language proficiency system (A1 to C2), and show why culture and humor are essential to truly feel comfortable. And for you, what does speaking fluently mean?🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi,

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Ep 34 – À la découverte des Zeppelins (French through...

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2025/11/08

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.I take you to the shores of Lake Constance in Germany to explore the fascinating history of Zeppelins. I share my visit to the Zeppelin Museum, surprising anecdotes about these giants of the sky, and my amazement at this iconic invention. An ideal episode to practice your French while traveling through time and aviation history !🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Je vous emmène au bord du Bodensee, en Allemagne, pour

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Ep 33 – Ce que m’a appris une famille mexicaine...

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2025/11/01

🎧 Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège. In this episode, I share my experience in Mexico, when I lived with my best friend’s family. Amid lively meals, passionate discussions, and cultural differences, I learned one essential thing: to dare to speak. Enjoy listening!🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Dans cet épisode, je vous raconte mon expérience au Mexique, quand j’ai vécu avec la famille de ma meilleure amie. Entre repas animés, discussions passionnées

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Ep 32 – La Suisse, pays de la randonnée (French...

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2025/10/25

🎧 Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège. Discover why hiking is a true tradition in Switzerland: 65,000 km of marked trails, yellow signposts, passionate volunteers, and a unique history enshrined in the Federal Constitution. A walk in the heart of Swiss nature! Enjoy listening!🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Découvrez pourquoi la randonnée est une véritable tradition en Suisse : 65 000 km de sentiers balisés, des panneaux jaunes, des bénévoles passionnés,

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Ep 31 - Mission croquettes pour Smoky (French through...

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2025/10/18

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.While I’m in Paris, my boyfriend has to take care of Smoky, my very demanding cat. But a simple mission to get his kibble turns into a real adventure! This episode is perfect for expanding your everyday French vocabulary, discovering natural expressions, and practicing your listening skills—all with a smile.🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Pendant que je suis à Paris, mon copain doit s’occuper de Smoky, mon chat très

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Ep 30 - La culture des pourboires (French through...

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2025/10/11

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.In this episode, I share my observations on cultural differences related to restaurants and tipping. Through a comparison of different systems, travel anecdotes, and personal reflections, this episode invites you to discover how a simple restaurant bill can reveal a lot about a country’s culture. Happy listening !🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Dans cet épisode, je partage mes observations sur les différences

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Ep 29 - Le film The Roses: quand l’amour tourne au...

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2025/10/04

🎧 Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.I watched the movie The Roses with some friends, and what a chaos! Theo and Ivy, a perfect couple, start arguing after Theo stays at home and Ivy succeeds as a chef. Jealousy, resentment, and dark humor: a great way to learn vocabulary about emotions and relationships in French. Happy listening !🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. J’ai vu le film The Roses avec des amies, et quel chaos ! Theo et Ivy, un couple parfait,

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Ep 28 – La discipline n’est pas une punition (French...

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2025/09/27

🎧 Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège.Discover how to turn discipline into an ally for your French learning! 🎯 Clear goals, a strategic plan, and regular habits: I’ll show you how to make progress with pleasure, without stress or tedious work. On my Patreon page, my complete learning worksheets are there to support you every step of the way.🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Découvrez comment transformer la discipline en alliée de votre apprentissage du

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Ep 27 – Une leçon d’un boss incognito (French through...

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2025/09/20

🎧 Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège. In this episode of French Unlocked, I talk about the TV show Undercover Boss, where the CEO of a large company like DHL goes undercover as a beginner intern. You’ll discover how he experiences the real challenges of employees, especially in customer service, and learns an essential lesson: numbers aren’t everything—empathy and the way we treat people matter just as much. This episode also gives you useful vocabulary and French expressions related to the

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