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Boundy, a gourmet cat with blue eyes and a black chocolate-striped coat, developed a refined appetite for fine dining, leading him to steal delicate dishes from various restaurants before being rescued and pampered by a restaurateur for cats.Download the transcript to this episode HERE Support the Show.

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Reading while listening is an excellent technique for improving your French skills. So get your transcript ready and let's begin!Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience.Support the Show.

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A proud baker's freshly baked loaf of bread embarks on a forest adventure after being whisked away by the wind, only to find its way back home guided by a trail of breadcrumbs, ultimately becoming the cherished "pain perdu" in the bakery, forever altering the fate of stale bread.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience.Support the Show.

Monsieur Raje fulfils his dream of owning his Parisian apartment but is plagued by strange noises from the walls until he discovers mice, prompting him to try to eradicate them, only to accidentally uncover a hidden palace behind a wall, leading him to renovate his apartment with treasures from the palace, blending ancient and modern styles, ultimately turning his home into a unique blend of two worlds, all while keeping the palace's existence a secret.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience.Support the Show.

Jonathan loves buttered toast, his favourite breakfast. Still, lately, he's been having a problem: his butter keeps disappearing, leading him to suspect he's going crazy until he discovers a toast-loving creature, the "butter monster," hiding under his bed, prompting him to buy double the butter to share with his new peculiar roommate.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience.Support the Show.

In a quaint French village celebrating World Laughter Day, Emilie, a 10-year-old prankster, investigates why everyone bursts into laughter around Mr. Dupont, the baker. She discovers he added a herb to his croissant dough, causing uncontrollable laughter. With her pet goose, she concocts biscuits to balance the herb's effects, restoring peace and fostering community through shared laughter.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience.Support the Show.

In a village in Provence, Marcel, a young shy basset hound, overcomes his fear of the public with the support of his master and wins a dog singing contest, fulfilling his dream and becoming the star of the village, fondly recalling the event every time he hears a Christmas song.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience.Support the Show.

Camille and Jack, passionate about renovating an old house together, encounter mysterious overnight redecorations that lead them to discover a friendly ghost with a knack for interior design. Collaborating with him, they integrate its suggestions into their project, resulting in a uniquely personalized home. Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience.Support the Show.

Lana, a 28-year-old living in Lille, France, cherishes Sundays, especially for her trips to the downtown market. After a hearty breakfast, she sets out with her list in hand, eager to explore the bustling stalls. Lana fills her woven basket with ripe fruits and fresh vegetables, stopping for a quick snack of grilled sausages along the way. She completes her shopping with cheeses, eggs, and a visit to the butcher for pork chops. With her basket brimming, Lana heads to the bakery for bread and pastries before indulging in her love for flowers, choosing tulips to brighten her kitchen. Back home, Lana carefully organizes her purchases before taking a stroll through Lille's charming streets, admiring the architecture and visiting the Notre Dame de la Treille Cathedral. Satisfied with her day, Lana returns home, ready to enjoy her bounty.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience.Support the Show.

Lancelot had dreamed of seeing Africa's wild animals since childhood. After months of saving, he finally booked a safari in Tanzania. Excitedly, he embarked on his adventure with Georges, his guide, and witnessed breathtaking sights like lions, giraffes, and cheetahs. However, his excitement turned to terror when a lion chased them on the fourth day. Despite the scare, Lancelot returned home thrilled to have fulfilled his dream.Support the Show.

The other day, I noticed I had lost muscle tone from sitting at my computer for work, so I decided to join a gym. Despite the initial challenges and muscle soreness, I persevered with the help of my coach, Fabien. With his guidance, I developed a workout routine that pushed me physically. Despite the pain and thoughts of quitting, I persisted, and after two weeks, I started seeing positive changes in my body and felt more energetic. After a month of hard work, I'm determined to maintain this healthy lifestyle indefinitely.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience.Support the Show.

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Vocabulary:Je crois que j'ai perdu mon portefeuille ! (zher krwa ke j'ai perdu mon por-te-fey) - I think I lost my wallet!Revenez sur vos pas, vous l'avez peut-être laissé tomber quelque part. (ruh-vuh-nay sür vo pah, voo la-vay peut-être lay-say tom-bay kel-kuh par) - Retrace your steps, you might have dropped it somewhere.Est-ce que quelqu'un a trouvé un portefeuille ? (ehs-ce kuh kel-kun a troo-vay un por-te-fey) - Has anyone found a wallet?Il contenait mes cartes de crédit, ma carte d'identité et de l'argent liquide. (eel kon-tne nay kar duh kree-dee, ma kar dee-don-ti-tay e duh lar-zhan lee-keed) - It had my credit cards, ID card, and cash in it.Je dois faire opposition sur mes cartes. (zher dwa fair oh-po-zi-syon sür may kar) - I need to block my cards.J'espère que quelqu'un l'a trouvé et va le rendre. (zhe-spair kuh kel-kun la troo-vay e va lu rahn-druh) - I hope someone found it and will return it.Je vais devoir signaler la perte à la police. (zher vay de-vwar see-gna-lay la peurt ah la po-lees) - I'll have to report the loss to the police.Je suis tellement contrariéé(e) ! (zher swee taw-tuhl kon-tra-ri-ay) - I'm so frustrated! (m = masculine, e = feminine)Je ferai plus attention à  l'avenir. (oon luh-son ah-prees: zher fair-ay ploo tah-ton-syon ah la-vee-nir) - Lesson learned: I'll be more careful in the future.Heureusement, j'ai encore mon téléphone et mes clés. (ehr-uhr-uh-zuh-mah, j'ai ahn-kor mon tay-le-fohn e may klay) - Luckily, I still have my phone and keys.Support the Show.

Vocabulary: Il fait beau aujourd'hui ! (eel fay bo au-jour-dwee) - It's beautiful weather today!Il pleut. (eel plu) - It's raining.Il y a du vent. (eel ee ah doo vawnt) - It's windy.Il neige ! (eel nezh) - It's snowing!J'ai froid. (zha e fwa) - I'm cold.Il fait chaud. (eel fay sho) - It's hot.On annonce de la pluie pour demain. (on ah-nohns duh la plu pur duh-min) - They're forecasting rain for tomorrow.Il y a du soleil et des nuages. (eel ee ah doo so-lay e day noo-azh) - It's sunny and cloudy.Est-ce qu'il va pleuvoir ? (ehs-ce kee eel va plu-vwar) - Is it going to rain?Il fait un temps magnifique ! (eel fay un tahn mee-ni-feek) - The weather is magnificent!Support the Show.

Chloé diligently searches for the perfect red summer pants, encountering challenges along the way, until she finally finds the ideal pair, which becomes her favourite summer garment.Download the transcript from my PATREON to follow along. It has the French story, English translation, and comprehension questions for the best learning experience.Support the Show.