The Naked French Podcast | Learn French with Bilingual French - English Podcast

Sep 16 2022 19 ep. 19 mins 283

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Learn French with real-life conversations! Join us as we chat to ordinary (and not so ordinary) French people about life, love, and everything in between.

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Season 2 Trailer

Sep 16 2022 1 mins

Hey language lovers! We’re back and we’re bringing you even more French stories to hone those listening skills. We’ve got a great line-up of guests for you, including an award-winning documentary maker, a French YouTuber, and a woman who runs a business out of a real-life castle. So grab your transcript from our site, sit back, and enjoy!

S2.E9 - Should I stay or should I go? (Rester ou partir?)

Sep 15 2022 33 mins

Six months after you start dating, your partner has an accident. They may never walk again – and they need you around 24/7 to take care of them. What would you do? Let’s find out about what happened with our guest today, Eden. Highlights: Growing up in France and the Philippines [01:32] What was Eden like as a teenager? [02:16] Living in the South of France

S2.E8 - Château Coliving: Combining old and new (Allier l'ancien et le moderne)

Sep 08 2022 26 mins

Katia took a French château and transformed it into a coliving / coworking space for the modern world. Let’s find out what secrets this twelfth-century castle holds – and what it’s like to run a business in France as a non-native speaker. Highlights: Growing up in Bulgaria [01:26] Being a “savage” teenager [03:58] Living in Normandy [04:57] What makes th

S2.E7 - How to be Parisian with Claire-Lise (Vivre à la parisienne avec Claire-Lise)

Sep 01 2022 22 mins

Ever wondered what it would be like to move to Paris? Claire-Lise gives us an insider’s look into French work culture, what it takes to work in one of France’s hardest (male-dominated) jobs, and the best things about living in Paris. Highlights: What was Claire-Lise’s life like growing up? [01:09] Unique names like Claire-Lise (and Shade 😂) [04:24] What is an

S2.E6 - Living between worlds with Léah (Entre plusieurs mondes avec Léah)

Aug 25 2022 21 mins

French YouTuber HeyoLeah tells us about living between three different cultures (French, Philipina and Algerian), how to be a content creator, and what you need to succeed as an online entrepreneur. Highlights: Growing up in France and the Philippines [01:45] What was Léah like as a teen? [03:26] “Léah in Paris” [07:29] How to become a YouTuber [08:23]&n

S2.E5 - The beautiful profession of cinema (Le beau métier du cinéma)

Aug 18 2022 28 mins

Meet Nora Poggi, French director and producer of the acclaimed documentary She Started It. Let’s explore her cinephile roots, how she broke into the US film industry, and what it’s like making documentary films in the genre’s golden age. Highlights: Growing up in Paris [01:14] What was Nora like when she was young? [01:43] Moving to the US and culture shock in A

S2.E4 - The life of a dad, it’s a mess! (La vie de papa, c’est le bordel!)

Aug 11 2022 20 mins

Last time we spoke to Romain in Season 1, he had just moved to Taiwan with his wife. And now, they have a beautiful baby boy! Let’s check in and see how the life of a dad is treating him. Highlights: Here’s what we cover in this episode of Naked French: Becoming a father [01:17] New parent sleep deprivation [03:44] The hardest parts about being a new dad – and t

S2.E3 - Being a French rugby player (Être joueur de rugby en France)

Aug 04 2022 22 mins

If you’ve ever been to the south of France, you know that people there LOVE their rugby. Nicolas, a Sarlat Rugby player, is aiming to take his team to the big leagues – Fédérale Une. Let’s find out what it’s like living in Sarlat, France, and competing in such an intense sport. Highlights: Growing up in the French countryside [01:04] What was Nicolas like growing up?&n

S2.E2 - The modern French Revolution (La Révolution française moderne)

Jul 28 2022 21 mins

You probably learned about the French Revolution in school (or at least watched Les Mis). But what does a modern French protest look like? Our guest, Blandine, gives us all the tea. Including why you should bring swimming goggles, and why it’s ok to protest naked. Highlights: Here’s what we cover in this episode of Naked French: Growing up in Paris [01:14] How Bla

S2.E1 - I lived on an island with no electricity (J'ai vécu sur une île sans électricité)

Jul 21 2022 22 mins

Nora left everything to sail across the world with the love of her life. She then settled together in Costa Rica on a remote part of the island where there was no electricity or running water! Let’s find out more about Nora’s journey, what it was like building a family home from scratch, and starting her dream restaurant. Highlights: Growing up in Paris [01:11] What was