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.
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- Sep 10, 2026
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Ep 72 – Zurich à travers un Free Walking Tour ! (French through stories) (opens the original)
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🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège. In this episode, I take you to Zurich for a different way of discovering the city through a Free Walking Tour ! We’ll explore ETH and its Nobel Prize winners, the taboo subject of money in Switzerland, bunkers, the surprising “office hours” of the Swiss Air Force, and the fascinating legend of Felix and Regula. And at the end, our guide had a little surprise for us… A truly genius strategy! 😄 🎧 Enjoy listening and discovering Zurich! As always, you’ll
Ep 71 – Une semaine à Annecy: entre lac et montagnes (French through stories) (opens the original)
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🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège. It’s been a little while since I last shared a new episode with you! After a short summer break, I’m back with a holiday story. In this episode, I’m taking you to Annecy , in the Haute-Savoie region of France, where I spent a week with my family. We enjoyed the beautiful lake, went swimming, rented a boat and even tried wakeboarding. We also took some time to explorethe old town and do a little shopping. Enjoy listening! As always, you’ll find the ful
Ep 70 – Le Tour de France: bien plus qu’une course de vélo (French through stories) (opens the original)
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🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège. In this episode, discover the surprising history of the Tour de France, which was originally created to sell newspapers, and learn how it became a true French tradition. We’ll also talk about the landscapes the race travels through, the unique atmosphere along the roads, the famous yellow jersey, and the challenges posed by extreme heat. Happy listening! As always, you’ll find the full transcript, vocabulary list, grammar explanations, and exercises t
Ep 69 – Quand tout va mal… sauf les gens (French through stories) (opens the original)
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🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège. A beautiful hike in the Swiss mountains, a lost car key buried somewhere in the snow, one unexpected problem after another… and, above all, an incredible lesson in kindness. In this episode, I share a true story that taught me that sometimes, when everything seems to go wrong… people can be extraordinary. 🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Une magnifique randonnée en Suisse, une clé de voiture perdue dans la neige, de
Ep 68 – Pourquoi le Royaume-Uni a-t-il quatre équipes nationales de football ? (French through stories) (opens the original)
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🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège. Why does the United Kingdom have four national football teams even though it is a single country? Discover the fascinating history behind this unique exception, from the origins of modern football to today's FIFA World Cup. An episode that combines history, culture, and current events to help you improve your French naturally. 🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Pourquoi le Royaume-Uni a-t-il quatre équipes nationales
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