feed02.fireside.fm Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:03:09 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Fitting in with the French podcast https://fittinginwiththefrench.fireside.fm Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:02:09 +0000 Fitting In With The French is a podcast in French that explores the culture, traditions, and everyday life that shape France. Each short episode tells a small cultural story — from food and traditions to history and daily habits — designed for A2–B1 French learners who want to improve their listening while discovering what life in France is really like. Listeners who want to practise speaking can also join Living French — The Magazine Conversation Club, where we read short cultural articles, learn useful vocabulary, and meet in small-group conversation sessions to discuss French culture and everyday life. Follow Fitting In With The French on social media to discover new episodes and resources for learning French through culture. www.FittingInWithTheFrench.com fr © 2026 Sophie Gaxatte episodic Fitting In With The French is a podcast in French that explores the culture, traditions, and everyday life that shape France. Sophie Gaxatte Fitting In With The French is a podcast in French that explores the culture, traditions, and everyday life that shape France. Each short episode tells a small cultural story — from food and traditions to history and daily habits — designed for A2–B1 French learners who want to improve their listening while discovering what life in France is really like. Listeners who want to practise speaking can also join Living French — The Magazine Conversation Club, where we read short cultural articles, learn useful vocabulary, and meet in small-group conversation sessions to discuss French culture and everyday life. Follow Fitting In With The French on social media to discover new episodes and resources for learning French through culture. www.FittingInWithTheFrench.com false French, French culture, French learning, French language, French traditions, Speaking French, France Sophie Gaxatte sophie@fittinginwiththefrench.com Election en France : que se passe-t-il vraiment dans un bureau de vote ? https://fittinginwiththefrench.fireside.fm/electionsmunicipalesexplained 4298efc5-c9cb-4176-87dc-bb265906f375 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 sophie@fittinginwiththefrench.com (Sophie Gaxatte) full Sophie Gaxatte 4:14 false Élections en France : que se passe-t-il vraiment dans un bureau de vote ?
In this episode, we explore how voting works in France, step by step, from the moment you step into the polling station till you leave.

If you live in France or are curious about French civic life, you may have seen a bureau de vote in your local mairie on election day. But what actually happens inside?

We follow the experience of a voter entering the polling station:
taking the bulletins de vote, stepping into the isoloir, placing the envelope in the urne, and hearing the traditional phrase “A voté.”

This episode also explains:

  • how the French voting process works
  • what documents voters need
  • who is present in the polling station
  • and why many elections in France take place in two rounds

🎧 Level: A2–B1
⏱ Length: ~4 minutes

This short cultural story will help you improve your listening while learning more about French democracy and everyday life in France.

📄 Transcript and show notes are available in the link below.

]]> elections, France, voting, French maire, French culture Élections en France : que se passe-t-il vraiment dans un bureau de vote ?
In this episode, we explore how voting works in France, step by step, from the moment you step into the polling station till you leave.

If you live in France or are curious about French civic life, you may have seen a bureau de vote in your local mairie on election day. But what actually happens inside?

We follow the experience of a voter entering the polling station:
taking the bulletins de vote, stepping into the isoloir, placing the envelope in the urne, and hearing the traditional phrase “A voté.”

This episode also explains:

  • how the French voting process works
  • what documents voters need
  • who is present in the polling station
  • and why many elections in France take place in two rounds

🎧 Level: A2–B1
⏱ Length: ~4 minutes

This short cultural story will help you improve your listening while learning more about French democracy and everyday life in France.

📄 Transcript and show notes are available in the link below.

]]> Élections en France : que se passe-t-il vraiment dans un bureau de vote ?
In this episode, we explore how voting works in France, step by step, from the moment you step into the polling station till you leave.

If you live in France or are curious about French civic life, you may have seen a bureau de vote in your local mairie on election day. But what actually happens inside?

We follow the experience of a voter entering the polling station:
taking the bulletins de vote, stepping into the isoloir, placing the envelope in the urne, and hearing the traditional phrase “A voté.”

This episode also explains:

  • how the French voting process works
  • what documents voters need
  • who is present in the polling station
  • and why many elections in France take place in two rounds

🎧 Level: A2–B1
⏱ Length: ~4 minutes

This short cultural story will help you improve your listening while learning more about French democracy and everyday life in France.

📄 Transcript and show notes are available in the link below.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hh_qy8-d+sPKW1PjH ]]> Sophie Gaxatte Le croissant... pas si français que ça! https://fittinginwiththefrench.fireside.fm/histoireducroissant 05c0f242-9130-4db1-9989-6e2c997a295a Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:45:00 +0100 sophie@fittinginwiththefrench.com (Sophie Gaxatte) full Sophie Gaxatte 4:23 false Bonjour! This is a podcast about France's most loved croissant... and it's history! It's not as "French" as you may have thought!
FREE transcript here

No doubt you have tried a croissant or two in your life or are a big fan, like me!" **
** Listen to find out more!
The podcast is 100% in French.

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]]> croissant, culture française, france, pâtisserie, gastronomie Bonjour! This is a podcast about France's most loved croissant... and it's history! It's not as "French" as you may have thought!
FREE transcript here

No doubt you have tried a croissant or two in your life or are a big fan, like me!" **
** Listen to find out more!
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the ”Le croissant... pas si français que ça PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription and some tips on how to make the most of listening to podcasts.

Click here to download the PDF for FREE.

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]]> Bonjour! This is a podcast about France's most loved croissant... and it's history! It's not as "French" as you may have thought!
FREE transcript here

No doubt you have tried a croissant or two in your life or are a big fan, like me!" **
** Listen to find out more!
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the ”Le croissant... pas si français que ça PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription and some tips on how to make the most of listening to podcasts.

Click here to download the PDF for FREE.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hh_qy8-d+d7TZyK6a ]]> Sophie Gaxatte Brigitte Bardot – Mannequin, actrice, chanteuse et millitante pour le droit des animaux https://fittinginwiththefrench.fireside.fm/brigittebardot fc54fe08-1847-4956-9892-5afb3449a12c Tue, 24 May 2022 13:00:00 +0100 sophie@fittinginwiththefrench.com (Sophie Gaxatte) full Sophie Gaxatte 10:58 false Bonjour! This is a podcast about the life, so far, of one of the most iconic French woman: Brigitte Bardot, aka B.B.
FREE transcript here

No doubt you have heard of her or one of her songs or seen one of her films. She is an icon! And if you haven't heard of her, today's the day!

Listen in to find out more on how she started as a model and actress and also about that decisive moment when she stopped her career in the film industry to look after animals. It was all because of "une chèvre".
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the ”Brigitte Bardot PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription and some bonus content that will help you:

  • Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
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]]> Brigitte Bardot, France, French actress, Animal rights, French learners, French podcast Bonjour! This is a podcast about the life, so far, of one of the most iconic French woman: Brigitte Bardot, aka B.B.
FREE transcript here

No doubt you have heard of her or one of her songs or seen one of her films. She is an icon! And if you haven't heard of her, today's the day!

Listen in to find out more on how she started as a model and actress and also about that decisive moment when she stopped her career in the film industry to look after animals. It was all because of "une chèvre".
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the ”Brigitte Bardot PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription and some bonus content that will help you:

  • Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
  • Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
  • Improve your reading speed
  • Some pictures and links to films and songs mentioned in the podcast.

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]]> Bonjour! This is a podcast about the life, so far, of one of the most iconic French woman: Brigitte Bardot, aka B.B.
FREE transcript here

No doubt you have heard of her or one of her songs or seen one of her films. She is an icon! And if you haven't heard of her, today's the day!

Listen in to find out more on how she started as a model and actress and also about that decisive moment when she stopped her career in the film industry to look after animals. It was all because of "une chèvre".
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the ”Brigitte Bardot PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription and some bonus content that will help you:

  • Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
  • Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
  • Improve your reading speed
  • Some pictures and links to films and songs mentioned in the podcast.

Click here to download the PDF for FREE.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hh_qy8-d+umY68vDC ]]> Sophie Gaxatte Le scandale de la pyramide du Louvre https://fittinginwiththefrench.fireside.fm/pyramidedulouvre df451d54-308f-4021-bc7d-277bd95aae13 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:15:00 +0100 sophie@fittinginwiththefrench.com (Sophie Gaxatte) full Sophie Gaxatte 11:20 false Bonjour! This is a podcast about the scandal of the pyramid of the Louvre.

No doubt you have heard or maybe seen the pyramid of the Louvre - It is pretty much the symbol of the museum these days, but do you know about the controversy it caused at the time of the creation?
** Listen in to find out more and tell you a little bit more about 2 video clips that got the press talk a lot! **
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the ”Le scandal de la pyramide du Louvre's PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription, vocabulary list and bonus content that will help you:

  • Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
  • Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
  • Improve your reading speed

Less regular words have been highlighted and you have a list of vocabulary to improve your understanding of the podcast.
The bonus content will cover some points mentioned in the podcast or linked to the topics as well as a crossword, to practice key vocabulary about the symbols and some interesting videos.

Click here to purchase the PDF for the price of a cup of coffee.

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]]> Louvre, Paris, Pyramide du Louvre, French podcast, Musee du Louvre Bonjour! This is a podcast about the scandal of the pyramid of the Louvre.

No doubt you have heard or maybe seen the pyramid of the Louvre - It is pretty much the symbol of the museum these days, but do you know about the controversy it caused at the time of the creation?
** Listen in to find out more and tell you a little bit more about 2 video clips that got the press talk a lot! **
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the ”Le scandal de la pyramide du Louvre's PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription, vocabulary list and bonus content that will help you:

  • Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
  • Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
  • Improve your reading speed

Less regular words have been highlighted and you have a list of vocabulary to improve your understanding of the podcast.
The bonus content will cover some points mentioned in the podcast or linked to the topics as well as a crossword, to practice key vocabulary about the symbols and some interesting videos.

Click here to purchase the PDF for the price of a cup of coffee.

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]]> Bonjour! This is a podcast about the scandal of the pyramid of the Louvre.

No doubt you have heard or maybe seen the pyramid of the Louvre - It is pretty much the symbol of the museum these days, but do you know about the controversy it caused at the time of the creation?
** Listen in to find out more and tell you a little bit more about 2 video clips that got the press talk a lot! **
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the ”Le scandal de la pyramide du Louvre's PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription, vocabulary list and bonus content that will help you:

  • Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
  • Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
  • Improve your reading speed

Less regular words have been highlighted and you have a list of vocabulary to improve your understanding of the podcast.
The bonus content will cover some points mentioned in the podcast or linked to the topics as well as a crossword, to practice key vocabulary about the symbols and some interesting videos.

Click here to purchase the PDF for the price of a cup of coffee.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hh_qy8-d+fO_t1mNi ]]> Sophie Gaxatte Les symboles de la République française https://fittinginwiththefrench.fireside.fm/symbolesdelarepublique a4fe0acc-fc52-4d84-8625-ab6810a3fbf4 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:15:00 +0000 sophie@fittinginwiththefrench.com (Sophie Gaxatte) full Sophie Gaxatte No doubt you all know about Le 14 juillet (aka Bastille Day to the English speaking world) and our iconic anthem, La Marseillaise. But what are the other symbols? Listen in to find out more! 12:05 false Bonjour! This is a podcast about the symbols of the French Republic.

No doubt you all know about Le 14 juillet (aka Bastille Day to the English speaking world) and our iconic anthem, La Marseillaise. But what are the other symbols?
*History lovers, this one's for you - Listen in to find out more! *
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the ”Les symbols de la République française’s PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription, vocabulary list and bonus content that will help you:

  • Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
  • Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
  • Improve your reading speed

Less regular words have been highlighted and you have a list of vocabulary to improve your understanding of the podcast.
The bonus content will cover some points mentioned in the podcast or linkedto the topics as well as a crossword, to practice key vocabulary about the symbols and some interesting videos.

Click here to purchase the PDF for the price of a cup of coffee.

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]]> France, Marianne, Symbols, République, French Republic, Marseillaise Bonjour! This is a podcast about the symbols of the French Republic.

No doubt you all know about Le 14 juillet (aka Bastille Day to the English speaking world) and our iconic anthem, La Marseillaise. But what are the other symbols?
*History lovers, this one's for you - Listen in to find out more! *
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the ”Les symbols de la République française’s PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription, vocabulary list and bonus content that will help you:

  • Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
  • Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
  • Improve your reading speed

Less regular words have been highlighted and you have a list of vocabulary to improve your understanding of the podcast.
The bonus content will cover some points mentioned in the podcast or linkedto the topics as well as a crossword, to practice key vocabulary about the symbols and some interesting videos.

Click here to purchase the PDF for the price of a cup of coffee.

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]]> Bonjour! This is a podcast about the symbols of the French Republic.

No doubt you all know about Le 14 juillet (aka Bastille Day to the English speaking world) and our iconic anthem, La Marseillaise. But what are the other symbols?
*History lovers, this one's for you - Listen in to find out more! *
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the ”Les symbols de la République française’s PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription, vocabulary list and bonus content that will help you:

  • Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
  • Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
  • Improve your reading speed

Less regular words have been highlighted and you have a list of vocabulary to improve your understanding of the podcast.
The bonus content will cover some points mentioned in the podcast or linkedto the topics as well as a crossword, to practice key vocabulary about the symbols and some interesting videos.

Click here to purchase the PDF for the price of a cup of coffee.

Grab our FREE PDF with 20 trusted tips to improve your daily French

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hh_qy8-d+nctmemp5 ]]> Sophie Gaxatte Le Moulin Rouge, de 1889 à nos jours https://fittinginwiththefrench.fireside.fm/moulinrouge c10f87f1-f263-425b-9719-2ee180cdf485 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:30:00 +0000 sophie@fittinginwiththefrench.com (Sophie Gaxatte) full Sophie Gaxatte Le Moulin Rouge, de 1889 à nos jours 10:30 false Bonjour! This is a podcast about the well-renowned Parisian cabaret, Le Moulin Rouge.

I will talk about the history of Le Moulin Rouge from 1889 to today, the building itself, the French Cancan and also about the dancers and the people behind the scenes who make these shows unforgettable, which, I must admit, is what intrigued me the most.

The podcast is 100% in French.

In the “Moulin Rouge’s PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription, a vocabulary list, some video links and bonus content that will help you:
• Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
• Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
• Improve your reading speed

Less regular words have been highlighted and you have a list of vocabulary to improve your understanding of the podcast.
The bonus content will cover some points mentioned in the podcast or linked to the topics as well as a crossword, to practice key vocabulary about the elections.

Click here to purchase the PDF for the price of a cup of coffee.

Grab our FREE PDF with 20 trusted tips to improve your daily French

]]> Moulin Rouge, France, Paris, Entertainment, France, Learning French, French language, Polyglot Bonjour! This is a podcast about the well-renowned Parisian cabaret, Le Moulin Rouge.

I will talk about the history of Le Moulin Rouge from 1889 to today, the building itself, the French Cancan and also about the dancers and the people behind the scenes who make these shows unforgettable, which, I must admit, is what intrigued me the most.

The podcast is 100% in French.

In the “Moulin Rouge’s PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription, a vocabulary list, some video links and bonus content that will help you:
• Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
• Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
• Improve your reading speed

Less regular words have been highlighted and you have a list of vocabulary to improve your understanding of the podcast.
The bonus content will cover some points mentioned in the podcast or linked to the topics as well as a crossword, to practice key vocabulary about the elections.

Click here to purchase the PDF for the price of a cup of coffee.

Grab our FREE PDF with 20 trusted tips to improve your daily French

]]> Bonjour! This is a podcast about the well-renowned Parisian cabaret, Le Moulin Rouge.

I will talk about the history of Le Moulin Rouge from 1889 to today, the building itself, the French Cancan and also about the dancers and the people behind the scenes who make these shows unforgettable, which, I must admit, is what intrigued me the most.

The podcast is 100% in French.

In the “Moulin Rouge’s PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription, a vocabulary list, some video links and bonus content that will help you:
• Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
• Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
• Improve your reading speed

Less regular words have been highlighted and you have a list of vocabulary to improve your understanding of the podcast.
The bonus content will cover some points mentioned in the podcast or linked to the topics as well as a crossword, to practice key vocabulary about the elections.

Click here to purchase the PDF for the price of a cup of coffee.

Grab our FREE PDF with 20 trusted tips to improve your daily French

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hh_qy8-d+1WAnr9Jz ]]> Sophie Gaxatte Election présidentielle 2022 - Tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur le fonctionnement des élections https://fittinginwiththefrench.fireside.fm/electionpresidentielle2022 218c3b7e-0daa-464c-a242-81016d9439d5 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000 sophie@fittinginwiththefrench.com (Sophie Gaxatte) full Sophie Gaxatte This is a podcast about the upcoming French presidential election. **Who can vote? Who can be a candidate? What happens at polling centres on election day? Join us to find out more. The podcast is 100% in French.** The podcast is 100% in French. 12:14 false Bonjour! This is a podcast about the upcoming French presidential election.
Who can vote? Who can be a candidate? What happens at polling centres on election day? Join us to find out more.
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the “élection présidentielle's PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription, vocabulary list and bonus content that will help you:

  • Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
  • Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
  • Improve your reading speed

Less regular words have been highlighted and you have a list of vocabulary to improve your understanding of the podcast.
The bonus content will cover some points mentioned in the podcast or linked to the topics as well as a crossword, to practice key vocabulary about the elections.

Click here to purchase the PDF for the price of a cup of coffee.

Grab our FREE PDF with 20 trusted tips to improve your daily French.

]]> French elections, les présidentielles, France, French president, French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, Président de la République Bonjour! This is a podcast about the upcoming French presidential election.
Who can vote? Who can be a candidate? What happens at polling centres on election day? Join us to find out more.
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the “élection présidentielle's PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription, vocabulary list and bonus content that will help you:

  • Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
  • Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
  • Improve your reading speed

Less regular words have been highlighted and you have a list of vocabulary to improve your understanding of the podcast.
The bonus content will cover some points mentioned in the podcast or linked to the topics as well as a crossword, to practice key vocabulary about the elections.

Click here to purchase the PDF for the price of a cup of coffee.

Grab our FREE PDF with 20 trusted tips to improve your daily French.

]]> Bonjour! This is a podcast about the upcoming French presidential election.
Who can vote? Who can be a candidate? What happens at polling centres on election day? Join us to find out more.
The podcast is 100% in French.

In the “élection présidentielle's PDF” you will receive the podcast transcription, vocabulary list and bonus content that will help you:

  • Understand more of the podcast details you may not have picked up when listening to it
  • Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation
  • Improve your reading speed

Less regular words have been highlighted and you have a list of vocabulary to improve your understanding of the podcast.
The bonus content will cover some points mentioned in the podcast or linked to the topics as well as a crossword, to practice key vocabulary about the elections.

Click here to purchase the PDF for the price of a cup of coffee.

Grab our FREE PDF with 20 trusted tips to improve your daily French.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Hh_qy8-d+gLliI_uc ]]> Sophie Gaxatte