{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - French","slug":"fluent-fiction-french-5994524","podcast_index_feed_id":5994524,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5755111/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-french--5755111","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aaf3c72453aa39f706d93f0ab2c853ce.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":342,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your French listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in French, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between French and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to France, Canada, or Haiti? Maybe you want to speak French with your grandparent from Belgium? Our podcast will give you the cultural…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T18:22:10.577324+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-french-5994524"},"episode":{"title":"Healing in Lavender: A Sibling's Journey Through Loss","slug":"healing-in-lavender-a-sibling-s-journey-through-loss","published_at":"2026-08-26T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-french-5994524/healing-in-lavender-a-sibling-s-journey-through-loss","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-french-5994524","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-19-fr","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74693907/2026_08_26_07_38_19_fr_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - French : Healing in Lavender: A Sibling's Journey Through Loss Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript: Fr: Les champs de lavande s'étendaient à perte de vue, sous un ciel vaste et lumineux. En: The lavender fields stretched as far as the eye could see, under a vast and bright sky. Fr: L'air chaud portait le parfum apaisant des fleurs, mêlé au doux bourdonnement des abeilles. En: The warm air carried the soothing scent of the flowers, mingled with the soft buzzing of the bees. Fr: Les rayons dorés du soleil d'été baignaient la Provence, alors qu'Élodie et Lucien marchaient côte à côte. En: The golden rays of the summer sun bathed la Provence, as Élodie and Lucien walked side by side. Fr: Élodie, l'aînée, avait une mission en tête. En: Élodie, the eldest, had a mission in mind. Fr: Elle voulait aider Lucien, son frère cadet, à trouver la paix après la perte de leur grand-mère bien-aimée. En: She wanted to help Lucien, her younger brother, find peace after the loss of their beloved grandmother. Fr: La douleur était encore vive, surtout pour Lucien, qui semblait si égaré. En: The pain was still sharp, especially for Lucien, who seemed so lost. Fr: \"Tu te souviens, Lucien?\" En: \"Do you remember, Lucien?\" Fr: demanda Élodie doucement, en fermant les yeux un instant pour se souvenir des belles journées passées ici avec leur grand-mère. En: Élodie asked gently, closing her eyes for a moment to recall the beautiful days spent here with their grandmother. Fr: \"Elle adorait cet endroit.\" En: \"She loved this place.\" Fr: Lucien hocha la tête, le cœur lourd. En: Lucien nodded, his heart heavy. 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