{"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":341,"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":"2026-07-13T04:17:55.631461+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-french-5994524"},"episode":{"title":"Poker, Secrets, and the Art of the Unseen Game","slug":"poker-secrets-and-the-art-of-the-unseen-game","published_at":"2026-06-19T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-french-5994524/poker-secrets-and-the-art-of-the-unseen-game","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-french-5994524","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-19-22-34-02-fr","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72605466/2026_06_19_22_34_02_fr_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - French : Poker, Secrets, and the Art of the Unseen Game Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-19-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript: Fr: Le soleil d'été se couchait lentement, filtrant une douce lumière dorée à travers les rideaux épais d'une salle somptueuse. En: The summer sun was setting slowly, filtering a soft golden light through the thick curtains of a sumptuous room. Fr: L'air était chaud dans la pièce privée où Marc organisait sa fameuse partie de poker. En: The air was warm in the private room where Marc was hosting his famous poker game. Fr: La table ronde, en bois massif, était le centre de l'attention, entourée de chaises moelleuses qui accueillaient des invités fortunés. En: The round, solid wood table was the center of attention, surrounded by plush chairs welcoming wealthy guests. Fr: Sur la table, des jetons brillaient sous la lumière tamisée, promettant richesse et gloire à celui qui saurait les dominer. En: On the table, chips glistened under the dimmed light, promising wealth and glory to whoever could master them. Fr: Étienne, connu pour son regard perçant et sa droiture, observait attentivement ses compagnons de jeu. En: Étienne, known for his piercing gaze and straightforwardness, was attentively observing his fellow players. Fr: À sa gauche, Juliette souriait, son charme subtil dissimulant bien des secrets. En: To his left, Juliette smiled, her subtle charm hiding many secrets. Fr: Marc, quant à lui, se tenait en bout de table, arborant un air de satisfaction et d'exigence. En: Marc, for his part, stood at the end of the table, displaying an air of satisfaction and demand. Fr: La partie était en cours, chaque coup augmentant la tension dans la pièce. 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