{"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":"Summer Surprise: Julien's Unforgettable Jardin Misadventure","slug":"summer-surprise-julien-s-unforgettable-jardin-misadventure","published_at":"2026-07-12T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-french-5994524/summer-surprise-julien-s-unforgettable-jardin-misadventure","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-french-5994524","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-12-22-34-01-fr","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72942507/2026_07_12_22_34_01_fr_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - French : Summer Surprise: Julien's Unforgettable Jardin Misadventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-12-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript: Fr: Par une belle après-midi d’été, le soleil brillait fort au-dessus du Jardin des Plantes. En: On a beautiful summer afternoon, the sun shone brightly above the Jardin des Plantes. Fr: Les allées étaient pleines de monde, tous en profitant des parfums de l’été et de l’agitation joyeuse des célébrations à l’approche du 14 juillet. En: The paths were crowded with people, all enjoying the scents of summer and the joyful bustle of celebrations approaching le 14 juillet. Fr: Des enfants couraient en riant, des couples se promenaient main dans la main, et l’air était vibrant de gaieté et d’impatience. En: Children ran laughing, couples strolled hand in hand, and the air was vibrant with cheerfulness and anticipation. Fr: Julien flânait parmi les parterres de fleurs, les yeux rêveurs, en compagnie de Madeleine. En: Julien wandered among the flowerbeds, his eyes dreamy, in the company of Madeleine. Fr: Il adorait les parcs, ces lieux où l’esprit pouvait vagabonder librement. En: He adored parks, those places where the mind could wander freely. Fr: Madeleine, elle, lui lançait de temps en temps des regards amusés. En: Madeleine, on the other hand, occasionally threw him amused glances. Fr: Elle savait que les rêves de Julien pouvaient parfois le conduire sur des chemins inattendus. En: She knew that Julien's dreams could sometimes lead him down unexpected paths. Fr: Soudain, une animation particulière attira l’attention de Julien. En: Suddenly, a particular commotion drew Julien's attention. 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