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   11 Apr 2023 · 23 min

   Rêves d’une karateka (Karate Dreams) - Revisited

   In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Valérie Desroches, a karate student from Montreal. After learning she had Asperger's syndrome, Valérie’s new self-knowledge inspired her to work even harder toward achieving her karate dreams. Stick around until the end to hear what Valérie has been up to since this episode first aired. A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/3zREXHc .

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   4 Apr 2023 · 28 min

   Trouver sa voix (Speaking Out) - Revisited

   In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Linh Lan Dao, who decided to pursue a career in journalism after encountering anti-Asian racism. Stick around until the end to hear what Linh Lan’s been up to since this episode first aired. A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/3ZEze25 .

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   28 Mar 2023 · 23 min

   Surfer au Sénégal (Senegal Surfer) - Revisited

   In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Khadjou Sambe, a young woman who defied gender norms by taking up surfing, considered a men-only sport in her home country of Senegal. Stick around until the end to hear what Khadjou has been up to since this episode first aired. A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/3KeOdLy .

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   21 Mar 2023 · 26 min

   Reconstruire le travail d'une vie (Rebuilding a Life's Work) - Revisited

   In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Maya Husseini, a stained-glass artist who spent her career rebuilding churches in her hometown of Beirut. But after a devastating warehouse explosion in August 2020, she was faced with a question: could she help rebuild Beirut? Stick around until the end to hear what Maya has been up to since this episode first aired. A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/3FHIRWG .

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   14 Mar 2023 · 25 min

   Une chanson révolutionnaire (A Song of Revolution) - Revisited

   In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Emel Mathlouthi, a singer whose music became a symbol of freedom during the seismic revolution that took place in 2010 in her home country of Tunisia. Stick around until the end to hear what Emel has been up to since this episode first aired. A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/3JEFAd6 .

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   31 Jan 2023 · 23 min

   Paris - Le goût des pâtisseries

   Muriel Aublet-Cuvelier is a French pastry chef on a mission to share the art of pastry with the world. She takes us to visit some of Paris’ historic pastry shops and taste some of the city’s most iconic desserts. A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/3kUYQZI .

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   24 Jan 2023 · 23 min

   Paris - Les Catacombes interdites

   Photographer Gaspard Duval has a growing archive of the historic Paris Catacombs, a network of tunnels and burial grounds underneath the city of Paris. He navigates the underground labyrinth to highlight his favorite spots, from the official tour area to secret chambers that are forbidden to the public. A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/3XDWlK0 .

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   17 Jan 2023 · 22 min

   Paris - Notre-Dame à travers le temps

   Olivier Chandez was the official clocksmith of the Notre Dame Cathedral. He tended to its antique central clock until a fire set the Cathedral ablaze in 2019. Olivier will take us back to a time before the fire for a special tour of one of the world’s most beloved Parisian landmarks. A transcript of this episode is available at http://bit.ly/3WuvTAX .

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   10 Jan 2023 · 22 min

   Paris - Visite du Marais

   A longtime resident of Paris, Pascal Fonquernie, walks us through his historic neighborhood, Le Marais , sharing its unique history and shining a light on the different communities who live there. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3X25hIQ .

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    13 Dec 2022 · 2 min

    Trailer Season 12

    The Duolingo French Podcast is back for a new season. Our special trip to Paris, France starts January 2023. Listen to the trailer now!