<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[EditionsCaféAnglais]]></title><description><![CDATA[EditionsCaféAnglais]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:46:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Giving Your Opinion in French /Donner son avis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giving your opinion is essential in any French conversation — whether you're agreeing, hesitating, or pushing back. In this post, you'll find resources to explore the different ways French speakers express their views, including a grammar guide from TV5 Monde and two podcast episodes with natural, authentic examples. Plus: Kylian Mbappé's now-famous one-liner that perfectly sums it all up. Don't forget to share your own opinion — on the podcast, on Apple Podcasts, or right here!]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/giving-your-opinion-in-french-donner-son-avis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1994f9325ac88c49cea6d1</guid><category><![CDATA[French Insights]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:53:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_1ec01dfc24154d4f82696ade873ced98~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_756,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talking About Elections in French (Vocabulary and Useful Phrases)]]></title><description><![CDATA[My daughter Felicia is voting for the first time. Anne Hidalgo is stepping down as Mayor of Paris. In this article, you will find practical vocabulary on elections in French, illustrated by the 2026 municipal election news — along with links to episodes you can listen to again to go further.]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/talking-about-elections-in-french-vocabulary-and-useful-phrases</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b2be7319a7028f2bc18535</guid><category><![CDATA[French Insights]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:50:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_4f18deffcfaa4126b1acddb3aa8fe979~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_756,h_756,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Structure Your Ideas in French: Advanced Listening with Nabil Wakim]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Version en français plus bas ⬇️ Knowing how to structure a response in French — or develop a short argument around an idea — can be extremely useful. It comes in handy during a more in-depth conversation on a given topic, during a French class presentation, or even in an exam setting. And as you'll see from this example, it can actually be quite straightforward. A year ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing journalist and podcaster Nabil Wakim. He hosts one of France's most popular...]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/how-to-structure-your-ideas-in-french-advanced-listening-with-nabil-wakim</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995cd4bf7c9a5cfe202961d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:51:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_ec586560d2bb43fb8c786d38394529d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The subjunctive in everyday French: why and how to get started]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why avoiding the subjunctive isn't a good idea and why getting started with the subjunctive is a good idea. Yet, you can get started with the subjunctive in a very simple way, because the subjunctive is really part of our daily life. Yes indeed, how can you avoid "il faut que", "pour que" and "j'aimerais que"? ]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/the-subjunctive-in-everyday-french-why-and-how-to-get-started</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698c8ac7d558b030957c110f</guid><category><![CDATA[French Insights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:24:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_9068abb873d743c7b7e84f2d8e08e307~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_534,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dans "La France de Macron" : enfin un budget &#38; des lunettes de soleil à Davos]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Grande Lettre devient un moment très sympa : des infos sur l'ambiance en France, un bon thé et une part de Galette des Rois de chez Ophélie Barès. Un peu de politique Commençons par le feuilleton : la France a-t-elle un budget ? La réponse est oui, enfin ! Le Premier ministre a finalement choisi de faire passer le budget sans vote en utilisant l’article 49.3 de la Constitution. Mais ainsi, le Premier ministre expose son gouvernement à la censure. Certains partis, le RN, LFI, ont déjà dit...]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/dans-la-france-de-macron-enfin-un-budget-des-lunettes-de-soleil-%C3%A0-davos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697381f2aa29322cefcbe114</guid><category><![CDATA[Grande Lettre]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:54:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_69d8d7e00f534f31b18425c23314927d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_563,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 cultural Facts about France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover 23 essential French cultural facts about greetings, food, traditions, and daily life in France. Each fact includes a podcast episode to deepen your understanding of French culture. Bilingual French-English guide perfect for French learners.]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/23-cultural-things-about-france</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6967ad480ef3e0e1c07e578a</guid><category><![CDATA[French Insights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:08:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_8231a57c26fd4cf187759f92ea7e74f1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_800,h_562,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your French Introduction Card: How to Present Yourself in French]]></title><description><![CDATA[Version en français plus bas ⬇️ Pack Your Linguistic Essentials Just as you pack clothes based on your travel plans and weather forecast, you need to prepare your linguistic toolkit  for French conversations. This toolkit includes ready-made phrases, anticipated scenarios, and well-practiced conjugations. With these essentials, you'll never be caught unprepared in a French conversation. Speaking of being "caught unprepared," this reminds me of La Fontaine's famous fable, The Grasshopper...]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/your-french-introduction-card-how-to-present-yourself-in-french</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cacc41cb71c6cbb6cc0edc</guid><category><![CDATA[French Insights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:32:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_3c4b296dfe6a409ab53b95696a45d543~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a French skincare routine?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After returning from our Italian holiday, I discovered the unexpected joy of reconnecting with my skincare routine.]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/what-is-a-french-skincare-routine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b9454f98886589b9fa299e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:58:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_3d1ab6fe242d496da905dc8cdc7d0e0c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is special about Sacré-Cœur in Paris?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the controversial story behind the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Montmartre during this live episode.]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/what-is-special-about-sacr%C3%A9-c%C5%93ur-in-paris</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b752bdf072a6e784b0c2db</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:35:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_c2d4c949063146b197fb442a6517e2f3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are good evening activities in Paris?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Tuesday evening, my neighbor Jacques offered me a spare ticket to see pianist Jean-François Zygel at Salle Gaveau. I had an hour to get there, so I took the train to Saint-Lazare.]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/what-are-good-evening-activities-in-paris</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b55efc51de103473a7316b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:11:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_2724c1222747491686effa08ca5e53f6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_795,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the must-try pastries and breads at a traditional Parisian bakery?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently revisited my interview with Jean-François Bandet, owner of Bo&#38;Mie bakery in Paris, where he shared his three must-try recommendations for visitors. His selections perfectly showcase French Parisian bakery culture: a traditional honey, hazelnut and raisin bread made with stone-ground flour and sourdough starter, a raspberry croissant that puts a modern twist on the classic French pastry, and their signature mango-passion cheesecake that changes every three weeks as part of their...]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/what-are-the-must-try-pastries-and-breads-at-a-traditional-parisian-bakery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b54c37c94afdcc55f515ef</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:59:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_8fff65535ac64a29b835977c0db4938d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_427,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[French car vocabulary in context]]></title><description><![CDATA[In  episode 2546, I share what happened when our yellow Renault Kangoo got stuck in a ditch during a rainstorm in Les Marches. What started as a simple encounter with a neighbour turned into a proper rescue mission. This episode features essential car vocabulary. Episode 2546 Le sauvetage de Bouton d'or : https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/le-sauvetage-de-bouton-d-or-notre-voiture/ Episode in Slow French : https://laetitia.podbean.com/e/le-sauvetage-de-boutdon-dor-notre-voiture/?token...]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/french-car-vocabulary-in-context</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b54c38c94afdcc55f51617</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:04:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_3b62544358dd42f88bd1d30d6794b8cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_802,h_570,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why These Gilles Siouffi Episodes Matter for French Learners? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the surprising linguistic history of French with Sorbonne professor Gilles Siouffi, author of "Paris Babel." Learn how French evolved from Latin through Frankish influences, why Paris played a crucial role in its development, and understand the difference between spoken and written French throughout history. Siouffi's key advice for French learners: "Relax with French" - we don't just speak a language, we manipulate it.]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/why-are-the-episodes-with-linguist-gilles-siouffi-so-important-to-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b54c37c94afdcc55f515c7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:52:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_e895d1a12e8f417ab0283dca9281c086~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise Yourself: How Re-listening to French Podcasts Boosts Comprehension]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Version en français plus bas ⤵️ Behind the scenes: Creating French podcasts with precision timing - perfect for effective re-listening practice Last Saturday, the five of us—Pietro, the girls and I—watched  an episode of a British crime series in the original English version (McDonald &#38; Dodds). I tried not to read the subtitles, and when the dialogue was a little fast, my brain took a while to understand. You know that feeling of lag? You hear it, but you understand it a few seconds...]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/surprise-yourself-how-re-listening-to-french-podcasts-boosts-comprehension</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b54c38c94afdcc55f51616</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 15:24:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_54475116d3ad4033bb01678bdf05aeee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_756,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is my neighbourhood - Voici mon quartier]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Version en français ⤵️ You know that I live “ près de Paris” and perhaps you have in mind the neighbourhood of Bécon-les-bruyères ? Bécon  is a district of Courbevoie. Les bruyères  is in Bois-Colombes. Un plan de mon quartier The station The district lies at the intersection of three towns: Courbevoie, Bois-Colombes and Asnières. In fact, that's the name of the station where I take the train. Bécon-les-bruyères . The station is at the intersection of two lines: the...]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/this-is-my-neighbourhood-voici-mon-quartier</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b54c37c94afdcc55f515ee</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 11:12:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_9c7ee08252d2496caf858857847a7841~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_834,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Le concert de la paix - The Pleasure of Understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the Peace Concert celebrating 80 years since WWII's end at the Arc de Triomphe. Perfect for French learners seeking to improve their listening comprehension and understanding of French culture through Stéphane Bern's clear diction. Experience history, music, and language learning in one inspiring event.]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/le-concert-de-la-paix-the-pleasure-of-understanding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b54c37c94afdcc55f51577</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 12:26:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_5aac07d016ab41a3aa69a9bca6dd3d44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_571,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[At the Bakery: Your French in a Real-Life Situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Version en français plus bas  ⤵️ I believe that when preparing for a trip to France, or even for a French conversation class, there are certain things that need to be ready to be said in proper, accurate French. "These things" are not the reason you're learning French, but they're the first things you'll be asked about. 100% homemade French bakery sign. Perhaps you're learning French to have different conversations, to attend a lecture on art history, to take a pastry-making course, to...]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/at-the-bakery-your-french-in-a-real-life-situation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b54c37c94afdcc55f515c6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 15:27:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_d4b50df91cb143e3b4d9894fcf18e134~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_534,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[L'art des macarons avec Sanam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Macaron Playlist On YouTube In early 2024, I was in Sanam's kitchen making macarons. These two episodes were broadcast on One Thing In A French Day and were recorded on the spot: we speak naturally, you'll hear the sounds of the kitchen and almost feel the smell coming from the oven. Above all, it's an opportunity to hear the culinary vocabulary of macarons, and to discover the slightly different language of cooking, with its short phrases often describing actions. In this playlist, you'll...]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/l-art-des-macarons-avec-sanam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b54c37c94afdcc55f515c5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 08:58:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_c9eee8e577264ebdb1ed8dde92623ecc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Une soirée à Paris : five episodes about a Parisian evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[ It's springtime in Paris. We can look forward to lovely strolls through the streets of Paris, a trip down the Seine (like this week with Emilie) and, at night, a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower lit up. But before we forget the winter, I invite you to look back at an evening this winter that I particularly enjoyed and that I've shared with you in five episodes. I've created a playlist on YouTube with these 5 episodes, as well as a new episode that gives you an A2-level summary of each...]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/une-soir%C3%A9e-%C3%A0-paris-five-episodes-about-a-parisian-evening</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b54c38c94afdcc55f51615</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:22:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_52817c68c3bc4102b3cd86b4d0c74f53~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aventures à Argenteuil ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ This week, I shared a three-episode adventure on One Thing In A French Day, an adventure in Argenteuil. We discover typical transportation modes in Paris , the Impressionists , and finally a sports victory . I've also created an A2 version of these episodes to listen to on YouTube. I'd also like to share with you this map of rainfall and rivers in France, sent to me by my friend Pierre. We're doing pretty well in Paris!  Cette semaine, j’ai diffusé une aventure en 3 épisodes sur One...]]></description><link>https://www.onethinginafrenchday.com/post/aventures-%C3%A0-argenteuil</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b54c37c94afdcc55f515ed</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9567fd_8ad4db0541d644508ca4d6cbe28022c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_979,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laetitia Perraut</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>