S2.E2 - The modern French Revolution (La Révolution française moderne)
07/28/22 • 21 min
You probably learned about the French Revolution in school (or at least watched Les Mis). But what does a modern French protest look like? Our guest, Blandine, gives us all the tea. Including why you should bring swimming goggles, and why it’s ok to protest naked.
Highlights:
Here’s what we cover in this episode of Naked French:
- Growing up in Paris [01:14]
- How Blandine met her husband at an assemblée générale [02:43]
- The time he went on TV (almost) naked [04:07]
- The most important events in Blandine’s life [05:44]
- How to become an artist [07:56]
- Why do the French protest so much? [09:47]
- French protest highlights from over the years [12:44]
- Zombie flashmob [16:53]
- Protesting tips and how to stay safe during a protest [19:13]
Transcript
Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co : The modern French Revolution
Notes:
Check out Blandine’s personal website: www.blandinelehec.com
Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/
Naked French Bilingual Newsletter: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter
Credits:
Host: Shade Souc
Producer and Narrator: Michelle Teo
Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier
Sound: Jules Quirin
Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres
You probably learned about the French Revolution in school (or at least watched Les Mis). But what does a modern French protest look like? Our guest, Blandine, gives us all the tea. Including why you should bring swimming goggles, and why it’s ok to protest naked.
Highlights:
Here’s what we cover in this episode of Naked French:
- Growing up in Paris [01:14]
- How Blandine met her husband at an assemblée générale [02:43]
- The time he went on TV (almost) naked [04:07]
- The most important events in Blandine’s life [05:44]
- How to become an artist [07:56]
- Why do the French protest so much? [09:47]
- French protest highlights from over the years [12:44]
- Zombie flashmob [16:53]
- Protesting tips and how to stay safe during a protest [19:13]
Transcript
Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co : The modern French Revolution
Notes:
Check out Blandine’s personal website: www.blandinelehec.com
Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/
Naked French Bilingual Newsletter: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter
Credits:
Host: Shade Souc
Producer and Narrator: Michelle Teo
Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier
Sound: Jules Quirin
Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres
Previous Episode
S2.E1 - I lived on an island with no electricity (J'ai vécu sur une île sans électricité)
Nora left everything to sail across the world with the love of her life. She then settled together in Costa Rica on a remote part of the island where there was no electricity or running water! Let’s find out more about Nora’s journey, what it was like building a family home from scratch, and starting her dream restaurant.
Highlights:
- Growing up in Paris [01:11]
- What was Nora like when she was young? [02:24]
- How Nora and her husband met [04:52]
- Major milestones in Nora’s life (apart from having Shade 😂) [08:24]
- Moving to Costa Rica [10:17]
- Were there any times Nora wanted to leave? [14:01]
- Starting a restaurant [18:04]
- What advice would you give to someone who wants to move to Costa Rica? [19:51]
Transcript:
Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co : I lived on an island with no electricity
Links from the Episode:
La Purruja on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lapurruja/
La Purruja on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lapurruja/
Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/
Naked French Bilingual Newsletter: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter
Credits:
Host: Shade Souc
Producer: Michelle Teo
Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier
Sound: Paul Candau
Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres
Next Episode
S2.E3 - Being a French rugby player (Être joueur de rugby en France)
If you’ve ever been to the south of France, you know that people there LOVE their rugby. Nicolas, a Sarlat Rugby player, is aiming to take his team to the big leagues – Fédérale Une. Let’s find out what it’s like living in Sarlat, France, and competing in such an intense sport.
Highlights:
- Growing up in the French countryside [01:04]
- What was Nicolas like growing up? [02:04]
- What moments have shaped Nicolas’ life the most? [06:58]
- Playing rugby in Ireland and Barcelona [09:11]
- The challenges Nicolas has faced – on and off the field [12:39]
- What mindset do you need as a rugby player? [15:34]
- The typical day in the life of a Sarlat Rugby player [16:59]
- What’s next for Nicolas? [18:17]
- Advice for aspiring athletes [20:04]
Transcript:
Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: Being a French rubgy player
Notes:
Sarlat Rugby website: https://sarlatrugby.com/
Watch Sarlat Rugby play: https://www.youtube.com/c/SarlatRugby
Sarlat Rugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarlatrugby/
Sarlat Rugby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarlatrugby/
Sarlat Rugby Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarlatrugby
Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/
Get the Naked French Bilingual Newsletter: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter
Credits:
Host: Shade Souc
Producer: Michelle Teo
Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier
Sound: Paul Candau
Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres
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