
S2.E7 - How to be Parisian with Claire-Lise (Vivre à la parisienne avec Claire-Lise)
09/01/22 • 22 min
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Ever wondered what it would be like to move to Paris? Claire-Lise gives us an insider’s look into French work culture, what it takes to work in one of France’s hardest (male-dominated) jobs, and the best things about living in Paris.
Highlights:
- What was Claire-Lise’s life like growing up? [01:09]
- Unique names like Claire-Lise (and Shade 😂) [04:24]
- What is an actuarial scientist? [06:27]
- The best things about living in Paris [10:41]
- The best places to eat in Paris (according to a local) [12:22]
- French work culture [13:16]
- How Claire-Lise met her husband [17:52]
- How to learn English as a native French speaker [19:02]
- Insider tips for moving to Paris and making friends in France [20:43]
Transcript
Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: How to be Parisian with Claire-Lise
Notes:
Trendy restaurant in Paris: https://chezpippo.com/en
Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/
Get fresh French content delivered to your inbox every month: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter
Credits:
Host: Shade Souc
Producer: Michelle Teo
Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier
Sound: Paul Candau
Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres
Ever wondered what it would be like to move to Paris? Claire-Lise gives us an insider’s look into French work culture, what it takes to work in one of France’s hardest (male-dominated) jobs, and the best things about living in Paris.
Highlights:
- What was Claire-Lise’s life like growing up? [01:09]
- Unique names like Claire-Lise (and Shade 😂) [04:24]
- What is an actuarial scientist? [06:27]
- The best things about living in Paris [10:41]
- The best places to eat in Paris (according to a local) [12:22]
- French work culture [13:16]
- How Claire-Lise met her husband [17:52]
- How to learn English as a native French speaker [19:02]
- Insider tips for moving to Paris and making friends in France [20:43]
Transcript
Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: How to be Parisian with Claire-Lise
Notes:
Trendy restaurant in Paris: https://chezpippo.com/en
Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/
Get fresh French content delivered to your inbox every month: 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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S2.E6 - Living between worlds with Léah (Entre plusieurs mondes avec Léah)
French YouTuber HeyoLeah tells us about living between three different cultures (French, Philipina and Algerian), how to be a content creator, and what you need to succeed as an online entrepreneur.
Highlights:
- Growing up in France and the Philippines [01:45]
- What was Léah like as a teen? [03:26]
- “Léah in Paris” [07:29]
- How to become a YouTuber [08:23]
- What’s HeyoLeah all about? [10:45]
- Léah’s dancing (and other passions) [16:51]
- How to be a successful YouTuber or entrepreneur [18:27]
Transcript
Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: Living between worlds with Léah
Notes:
Check out Léah’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM31OXY_a1lrR2dSTOpeVkA
Follow Léah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyoleah/?hl=en
Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/
Get fresh French content delivered to your inbox every month: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter
Credits:
Host: Shade Souc
Producer: Michelle Teo
Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier
Sound: Jules Quirin
Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres
Next Episode

S2.E8 - Château Coliving: Combining old and new (Allier l'ancien et le moderne)
Katia took a French château and transformed it into a coliving / coworking space for the modern world. Let’s find out what secrets this twelfth-century castle holds – and what it’s like to run a business in France as a non-native speaker.
Highlights:
- Growing up in Bulgaria [01:26]
- Being a “savage” teenager [03:58]
- Living in Normandy [04:57]
- What makes the château so special? [05:36]
- Château renovation [08:26]
- How big is a French château? [10:03]
- From Viking fortress to French castle [11:10]
- The oldest stuff inside the château (including portraits of French royalty!) [12:19]
- What’s the best thing about running a coworking space? [13:48]
- Learning French and working in a different language [16:16]
- The hardest things about learning French [20:08]
- Tips for learning French as an adult [22:47]
Transcript
Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: Château Coliving: Combining old and new
Notes:
Chateau Coliving: https://chateaucoliving.com/
Follow Chateau Coliving on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chateaucoliving/?hl=en
Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/
Get fresh French content delivered to your inbox every month: 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
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