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01. WATCH THE FILM
Fast-spoken. Characters drop syllables and blend words — real Parisian French, not classroom French.
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02. WATCH AFTER SHORTS
2 parts · ~22 min total
Léa and Eléonore sit down and go through every expression in this CinéPack — real examples, how slangy or formal each one is, and the French culture and references behind them — so they actually stick.
A moment from the episode
Explaining en placer une ("to get a word in"), Eléonore swears her colleague Monique never lets her speak in meetings — "just like recording an After Shorts with Léa."
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03. EXPLORE THE PHRASEBOOK
Every expression.
Fully explained.
Yours to keep.
Fully explained.
Yours to keep.
Literal and contextual translations in English
Real-life examples for every expression
More expressions than covered in After Shorts
Every expression is labeled by register — so you always know when it's safe to use.
Formal
Standard
Casual
Slang
Vulgar
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05. SHARPEN YOUR EAR
Activity 1
Listening Challenge
Real excerpts from the film — no subtitles. For each expression, 3 questions: hear it, understand it, use it in context.
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Elite
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Genius
Questions get harder as you go.
Activity 2
Pronunciation Hack
One phonetic phenomenon from this film — the thing no textbook ever taught you, explained with real lines from the film.
This CinéPack
Why the "E" disappears in one-syllable words like ne, me, te, se in front of a consonant — and what it actually sounds like.
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COMÉDIE | 20 MINUTES | 2018
Entre esthétique et boucherie, Élodie doit tracer sa voie, sous le regard d’un père attachant mais envahissant.
Between beauty school and the butcher shop, Élodie must find her path under the watch of a loving yet overbearing father.
COMÉDIE | 20 MINUTES | 2018
Entre esthétique et boucherie, Élodie doit tracer sa voie, sous le regard d’un père attachant mais envahissant.
Between beauty school and the butcher shop, Élodie must find her path under the watch of a loving yet overbearing father.
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3. Review with the Film Phrasebook
Find all expressions explained in After Shorts and more!
- Understand the meaning and nuances of each phrase, with a breakdown in English of literal and contextual translations.
- With Language Register Labels to ensure you know exactly when and where each expression is safe to use, whether it's for a formal setting, everyday conversation, or among close friends.
About this film
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Synopsis (fr)
À l’approche de son CAP d’esthéticienne, Élodie s’entraîne pour une épreuve décisive : l’épilation. Chez elle, son père Francis, boucher, voit les choses autrement et aimerait qu’elle reprenne la boucherie familiale. Entre corps, transmission et attentes parentales, Élodie navigue entre deux univers très concrets pour affirmer son indépendance.
Synopsis (en)
As her esthetician exam approaches, Élodie trains for a crucial test: waxing. At home, her father Francis, a butcher, has other plans and hopes she’ll take over the family shop. Between bodies, legacy, and parental expectations, Élodie moves between two very physical worlds as she tries to claim her independence.
Director: Lauriane Escaffre, Yvonnick Muller; Production: Adrien Bretet, Emmanuel Wahl; Screenplay: Lauriane Escaffre, Yvonnick Muller; Image: Noémie Gillot; Sound: Stéphane Isidore; Editing: Sara Olaciregui; Soundtrack: Hervé Rakotofiringa
Cast: Madeleine Baudot, Gregory Gadebois, Brigitte Masure, Sophie Robin
Cast: Madeleine Baudot, Gregory Gadebois, Brigitte Masure, Sophie Robin
Nina
Born in Geneva, Switzerland, Nina has been teaching French for 10 years. 6pm in Paris' Art Director and Editor in Chief, she's also a talented illustrator and loves knitting for her son (and the whole 6pm in Paris Team!).
Anicet
Anicet was born in Gien, a small town in the South of Paris, and raised in the Loire Valley. Anicet came to the US in 2018 and has been teaching French since. When it comes to language nerds, Anicet has the full package! In addition to a Master’s Degree in Classics, with a specialty in linguistics and language history, he is a trained professional singer. His career has taken him worldwide singing regularly in more than 6 languages.
Quentin
Quentin is French and American and was raised between the French Riviera and Maryland. He studied performing arts and specialized in musical theater. He's been teaching French since 2018. Quentin is a real showman and he loves using his professional acting training to make learning French entertaining and enjoyable.
Léa
Léa grew up in Tours and Toulouse, and moved to New York in 2008. She's been teaching French for 15 years and opened her own French school in NYC (Coucou French Classes). Never afraid to mix business with pleasure, Léa married one of her students! To unwind, she likes to travel to the French Caribbean with her son and husband.
Lisa
Lisa grew up in sunny Provence before moving to Paris, where she studied social sciences and international relations. After living in Canada and Morocco, she moved to the US in 2019, where she now works as a translator and French teacher. In her free time, you can find her watching movies, playing with her dog, or being bad at pickleball.
Julie
Julie is from Besançon, in eastern France. After completing her Master’s Degree in International Law and Political Science, she moved to the US in 2011. She's been teaching French since 2019. Julie is a mother of two and loves horseback riding and tennis. She also plays the flute.
Melissa
Melissa is a French teacher and actor who has taught all ages and performed across the US and NYC. When not in a dance class or at the theater, you’ll find her playing board games and experimenting with recipes (with mixed results). She is passionate about creativity, multiculturalism, and lifelong learning.
Elsa
Born and raised in Lyon, Elsa was born of French and Congolese descent and grew up in a culturally mixed household which awakened her desire to discover the world. Elsa is a published author in France and is passionate about literature, creative writing, and arts in general. In her free time, Elsa loves to learn new languages and spend time with her dog. She has been teaching French since 2022 to both adults and children.
Julien
Born and raised in Lausanne, Switzerland, Julien began his journey teaching French in Japan, where he lived for three years starting in 2001. A Japanese-French translator and former contemporary dancer in NYC, he later joined Coucou French Classes as their Director of Education. Passionate about languages, Julien also plays the piano and never misses a chance to hit the dance floor.
Eléonore
Eléonore was born in Paris and grew up in the South of France. After graduating from university in Lyon with a degree in Film, she moved to Paris and then NYC. She has been teaching French to English speakers for the past 10 years, and loves to share her native language and culture with a healthy dose of humor and wit.
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Pierre
Raised in eastern France, Pierre studied Classics in Lyon before living in Paris and London, then moving to New York in 2020. He joined Coucou French Classes as a teacher and loves helping students make sense of even the trickiest grammar rules. Outside the classroom, you’ll find him cooking—or reading about politics.
Alice
Alice grew up in Paris and studied at top schools in France and Canada before setting off to Singapore, Hong Kong, and now NYC, collecting 7 languages along the way. She brings a cheerful vibe and sneaks in jokes (and sometimes snacks) to make sure everyone's having fun. In her free time: cooking, dancing, and anything but rollercoasters.
Jérémy
Jérémy is a bon vivant teacher and actor from the charming Ville Rose, Toulouse, with roots in Italy. His passion is his life’s work: transmitting knowledge and emotion. Whether teaching French or performing on stage and on camera, he strives to share joy, wit, culture, and critical thinking.