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Learning French should be fun; so why not kick back, relax, and expose yourself to more spoken French? Watching a video is an effective way to follow discourse and work on your speaking comprehension. So, this ongoing compilation of videos was conceived with you in mind; all the videos are in French or are about learning French.

The list is broken down into five video topics: comedic videos, documentaries (education/news), videos on learning French, beginner-friendly videos, and entertainment videos/movies. Please, if you have something this list is missing, don't hesitate to comment below; no special subscription is required. Also, don't forget to comment or like us on Facebook if you found the list useful :)

Cinematic Movies & Entertainment
Website: StreamComplet [Stream hundreds of NEW & POPULAR movies in French]
Website: Films Français [French movies with subtitles]
Official Site: Le Grand Journal (Canal+ French Talk show)

Movie: Revolver (2013) [Dubbed in French]
Movie: Big Hit (2013) [Dubbed in French]
Movie: Astérix et Cléopâtre (1968) [French]
Movie: Astérix et les Indiens [French]
Movie: Clara cet été là (2002) [French with English Subtitles]
Movie: Ultimate Patrol [Dubbed in French]

Movie: Braquage Double City [Dubbed in French]
Movie: Des Saints et des Soldats (2003) [WW2 film, dubbed]
Movie: Les Mecs sont des Cochons (2013) [Dubbed in French]
Movie: La Tranchée Des Espoirs 1914-1918 (2003) [French]
Movie: Violette (1978) [French with English Subtitles]
Movie: 588 Rue Paradis (1991) [French with English Subtitles]

Youtube Channel: MadMoiZelle (over 700 videos in French)
Youtube Channel: Canal+
Youtube Channel: Bonjourlovilies

Adventure Time in French

French Comedy Videos & Channels 
(videos are about 5-10 minutes long)
Youtube Channel: Cyprien  (The #1 French comedic Youtuber !)
Youtube Channel: Norman (+44 videos in French)
Youtube Channel: Natoo (~40 videos in French)
Youtube Channel: Remi Gaillard (+120 videos in French)
Youtube Channel: La Parole de Chat (+50 animal related videos in French with subtitles)
Youtube Channel: Stromae (Music artist with quirky videos in French)
Youtube Channel: Canal+ (cross-listed with entertainment videos)

Official Site: Les Guignols de l'info (satirical political comedy, updated daily)

Series: H (created by Canal+)
Series: Un Gars une Fille
Series: Bref (created by Canal+)
Series: Camping Paradis
Video: Dubstep Cat versus the Paper Army [French with English Subtitles]
Video: Babysitting

Documentaries & Educational Videos in French
Youtube Channel: TV5 Monde (over 3,000 videos on news)
Youtube Channel: BFMTV (over 1,000 videos on news)
Youtube Channel: Réportages & Émissions (hour long video-documentaries in French)
Youtube Channel: ArtePlusSept
Youtube Channel: Amara (thousands of subtitled videos from youtube)
Series: 90 minutes enquêtes (1.5 hour long videos on crime)

Video: Au coeur de L'urgence (1.5 hours)
Video: CRS les combattants de l'ordre (about an hour)
Video: Le Dessous des Cartes - Démographie Française
Video: Linguist Steven Pinker talks about Languages and Thoughts (french subtitled video)

Common French Stereotypes

Take some time and think about the stereotypical French person. He's a rude Parisian with a thick mustache donning a striped tee-shirt and beret. He's smoking a cigarette while sitting at a café. His long baguette remains close-by so he could sample the various cheeses encountered during the day. As he returns home he surrenders his bike to a German tourist, he makes passionate love to several women, and then doesn't shower after said extra-martial interactions.

Stereotypes, love them or hate them, are widely held cognitive shortcuts used to describe a group. Here we're going to analyze the common French stereotypes and dig a little deeper as to why they exist. Are the French rude? Do the French smell? Are French women hairy? And why the hell do the French surrender so much? Let's start with a more positive stereotype, the French are great lovers....

The French are Amazing Lovers

The wine is from France, but the girl is American.

Why do you think my article French Love terms gets so many hits? I'm exploiting the stereotype that French men are exquisite lovers and French females are innate temptresses. France is associated with things from risqué can-can dancing to lingerie, stylish models and French kissing. People even consider Paris the city of love. I would argue, though, that the vast majority of people who believe the French are supernatural lovers have never even been to France, let alone have had intimate contact with a French person. I’m convinced that one of the biggest culprits for perpetuating the French-Lover Stereotype would be the media (news, movies, songs, fashion magazine advertisements).

Another source for this stereotype may stem from the sexual revolution that France experienced during the 20th century. Not to mention that the French are less prude towards the exposure of sexuality and nudity of children at a younger age. One good example would be the children's cartoon titeuf, which sometimes pokes in some adult themes. For example, Titeuf tries to buy some condoms at the pharmacy to satisfy his crush, Nadia. Maybe the French are just more comfortable with the human body and therefore are more comfortable with sexuality (hence better lovers).

However the French aren't the only ones perceived being good in bed. The Italians, Spanish and Latin Americans also vie for the top positions. But why? One common feature of these groups is that they all speak romance languages, so it is possible that the rhythmic melody found within these languages creates the perception of good lovers.

The French are Rude
My friend always told me he hates French people because they're rude and snobby. Upon further investigation, I found out he was once arrested in France for causing a scene in a grocery store (something about the cashier not speaking English to him). Although my encounter was not as extreme, I too have had a run-in with a rude Frenchie. Overall, I don't think the French are anymore rude than other cultures. I speak French and have lived in France for extended amounts of time; I have French family members and I have French friends. My encounters with French people are far from unpleasant.