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France 24
7 days ago
- General
- France 24
Name shame in France: The curious case of Kevin
France 09:09 Issued on: From the show Why is the name Kevin a national joke in France? In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a deep dive into the stereotypes behind first names, in particular les Kévin. We discuss how Kevin went from the most popular name in France in 1991 to its current status, steeped in stereotypes and ridicule. We also discuss the strict rules in France on what's allowed – and not allowed – when naming a child. A programme produced by Amanda Alexander, Marina Pajovic and Georgina Robertson.
France 24
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- France 24
'The French Ingredient': American creates go-to French cooking school
France 07:04 Issued on: 07:04 min From the show For many lovers of France, moving to Paris and making a life here is a dream. American Jane Bertch took that dream and ran with it by creating the go-to cooking school in Paris, La Cuisine Paris. She's also the author of a book about the intense process to make that happen, entitled "The French Ingredient". In this edition of Entre Nous, Jane talks us through her French adventure.
France 24
27-05-2025
- Politics
- France 24
France's assisted dying bill: What's in it?
For this edition of Entre Nous, we're focusing on an ever-important societal question – the right to die. As the French parliament is set to vote on two 'end-of-life' and palliative care bills, we take a look at the criteria that was decided upon to be able to receive help in dying. We also look at what other nations have decided when it comes to assisted suicide and euthanasia.
France 24
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
It's 'apéro' time! France's wine, chips and chill ritual
07:43 Issued on: 07:43 min In this edition of Entre Nous we take a look at France's beloved ritual of 'l'apero'. To mark International Aperitivo Day we discover how 'aperitifs' have changed over the decades, from private moments to the socialising cornerstone that it is in French culture today. We discuss the French terms to know for this drinks and snacks ritual, and, finally, we take an apéro pop quiz! A programme produced by Amanda Alexander, Marina Pajovic and Georgina Robertson.
France 24
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Teachings from a family restaurant: Author Curtis Chin on his childhood in 1980s Detroit
08:26 Issued on: When you think of the biggest life lessons you've picked up over the years, you might think about things you learned from your parents, a teacher or a job. But how about from your favourite restaurant? That's the case of Curtis Chin, author of the book "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant." He spoke to us in Entre Nous. A programme produced by Amanda Alexander, Marina Pajovic and Georgina Robertson.
