Forget the textbooks. Turn on the TV.Learn French with movies and TV series
Clap Français is an online French school founded by Marion Trotté, a qualified French teacher with a master's degree in film. It teaches spoken French as you hear it in movies and TV series: fast speech, slang, humour and cultural references.
For learners who have a good level but still need subtitles. The problem is not your level: nobody ever taught you the French that French people actually speak.
Everything you need to know in 30 seconds
- Who it's for
- Adults with an intermediate to advanced level (B1 to C1) who want to understand French films and series without subtitles.
- Method
- Three pillars, practised on real scenes: spoken vocabulary, culture and references, listening and pronunciation through shadowing.
- Format
- 100% online: small-group live classes, conversation cafés, vocabulary sheets and a monthly speaking assessment.
- Language
- Classes are taught in French. Learners join from all over the world.
- Main offer
- The French Film Fluency Club: €470 per term or €1,550 per year, 30 members maximum.
- Schedule
- Club live classes on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm, Paris time.
- Teacher
- Marion Trotté, French teacher since 2017 (DAEFLE, 2019) with a master's degree in film. She has taught French with films since 2020.
- Based in
- France. Classes are held online, so you can join from any country.
You understand your teacher. Not the characters.
Textbooks teach written, carefully pronounced French. In films, French people speak fast, swallow syllables and refer to things nobody ever explained to you. Three reasons come up again and again.
Words blend together
“Chè pa” for “je ne sais pas”
In spoken French, sounds disappear and words run into each other. Your ear is looking for separate words that are not there.
Slang and everyday words
“Du coup”, “genre”, “bref”
The words French people use most in conversation are often missing from textbooks: filler words, informal expressions, verlan.
References nobody explains
Everyone laughs, except you
A joke about a TV show, a politician or a region: without the context, you understand the words but miss the meaning.
What you read vs. what you hear
In spoken French, sounds disappear. That is why your ear misses words you actually know very well.
| Written | In a film | |
|---|---|---|
| Je | → | Chè pa |
| → | Ya | |
| T | → | Tè |
| Je suis | → | Chui |
One film, three ways to listen
Every film or series is studied from three angles. That is what makes the difference with simply watching films in French.
Spoken vocabulary
The words and expressions of real conversations, taken from the film's dialogue, with their register and how to use them.
Culture and references
The social, historical and humorous context you need to understand what the characters leave unsaid.
Shadowing
Repeating a line at the same time as the actor to train your ear, your rhythm and your intonation.
Which course is right for you?
All courses are online, taught in French by Marion.
| Course | Who it's for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Film Fluency ClubMost complete | B1 and above, for steady progress all year round | One series or film per season, weekly live classes, conversation cafés, sheets, monthly assessment. 30 members max. | €470 / term €1,550 / year |
| Shadowing 101 | Learners who want to train their ear and pronunciation | Live cohort of 10, 2 live classes a week for 4 weeks, from 28 January 2027 | €290 |
| Private lessons | Intermediate learners who want one-to-one speaking practice | One-hour video lessons, at your own pace | €100 / hour |
| Series Mania trip | Learners who want to live in French for a week | 6 days at the Lille TV series festival, 19 to 25 March 2027 | €2,150 |
Prices valid in November 2026. VAT not applicable.
Each season, one series or film, studied together
The Club is the heart of Clap Français. Members watch the same series or film, prepare with a sheet, then practise live with Marion.
- A one-hour live class every week, on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm or 5:30 pm (Paris time)
- 30-minute conversation cafés
- A vocabulary and culture sheet for every episode
- A monthly speaking assessment, with your strengths and what to work on
- A community of 30 members maximum
Thanks to her method, I now can better understand French as it is truly spoken. My confidence in speaking has soared. Her courses are absolutely invaluable for anyone living in France, or for anyone who wishes to learn everyday French.
I'm Marion. I teach French with films.
I have taught French as a foreign language since 2017, and with films since 2020. I hold the DAEFLE, the French diploma for teaching French as a foreign language, and a master's degree in film. I learned Portuguese as an adult, so I know what it feels like to understand everything in class and get lost in front of a series.
I know that moment when you understand everything, except what makes everyone else laugh.
I created Clap Français to help intermediate and advanced learners get past that point, with films and series as our raw material.
More about meWhat members say
It's one of the things that has helped me improve the most, especially my ability to express myself in French.
Jason, member since November 2023 · translated from French
The Club really focuses on our understanding of French-language films, which is unique.
Graham, member since April 2025 · translated from French
Clap French is a truly rich and fun club for those who want to improve their French but are looking for an approach that's different from traditional methods. Plus, if you're interested in movies and TV shows, it offers a learning environment you won't find anywhere else. It's also worth knowing that the founder, Marion, is deeply passionate about her work, and is always there to support you.
Seyma, Club member · Google review
* Survey of 7 Club members, January 2026.
Learning French with movies: your questions
What is the best way to learn French with movies?
Watching is not enough: you need to work on scenes. At Clap Français, each film is studied from three angles: the spoken vocabulary in the dialogue, the cultural references, and listening through shadowing (repeating a line at the same time as the actor). Club members then practise speaking in live classes and get corrected by Marion.
Where can I practise speaking French about movies and TV shows?
The French Film Fluency Club by Clap Français brings together intermediate and advanced learners (B1 and above) around the same French series or film. Every week, members speak French in a one-hour live class and in 30-minute conversation cafés, with corrections from Marion Trotté, a qualified French teacher.
What level of French do I need to understand French films?
At least B1 (intermediate). Below that, films in original version take too much effort to be useful. If you are not sure of your level, the free Clap Français level test tells you where you stand (the test is in French).
Should I watch French movies with or without subtitles?
Start with French subtitles, never subtitles in your own language. Then remove them on scenes you have already worked on. The goal is to understand without subtitles, not to remove them from day one.
What is shadowing in French?
Shadowing means repeating a sentence at the same time as a native speaker, copying their rhythm and intonation. Used on film scenes, it is one of the most effective ways to understand fast spoken French and to improve your pronunciation.
How much does the French Film Fluency Club cost?
€470 per term (3 months) or €1,550 per year. The yearly plan also gives access to the archives of films already studied. The Club is limited to 30 members.
Are the classes taught in French or in English?
In French. Members come from many countries and all have at least an intermediate level. Marion also speaks English, so you can always ask for help with a word or an explanation.
Which French movies and TV series do you study?
Recent French films and series as well as classics, for example Ghosts, Camarades, Z by Costa-Gavras or Bis Repetita. More than 80 titles have already been studied in the Club.
Start for free
Shadowing with actors
Guided sessions on real film and series scenes.
PodcastFrench Ciné Club
One French film broken down per episode, with transcript.
GuidesThree free guides
10 films every French person knows, shadowing, French series.
Level testFree French level test
About 30 minutes, 4 skills. In French.
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