Marion Trotté, founder of Clap Français
Marion Trotté is a French teacher who has taught French as a foreign language since 2017. She holds the DAEFLE (2019), the French diploma for teaching French as a foreign language, and a master's degree in film. Since 2020, she has taught French through films and TV series. She founded Clap Français, an online French school for intermediate and advanced learners (B1 and above).
Marion in a few lines
- Job
- French teacher (French as a foreign language), founder of Clap Français.
- Teaching French
- Since 2017, and with films and TV series since 2020.
- Qualifications
- DAEFLE (French diploma for teaching French as a foreign language), 2019. Master's degree in film.
- Specialty
- Understanding spoken French: fast speech, informal vocabulary, cultural references, shadowing.
- Who she teaches
- Adults with a B1 to C1 level, all over the world, 100% online.
- Languages
- French (native), Portuguese (C1), English (B2), Spanish (A2-B1), Slovenian (A1).
From science to film, then to teaching French
I didn't start with languages. I first studied science, then did a master's degree in film. Teaching French came next, and eventually the two came together.
- 2017
I start teaching French
My first classes of French as a foreign language.
- 2019
I earn the DAEFLE
The reference diploma for teaching French as a foreign language.
- 2020
I start teaching with films and TV series
My two backgrounds come together: cinema becomes my raw material for teaching spoken French.
- 2023
I launch the French Ciné Club podcast
One French film broken down per episode, with transcript.
- Today
Clap Français
The French Film Fluency Club, private lessons, shadowing cohorts, a trip to the Series Mania festival and a YouTube channel with over 20,000 subscribers.
I learned Portuguese as an adult. I know the problem.
I learned Portuguese as an adult, up to C1 level. I clearly remember that moment when you understand everything in class, then get lost in front of a TV series or in the middle of a dinner with friends.
I know that moment when you understand everything, except what makes everyone else laugh.
Textbooks teach you written, carefully pronounced French. Films show you French as people really speak it: fast, with informal words and references nobody explains. That is the French I teach.
A few figures
How to learn with me
Everything happens online and in French. Choose the format that suits you.
The French Film Fluency Club
One series or film per season, a live class every week, conversation cafés and a monthly speaking assessment.
Discover the Club → One-to-onePrivate lessons
One hour on video, built around your difficulties and your goals.
See the lessons → Small groupLa Loge
The conversation group for Club members, twice a week.
Join the waitlist → CohortShadowing 101
Four live weeks to train your ear and your pronunciation, 10 places.
See the cohort → TripSeries Mania in Lille
A week in French at the TV series festival, 19 to 25 March 2027.
See the trip → TeamsFor businesses
French for your teams, learned with real cinema.
Learn more →The real me
The languages I speak
- My morning routineA big glass of water, some stretching, then a coffee and off to work.
- My favourite dishTartiflette in winter.
- My dream holidayPortugal, of course, and anywhere with sunshine and people to meet.
- My hidden talentSewing.
What my students say
Thanks to her method, I now can better understand French as it is truly spoken. My confidence in speaking has soared.
Elizabeth, Club member, expat in France · Google review
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
About Marion and Clap Français
Who is Marion Trotté?
Marion Trotté is a French teacher who has taught French as a foreign language since 2017, and the founder of Clap Français, an online French school. She holds the DAEFLE and a master's degree in film, and has taught spoken French through films and TV series since 2020.
What are her qualifications?
The DAEFLE (Diplôme d'aptitude à l'enseignement du français langue étrangère), the French diploma for teaching French as a foreign language, obtained in 2019, and a master's degree in film.
What is Clap Français?
An online French school for learners with a B1 level or above who want to understand French films and TV series without subtitles. Its main offer is the French Film Fluency Club, alongside private lessons, shadowing cohorts and a trip to the Series Mania festival.
Does Marion speak English?
Yes. Marion speaks French (native), Portuguese (C1), English (B2), Spanish (A2-B1) and Slovenian (A1). Classes are taught in French, but she can always help in English with a word or an explanation.
Can I take private lessons with Marion?
Yes, online, in one-hour lessons. The first lesson is a no-commitment session to get to know each other and identify your needs.
Ready to start?
Join the Club, or write to me: tell me your level and your goals, and I'll tell you which course fits you best.