# Papote: Learn French by Video — Real French in short videos

> Learn spoken French using short, real-world videos with interactive captions. (iPhone/iPad app by TC Fusion LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papote-learn-french-by-video/id6805714521 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TC Fusion LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778655427)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 109 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papote-learn-french-by-video/id6805714521/reviews.md

## What is Papote?

LEARN FRENCH FAST - BY WATCHING FUN SHORT VIDEOS
Papote is a feed of short French videos made for French people rather than for learners. Vlogs, street interviews, cooking, stand-up, football arguments.

WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING AT
A clip plays and two lines of captions run under it, French on top and English below. The word being said lights up as it goes past, which is how you find out where one word ended and the next one started. You pick a level before the first clip and the feed is built from clips at that level.

OUAIS, NOT OUI
French people do not talk the way the textbook does. Oui becomes ouais, tu as becomes t'as, je ne sais pas turns into chais pas. The Parlé tab collects those pairs from the clips in the catalog and puts the spoken form next to the written one, each with a few seconds of someone saying it.

THE WORD YOU MISSED
Tap it and you get the sense it carries in that line, plus the dictionary form it came from. Save it and the clip is saved with it. For the sentences where liaison welds every word to the next one there is a 0.75x and a 0.5x, and the captions stay in time at both.

WHAT YOU KEEP
Saved words come back as cards on the day you were about to lose them, and each card plays back the few seconds of clip you took the word from. There is no streak to protect and nothing to lose by leaving the app alone for a week.

WHO IT IS FOR
People who can read a menu and still lose the thread when two French people talk to each other. If short video already has an hour of your day, this is that hour with the captions switched on.

The clips belong to the people who made them. Every video plays in the official YouTube player, carries the name of its channel, and links back to the original.

SUBSCRIPTION
Papote is a subscription app with no free tier. It costs $49.99 per year after a 7-day free trial, or $9.99 per month with no trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when the trial ends. The subscription renews on its own unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the period ends, and you can manage or cancel it in your Apple ID settings. Prices are set in US dollars and vary by region.

Privacy policy: https://tcfusion.dev/papote/privacy.html
Terms of use: https://tcfusion.dev/papote/terms.html

## Key features

- Short, authentic French video clips
- Interactive dual-language captions
- Word highlighting as spoken
- Spoken vs. written French comparison
- Vocabulary saving and review
- Spaced repetition flashcards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Papote Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Papote Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Papote Yearly, half price | $24.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Papote Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Is Papote safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Papote.

## Is Papote legit?

Papote: Learn French by Video appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Papote is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papote-learn-french-by-video/id6805714521/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Cost money

*2026-10-11*

You can’t actually use the app without having to pay🥲

**Developer response:** Hi pop10Tash, Thank you for trying Papote! We want learning to be accessible to everyone, so if cost is a barrier, email trent@noraeapp.com and I’ll get you free access. -Trent

## Frequently asked questions about Papote

### How does Papote teach French?

Papote uses short, authentic French videos with interactive captions. Words are highlighted as they are spoken, with both French and English translations provided. This method focuses on real-world spoken French rather than formal textbook language.

### What kind of videos are used in Papote?

The app features a variety of short videos created by native French speakers, including vlogs, street interviews, cooking segments, and more. These are not specifically made for learners but reflect everyday French conversation.

### Can I save words I learn in Papote?

Yes, you can tap on words you miss or want to remember to get their meaning and dictionary form. Saved words are then presented as flashcards for review using a spaced repetition system.

### Does Papote have a free trial?

Yes, Papote offers a 7-day free trial for its yearly subscription plan. The monthly plan does not include a trial period.

### How much does Papote cost?

Papote is a subscription-based app. It costs $9.99 per month or $49.99 per year. Prices may vary by region.

### How do I cancel my Papote subscription?

You can manage or cancel your subscription by turning off auto-renew in your Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Is Papote suitable for beginners?

Papote is designed for those who can read basic French but struggle with understanding native speakers. It focuses on spoken language and colloquialisms, which might be more beneficial for intermediate learners looking to improve comprehension.

### Does Papote have ads?

No, Papote does not contain advertisements. It is a subscription-only service.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-10-18

What's New (App Store):

What's new:
• Back up your words and sync them across phones with an optional account. Find it in Settings, Your data, Back up and sync.
• Hide subtitles printed on the video: turn on the cover in player settings and drag it over them.
• Clips fill more of the screen, with your daily goal and the feed filter on the side.
• In lessons taught in English, the English lines are dimmed so the French stands out.
• A small celebration when you hit your daily goal.
• Press and hold the app icon to send us an idea or message the founder.
• Fewer slideshow clips in the feed, and better first clips for beginners.

Got feedback? I'd love to hear from you at trent@tcfusion.dev

### 1.2.0 — 2026-09-29

What's new:
• Light mode. It follows your phone, or pick one in Settings.
• Playlists. Save clips into your own, or describe what you want to watch and we'll fill one for you.
• Ask us for a channel or video you want to learn from, and we'll add it.
• New review cards that show you the English and ask you for the French. Turn them on per word.
• Scroll the transcript to jump to any line in a clip.
• Search by creator name.
• Word explanations start showing up as soon as they're written.
• Clips fill more of the screen, and swiping between them is quicker.
• Your saved words and progress are now included in your iCloud backup.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-23

Faster search, clips that load on more networks, and a tidier Lock Screen widget.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-17

No release notes.

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