Learn French by watching Netflix
Updated June 28, 2026
French is a rewarding language to learn by watching Netflix: a rich catalogue of films and series like Lupin and Call My Agent gives you natural, current French, and graded subtitle immersion helps your ear adjust to liaison and fast speech.
Why learn French?
- An official language across five continents and a major language of diplomacy and culture.
- Netflix has a strong French catalogue, from crime thrillers to comedy.
- Huge shared vocabulary with English thanks to centuries of overlap.
A few French words to start
- bonjour
- hello, good day
- merci
- thank you
- d'accord
- okay, agreed
- argent
- money
- maintenant
- now
Frequently asked questions
- Which Netflix shows are best for learning French?
- Lupin and Call My Agent (Dix Pour Cent) are favourites. Start with shows that have clear, conversational dialogue, and use graded subtitles so you are not overwhelmed by fast speech.
New to immersion learning? Start with how comprehensible input works.