Improve your French naturally by listening to engaging stories with every word highlighted in real time as it plays, just like music lyrics. From complete beginner (A1) to advanced (C2), Pardon grows with you.

WORD-BY-WORD AUDIO SYNC
Every single word lights up exactly as it is spoken. Tap any sentence to jump straight to it, long-press to inspect individual words, and watch the story scroll automatically to keep pace with the audio.

STORY-BASED LEARNING
Browse a full catalog of French stories organized by CEFR level. Download any level to your device and listen completely offline — no internet required after downloading.

BILINGUAL TEXT
Toggle English translations on or off at any time. Read in French, check the translation when you need it, or hide it to challenge yourself. Font size is adjustable to suit your reading comfort.

SAVE WORDS TO FLASH CARDS
Long-press any sentence while listening to open the word inspector. Tap a word to save it instantly to your personal Memory Cards. Search and review your saved vocabulary any time, or delete cards you no longer need.

PLAYBACK YOUR WAY
Adjust playback speed from 0.5× to 3.0× — slow down to catch every word or speed up as your comprehension improves
- Repeat a story to reinforce what you've learned
- Swipe left or right to jump between stories
- Control playback from the lock screen or notification bar

DARK MODE & CLEAN DESIGN
Fully supports Light, Dark, and System themes. The distraction-free interface keeps the focus on the language.

OFFLINE-FIRST
Download whole levels at once. Track download progress, manage storage, and delete levels you no longer need — all from the Settings screen.

Pardon is perfect for learners who want to build listening comprehension and vocabulary through real content, not flashcard drills or gamified quizzes. Pick a story, press play, and learn French the way you learn your favorite songs.