Intermediate French with Carlito

Why French People Say “a Carambar Joke”

Intermediate French with Carlito

Show Notes

At an elegant table in Monte Carlo, alcohol catches fire beside a plate of crêpes. The crêpes are served anyway, and according to the story, a mistake becomes crêpes Suzette.

In this episode, we discover five French sweets said to have been born from mistakes. From the Carambar and tarte Tatin to the kouign-amann and bêtises de Cambrai, each one reveals a small story about French regions, words, memories, and traditions.

👉 Download your FREE "THE FRENCH SWEETS MAP" Guide → https://www.frenchteachercarlito.com/lp-the-the-french-sweets-map

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