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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A Russian diesel tanker heads to New York, carrying 298,000 barrels in the first shipment since an agreement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Also: The United States sends a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the United States and Israel prepare plans for a possible attack on Iran. Aujourd'hui : Un navire de diesel va vers New York · Un troisième porte-avions va au Moyen-Orient. Today’s French focus: envoient = send. Vocabulary: L'attaque (attack), Le porte-avions (aircraft carrier), Le soldat (soldier). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Serious security flaws in PHP force websites and UK government services offline for protective updates. Also: A global assessment warns that 96% of shallow-water coral reef systems face critical extinction risk. Aujourd'hui : Des failles graves trouvées dans PHP · Les récifs peu profonds en grand danger. Today’s French focus: deviennent = become. Vocabulary: le récif (reef), la côte (coast), la vague (wave). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people, as Russia says it is ready to resume peace talks. Also: A US judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion for misleading Facebook users about their personal data. Aujourd'hui : Des missiles frappent Kyiv · Meta doit payer 25 milliards. Today’s French focus: ne ... pas = not. Vocabulary: le juge (judge), la décision (decision), le paiement (payment). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Ukraine says US intelligence sharing now works after talks in Oslo, while Russian attacks continue. Also: The EU puts Arctic security first in a new plan, with maritime monitoring and more icebreakers. Aujourd'hui : Le partage d’informations fonctionne maintenant · La sécurité avant les autres priorités. Today’s French focus: pouvoir = to be able to; can. Vocabulary: La pêche (fishing), La pollution (pollution), La glace (ice). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Netanyahu tells Trump they have a job to finish in Iran as Russia joins discussions and Iran proposes a seven-day ceasefire. Also: The US bans DeepSeek from most civilian government agencies, requiring them to remove its technology from their systems. Today’s French focus: a refusé = refused. Vocabulary: Le détroit (the strait), Le navire (the ship), Le pétrole (oil). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump pauses Russian sanctions to keep peace negotiations going, while Zelensky criticizes the decision. Also: A poll puts Democrats ahead of Republicans before US midterm elections, while Trump's approval reaches a record low. Aujourd'hui : Trump suspend des sanctions contre la Russie · Les démocrates devant les républicains. Today’s French focus: vouloir + infinitif = to want to + infinitive. Vocabulary: La paix (peace), La pause (pause), La guerre (war). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the French-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: Last week, Neuchâtel made a giant pink carac pastry for breast-cancer prevention. Also: This week, an urban farm in Thônex brings farm animals, pony rides, and local products to the city. Today’s French focus: sont venues = came. Vocabulary: la brebis (the ewe), la poule (the hen), le cochon (the pig). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major Russian oil refinery near Moscow in response to attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Also: Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon reaches a record low before an election that could change the forest's future. Aujourd'hui : Une raffinerie russe frappée · La déforestation en Amazonie baisse. Today’s French focus: Les articles définis les et la = the definite articles les and la. Vocabulary: La forêt (the forest), L'arbre (the tree), La baisse (the decrease). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US government sues California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters and asks a court not to count some mail-in ballots. Also: AI-linked stocks fall across global markets as investors worry about inflation, higher interest rates, and heavily indebted companies. Aujourd'hui : Le gouvernement porte plainte contre la Californie · Les actions liées à l'intelligence artificielle baissent. Today’s French focus: venir = to come. Vocabulary: La banque (bank), L'action (share or stock), La dette (debt). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A missile launched by the Houthis was intercepted over Riyadh, while the group threatens more attacks and Trump considers joining strikes. Also: US inflation reached 3.7% in September, with gasoline prices rising 9.1% and higher energy costs pushing up prices. Aujourd'hui : Un missile arrêté au-dessus de Riyad · La hausse des prix aux États-Unis. Today’s French focus: est-ce que = is it that / do. Vocabulary: l'essence (gasoline), le logement (housing), le salaire (salary). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US could stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine if drone strikes on Russian oil refineries continue. Also: More than 300 scientists from 32 countries call for stronger AI controls to reduce cyber risks. Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis peuvent arrêter le partage de renseignements · Plus de 300 scientifiques demandent des règles plus fortes. Today’s French focus: ne... pas = not. Vocabulary: le réseau (network), l'appareil (device), les dégâts (damage). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Saudi Arabia intercepts a ballistic missile fired toward Riyadh, while the airport stays closed until Saturday after deadly attacks. Also: The European Union limits Chinese hybrid vehicle imports to 350,000 cars a year from December. Aujourd'hui : Un missile vers Riyad · Une limite pour les voitures chinoises. Today’s French focus: change = changes. Vocabulary: la voiture hybride (hybrid car), l'importation (import), le port (port). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Russia strikes power plants in Ukraine after an announced energy ceasefire. Also: About 18,000 people gather in Bangkok for IMF and World Bank meetings focused on war, energy prices, debt, and interest rates. Aujourd'hui : Des attaques contre l’énergie en Ukraine · Une grande réunion sur l’économie mondiale à Bangkok. Today’s French focus: peut ralentir = can slow down. Vocabulary: le marché (the market), la réserve (the reserve), le baril (the barrel). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the French-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: Monaco opened rarely accessible cultural spaces during the European Heritage Days last weekend, welcoming nearly 2,900 visitors. Also: The Geneva International Film Festival announced that filmmaker Mira Nair will receive a career award, alongside events featuring Fanny Herrero. Today’s French focus: ont visité = visited. Vocabulary: visiteur (visitor), mairie (city hall), maire (mayor). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A Spanish museum builds a life-size Cray-1 replica with thirty older Mac Minis. Also: Vietnam's Nguyen Nam Nhat becomes Nikon's new microscopy video winner after the original winner is disqualified over AI use. Aujourd'hui : Un musée montre une réplique du Cray-1 · Le Vietnam gagne le concours Nikon. Today’s French focus: gagner = to win. Vocabulary: le concours (competition), la place (position or place), la règle (rule). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Google presents Gemini, an AI workplace assistant that can complete tasks and work with office apps. Also: England will host the Netball World Cup in Manchester in 2031, for the fourth time. Aujourd'hui : Gemini, le nouvel outil de Google · L'Angleterre accueillera la Coupe du monde. Today’s French focus: apprendre, to learn = to learn. Vocabulary: l'outil (tool), la tâche (task), le serveur (server). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Google Maps will show fuel prices at UK stations, helping drivers find cheaper petrol and diesel. Also: A rare fossil from China shows that an ancient mammal could chew, swallow food, and suckle. Aujourd'hui : Google Maps affiche les prix du carburant · Un fossile montre un mammifère très ancien. Today’s French focus: ne ... pas = not. Vocabulary: La queue (tail), Le corps (body), L'eau (water). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: British Airways plans new cabins on its Airbus A380 jets, with more expensive business-class seats and fewer economy seats. Also: Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on IceCube, an Antarctic observatory that detects high-energy neutrinos from distant space. Aujourd'hui : British Airways prépare de nouvelles cabines · Francis Halzen reçoit le prix Nobel. Today’s French focus: venir = to come. Vocabulary: cabine (cabin), siège (seat), étage (floor or level). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in places such as parks, beaches, schools, and kindergartens because people may be filmed without knowing. Also: Premier League viewership among 18- to 34-year-olds in the United States is up 20 percent, with the World Cup helping attract younger fans. Aujourd'hui : La Norvège veut limiter les lunettes avec IA · Les jeunes Américains regardent plus la Premier League. Today’s French focus: regarder = to watch or look at. Vocabulary: les lunettes (glasses), une photo (a photo), un enfant (a child). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins his first world rally title after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: The UK faces a difficult choice between Chinese cars and the European market as the EU considers taxes. Aujourd'hui : Evans gagne son premier titre mondial · Le Royaume-Uni choisit entre la Chine et l'Europe. Today’s French focus: peut rendre = can make. Vocabulary: titre (title), point (point), accident (accident). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Rome cracks down on unauthorised golf-cart tours, which offer tourists relief from heat and tired feet but upset residents and taxi drivers. Also: Kevin Sinfield completes seven ultramarathons in seven days at Old Trafford, raising money for motor neurone disease causes in memory of Rob Burrow. Aujourd'hui : Les voiturettes de golf à Rome · Le dernier défi de Kevin Sinfield. Today’s French focus: faire = to do or to make. Vocabulary: l'autorisation (permission or authorisation), l'amende (fine), la police (police). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: General Motors sales fall in the United States, while Toyota sells more hybrid and electric vehicles. Also: Uzbekistan wins the chess Olympiad in Samarkand, while 11-year-old Sivanandan sets a new age record. Aujourd'hui : Les ventes de General Motors baissent · L’Ouzbékistan gagne les Olympiades d’échecs. Today’s French focus: ont participé = participated. Vocabulary: La compétition (competition), L'équipe (team), La rencontre (match). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Walmart uses light-up digital shelf labels to help customers and employees find products. Also: India and Pakistan will play each other at the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Aujourd'hui : Les étiquettes lumineuses chez Walmart · L'Inde joue contre le Pakistan. Today’s French focus: utilise = uses. Vocabulary: L'étiquette (label), L'allée (aisle), Le rayon (shelf section). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of their ice, affecting Europe's water and rivers. Also: A Swedish advertisement digitally brings Greta Garbo back to the screen. Aujourd'hui : Les glaciers perdent beaucoup de glace · Greta Garbo revient à l'écran. Today’s French focus: être important, to be important = to be important. Vocabulary: le glacier (glacier), la fonte (melting), la rivière (river). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Oura postpones its planned US stock-market listing after uncertainty in the market for new shares. Also: An 87-year-old woman in Madrid can return home after protests lead to a much lower rent for eight years. Aujourd'hui : Oura reporte son projet · Une femme retrouve son logement. Today’s French focus: veut retrouver = wants to return to. Vocabulary: le logement (home or accommodation), le propriétaire (owner or landlord), le loyer (rent). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: SpaceX's Starship completes its first flight around Earth, carries 26 satellites, and returns to the Pacific Ocean. Also: Oura prepares to become a publicly traded company with smart rings that track health data. Aujourd'hui : Starship réussit son premier vol · Oura prépare son entrée en Bourse. Today’s French focus: aller au présent et un infinitif = to be going to do something. Vocabulary: sommeil (sleep), doigt (finger), porter (to wear or carry). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Lime's profits and monthly users surge in England, with nearly 38,000 bikes and scooters in its fleet. Also: Veracruz's more than 300-year-old son jarocho tradition brings people together for fandangos, where La Bamba can last an hour. Aujourd'hui : Lime gagne plus d’argent en Angleterre · Une vieille musique rassemble Veracruz. Today’s French focus: rejoindre = to join. Vocabulary: la chanson (song), la danse (dance), le musicien (musician). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Britain's growing love of purple ube faces a halt on fresh exports from the Philippines. Also: Researchers suggest drones could deliver defibrillators faster to people having cardiac arrests. Aujourd'hui : L’ube frais quitte les Philippines · Des drones apportent des défibrillateurs. Today’s French focus: peut, can / is able to = can / is able to. Vocabulary: le goût (taste), le prix (price), le produit (product). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Britain's love of purple ube faces a halt as the Philippines bans fresh exports. Also: Researchers suggest drones could deliver defibrillators faster to people experiencing cardiac arrests. Aujourd'hui : Les Philippines interdisent l’ube frais · Des drones apportent des défibrillateurs. Today’s French focus: peut, can = can; to be able to. Vocabulary: racine (root), saveur (flavour), produit (product). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Microsoft changes the name and advertising of its new Surface computers, while the technology remains. Also: Five cheetah cubs at Prague Zoo survive strong storms and their mother's illness. Aujourd'hui : Microsoft change le nom de ses ordinateurs · Cinq petits guépards survivent à Prague. Today’s French focus: ne... plus = not anymore. Vocabulary: la pluie (rain), surveiller (to watch carefully), malade (ill or sick). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Teen rocker Nene Royal becomes first Thai to win America's Got Talent. Also: Alarm bells sound in Brussels as EU sales of Chinese hybrid cars rocket. Every episode ends with a French language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained in French with examples you can repeat. Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Ukraine gets new cyber defence tools to protect hospitals and power plants, after nearly 6,000 attacks this year. Also: Germany sets a clear target to leave fossil fuels by 2045 and boost renewables. Aujourd'hui : L’Ukraine reçoit des outils de défense · L’Allemagne veut quitter les énergies fossiles. Today’s French focus: veut réduire = wants to reduce. Vocabulary: l'attaque (attack), la défense (defence), le système (system). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A Silicon Valley firm launches a free one-year academy for young people who may skip college and build AI products instead. Also: Qantas plans a very long nonstop New York to Sydney flight, with ticket sales starting next August and launch planned for 2028. Aujourd'hui : Une école pour apprendre l’IA · Un très long vol New York-Sydney. Today’s French focus: commencer à vendre (to start selling) = to start selling. Vocabulary: le billet (ticket), le trajet (route or journey), l'escale (stopover). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Britain faces record diesel prices as shortages, refinery strikes, and war push costs toward £2 a litre, hitting drivers and small businesses. Also: At Climate Week in New York, world leaders discuss the climate crisis, extreme weather, and the shift away from fossil fuels. Aujourd'hui : Le diesel coûte très cher · Le climat à New York. Today’s French focus: a déjà monté, has already risen = has already risen. Vocabulary: la paie (pay), le carburant (fuel), la hausse (increase). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Childcare in the U.S. is so expensive that one family turns to a grandmother who retires, moves across the country, and helps care for a new baby. Also: Remco Evenepoel wins a fourth straight world time trial title in Montreal, while Marlen Reusser keeps her women's crown. Aujourd'hui : La garde coûte trop cher · Evenepoel gagne encore. Today’s French focus: nous retrouvons = we meet up / we find again = we meet up / we find again. Vocabulary: la garde (childcare), la crèche (nursery / daycare), le bébé (baby). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Gemini found public information online, guessed credentials, and got into three companies during a security test. Also: Scientists found ancient signs that people were using betel nuts long ago, and the habit still continues today. Aujourd'hui : Gemini entre dans trois entreprises · Très anciennes traces de noix de bétel. Today’s French focus: a réussi à entrer = managed to get in. Vocabulary: les identifiants (login details), les entreprises (companies), les accès (access points). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Japan's central bank raises interest rates to a 31-year high to fight rising prices. Also: Australia pushes new social media rules to protect children and cut online harm. Aujourd'hui : Le Japon monte ses taux · L’Australie protège les enfants. Today’s French focus: veut freiner = wants to slow. Vocabulary: Le taux (rate), La hausse (increase), Le dollar (the dollar). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: In Kenya, a text service answers pregnancy questions and flags urgent cases. Also: Canada welcomes an EU idea for a special associate status. Aujourd'hui : Textos sur la grossesse au Kenya · Le Canada et l'Union européenne. Today’s French focus: appeler, to call someone = to call someone. Vocabulary: retard (delay), appeler (to call), urgent (urgent). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Max Verstappen races 100 karts at Silverstone, with all the others starting ahead of him. Also: A Cuban man says he feels like a nightmare after being deported to the Central African Republic, leaving him in legal limbo. Aujourd'hui : Verstappen face à 100 karts · Un Cubain en cauchemar. Today’s French focus: on lui a dit, they told him = they told him. Vocabulary: cauchemar (nightmare), détenu (detained), mensonge (lie). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Phil Knight and his wife donate $1.1 billion to an Oregon medical center. The money will help create a women's hospital and support heart care across the state. Also: OpenAI supports independent audits for its biggest AI models. The plan would make outside groups check safety and report possible risks. Aujourd'hui : Don de Phil Knight en Oregon · OpenAI veut des audits indépendants. Today’s French focus: avoir, to have = to have. Vocabulary: soins (care), nouveau-né (newborn baby), médecins (doctors). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A Pakistani cement company adds solar panels and already gets over a quarter of its power from them. Also: Christine Lagarde says Europe needs its own AI and more datacentres to avoid dependence on the US or China. Aujourd'hui : Le solaire avance au Pakistan · L'Europe veut son IA. Today’s French focus: je veux, tu veux, il veut, nous voulons, vous voulez, ils veulent = to want. Vocabulary: le panneau (panel), le toit (roof), le terrain (land). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: US will scrap Irish whisky tariff, Trump says. Also: Celine Dion overcomes rare neurological disorder to perform first concert in 6 years. Every episode ends with a French language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained in French with examples you can repeat. Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A $4,000 robot dog from China gets lots of attention on a walk in Washington. Also: France may let some champagne reach a higher alcohol level after record heat and sweeter grapes. Aujourd'hui : Un robot chien attire les regards · Le champagne devient plus fort. Today’s French focus: est tombé, fell = fell. Vocabulary: pattes (animal legs), batterie (battery), chaleur (heat). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The UK economy rises more than expected in July, helped by services and AI-linked firms. Also: Houthi gains in Yemen strengthen their hold on the Red Sea coast and shipping routes. Aujourd'hui : L’économie britannique monte en juillet · Les Houthis avancent au Yémen. Today’s French focus: monter (to go up) = to go up. Vocabulary: la hausse (an increase), monter (to go up), la côte (the coast). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Anthropic says people tried to misuse its AI models to make weapons and deadly pathogens, and it banned the accounts. Also: Primark plans home delivery in Britain, after years of resisting online shopping, and it bought a warehouse for shipping. Aujourd'hui : Anthropic parle de dangers · Primark prépare la livraison. Today’s French focus: elle dit (she says) = she says. Vocabulary: rapport (report), cacher (to hide), bannir (to ban). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Europe may finally have found a space entrepreneur who is meeting the moment. Also: Drinking very hot drinks could triple risk of oesophageal cancer, study finds. Every episode ends with a French language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained in French with examples you can repeat. Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Chipmakers adopt ASML's expensive new machines and a technical change that could lift output by 40 percent. Also: A new study says many used EV batteries still keep about 90 percent of their capacity after 150,000 km. Aujourd'hui : Les puces d’ASML changent · Les batteries durent plus longtemps. Today’s French focus: vont utiliser = are going to use. Vocabulary: la santé (condition), l'usure (wear), le climat (climate). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A volcano in Indonesia shuts airports and cancels 1,558 flights. Also: Australia plans a law that lets people turn off social media algorithms. Aujourd'hui : Volcan en Indonésie, vols bloqués · Australie veut couper les algorithmes. Today’s French focus: Il a explosé pendant 30 secondes, happened for 30 seconds = happened for 30 seconds. Vocabulary: loi (law), censure (censorship), algorithmes (algorithms). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A German company launches Europe's first fully commercial orbital rocket from Norway, showing how launch competition is changing the space market. Also: The United Nations backs a new world map that shows Africa's true size more accurately, after a vote of 164 countries. Aujourd'hui : Une fusée allemande atteint l'orbite · L'ONU soutient une nouvelle carte. Today’s French focus: a quitté, left / departed = left / departed. Vocabulary: le lancement (launch), la concurrence (competition), la carte (map). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: In Bangladesh, children ride a boat to a floating school when floods make roads too muddy for regular classes. Also: In the United States, license plate cameras are facing rare pushback over privacy, police use, and politics. Aujourd'hui : École flottante au Bangladesh · Caméras de plaques en débat. Today’s French focus: aller à l'école, to go to school = to go to school. Vocabulary: le bateau (boat), le banc (bench), le tableau (blackboard). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.