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  OpenAI blocked after an intrusion in Australia | Beginner French class Nº073 25.09.2026 5p

  Today's story: OpenAI blocked after an intrusion in Australia. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: OpenAI bloqué après une intrusion en Australie(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:28) Today's headline, slowly(02:15) voir(02:53) Activity(03:30) A quick review(04:19) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-25TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTOpenAI bloqué après une intrusion en AustralieLe modèle a vu des fichiers publics et privés.En juin, il a tenté d’entrer sur un site de santé du gouvernement.OpenAI a vu cette activité en août.Le gouvernement australien a été prévenu en septembre.Le gouvernement a lancé un examen rapide de l’incident.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEL’Iran propose d’ouvrir Ormuz en six joursTrump reçoit Xi Jinping pour un dîner d’État à WashingtonLe Portugal bat le pays de Galles de justesseWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (voir)- connector words (En juin)- vocabulary (activité)- vocabulary (a été prévenu)- vocabulary (rapide)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Tech leaders are debating a freeze on AI | Beginner French class Nº072 24.09.2026 5p

  Today's story: Tech leaders are debating a freeze on AI. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Les chefs de la tech débattent d’un gel de l’IA(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:33) Three more stories today(01:23) Today's headline, slowly(02:06) Talking about something(02:54) Being in a debate(03:47) A slower pace(04:34) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-24TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTLes chefs de la tech débattent d’un gel de l’IADes chefs de la tech parlent d’un ralentissement de l’IA aux États-Unis.Dans une affaire en justice aux États-Unis, un accord pour ralentir l’IA est présenté comme illégal.OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Microsoft et SpaceXAI sont dans ce débat.Les petites sociétés d’IA disent qu’un gel aiderait les plus grands groupes.Le directeur général d’Anthropic parle aussi d’un rythme plus lent.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGELa cheffe par intérim du Venezuela promet des élections à l’ONUMcDonald's lance un projet média aux États-UnisChristian Eriksen quitte Wolfsburg d’un commun accordWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (parler)- vocabulary (illégal)- vocabulary (dans ce débat)- vocabulary (les plus grands)- vocabulary (rythme)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The US embassy criticises the Australian plan on algorithms | Beginner French class Nº071 23.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: The US embassy criticises the Australian plan on algorithms. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: L’ambassade des États-Unis critique le projet australien sur les algorithmes(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:38) Today's headline, slowly(02:27) Wanting something(03:00) Fines for companies(03:47) Other voices(04:31) Today's grammar point(05:16) Your quizThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-23TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTL’ambassade des États-Unis critique le projet australien sur les algorithmesLe projet veut donner aux usagers le choix de couper les algorithmes sur les réseaux sociaux.Sans ce choix, les entreprises de technologie risquent de fortes amendes.Pour l’ambassade, ce projet est une forme de censure de la parole protégée.Selon l’ambassade, le projet peut aussi réduire la place d’autres voix.Le Premier ministre veut rendre le choix aux personnes.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGELe président américain Donald Trump critique le projet Chagos après sa rencontre avec Andy BurnhamLe président ukrainien dit que l’Ukraine est prête pour une trêve sur l’énergieFord demande un contrat militaire au Royaume-UniWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (vouloir)- vocabulary (amendes)- vocabulary (une forme de)- pronunciation (voix)- vocabulary (rendre le choix)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  In the United States, lawmakers are asking Donald Trump to speak to Xi | Beginner French class Nº070 22.09.2026 5p

  Today's story: In the United States, lawmakers are asking Donald Trump to speak to Xi Jinping.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Aux États-Unis, des élus demandent à Donald Trump de parler à Xi Jinping.(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:37) Three more stories today(01:42) Today's headline, slowly(02:32) Writing in the present(03:08) An article as a source(03:49) Deaths in an attack(04:40) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-22TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTAux États-Unis, des élus demandent à Donald Trump de parler à Xi Jinping.Des élus démocrates ont écrit à la Maison Blanche lundi.Ils parlent de l’aide chinoise à l’Iran.Ils ont cité un article du 11 septembre.Selon cet article, une société chinoise a partagé des images de satellite.Trois soldats américains sont morts dans cette attaque.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGELe PDG d’Eli Lilly dit que 700 000 seniors ont commencé les GLP-1 aux États-Unis.Bill Gates critique Trump sur les risques de l’IA aux États-Unis.Luke Littler, joueur de fléchettes, menacé par les huées aux Pays-Bas.WHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (écrire)- vocabulary (l’aide)- vocabulary (ont cité)- connector words (images de satellite)- vocabulary (sont morts)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Trump administration is preparing sanctions against the ICC | Beginner French class Nº069 21.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: The Trump administration is preparing sanctions against the ICC. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Le gouvernement Trump prépare des sanctions contre la CPI(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:30) Today's headline, slowly(02:20) Preparing(03:10) Money and property(03:56) Making purchases difficult(04:34) Today's grammar point(05:08) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-21TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTLe gouvernement Trump prépare des sanctions contre la CPILe gouvernement prépare des sanctions contre la CPI, et une annonce peut venir bientôt.Les banques et d'autres sociétés font attention à ces sanctions.Ces sanctions peuvent bloquer l'argent, les biens et les services.Après six ou sept mois, la plupart des échanges avec la CPI peuvent s'arrêter.La présidente de la CPI et le greffier disent que les sanctions peuvent gêner les achats d'ordinateurs, l'assurance et les paiements.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGELes entreprises américaines subissent plus de pressionMourinho proteste contre les décisions d'arbitrage après le derby en EspagneTrump reçoit Xi à la Maison Blanche cette semaineWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (préparer)- vocabulary (font attention à)- vocabulary (biens)- vocabulary (la plupart des)- vocabulary (gêner)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ed Sheeran speaks about the controversy over the tour. | Beginner French class Nº068 20.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: Ed Sheeran speaks about the controversy over the tour.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Ed Sheeran parle de la controverse sur la tournée(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:36) Today's headline, slowly(02:21) Présenter au présent(03:01) When an event happens(03:38) A lower price(04:10) Today's grammar point(04:44) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-20TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTEd Sheeran parle de la controverse sur la tournéeSamedi, Ed Sheeran a présenté ses excuses aux fans pour des erreurs.La controverse concerne sa tournée avec Macklemore.Le concert avait lieu à Philadelphie.Le concert était simple, sans première partie.Le prix des places a baissé à 32 dollars.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGELes groupes auto américains veulent limiter les voitures chinoises aux États-UnisLe golfeur Rory McIlroy vise un deuxième titre au PGA Championship en AngleterreLord Tom Watson rejoint Palantir au Royaume-UniWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (présenter)- vocabulary (concerne)- vocabulary (avait lieu)- vocabulary (sans)- vocabulary (a baissé)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump, President of the United States, bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico f | Beginner French class Nº067 19.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: Trump, President of the United States, bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Trump, président des États-Unis, interdit à CNN, MS NOW et Politico l'accès à la Maison Blanche(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:05) The headline, word by word(02:39) Banning something(03:23) How to apply a rule(03:58) Freedom of the press(04:56) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-19TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTTrump, président des États-Unis, interdit à CNN, MS NOW et Politico l'accès à la Maison BlancheVendredi, Trump a interdit l'accès à la Maison Blanche à ces trois médias.Il a dit que ces médias donnaient une mauvaise image de lui.Il n'a pas dit comment appliquer la mesure.Il a aussi déjà attaqué des médias en justice.Cette affaire teste aussi la liberté de la presse.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGETrump annonce un accord de sécurité sur le GroenlandJP Morgan, banque d’investissement américaine, peine à prévoir le pétroleLes chercheurs de sécurité de Hacktron AI disent avoir utilisé Claude pour entrer dans ChatGPTWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (interdire)- vocabulary (une mauvaise image)- vocabulary (comment)- vocabulary (en justice)- pronunciation (liberté de la presse)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The UN mission is investigating US strikes in Iran | Beginner French class Nº066 18.09.2026 5p

  Today's story: The UN mission is investigating US strikes in Iran. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: La mission de l’ONU enquête sur des frappes américaines en Iran(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:34) Today's headline, slowly(02:24) Publishing(03:01) A school was hit(03:39) Helping future cases(04:31) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-18TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTLa mission de l’ONU enquête sur des frappes américaines en IranJeudi, la mission a publié son rapport.Ces frappes ont eu lieu le 28 février.Les experts disent qu’une école de Minab a été touchée.Vingt-deux civils ont été tués ou blessés.Le rapport peut aider de futures affaires internationales.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGELa Banque d’Angleterre garde ses taux à 3,75 %Le chef de l’OTAN demande un chemin crédible pour plus de défense au Royaume-UniAnthropic bloque un compte lié à l’Iran aux États-UnisWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (publier)- numbers (le 28 février)- vocabulary (a été touchée)- vocabulary (civils)- vocabulary (peut aider)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The US House of Representatives votes for sanctions against Russia and | Beginner French class Nº065 17.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: The US House of Representatives votes for sanctions against Russia and Iran. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: La Chambre des représentants des États-Unis vote des sanctions contre la Russie et l’Iran(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:33) Today's headline, slowly(02:26) voter(03:19) Voting against something(03:58) Talking about last month(04:48) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-17TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTLa Chambre des représentants des États-Unis vote des sanctions contre la Russie et l’IranLa Chambre a voté pour le projet par 262 voix contre 159 mercredi soir.Le projet prévoit des sanctions contre des pays qui aident l’invasion de l’Ukraine.Sept républicains ont voté contre le texte.Il vise aussi des responsables russes, des banquiers et la flotte cachée russe.Le Sénat a approuvé la mesure le mois dernier.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEApple prépare un serveur IA avec des puces M-series UltraManchester United perd contre Brighton en Coupe de la LigueLa Banque d’Angleterre devrait laisser ses taux inchangésWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (voter)- vocabulary (aident)- connector words (contre)- vocabulary (vise)- numbers (le mois dernier)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The British Chancellor is speaking in Canada about a new defence bank | Beginner French class Nº064 16.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: The British Chancellor is speaking in Canada about a new defence bank. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Le chancelier britannique parle au Canada d’une nouvelle banque de défense(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:33) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:25) Talking(03:10) Examples in a group(04:01) Meeting again(04:54) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-16TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTLe chancelier britannique parle au Canada d’une nouvelle banque de défenseCette semaine, John Healey parle au Canada avec son homologue canadien.Le Canada a déjà invité le Royaume-Uni à devenir un membre fondateur.Huit autres pays sont aussi invités, dont l’Ukraine et la Turquie.Il a rencontré son homologue deux fois lors du sommet du G20, il y a deux semaines.Ils doivent se revoir au Royaume-Uni cette semaine.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGELe gouvernement britannique discute d’entrer dans la DSRBAux États-Unis, Donald Trump rejette les règles sur l’IADominik Szoboszlai, milieu de Liverpool, marque à la fin en AngleterreWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (parler)- vocabulary (membre fondateur)- vocabulary (dont)- vocabulary (sommet)- vocabulary (doivent)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Valve, the video games company, launches the Steam Frame VR headset | Beginner French class Nº063 15.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: Valve, the video games company, launches the Steam Frame VR headset. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Valve, société de jeux vidéo, lance le casque VR Steam Frame(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:32) Three more stories today(01:31) Today's headline, slowly(02:24) The verb at a glance(03:19) What it can do(03:59) When prices restart a debate(04:54) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-15TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTValve, société de jeux vidéo, lance le casque VR Steam FrameValve lance le Steam Frame avec un modèle de 1 To à 1 089 livres.Le casque est léger et confortable à porter.Il peut jouer aux jeux depuis un PC ou sur l’appareil.Valve dit aussi que l’appareil a des lentilles plates.Le prix élevé relance le débat sur le coût de la VR.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEDes athlètes critiquent la pub de Sydney SweeneyLa Cour suprême bloque les règles de vote par la poste de TrumpUn convoi militaire russe livre des fournitures à TartousWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (lancer)- vocabulary (léger)- vocabulary (peut)- vocabulary (lentilles)- vocabulary (relance)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A Russian drone hits a train in Ukraine | Beginner French class Nº062 14.09.2026 5p

  Today's story: A Russian drone hits a train in Ukraine. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Un drone russe frappe un train en Ukraine(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:32) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:21) Present tense forms(03:00) Parts of a train(03:40) Passengers and evacuation(04:27) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-14TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTUn drone russe frappe un train en UkraineLe drone touche le train près de la frontière polonaise.Le train va de l’Ukraine vers la Pologne.Le moteur du train est touché.Les autorités disent qu’il n’y a pas de blessés.Tous les passagers sont évacués.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEGeneral Motors lance des batteries aux États-UnisLe président américain Trump calme les appels à ralentir l’IAAlexander Zverev, tête de série, bat Ben Shelton à l’US Open aux États-UnisWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (toucher)- vocabulary (vers)- vocabulary (moteur)- vocabulary (blessés)- vocabulary (passagers)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Dario Amodei head of Anthropic wants to slow down AI | Beginner French class Nº061 13.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: Dario Amodei head of Anthropic wants to slow down AI. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Dario Amodei, chef d’Anthropic, veut ralentir l’IA(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:41) Today's headline, slowly(02:29) Asking(03:15) Giving ideas(04:01) Agreement(04:52) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-13TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTDario Amodei, chef d’Anthropic, veut ralentir l’IASamedi, Dario Amodei a demandé de ralentir l’IA.Il dit que les risques sont graves.Dans son essai, il propose trois idées.Il veut un suivi par des personnes indépendantes.Sam Altman et Elon Musk sont d’accord.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEArsenal gagne à SunderlandTrump, président américain, parle d’une Irlande unieLes chefs d’Anthropic et d’OpenAI demandent de ralentir l’IAWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (demander)- vocabulary (risques)- vocabulary (propose)- vocabulary (suivi)- vocabulary (d’accord)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  In the United States inflation stays at 3.4 per cent in August | Beginner French class Nº060 12.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: In the United States inflation stays at 3.4 per cent in August. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Aux États-Unis, l’inflation reste à 3,4 % en août(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:40) Today's headline, slowly(02:31) The verb stay(03:13) Going up(03:57) Watching prices(05:01) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-12TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTAux États-Unis, l’inflation reste à 3,4 % en aoûtLes prix sont restés à 3,4 % en août.Le carburant a fait monter les prix.L’essence a monté de 3,9 % le mois dernier.Le gazole a atteint plus de 6 dollars le gallon en moyenne vendredi.La banque centrale des États-Unis suit ces prix de près.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGESony lance Wolverine sur PS5 au Royaume-UniLes Houthis prennent une zone clé de la mer Rouge au YémenLes clubs de Premier League ont peu d’attaquants sur la liste du Ballon d’OrWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (rester)- vocabulary (a fait monter)- vocabulary (a monté)- vocabulary (a atteint)- vocabulary (suit)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  OpenAI launches ChatGPT for finance in the United States | Beginner French class Nº059 11.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for finance in the United States. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: OpenAI lance ChatGPT pour la finance aux États-Unis(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:24) Launching now(03:09) Helping to make something(03:51) Using and working(04:43) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-11TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTOpenAI lance ChatGPT pour la finance aux États-UnisOpenAI lance jeudi un nouveau ChatGPT pour les services financiers aux États-Unis.Le produit est une version spéciale de ChatGPT Work.OpenAI dit que Morgan Stanley et Evercore ont aidé à le faire.Il utilise le modèle GPT-6 Astra.La société travaille surtout avec des clients d’entreprise.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEBenjamin Sesko marque et change le jeuAngela Rayner annonce une taxe de séjour pour les maires en AngleterreLes Houthis prennent le port de Mokha au YémenWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (lancer)- vocabulary (spéciale)- vocabulary (aidé)- vocabulary (utilise)- vocabulary (surtout)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Hollywood sets a summer record in the United States | Beginner French class Nº058 10.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: Hollywood sets a summer record in the United States. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Hollywood bat un record d’été aux États-Unis(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:34) Today's headline, slowly(02:20) Reaching a total(02:52) A time range(03:32) Ticket sales and totals(04:19) Today's grammar point(04:52) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-10TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTHollywood bat un record d’été aux États-UnisLes ventes de billets ont atteint 4,76 milliards de dollars entre le 1er mai et le 7 septembre 2026.Cette période va du premier week-end de mai au week-end de Labor Day.Le record avant cela date de 2013.La saison a aussi eu une semaine de vente de billets en plus.En 2026, le total reste à 7,5 % du niveau de 2019.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEOdegaard marque et Arsenal bat Napoli 1-0Ed Miliband rejette l’alerte du grand rabbin au Royaume-UniUn chercheur d’Anthropic dit que l’IA peut tuer tous les humainsWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (atteindre)- vocabulary (va)- vocabulary (date)- vocabulary (en plus)- vocabulary (reste)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Matt Clifford leaves his chairmanship of Aria in the UK | Beginner French class Nº057 09.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: Matt Clifford leaves his chairmanship of Aria in the UK. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Matt Clifford quitte la présidence d’Aria au Royaume-Uni(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:37) Three more stories today(01:51) Today's headline, slowly(02:41) The verb to leave(03:19) Making things(04:03) Staying in post(04:57) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-09TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTMatt Clifford quitte la présidence d’Aria au Royaume-UniMatt Clifford quitte son poste lundi.Il a aussi pris un travail à plein temps chez Anthropic.Anthropic fait le chatbot Claude.Dans son nouveau rôle, il devait parler avec des gouvernements hors des États-Unis.Il restera en place jusqu’au 6 novembre.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEFrances Tiafoe, joueur de tennis, remonte et bat Alex Michelsen aux États-UnisAndy Burnham annonce des sanctions contre Israël au Royaume-UniLe gouvernement du Royaume-Uni annonce des sanctions contre des colonies en CisjordanieWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (quitter)- vocabulary (à plein temps)- vocabulary (fait)- vocabulary (gouvernements)- vocabulary (restera)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Zheng Qinwen is through to the quarter-finals at the US Open | Beginner French class Nº056 08.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: Zheng Qinwen is through to the quarter-finals at the US Open. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Zheng Qinwen va en quart à l’US Open(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:33) Three more stories today(01:38) Today's headline, slowly(02:22) Present tense forms(03:07) One after another(03:50) Winning and the result(04:43) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-08TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTZheng Qinwen va en quart à l’US OpenZheng Qinwen a battu Iga Swiatek en trois sets.Dans le premier set, elle était menée 5-0.Puis elle a gagné sept jeux de suite.Elle a gagné le match 7-5, 6-3.Avec cette victoire, elle est en quarts de finale à New York.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEEd Miliband impose une interdiction sur le commerce avec des colonies illégalesLa tour Eiffel reste fermée après une grève de SETEDonald Trump menace de bloquer Bombardier aux États-UnisWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (battre)- vocabulary (menée)- vocabulary (de suite)- vocabulary (le match)- vocabulary (victoire)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The British minister refuses aid for Jaguar Land Rover | Beginner French class Nº055 07.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: The British minister refuses aid for Jaguar Land Rover. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Le ministre britannique refuse une aide pour Jaguar Land Rover(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:43) Today's headline, slowly(02:34) The verb in the present(03:05) Thinking about a decision(03:48) More details(04:39) Today's grammar point(05:16) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-07TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTLe ministre britannique refuse une aide pour Jaguar Land RoverJonathan Reynolds refuse une aide de l’État pour Jaguar Land Rover, et des coupes de postes sont prévues au Royaume-Uni.Le groupe pense à supprimer jusqu’à 4 000 postes.Vendredi, il a dit aux employés de penser à un départ volontaire.Lundi, l’entreprise peut donner plus de détails.Mardi, l’entreprise, les syndicats et le gouvernement doivent se parler.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEEn Allemagne, OpenAI est accusée d’avoir laissé ses agents prendre DeeWiki en maiDonald Trump, ancien président, à une convention républicaine à DallasEnquête sur la sortie de piste d’un avion cargo AmazonWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (refuser)- vocabulary (pense à)- vocabulary (départ volontaire)- numbers (plus de détails)- vocabulary (se parler)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  GM and Ford are targeting defence and energy storage | Beginner French class Nº054 06.09.2026 6p

  Today's story: GM and Ford are targeting defence and energy storage. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: GM et Ford visent la défense et le stockage d’énergie(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:44) Today's headline, slowly(02:36) Present tense of chercher(03:17) Having a contract(03:58) Storing electricity(04:34) Today's grammar point(05:08) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/french/a1/2026-09-06TODAY'S FRENCH TEXTGM et Ford visent la défense et le stockage d’énergieGM et Ford cherchent de nouveaux marchés.Ils veulent aussi gagner de l’argent avec l’énergie.GM a déjà un contrat avec l’armée américaine.Ford veut investir deux milliards de dollars dans son activité d’énergie.Ce type de système garde de l’électricité pour des maisons et des entreprises.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEDes agents OpenAI publient des messages sur un wiki public en AllemagneNigel Farage, chef de Reform UK, fait l’objet d’une enquête sur un don étrangerLes négociateurs américains parlent de l’Ukraine en RussieWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (chercher)- vocabulary (veulent)- vocabulary (a)- vocabulary (investir)- vocabulary (garde)New to French? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free French level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.