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  A1 French News | Swiss App Makes Ski Safety Training Compulsory 08.11.2026 6m

  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: French voices of Homer and Marge from The Simpsons share how they met during a dubbing audition and built a long career together. Also: Switzerland launches a free Snow Safety app with advice on limits, protection, slope rules, helmets, and what to do after an accident; it is now part of snow-sports instructor. Today’s French focus: il faut = it is necessary; you must. Vocabulary: le casque (helmet), les limites (limits), la piste (ski slope or trail). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-08
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  A1 French News | Cyberattacks Put France's Blood Supplies at Risk 07.11.2026 6m

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A cyberattack hits a French blood bank's refrigeration systems, putting blood and vaccines at risk. Also: Arab-led parties win 19 seats in Israel's election and could help form the next government. Aujourd'hui : Une cyberattaque contre une banque de sang · Les partis arabes après les élections. Today’s French focus: ne ... pas seulement = not only. Vocabulary: le système (system), le froid (cold), le sang (blood). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-07
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  A1 French News | Five Oil Tankers Catch Fire in Strait of Hormuz 06.11.2026 7m

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Five oil tankers and a tugboat catch fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, as shipping remains dangerous during the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Also: Democrats win control of the US House of Representatives, while President Trump's approval rating falls to 38% and the cost of living remains a major concern for voters. Aujourd'hui : Fermeture du détroit d’Ormuz · Les démocrates gagnent la Chambre. Today’s French focus: a pris = took / has taken. Vocabulary: le remorqueur (tugboat), le navire (ship), le trafic (traffic). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-06
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  A1 French News | Democrats Win Congress as 80% Fear High Costs 05.11.2026 5m

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Democrats win important elections by promising to make life more affordable, but they may face a presidential veto. Also: The WHO approves trials for two new vaccines designed for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus. Today’s French focus: aller au présent avec un infinitif = to use the present tense of aller with an infinitive. Vocabulary: le coût (cost), le prix (price), le soin (medical care). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-05
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  A1 French News | U.S. Strikes Iran After Missile Threatens Ships 04.11.2026 7m

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The United States launches limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after a missile threatens shipping. Also: Russian attacks kill at least 38 civilians in Ukraine, including people at an aid centre, hospice, and hospital. Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis frappent l’île de Qeshm · Des attaques russes tuent 38 civils. Today’s French focus: se sont réfugiés = took shelter. Vocabulary: le toit (roof), les décombres (debris), le village (village). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-04
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  A1 French News | Oil Drops Sharply as Iran War Talks Continue 03.11.2026 7m

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Oil prices fall sharply as markets hope for more discussions between Iran and the United States. Also: China presents a detailed plan to send astronauts to the Moon before 2030. Aujourd'hui : Les prix du pétrole baissent · La Chine présente son plan pour la Lune. Today’s French focus: Le vaisseau Mengzhou transporte les astronautes = The Mengzhou spacecraft transports the astronauts. Vocabulary: La fusée (rocket), Le vaisseau (spacecraft), Le module (module). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-03
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  A1 French News | Western Sahara Loses UN Peacekeepers After 35 Years 02.11.2026 6m

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission ends in Western Sahara after 35 years, raising security concerns. Also: Binance says it has covered 90% of the losses from a $6.3 billion hack. Aujourd'hui : La mission de paix est terminée · Binance couvre 90 % des pertes. Today’s French focus: commencent, to start or begin = to start or begin. Vocabulary: la mission (mission), la paix (peace), l'inquiétude (worry or concern). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-02
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  A1 French News | Chocolatissimo Hides 200 Golden Tickets in Chocolate Bars 01.11.2026 6m

  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: The Chocolatissimo festival in Neuchâtel hid 200 golden tickets in chocolate bars celebrating Suchard's 200th anniversary. Also: A Montreal man took his pet raccoon Pepper for a rabies vaccination while authorities sought to seize the animal. Today’s French focus: Comment le festival célèbre-t-il ces 200 ans ? = How does the festival celebrate these 200 years?. Vocabulary: la plaque (chocolate bar), le carré (small square), l'emballage (packaging). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-01
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  A1 French News | Six Ships Hit Sea Mines Near Iran 31.10.2026 7m

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump says the war with Iran will end soon as Qatar pushes for a peace deal. Iran says six commercial ships hit sea mines, and a tanker carrying more than two million barrels of. Also: Canada and the European Union announce a new alliance open to countries with similar ideas. Canada will join a €90 billion support loan for Ukraine. Aujourd'hui : Six navires touchent des mines · Le Canada et l’Union européenne créent une alliance. Today’s French focus: peuvent rejoindre, can join = can join. Vocabulary: la mine (mine), l'équipage (crew), la côte (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-a1-2026-10-31
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  A1 French News | Alphabet Suffers Its Biggest One-Day Share Drop 30.10.2026 6m

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Alphabet shares fall 12.6%, wiping out $500 billion in market value as investors worry about advertising, search, and costly AI investments. Also: A California federal judge rejects the Trump administration's request to set aside 20,000 mail ballots allegedly linked to noncitizens. Today’s French focus: ne ... pas = not. Vocabulary: Le juge (the judge), Le vote (the vote), La liste (the list). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-30
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  A1 French News | Iran Gives Diplomacy Another Chance as War Continues 29.10.2026 6m

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Qatar gives Iran a new proposal to stop the war, while discussions continue. Also: Trump plans to loosen US methane rules for oil and gas companies. Aujourd'hui : Le Qatar propose un accord à l'Iran · Les États-Unis changent les règles sur le méthane. Today’s French focus: qui, who = who. Vocabulary: le médiateur (mediator), l'accord (agreement), la diplomatie (diplomacy). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-29
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  A1 French News | Federal Reserve Waits as Inflation Rises to 3.7% 28.10.2026 5m

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The Federal Reserve may keep interest rates stable as US inflation reaches 3.7% before elections. Also: Greenhouse gas levels reached new records in 2025, increasing long-term risks for the planet. Aujourd'hui : Les taux d’intérêt peuvent rester stables · Les gaz à effet de serre battent des records. Today’s French focus: ont augmenté = have increased. Vocabulary: le niveau (level), la terre (earth or ground), la 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-a1-2026-10-28
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  A1 French News | Meta Seeks $95 Billion to Fund Its AI Expansion 27.10.2026 6m

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A federal appeals court rejects the US Justice Department's request to set aside thousands of California ballots. Also: Meta plans to raise $95 billion through two stock offerings to fund its AI expansion and data centers. Aujourd'hui : La cour refuse la demande du gouvernement · Meta veut trouver 95 milliards de dollars. Today’s French focus: vouloir = to want. Vocabulary: la cour (court), la demande (request), le bulletin (ballot). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-27
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  A1 French News | Trump Weighs Iran Deal Against Renewed Strikes 26.10.2026 7m

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against military action, while messages continue through intermediaries and diplomacy remains open. Also: Measles cases in the United States have more than doubled from 2025, with Pennsylvania the hardest-hit state. Today’s French focus: reste = stays or remains. Vocabulary: la dose (dose), le taux (rate), le soignant (healthcare worker). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-26
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  A1 French News | Drought Sends Nearly 9,600 Jura Fish to Safety 25.10.2026 5m

  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: During this past week's drought, rescue teams moved nearly 9,600 fish, including 6,500 trout, to safer river areas in the Jura. Also: This week, Quebec's strategic maple syrup reserve reached zero as sales and exports continued to rise. Today’s French focus: Les articles indéfinis = indefinite articles. Vocabulary: La sécheresse (drought), La rivière (river), Le bénévole (volunteer). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-10-25
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  A1 French News | Third U.S. Carrier Heads Toward Middle East 24.10.2026 5m

  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
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  A1 French News | Coral Reefs Face a Major Threat by 2075 23.10.2026 5m

  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
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  A1 French News | Kyiv Missile Attack Injures Six as Peace Talks Near 22.10.2026 5m

  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
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  A1 French News | EU Puts Arctic Security Ahead of Climate Concerns 21.10.2026 6m

  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
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  A1 French News | Why the US Is Banning DeepSeek from Government Systems 20.10.2026 6m

  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