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  A1 French News | Can Max Verstappen Beat 100 Karts? 17.09.2026 5мин

  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
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  A1 French News | Phil Knight Gives $1.1 Billion for Women's Hospital 16.09.2026 6мин

  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
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  A1 French News | Can Europe Build Its Own AI Fast Enough? 15.09.2026 7мин

  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
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  A1 French News | Can Celine Dion Return to the Stage? 14.09.2026 6мин

  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
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  A1 French News | Why a $4,000 Robot Dog Turns Heads 13.09.2026 7мин

  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
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  A1 French News | Can AI Help the UK Economy Grow? 12.09.2026 7мин

  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
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  A1 French News | Can Anthropic Stop AI Misuse for Bioweapons? 11.09.2026 6мин

  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
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  A1 French News | Can Europe Build a Space Giant? 10.09.2026 5мин

  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
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  A1 French News | Can ASML's $400M Machines Lift Chip Output 40%? 09.09.2026 6мин

  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
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  A1 French News | Indonesia Volcano Cuts Off 1,558 Flights 08.09.2026 6мин

  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
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  A1 French News | Can Isar Aerospace Open Space for Europe? 07.09.2026 6мин

  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
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  A1 French News | Can Isar Aerospace Open Space for Europe? 07.09.2026 7мин

  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. Also: The UN backs a new world map that shows Africa in its true size. Aujourd'hui : Une fusée allemande en orbite · L’ONU soutient une nouvelle carte. Today’s French focus: au bureau, at the office = at the office. Vocabulary: la carte (map), juste (fair; correct), placer (to place; to put). 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
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  A1 French News | Can Bangladesh's Floating Schools Keep Kids in Class? 06.09.2026 7мин

  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
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  A1 French News | After 8 Years, BepiColombo Reaches Mercury's Final Stretch 05.09.2026 6мин

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: BepiColombo is in the final stretch to Mercury after an eight-year trip, using flybys and plasma propulsion before gravity can capture it into orbit. Also: Volkswagen's board approves another 50,000 job cuts, bringing its planned total to 100,000 by 2030 as the company restructures. Aujourd'hui : BepiColombo vers Mercure · Volkswagen coupe 50 000 emplois. Today’s French focus: il faut - it is necessary = it is necessary. Vocabulary: module (module), vitesse (speed), poussée (thrust). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-05
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  A1 French News | Australia's Data Centre Boom Faces a Cost Question 04.09.2026 6мин

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Australia's fast-growing data centre boom brings noise, jobs, and worries about water, electricity, and the environment. Also: The Japanese yen jumps more than 2% as markets think the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates soon. Aujourd'hui : Centres de données en Australie · Le yen monte au Japon. Today’s French focus: a monté, has risen / went up = has risen / went up. Vocabulary: le bourdonnement (hum), l'eau (water), l'électricité (electricity). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-04
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  A1 French News | Can Zeekr Win North America's Car Market? 03.09.2026 7мин

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A Chinese EV maker says its cars are the best and plans a big move into Canada, where tariffs may fall and 49,000 cars could be sold in year one. Also: MapQuest becomes the top free app on Apple's App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario, and downloads surge sharply. Aujourd'hui : Zeekr vise le Canada · MapQuest en tête de l’App Store. Today’s French focus: nous sommes, we are = we are. Vocabulary: la société (the company), les taxes (taxes), le marché (the market). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-03
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  A1 French News | Why the FTC Is Suing Amazon Over Ads 02.09.2026 7мин

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The FTC and 22 states sue Amazon, saying it changed ad auctions and overcharged advertisers for years. Also: A farming family uses vending machines to sell milk and local food in rural villages. Aujourd'hui : Amazon et les enchères · Des machines à lait. Today’s French focus: finis = I finish. Vocabulary: l'enchère (auction), les annonceurs (advertisers), la plainte (complaint). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-02
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  A1 French News | Heart Disease Gets a Fast New AI Check 01.09.2026 6мин

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Scientists say El Niño in the eastern Pacific is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years, using fossil Galápagos corals to rebuild the climate past and show bigger. Also: Doctors test an ECG-based tool that can spot signs of heart failure and heart valve disease in less than two seconds, helping fast-track patients who may need urgent treatment. Aujourd'hui : El Niño plus fort que jamais · Une IA voit le cœur vite. Today’s French focus: peut aider, can help = can help. Vocabulary: la sécheresse (drought), la pluie (rain), l'inondation (flood). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-09-01
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  A1 French News | Are Homeowners Paying the Price for Cash Claims? 31.08.2026 6мин

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan meet in Istanbul to discuss security, military cooperation, and a new joint committee. Also: Australia's insurer regulator says cash home-insurance payouts can leave cyclone-hit homeowners with extra repair costs. Aujourd'hui : Des ministres se voient à Istanbul · Les assureurs paient en argent. Today’s French focus: se rencontrer = to meet. Vocabulary: l'accord (agreement), le comité (committee), les réparations (repairs). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-31
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  A1 French News | Can Cara Severino Be Found Safe After Nepal Floods? 30.08.2026 6мин

  Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: An Australian woman missing after deadly Nepal floods is found safe, while other Australians are still unaccounted for. Also: UK telecom executives warn that slow 5G and network upgrades could hurt the country's AI future. Aujourd'hui : Cara Severino retrouvée au Népal · Réseau plus rapide pour l’IA. Today’s French focus: a parlé (spoke) = spoke. Vocabulary: le lieu (place), la route (road), les personnes (people). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-30