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Learn French with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in slow, simple French at A1, with a free full transcript and English translation for every line.

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A new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day's news, spoken slowly and clearly enough for a beginner to follow.

Every episode has its own page with the full French transcript, the English translation beside it, the day's vocabulary, one grammar point and a short quiz. No account needed to read.

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A1 French News | U.S. Strikes Iran After Missile Threatens Ships

4 november 2026 · 7 min
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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

3 november 2026 · 7 min
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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

2 november 2026 · 6 min
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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

1 november 2026 · 7 min
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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 oktober 2026 · 8 min
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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 oktober 2026 · 7 min
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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 oktober 2026 · 6 min
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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 oktober 2026 · 5 min
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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 oktober 2026 · 6 min
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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 oktober 2026 · 7 min
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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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