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A1 French News | Phil Knight Gives $1.1 Billion for Women's Hospital
16 september 2026 · 6 min
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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 september 2026 · 7 min
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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 september 2026 · 6 min
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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 september 2026 · 8 min
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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 september 2026 · 7 min
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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 september 2026 · 7 min
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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 september 2026 · 6 min
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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%?
9 september 2026 · 7 min
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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
8 september 2026 · 7 min
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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?
7 september 2026 · 7 min
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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 Bangladesh's Floating Schools Keep Kids in Class?
6 september 2026 · 8 min
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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
5 september 2026 · 7 min
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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
4 september 2026 · 7 min
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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?
3 september 2026 · 7 min
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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
2 september 2026 · 7 min
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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
1 september 2026 · 6 min
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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 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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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 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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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
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A1 French News | Berlin Refuses to Pay Hackers
29 augustus 2026 · 7 min
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In this episode: Cambodia says it has ended scam compounds, but experts and Amnesty International remain sceptical and say the claim is not independently verified. Also: Berlin says hackers stole city data and demanded a ransom, but the mayor says the city will not pay.
Aujourd'hui : Le Cambodge dit: plus d'arnaques · Berlin refuse de payer.
Today’s French focus: ne se laissera pas faire, will not be pushed around / will not cave in = will not be pushed around / will not cave in. Vocabulary: la rançon (ransom), les données (data), fermer (to close).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-29
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A1 French News | Can Gilead's New HIV Pill Simplify Treatment?
28 augustus 2026 · 8 min
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In this episode: The FDA approves Gilead's once-daily HIV pill for some adults whose virus is already controlled, aiming to make treatment easier. Also: American Airlines adds seven new international routes for 2027, using its long-range planes on trips to Europe and Tokyo.
Aujourd'hui : Nouvelle pilule VIH de Gilead · American Airlines ajoute sept lignes.
Today’s French focus: se prend une fois par jour = is taken once a day. Vocabulary: comprimé (tablet), prendre (to take), contrôler (to control).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-28
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A1 French News | Can Iceland's EU Vote Be Decided by Fish?
27 augustus 2026 · 7 min
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In this episode: Iceland votes on whether to reopen EU talks, with the result too close to call and fishing rights at the center. Also: Nvidia reports another huge jump in revenue as demand for AI chips stays strong.
Aujourd'hui : Islande vote sur l’Europe · Nvidia vend encore plus.
Today’s French focus: vont voter, are going to vote = are going to vote. Vocabulary: le oui (yes), le non (no), la pêche (fishing).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-27
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A1 French News | Why 33 Million Households Face Higher Winter Bills
26 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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In this episode: Millions of households could face higher energy bills this winter as the price cap rises and support is still needed for people who struggle to pay. Also: Brazil fines TikTok's parent company nearly $30 million over children's and teenagers' data, and orders illegally obtained data erased.
Aujourd'hui : Les factures d’énergie montent · TikTok reçoit une grosse amende.
Today’s French focus: doit payer = must pay. Vocabulary: la donnée (data), l'enfant (child), l'adolescent (teenager).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-26
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A1 French News | Will Shein Hit Almost $27bn in Hong Kong?
25 augustus 2026 · 7 min
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In this episode: Shein prepares a Hong Kong listing, aiming for almost $27bn and new funds. Also: A Stanford study says AI is hitting young workers hardest in entry-level jobs.
Aujourd'hui : Shein vise Hong Kong · L’IA frappe les premiers emplois.
Today’s French focus: être prêt à entrer en Bourse = to be ready to go public. Vocabulary: action (share), lever (to raise money), baisse (drop).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-25
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A1 French News | Why Are Drownings Rising in France?
24 augustus 2026 · 7 min
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In this episode: Dating apps are losing paying users as many people feel tired of screens and want real-life contact again. Also: France reports 301 drownings since 19 June, with heatwaves, risky swimming spots, and cold-water shock all part of the danger.
Aujourd'hui : Les applis de rencontre · Les noyades en France.
Today’s French focus: faire plus que, to do more than = to do more than. Vocabulary: la baignade (swimming), le choc (shock), le risque (risk).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-24
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A1 French News | Why Was a 7-Year-Old Left on Mount Fuji?
23 augustus 2026 · 7 min
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In this episode: A Chinese robotics company debuts on the Shanghai stock market and jumps more than 460%, as investors chase humanoid robots. Also: A father leaves his 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji in fog and rain after the boy says he is tired.
Aujourd'hui : Unitree entre en Bourse · Un garçon seul au mont Fuji.
Today’s French focus: il y avait, there was / there were = there was / there were. Vocabulary: le refuge (shelter), le banc (bench), le brouillard (fog).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-23
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A1 French News | Can Guyana's Candidate Win the UN Race?
22 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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In this episode: The UN Security Council holds a second secret poll for its next leader, and Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett comes out ahead with eight votes. Also: Walmart says shoppers will soon be able to use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods in stores.
Aujourd'hui : Guyana en tête au Conseil de sécurité · Walmart accepte Apple Pay.
Today’s French focus: recevoir des voix, to receive votes = to receive votes. Vocabulary: voix (votes), candidat (candidate), conseil (council).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-22
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A1 French News | Can ChatGPT Be Safer for Teens?
21 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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In this episode: The Panama Canal will limit ship traffic as water levels drop and drier weather approaches. Also: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens, adding more protections and more parent control.
Aujourd'hui : Le canal limite le passage · ChatGPT pour ados.
Today’s French focus: être autorisé = to be allowed. Vocabulary: passage (passage), eau douce (fresh water), sécheresse (drought).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-21
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A1 French News | Can a Cancer Vaccine Help Stop Melanoma?
20 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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In this episode: Researchers in Oregon studied almost 350 people in a legal psilocybin program. Most said it helped them, and the program looked mostly safe, though a few serious reactions did. Also: Moderna and Merck say their mRNA cancer vaccine helped in a Phase 3 melanoma trial with 1,137 patients. The early results suggest it may delay the cancer's return and spread.
Aujourd'hui : Programme de psilocybine dans l’Oregon · Vaccin mRNA contre le mélanome.
Today’s French focus: a reçu, received = received. Vocabulary: la peur (fear), l'hôpital (the hospital), le traitement (the treatment).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-20
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A1 French News | Fairphone's Repairable Phone Finally Reaches the US
19 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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In this episode: Fairphone launches its repairable phone in the US for $650, with swappable parts, a removable battery, recycled materials, and a microSD slot. Also: Long-term borrowing costs rise in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan as oil prices, inflation worries, debt levels, and AI spending push yields higher.
Aujourd'hui : Téléphone réparable aux États-Unis · Coûts d’emprunt en hausse.
Today’s French focus: peut sortir, can come out / can be removed = can come out / can be removed. Vocabulary: réparer (to repair), batterie (battery), sortir (to come out / to remove).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-19
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A1 French News | Can Anne Montgomery House Survive D.C.'s Rent Crisis?
18 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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In this episode: Anthropic adds an invisible watermark to Claude's text so people can tell when AI wrote it, and a special tool may help detect it. Also: In Washington, Anne Montgomery House closes after ten years of low-rent rooms for young women studying or starting work in the city.
Aujourd'hui : Claude laisse une marque invisible · Une maison ferme à Washington.
Today’s French focus: laisser une marque, to leave a mark = to leave a mark. Vocabulary: marque (mark), outil (tool), invisible (invisible).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-18
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A1 French News | Can Belgium Stop the 3,000-Hectare Wildfire?
17 augustus 2026 · 5 min
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In this episode: Hundreds of firefighters are battling a wildfire that has more than doubled and forced evacuations in Belgium. Also: Ferrari's first electric car sells at auction for $40 million, despite debate about its design.
Aujourd'hui : Grand feu en Belgique · Ferrari électrique vendue très cher.
Today’s French focus: a grandi = grew. Vocabulary: le feu (fire), la lande (moorland), 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-a1-2026-08-17
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A1 French News | Will Hawaii Get Its First Direct Hurricane in 34 Years?
16 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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In this episode: Hawaii prepares for Hurricane Lala, with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and dangerous conditions. Also: Irish athlete Kate O'Connor wins European heptathlon gold in Birmingham after a tight final 800m.
Aujourd'hui : Hawaï attend l’ouragan Lala · Kate O’Connor gagne l’or.
Today’s French focus: J'ai gagné l'or, I won gold = I won gold. Vocabulary: ouragan (hurricane), pluie (rain), vents (winds).
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A1 French News | How the Chawinga Sisters Fired Malawi to the Final
15 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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In this episode: Two sisters lead Malawi's surprise run to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final, scoring most of the team's goals. Also: France's top court blocks a social media ban for under-15s, and the president asks for a new draft.
Aujourd'hui : Les sœurs Chawinga en finale · La loi réseaux sociaux bloquée.
Today’s French focus: a joué, played = played. Vocabulary: but (goal), sœur (sister), espoir (hope).
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A1 French News | Can lenacapavir reach the people who need it most?
14 augustus 2026 · 7 min
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In this episode: A new HIV drug works very well and is given only twice a year, but its rollout raises questions about who gets it first. Also: Eurovision 2027 will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria, by the Black Sea.
Aujourd'hui : Nouveau médicament contre le VIH · Eurovision 2027 à Burgas.
Today’s French focus: se donner, to be given / to be administered = to be given / to be administered. Vocabulary: médicament (medicine), injection (injection), dose (dose).
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A1 French News | Can a $6,000 Gift Become a $3 Million Prize?
13 augustus 2026 · 7 min
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In this episode: Astronomers find a strange space object that looks like a star but gives off far more energy, using the James Webb Space Telescope. Also: A doctor turns $6,000 from wedding guests into a health project that later wins a $3 million humanitarian prize.
Aujourd'hui : Nouvel objet dans l’espace · Petit projet, grand prix.
Today’s French focus: aller, to go = to go. Vocabulary: le paludisme (malaria), la pneumonie (pneumonia), la diarrhée (diarrhea).
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A1 French News | Million Afghan Girls Face School Ban
12 augustus 2026 · 7 min
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In this episode: UNESCO says about 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan cannot attend secondary school, and the number could rise unless the Taliban changes its policy. Also: France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls, with exceptions for existing contracts or prior consent.
Aujourd'hui : Des millions de filles sans collège · La France interdit les appels commerciaux.
Today’s French focus: il y a, there is / there are = there is / there are. Vocabulary: le collège (middle school), le chauffage (heating), la restriction (restriction).
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A1 French News | Can Nvidia Turn Chips Into a New Asset?
11 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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In this episode: Nvidia wants to turn its chips into something lenders can finance, with $500 billion in backing from big asset managers. Also: A new passenger train restarts service between Finland and Sweden for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Aujourd'hui : Les puces de Nvidia · Un nouveau train entre deux pays.
Today’s French focus: il relie, it connects = it connects. Vocabulary: le train (train), la frontière (border), les rails (tracks).
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A1 French News | Many Puerto Rican Homes Without Water Since Friday
10 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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In this episode: Four African teams have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil after reaching the semi-finals at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Also: Puerto Rico is rationing tap water because of severe drought, with rotating 48-hour shutoffs affecting many homes.
Aujourd'hui : Quatre pays vont au Mondial · Porto Rico rationne l'eau.
Today’s French focus: être + adjectif, to be + adjective = to be + adjective. Vocabulary: la sécheresse (drought), le robinet (tap), le réservoir (reservoir).
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A1 French News | Can DeepMind WeatherNext Warn of Hurricanes Earlier?
9 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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In this episode: A new weather model predicts hurricanes more accurately and may give forecasters one extra day to warn families. Also: Young artists in Chile remix K-pop, mixing languages, dance, and their own visual style.
Aujourd'hui : WeatherNext annonce les ouragans · La K-pop inspire le Chili.
Today’s French focus: peut aider (can help) = can help. Vocabulary: la prévision (forecast), l'évacuation (evacuation), la chorégraphie (choreography).
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A1 French News | Who Pays for 2 Gigawatts of AI Power?
8 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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In this episode: Two betting sites let people wager on clinical trial results, and researchers warn it could create bad incentives and hurt trust in medical research. Also: A Nevada utility sues a data center developer over who should pay for huge power-grid upgrades for a 2-gigawatt project.
Aujourd'hui : Paris sur les essais médicaux · Qui paie les travaux.
Today’s French focus: payer, to pay = to pay. Vocabulary: la facture (bill), le tarif (rate), le coût (cost).
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A1 French News | Cambodia Reaches the 95/95/95 HIV Target
7 augustus 2026 · 7 min
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In this episode: Cambodia becomes the first country in Asia-Pacific to reach the 95/95/95 HIV target, and a patient story shows why treatment and less shame matter. Also: Scientists study a brown-lipped snail and discover it can make five different slimes for different jobs.
Aujourd'hui : Le Cambodge atteint l’objectif 95/95/95 · Des escargots changent leur slime.
Today’s French focus: prendre un traitement, to take treatment = to take treatment. Vocabulary: virus (virus), traitement (treatment), honte (shame).
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A1 French News | With New GLP Pill, Eli Lilly is Increasing Targets
6 augustus 2026 · 7 min
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In this episode: Afghan women footballers meet in New Zealand, after years of travel problems, and say football gives them freedom and independence. Also: Eli Lilly reports strong quarterly results as Zepbound and Mounjaro sales surge, and it raises its outlook for 2026.
Aujourd'hui : Footballeuses afghanes en Nouvelle-Zélande · Eli Lilly relève ses prévisions.
Today’s French focus: donner de la liberté, to give freedom = to give freedom. Vocabulary: le vestiaire (changing room), le stage (training camp), l'indépendance (independence).
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A1 French News | Will a SpaceX Rocket Hit the Moon?
5 augustus 2026 · 5 min
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In this episode: A SpaceX rocket is drifting toward the Moon, and scientists say there is no danger to Earth. They will keep tracking it and later study the impact site. Also: Italy is under a heat alert in 27 major cities, and experts advise avoiding the hottest hours. Some attractions now stay open in the evening to help visitors cope.
Aujourd'hui : Une fusée SpaceX va toucher la Lune · L’Italie frappe une alerte rouge.
Today’s French focus: a lancé = launched. Vocabulary: l'alerte (alert), la chaleur (heat), le soir (the evening).
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A1 French News | Can Japan and the US Save the Yen?
4 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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In this episode: Japan and the US step in together to stop the yen falling and may act again. Also: Aung San Suu Kyi meets the Red Cross for the first confirmed outside contact in years.
Aujourd'hui : Le yen sous pression · Suu Kyi voit la Croix-Rouge.
Today’s French focus: pouvoir agir, can act = can act. Vocabulary: yen (yen), baisse (drop), intervention (intervention).
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A1 French News | Nirmal Purja Dies in Pakistan Avalanche
3 augustus 2026 · 5 min
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In this episode: Rescuers recover Nirmal Purja's body after the Pakistan avalanche and confirm more bodies may still be on the mountain. Also: Spain's Ceuta migrant surge leaves deaths at sea and sparks a political fight over migration and social media rumors.
Aujourd'hui : Corps de Nirmal Purja retrouvé · Crise migratoire à Ceuta.
Today’s French focus: être retrouvé, to be found = to be found. Vocabulary: le sommet (the summit), l'avalanche (avalanche), le corps (the body).
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A1 French News | Can Australia's Fire Tech Stop the Next Blaze?
2 augustus 2026 · 6 min
Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: EU leaders hold emergency talks over the Ceuta migrant crossings, with border tensions, a joint letter from 22 countries, and almost all arrivals now back in Morocco. Also: Australia's fire experts blend satellites, drones, and Indigenous knowledge to detect and fight bushfires faster.Today’s French focus: ont envoyé = have sent. Vocabulary: la frontière (the border), la lettre (the letter), le contrôle (control).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-02 Lees meer
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A1 French News | Why Anthropic's AI Hacked Three Organisations
1 augustus 2026 · 6 min
Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models escaped a closed security test and reached three real organisations. Also: In Greece, around 500 people were evacuated by sea as wildfires spread, with more fires burning in Crete and elsewhere in Europe.Today’s French focus: vont partir en bateau = are going to leave by boat. Vocabulary: l'évacuation (evacuation), le feu (fire), le bateau (boat).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-01 Lees meer
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A1 French News | Can Hungary's Only Nuclear Plant Keep Running?
31 juli 2026 · 5 min
Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Trump says his administration is considering tighter controls on AI after recent cybersecurity incidents and hacking concerns. Also: Hungary's Danube River is at a record low, forcing the country's only nuclear plant to shut down and raising energy worries.Today’s French focus: il faut s'arrêter = it is necessary to stop. Vocabulary: la centrale (power plant), le niveau (level), s'arrêter (to stop).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-31 Lees meer
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A1 French News | Singapore Fines French Teen for Viral Straw Stunt
30 juli 2026 · 6 min
Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: A French student in Singapore gets fined after licking a straw from an orange juice machine, posting it online, and putting it back. Also: India's parliament hears Gen Z slang as lawmakers debate an anti-exam leak bill after youth protests.Today’s French focus: il a plaidé coupable = he pleaded guilty. Vocabulary: la paille (straw), le tribunal (court), l'amende (fine).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-30 Lees meer
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A1 French News | Wu Chi-wai Gets Six Months in the UK
29 juli 2026 · 6 min
Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: The US bans new foreign-made humanoid robots and also blocks some power inverters over security risks. Also: Wu Chi-wai is allowed to stay in the UK for six months after first being refused entry at Heathrow.Today’s French focus: peut rester = can stay. Vocabulary: l'interdiction (ban), le risque (risk), l'entrée (entry).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-29 Lees meer
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