{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a29a7413f4eb34728c4200e/6a8ba93120cb324b7725fec6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A1 French News | Why Are Drownings Rising in France?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a29a7413f4eb34728c4200e/f8583352-f227-4fc9-b805-9ab8813b6273.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.</p>\n\n<p>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.</p>\n\n<p>Aujourd&#x27;hui : Les applis de rencontre · Les noyades en France.</p>\n\n<p>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).</p>\n\n<p>Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: <a href=\"https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-24\">https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-24</a></p>","author_name":"LinguaWire"}