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A2 French News | Seven Beluga Whales Arrive in Texas
Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The FDA approves Moderna's seasonal flu vaccine, with trial results showing fewer confirmed flu cases for adults 50 and older. Also: Seven more rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas after a long relocation from a closed Canadian theme park.
Aujourd'hui : Vaccin saisonnier de Moderna approuvé · Sept bélugas arrivent au Texas.
Today’s French focus: ont signalé, reported = reported. Vocabulary: le vaccin (the vaccine), la grippe (the flu), les effets secondaires (side effects).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-08-06
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A2 French News | Can Trump Seal Greenland's Security Deal?
06:52|Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump says the US has a security agreement with Denmark over Greenland, but the deal appears to be less total than he claims and tensions remain. Also: Trump says he will create an 'AI Force' and name an AI czar, while calling fears about AI a hoax and saying the industry should keep growing. Aujourd'hui : Trump annonce un accord sur le Groenland · Trump veut créer une « AI Force ». Today’s French focus: va créer = is going to create. Vocabulary: l'alerte (warning), le rythme (pace), la supercherie (hoax). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-20
A2 French News | Mbappé Leaves Nike for On
07:13|Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Kylian Mbappé leaves Nike and signs with On, a first football deal for the Swiss sportswear brand. Also: A U.S. poll shows people want AI to move forward more slowly, with more government control and concern about jobs. Aujourd'hui : Mbappé signe avec On · Les Américains veulent freiner l’IA. Today’s French focus: gardent, keep = to keep. Vocabulary: la marque (brand), le dossier (case), l'emploi (job). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-19
A2 French News | Why King Charles Says AI Must Stay Under Control
06:56|Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: King Charles warns AI leaders about a serious danger, says the technology must stay in service of people and the natural world, and discusses safety with major companies in. Also: A researcher in the Netherlands finds a rare 1,700-year-old fragment of Homer's Odyssey hidden inside a library book at Utrecht University. Aujourd'hui : Charles parle d’un grand danger · Un fragment rare de l’Odyssée. Today’s French focus: Le roi avait lui-même convoqué la rencontre, had summoned the meeting himself = had summoned the meeting himself. Vocabulary: danger (danger), rare (rare), traces (traces). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-18
A2 French News | Why the US Federal Reserve Raised Rates Again
08:09|Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises rates by a quarter point to fight high inflation, even as Trump pushes for lower rates. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old terrorism court and also faces fresh tensions in the north-east. Aujourd'hui : La Fed relève ses taux · La Syrie supprime un tribunal. Today’s French focus: choisir l'inverse, to choose the opposite = to choose the opposite. Vocabulary: le taux (rate), la dette (debt), la hausse (increase). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-17
A2 French News | Why Did NATO Shoot Down a Drone Over Lithuania?
07:14|Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A NATO fighter jet shoots down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuanian airspace, raising security concerns after it crossed from Belarus. Also: General Motors rolls out a redesigned in-vehicle software experience for its new Chevy and GMC pickups, aiming for simpler controls and a more phone-like feel. Aujourd'hui : OTAN abat un drone en Lituanie · GM change les écrans des pick-ups. Today’s French focus: fait apparaître, makes appear / brings up = makes appear / brings up. Vocabulary: appareil (device), écran (screen), charge (burden). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-16
A2 French News | Why Iran's Nuclear Chief Was Blocked from Vienna
07:26|Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Iran's nuclear chief is blocked from a Vienna conference after a visa cancellation and a UN-linked travel ban, and Iran says the US pressured Austria. Also: Finland joins France's nuclear deterrence initiative, seeking more security while keeping NATO in place. Aujourd'hui : L’Iran furieux à Vienne · La Finlande rejoint la France. Today’s French focus: la situation a basculé - the situation changed suddenly = the situation changed suddenly. Vocabulary: l'interdiction (ban), le voyage (trip), le groupe (group). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-15
A2 French News | Can Céline Dion Pull Off Her Comeback?
07:31|Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: John Deere shows how a farmer can fix a tractor with software, but many farmers still doubt the idea. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris for the first show of a long residency, and the crowd is deeply moved. Aujourd'hui : John Deere montre la réparation · Céline Dion revient à Paris. Today’s French focus: porte maintenant sur la confiance, to now focus on trust = to now focus on trust. Vocabulary: le capteur (sensor), le logiciel (software), la confiance (trust). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-14
A2 French News | Can USA Keep Their 35-Game Run Alive?
07:02|Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The USA beat Spain in a tight semifinal and now face France in the final, while their winning streak reaches 35 games. Also: New UK data shows AI may be hurting job prospects for computer science graduates, especially in coding and software roles. Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis en finale à Berlin · L’IA freine les jeunes diplômés. Today’s French focus: ont battu l'Espagne 76 à 66, beat Spain 76-66 = beat Spain 76-66. Vocabulary: la défaite (defeat), la salle (the hall), d'affilée (in a row). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-13
A2 French News | Sabalenka and Rybakina Face Off for US Open Glory
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