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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Democrats win important elections by promising to make life more affordable, but they may face a presidential veto. Also: The WHO approves trials for two new vaccines designed for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus. Today’s French focus: aller au présent avec un infinitif = to use the present tense of aller with an infinitive. Vocabulary: le coût (cost), le prix (price), le soin (medical care). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-05

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. 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

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. 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

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. 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

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. 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

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. 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

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. 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

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. 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

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. 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