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2026/04/01
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Learn French with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in clear French at B1 and above, spoken more slowly than everyday speech, with a free full transcript and English translation for every line. Read today's transcript: https://linguawire.com/learn/french WHAT YOU GET A new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day's news, at a steadier pace than native conversation, with the vocabulary the news actually uses. 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. WHY NEWS WORKS BETTER THAN EXERCISES You already know what happened today. That means your attention goes to the French instead of to the story. At this level that is what moves you from understanding lessons to understanding real reporting. WHO B1+ IS FOR You can hold a conversation and you want the vocabulary that real reporting uses. The pace here is still slower than everyday speech, so speed never gets in the way of the words. This is the level where most learners stall, and daily contact with real news is the thing that gets them through it. NOT SURE THIS IS YOUR LEVEL? About twenty short questions place you on the CEFR scale and show you what to work on next: https://linguawire.com/assessment An intermediate French podcast for people who can already read a headline and want to hear one. MORE FROM LINGUAWIRE Daily French class: https://linguawire.com/class/french The language guide: https://linguawire.com/guide Every language and level: https://linguawire.com/podcasts Also in Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese and English. If today's episode helped, please follow the show. It is the single thing that helps other French learners find us. Note: LinguaWire podcasts use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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B1 French News | Kyiv Missile Attack Injures Six as Peace Talks Near
2026/10/22
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people as Russia says it is ready in principle to resume peace talks. Also: Two serious PHP security vulnerabilities lead authorities in several countries to temporarily take public websites offline.
Aujourd'hui : Des missiles frappent Kyiv · Deux failles graves dans PHP.
Today’s French focus: si… ne peut pas être corrigé, if… cannot be fixed = if… cannot be fixed. Vocabulary: le correctif (patch or fix), le serveur (server), l'attaquant (attacker).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-22
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B1 French News | AI Stocks Slide 5.5% as Investors Rethink the Boom
2026/10/21
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Ukraine says US intelligence sharing on Russian missile attacks now works after talks in Oslo, while Russia faces pressure to respond to peace proposals. Also: The Nasdaq 100 fell 5.5% as investors questioned AI company valuations, potential returns, and the long-term risks of the boom.
Aujourd'hui : Les discussions sur l’Ukraine après Oslo · Les doutes sur la valeur des entreprises d’IA.
Today’s French focus: sont estimés, are estimated = are estimated. Vocabulary: L'émissaire (envoy or representative), La concession (concession), La patience (patience).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-21
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B1 French News | Why the US Government Banned DeepSeek AI
2026/10/20
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The US bans DeepSeek AI from most civilian government agencies over security concerns and tensions with China. Also: France imposes overnight curfews after riots and looting across several cities.
Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis interdisent DeepSeek · Des couvre-feux après des violences.
Today’s French focus: l', replaces a feminine singular noun before the verb = it or her, replaces a feminine singular noun before the verb. Vocabulary: Le couvre-feu (curfew), Le rassemblement (gathering), La restriction (restriction).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-20
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B1 French News | Trump Pauses Russia Sanctions to Keep Talks Alive
2026/10/19
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Trump pauses several Russia sanctions for 60 days to keep peace negotiations going, while tensions with Ukraine grow. Also: The World Food Programme says nearly 1.4 million people in Gaza face acute food insecurity as aid funding falls short.
Aujourd'hui : Trump suspend plusieurs sanctions contre la Russie · La situation alimentaire reste grave à Gaza.
Today’s French focus: a indiqué que = indicated that. Vocabulary: L'abri (shelter), La marmite (cooking pot), Le manque (lack or shortage).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-19
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B1 French News | Why Neuchâtel Baked a Giant Pink Pastry
2026/10/18
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
Sunday special: two stories from the French-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: A Neuchâtel confectioner made the world's largest pink carac to support breast-cancer prevention. Also: Thônex brought a farm into the city with animals, family activities and a focus on sustainability.
Today’s French focus: pourra approcher = will be able to approach. Vocabulary: La brebis (ewe), La tonte (shearing), La paille (straw).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-18
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B1 French News | Why Ukraine Hit a Russian Refinery Near Moscow
2026/10/17
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major oil refinery near Moscow as both sides ignore an energy ceasefire. Also: Technology stocks fall on Wall Street as investors worry about debt linked to artificial intelligence.
Aujourd'hui : L’Ukraine frappe une raffinerie près de Moscou · Les actions technologiques chutent à Wall Street.
Today’s French focus: si = whether or if. Vocabulary: L'endettement (debt or indebtedness), L'émission (the issuance), Le revenu (income or revenue).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-17
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B1 French News | Yemen Palace Hit by Five Houthi Missiles
2026/10/16
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Five ballistic missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16. The prime minister and other ministers were unharmed, while the Houthis and. Also: The Trump administration sued California over a list of roughly 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters. The Justice Department wants to stop counting their mailed ballots, while.
Aujourd'hui : Cinq missiles frappent le palais présidentiel · Plainte contre la Californie sur les listes électorales.
Today’s French focus: ne ... pas = not. Vocabulary: le délai (the deadline or time period), le scrutin (the election or vote), le bulletin (the 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-b1-2026-10-16
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B1 French News | U.S. Inflation Reaches 3.7% Before Midterm Elections
2026/10/15
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: U.S. inflation reaches 3.7% before the midterm elections, driven partly by rising energy prices. Also: The U.S. may not have sent early warnings to Ukraine before Russian missile strikes.
Aujourd'hui : L'inflation américaine atteint 3,7 % · Des alertes américaines non transmises à l'Ukraine.
Today’s French focus: auraient pu ne pas transmettre = may not have sent. Vocabulary: Une alerte (a warning), Un lancement (a launch), Une frappe (a strike).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-15
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B1 French News | IPCC Climate Report Could Move From 2028 to 2029
2026/10/14
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Russian ballistic missiles hit a power plant and an apartment building in Kyiv, killing one person and injuring 13, after an announced energy ceasefire. Also: Countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia are pressing to delay the IPCC's AR7 climate report from 2028 to 2029, while vulnerable countries fear losing guidance for climate.
Aujourd'hui : Des missiles russes touchent une centrale à Kyiv · Le rapport du GIEC pourrait être retardé.
Today’s French focus: avait déclaré = had declared. Vocabulary: les émissions (emissions), le réchauffement (warming), les objectifs (goals or targets).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-14
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B1 French News | Why the EU Is Limiting Chinese Hybrid Cars
2026/10/13
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three Houthi missiles aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, while the attacks keep the capital's airport closed. Also: The EU will limit Chinese hybrid-vehicle imports to 350,000 cars a year, aiming to reduce China's market share.
Today’s French focus: être soumises à, to be subject to = to be subject to. Vocabulary: Le quota (quota), La douane (customs), Les importations (imports).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-13
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B1 French News | Sailors Offered Five Times Their Pay to Cross Hormuz
2026/10/12
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Sailors are offered up to five times their usual pay to cross the dangerous Strait of Hormuz. Also: At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, die after a boat capsizes off Djibouti.
Aujourd'hui : Des marins très bien payés pour traverser Ormuz · Un naufrage fait au moins 139 morts.
Today’s French focus: alors que = while / whereas. Vocabulary: Le chavirement (capsizing), Les survivants (survivors), La pauvreté (poverty).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-12
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B1 French News | Mira Nair Receives a Career Award in Geneva
2026/10/11
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
Sunday special: two stories from the French-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Monaco opened usually restricted cultural spaces during European Heritage Days, attracting nearly 2,900 visitors. Also: The Geneva International Film Festival announced a career award for filmmaker Mira Nair and welcomed screenwriter Fanny Herrero.
Today’s French focus: Quels = which or what, masculine plural. Vocabulary: Le recyclage (recycling), La réutilisation (reuse), L'assemblage (assembly).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-11
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B1 French News | A Giant Waterlily Hidden in Colombia Faces Extinction
2026/10/10
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A photo on Instagram helps scientists discover a new giant waterlily species in Colombia, but it is already critically endangered. Also: NASA calls on American companies to develop private space stations that could replace the International Space Station from 2030.
Aujourd'hui : Un nouveau nénuphar géant en Colombie · La NASA prépare des stations spatiales privées.
Today’s French focus: ont cherché, they searched = they searched. Vocabulary: la rivière (river), la forêt (forest), le lac (lake).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-10
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B1 French News | Samsung Forecasts $80bn Profit as AI Chip Demand Soars
2026/10/09
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Samsung forecasts record profits as demand for AI memory chips drives its quarterly earnings higher. Also: Google unveils Gemini, an AI agent that can handle workplace tasks across its apps and other services.
Today’s French focus: lui = to him, to her, or to it. Vocabulary: La tâche (task), Le dossier (file or set of documents), Les instructions (instructions).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-09
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B1 French News | Mistral's 1 Trillion-Parameter Model Challenges Big AI
2026/10/08
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Mistral presents Le Chonk, a one-trillion-parameter open-weight model designed to compete with leading American and Chinese models. Also: A remote Antarctic island loses more than 680,000 chinstrap penguins as climate-linked ocean changes disrupt their food supply.
Aujourd'hui : Mistral présente Le Chonk · Le déclin des manchots à jugulaire.
Today’s French focus: pourraient, could, might = could, might. Vocabulary: Le déclin (decline), La baisse (decrease), La population (population).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-08
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