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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.
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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.
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About twenty short questions place you on the CEFR scale and show you what to work on next:
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An intermediate French podcast for people who can already read a headline and want to hear one.
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- 193 - B1 French News | Sailors Offered Five Times Their Pay to Cross Hormuz
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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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 - 8min - 192 - B1 French News | Mira Nair Receives a Career Award in Geneva
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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Sun, 11 Oct 2026 - 7min - 191 - B1 French News | A Giant Waterlily Hidden in Colombia Faces Extinction
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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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 - 7min - 190 - B1 French News | Samsung Forecasts $80bn Profit as AI Chip Demand Soars
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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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 - 8min - 189 - B1 French News | Mistral's 1 Trillion-Parameter Model Challenges Big AI
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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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 - 8min - 188 - B1 French News | Why Giorgia Meloni Is Trademarking Her Voice
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on IceCube and high-energy neutrinos. Also: Giorgia Meloni seeks to trademark her voice to protect herself from AI deepfakes.
Aujourd'hui : Francis Halzen reçoit le prix Nobel de physique · Giorgia Meloni protège sa voix.
Today’s French focus: que = that. Vocabulary: La demande (the request or application), La démarche (the action or step taken to reach a goal), La marque (the trademark).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-07
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Wed, 07 Oct 2026 - 8min - 187 - B1 French News | Brazil's Election Heads for a Close Runoff
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in selected public places over privacy concerns. Also: Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly leads Lula in Brazil's presidential election first round, setting up a runoff on 25 October.
Aujourd'hui : La Norvège veut limiter les lunettes à intelligence artificielle · Flávio Bolsonaro en tête, un second tour au Brésil.
Today’s French focus: puisque = since or because. Vocabulary: l'écart (the difference or gap), la moitié (half), le suffrage (vote).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-06
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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 - 7min - 186 - B1 French News | Anthropic's $31 Billion AI Datacentre Faces Local Resistance
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins his first world rally title after rival Oliver Solberg crashes near the finish in Italy. Also: Residents near Dalby oppose Anthropic's planned $31 billion datacentre, citing its huge energy needs and fears of another boom-and-bust cycle.
Aujourd'hui : Elfyn Evans devient champion du monde des rallyes · Un immense centre de données suscite des critiques.
Today’s French focus: la voix passive = the passive voice. Vocabulary: le terrain (land or plot of land), l'élevage (animal farming or livestock farming), le puits (well).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-05
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Mon, 05 Oct 2026 - 6min - 185 - B1 French News | Why Is OpenAI Reviewing 50 Petabytes of Data?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: OpenAI reviews 50 petabytes of data after agents accessed Australian government websites without authorisation, costing more than $500,000 per day. Also: Kevin Sinfield completes seven ultramarathons in seven days, raising funds for motor neurone disease causes in memory of Rob Burrow.
Aujourd'hui : OpenAI examine 50 pétaoctets de données · Sinfield termine sept ultramarathons en sept jours.
Today’s French focus: se connaissaient = knew each other. Vocabulary: L'enquête (investigation), L'accès (access), L'identifiant (identifier or login ID).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-04
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Sun, 04 Oct 2026 - 7min - 184 - B1 French News | Why Alibaba's Qwen AI Avoids Sensitive Topics
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Researchers say Alibaba's Qwen AI avoids sensitive topics and presents China-friendly views, despite being downloaded more than three billion times. Also: Uzbekistan wins the 2026 Chess Olympiad with 20 of 22 match points, while 11-year-old English player Sivanandan sets a new world age record.
Aujourd'hui : Qwen évite des sujets sensibles · L’Ouzbékistan gagne les Olympiades d’échecs.
Today’s French focus: a reçu = received. Vocabulary: La défaite (defeat), La ronde (round), L'échiquier (chessboard).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-03
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Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 8min - 183 - B1 French News | How AI Could Change Southeast Asia's Elections
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Google tests a refrigerator-sized satellite with AI chips for possible data centers in space. Also: An operation in Malaysia shows how AI could spread election disinformation to targeted voters across Southeast Asia.
Aujourd'hui : Google teste un satellite dans l’espace · L’IA et la manipulation des élections.
Today’s French focus: montrer que = to show that. Vocabulary: la puce (chip), la chaleur (heat), l'orbite (orbit).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-02
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Fri, 02 Oct 2026 - 6min - 182 - B1 French News | Why Nikon Is Rechecking a Scientific Video
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Nikon rechecks a winning scientific video after scientists question whether AI created some of its images. Also: Georgia Tech researchers develop an implant network that sends electrical signals through human tissue instead of radio waves.
Today’s French focus: ne...pas = not. Vocabulary: Le tissu (tissue), L'onde (wave), La seringue (syringe).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-10-01
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 - 7min - 181 - B1 French News | Luxury Apartments Found Inside an Indonesian Prison
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Oura postpones its planned US stock-market listing, which could have valued the company at $15 billion. Also: Five Indonesian prison officials are suspended after luxury apartment-style residences are discovered at Cibinong prison.
Aujourd'hui : Oura verschiebt den Börsengang · Luxuswohnungen in einem indonesischen Gefängnis.
Today’s French focus: pourrait = could. Vocabulary: l'incertitude (uncertainty), le bénéfice (profit), le taux (rate).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-30
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 - 8min - 180 - B1 French News | Why South Korea Is Angry With Ukraine
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The UK plans to reduce the deposit needed for first-time home buyers, but the measure could push prices higher. Also: South Korea summons Ukraine's acting ambassador after Kyiv publicly announces the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers.
Aujourd'hui : Une aide pour acheter son premier logement · Séoul proteste contre l’Ukraine.
Today’s French focus: pour + infinitif = in order to. Vocabulary: le logement (housing or home), la prime (bonus), l'offre (supply or availability).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-29
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026 - 8min - 179 - B1 French News | US Wins Its 11th Presidents Cup After Comeback
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The United States comes from three points behind to win its 11th successive Presidents Cup, 17-13. Also: An avalanche hits a base camp in Nepal; two bodies are found and around a dozen people remain missing.
Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis remportent leur onzième Presidents Cup · Deux corps retrouvés après une avalanche.
Today’s French focus: ont été retrouvés = were found. Vocabulary: la remontée (comeback), le capitaine (captain), le point (point).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-28
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Mon, 28 Sep 2026 - 8min - 178 - B1 French News | Why Lula Is Blocking Brazil's Sports Betting
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Tesla starts producing its electric Semi, but limited charging infrastructure and high costs remain major obstacles. Also: Brazilian President Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting to address family debt, addiction, and political pressure before the election.
Aujourd'hui : Le camion électrique de Tesla face aux limites du réseau · Lula interdit les paris sportifs à cotes fixes.
Today’s French focus: il faudrait = it would be necessary. Vocabulary: le véhicule (vehicle), le poids lourd (heavy truck), parcourir (to travel or cover a distance).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-27
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Sun, 27 Sep 2026 - 9min - 177 - B1 French News | Why Ebola Is Hard to Stop in DR Congo
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Ebola spreads to two new health zones in DR Congo as conflict, displacement, and missing contacts make control difficult. Also: Hurricane Polo regains Category 5 strength near Mexico but is expected to weaken before reaching the coast, while rain and flooding remain dangerous.
Aujourd'hui : L’épidémie d’Ebola continue de s’étendre · L’ouragan Polo retrouve la catégorie 5.
Today’s French focus: l'imparfait = the imperfect tense. Vocabulary: Le suivi (monitoring or follow-up), Atteindre (to reach), Le déplacement (movement or displacement).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-26
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Sat, 26 Sep 2026 - 9min - 176 - B1 French News | Lowe's Drones Deliver Over 100 Home Improvement Products
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Lowe's launches a DoorDash and Wing drone delivery pilot in North Carolina, offering over 100 home improvement products in as little as 20 minutes. Also: The US Senate again rejects an Iran war powers resolution as some Republicans criticize the war but remain cautious about challenging President Trump.
Aujourd'hui : Lowe’s lance la livraison par drone · Le Sénat rejette la résolution sur l’Iran.
Today’s French focus: auraient eu besoin = would have needed. Vocabulary: livraison (delivery), rayon (radius), chantier (construction or work site).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-25
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Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - 10min - 175 - B1 French News | Can Ukraine's Drone Tech Help the U.S.?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Ukraine may sign a major drone-defense deal with the US, with testing and production of Ukrainian tech potentially expanding in America, and with lessons from drone threats in the. Also: A former NASA chief warns that China wants to dominate space, linking that rivalry to the Chinese spy balloon and a new space race.
Aujourd'hui : Accord sur les drones avec l’Ukraine · Alerte sur les ambitions chinoises dans l’espace.
Today’s French focus: veut dominer = wants to dominate. Vocabulary: le savoir-faire (know-how), l'équipe (team), la concurrence (competition).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-24
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Thu, 24 Sep 2026 - 8min - 174 - B1 French News | Can Toyota's 400,000 Robots Work With Humans?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A Mississippi family keeps demanding answers after a grand jury says no criminal charges are warranted in Nolan Wells' death. Also: Toyota is training humanoid robots with workers, while saying the robots are meant to coexist with humans, not replace them.
Aujourd'hui : La famille demande encore des réponses · Toyota entraîne des robots humanoïdes.
Today’s French focus: devoir, must, have to = must, have to. Vocabulary: la preuve (evidence), les témoins (witnesses), l'issue (outcome).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-23
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - 8min - 173 - B1 French News | Can Nissan Create More U.S. Jobs?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Nissan wants to raise U.S. production with the new Rogue hybrid, which could mean more shifts and more jobs in Tennessee. Also: More than 20 countries, led by Australia, call for human oversight and control of artificial intelligence.
Aujourd'hui : Nissan veut plus produire aux États-Unis · Plusieurs pays veulent contrôler l’IA.
Today’s French focus: aller + infinitif, to be going to / to plan to do = to be going to / to plan to do. Vocabulary: la main (hand), la surveillance (monitoring), 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-b1-2026-09-22
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Tue, 22 Sep 2026 - 8min - 172 - B1 French News | Can Canadian Dairy Farmers Absorb Trump's Tariff Shock?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Trump's 50% tariff is stalling Canadian dairy sales to the US, forcing farmers to rethink what happens when milk can't be redirected overnight. Also: Nvidia boss Jensen Huang pushes back hard against extinction fears, calling the latest AI doomsday warnings exaggerated and unscientific.
Aujourd'hui : Les éleveurs sous pression · Huang rejette les peurs de l’IA.
Today’s French focus: ne plus pouvoir vendre = no longer be able to sell = no longer be able to sell. Vocabulary: le transformateur (the processor), l'exportation (export), le troupeau (the herd).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-21
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Mon, 21 Sep 2026 - 7min - 171 - B1 French News | Can Protesters Save the Kennedy Center?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Hundreds of activists form a human chain outside the Kennedy Center and push back against Trump's threats to close or demolish parts of it. Also: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico reporters are denied White House access after Trump says their outlets are banned.
Aujourd'hui : Chaîne humaine au Kennedy Center · Journalistes bloqués à la Maison Blanche.
Today’s French focus: il y avait, there was / there were = there was / there were. Vocabulary: manifestation (protest), bâtiment (building), conseil (board).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-20
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 - 7min - 170 - B1 French News | Can Keely Hodgkinson Win in a Speed Suit?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Keely Hodgkinson wins the 800m in London in a custom black speed suit, then receives a Tiffany crown. Also: The FAA tests an AI tool called SMART to help manage crowded air traffic around Washington before a wider rollout.
Aujourd'hui : Hodgkinson gagne en combinaison noire · La FAA teste l’outil SMART à Washington.
Today’s French focus: a passé la ligne, crossed the line = crossed the line. Vocabulary: la couronne (crown), le chrono (time), la ligne (finish line).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-19
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 - 8min - 169 - B1 French News | New Cat Species Found After 100 Years
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Scientists identify a tiny wild cat in Bolivia that was first kept as a pet, then recognized as a rare new feline species after DNA checks and a wildlife rescue. Also: Asian countries are using Arctic shipping routes more as pressure grows on southern chokepoints, with a South Korean container ship reaching Europe via the Arctic for the first.
Aujourd'hui : Un nouveau chat sauvage en Bolivie · L’Arctique attire davantage les cargos.
Today’s French focus: se tourner vers, to turn to = to turn to. Vocabulary: le refuge (shelter), les taches (spots), sauvage (wild).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-18
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 7min - 168 - B1 French News | Luis de la Fuente Stays to Lead Spain to 2032
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Spain keeps Luis de la Fuente as coach until 2032 after a contract extension that follows major recent titles and points toward the 2030 World Cup. Also: Fuel prices jump sharply in Syria, with diesel and petrol hikes sparking protests, road blockades, and more pressure on daily life.
Aujourd'hui : De la Fuente prolongé jusqu’en 2032 · Hausse du carburant en Syrie.
Today’s French focus: a été prolongé, was extended = was extended. Vocabulary: le contrat (contract), le sélectionneur (national team coach), la prolongation (extension).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-17
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Thu, 17 Sep 2026 - 7min - 167 - B1 French News | The Iran War Leaves the US Paying More
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The war with Iran has already cost the US at least $38 billion, and it could keep pushing inflation higher for American households while depleted weapons stocks may take years to. Also: In Algeria, rights groups are urging the government to drop plans to expand the death penalty after deadly wildfires, warning the move could be used against political opponents.
Aujourd'hui : Guerre en Iran, coût pour les États-Unis · Algérie: débat sur la peine de mort.
Today’s French focus: pourrait durer, could last = could last. Vocabulary: le ménage (household), le stock (stock), le logement (housing).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-16
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Wed, 16 Sep 2026 - 6min - 166 - B1 French News | China Pushes Back as AI Fear Grows
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: China pushes back at calls to slow AI while its spy chief warns the technology could threaten Communist Party rule. Also: Thames Water redraws its planned mega-reservoir in Oxfordshire, opening a new consultation as costs and opposition grow.
Aujourd'hui : La Chine rejette les appels alarmistes · Thames Water relance la consultation.
Today’s French focus: devoir au présent, must / have to = must / have to. Vocabulary: la concurrence (competition), la consultation (consultation), la pression (pressure).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-09-15
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Tue, 15 Sep 2026 - 8min - 165 - B1 French News | Can the Strait of Hormuz Stay Open?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A commercial Iranian ship is hit near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh worries about shipping routes and oil flows. Also: Brics leaders meet in Delhi and show a cautious unity, but the Iran war exposes deep divisions.
Today’s French focus: a été reportée, was postponed = was postponed. Vocabulary: le détroit (strait), un passage (a passage), reporter (to postpone).
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Mon, 14 Sep 2026 - 6min - 164 - B1 French News | Saudi Arabia's Oil Route Is Shut After Drone Attack
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Xi Jinping gets a red-carpet welcome in Delhi at a Brics summit, as China and India signal a thaw while still competing for influence. Also: Saudi Arabia closes a key oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq hit the route, raising new pressure on global oil shipping.
Aujourd'hui : Xi Jinping à Delhi au sommet des Brics · L’Arabie saoudite ferme un oléoduc clé.
Today’s French focus: par le dialogue = through dialogue. Vocabulary: le sommet (summit), la déclaration (statement), le dialogue (dialogue).
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Sun, 13 Sep 2026 - 7min - 163 - B1 French News | Lawyer Fined for Using ChatGPT in Murder Case
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A New Mexico lawyer was fined and held in contempt after filing court papers with fake witnesses and false testimony made by ChatGPT. Also: New Zealand and South Africa meet in Baltimore in the final rugby test, a key preview for the 2031 World Cup in the US.
Aujourd'hui : Avocat sanctionné pour des faux témoins · Rugby à Baltimore avant 2031.
Today’s French focus: Il a utilisé ChatGPT, he used ChatGPT = he used ChatGPT. Vocabulary: l'amende (fine), l'outrage (contempt of court), l'enquête (investigation).
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Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 9min - 162 - B1 French News | Could AI Get Smart Enough to Kill Us?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A former Anthropic researcher warns that advanced AI could become a real threat to humanity. Also: UN peacekeepers accompany NPR behind Israeli lines in southern Lebanon and see the destruction firsthand.
Aujourd'hui : L’IA pourrait nous tuer · Des peacekeepers entrent au Liban.
Today’s French focus: cela pourrait changer, this could change = this could change. Vocabulary: l'IA (artificial intelligence), la menace (threat), la course (race).
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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 8min - 161 - B1 French News | Will Navigation Apps Keep the Mercator Map?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A UN map resolution may not change the Mercator view in navigation apps, despite wide support for Equal Earth. Also: A study links maternal anaemia during pregnancy to smaller baby brains and possible later learning problems.
Aujourd'hui : Les applis gardent Mercator · L’anémie liée à un cerveau plus petit.
Today’s French focus: Ils ont suivi, to have followed = to have followed. Vocabulary: cerveau (brain), anémie (anemia), suivi (follow-up).
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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 7min - 160 - B1 French News | Can the US Cripple Iran's Airline Sector?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The US adds new sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector and airline-linked companies, aiming to increase economic pressure on Tehran. Also: New York releases long-hidden 9/11 air-quality records, raising fresh questions about what officials knew and when.
Aujourd'hui : Nouvelles sanctions contre l’aviation iranienne · New York publie des dossiers sur le 11 septembre.
Today’s French focus: sont tombés malades = fell ill. Vocabulary: sanction (sanction), dossiers (files), vérité (truth).
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Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - 7min - 159 - B1 French News | Can AI Cure Cancer if Chips Run Short?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Arm's boss says AI could one day help cure cancer, but chip shortages are slowing the data centres that power it. Also: Hundreds of Burundians in Nairobi rush for documents and bus tickets as Kenya cracks down on small businesses run by foreigners.
Aujourd'hui : L’IA et le cancer · Des Burundais quittent Nairobi.
Today’s French focus: le goulot d'étranglement, bottleneck = bottleneck. Vocabulary: le centre de données (data centre), la chaîne d'approvisionnement (supply chain), le goulot d'étranglement (bottleneck).
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Tue, 08 Sep 2026 - 8min - 158 - B1 French News | Why Texas Barbecue Is Going Halal
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Muslim pitmasters are adding halal brisket, turkey, and lamb to Texas barbecue, and at least a dozen spots now serve halal meat. Also: New EU border checks may bring back longer queues as flexibility rules end, though some travelers to France may not see changes yet.
Aujourd'hui : Le barbecue texan devient halal · Les frontières de l’UE vont changer.
Today’s French focus: devraient: should / are expected to = should / are expected to. Vocabulary: la queue (a line, a queue), la reconnaissance (recognition, respect), une bénédiction (a blessing).
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Mon, 07 Sep 2026 - 8min - 157 - B1 French News | Jaguar Land Rover Faces Thousands of Job Cuts
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Jaguar Land Rover plans job cuts after falling sales, a cyber-attack, and US tariffs put pressure on the company. Also: An Argentine judge orders a Nazi-looted painting returned to the heir of Jewish collector Jacques Goudstikker.
Aujourd'hui : Jaguar Land Rover prépare des suppressions · Un tableau volé revient à l’héritière.
Today’s French focus: va s'ouvrir, is going to open / is set to open = is going to open / is set to open. Vocabulary: l'emploi (job), les ventes (sales), les usines (factories).
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Sun, 06 Sep 2026 - 7min - 156 - B1 French News | Did the US Strike Kill a Wedding Party?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: JD Vance says he is extremely skeptical that US strikes hit a wedding party in Iran, while Washington says no American military bases in the Middle East were hit after Iran's. Also: Global bond markets are wobbling as US debt, inflation fears, and higher oil prices push borrowing costs up for governments and households.
Aujourd'hui : Vance doute d’une noce visée en Iran · Les marchés obligataires deviennent nerveux.
Today’s French focus: si + imparfait, le conditionnel, if + imperfect, conditional = if + imperfect, conditional. Vocabulary: le rendement (yield), la dette (debt), le prix (price).
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Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 7min - 155 - B1 French News | Can ChargePoint Keep Its 70% Surge Going?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: ChargePoint's stock jumps more than 70% after better-than-expected quarterly results and a bullish outlook. Also: The Ig Nobel Prizes move from Boston to Zurich, with odd research, short speeches, and a very unusual ceremony.
Aujourd'hui : ChargePoint bondit de plus de 70 % · Les Ig Nobel quittent Boston.
Today’s French focus: va s'accélérer, will speed up = will speed up. Vocabulary: l'action (share), le marché (the market), l'élan (momentum).
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Fri, 04 Sep 2026 - 8min - 154 - B1 French News | China's Emissions Fall as Oil Use Drops
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: China's carbon emissions fall by 1% as oil use drops and electric vehicles grow, with cleaner energy helping soften the shock from the Iran war. Also: Google launches Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in six weeks, while its Pro line remains paused and pricing stays competitive.
Aujourd'hui : Les émissions baissent en Chine · Google lance Gemini 3.8 Flash.
Today’s French focus: a baissé, has fallen / dropped = has fallen / dropped. Vocabulary: consommation (consumption), importations (imports), tournant (turning point).
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Thu, 03 Sep 2026 - 8min - 153 - B1 French News | Will the U.S. Win Support Against Iran?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: An AI-heavy GE Appliances factory uses robots, cameras, and sensors to catch mistakes fast and boost quality. Also: The U.S. seeks wider backing for economic pressure on Iran, but China's role could decide how far the campaign goes.
Aujourd'hui : L’IA change l’usine en Géorgie · La Chine bloque-t-elle la pression.
Today’s French focus: si la Chine ne bouge pas, if China does not budge = if China does not budge. Vocabulary: l'anomalie (anomaly), la pression (pressure), le siège (head office).
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 - 7min - 152 - B1 French News | Messi Ends His Argentina Career
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Andrew Bailey warns that AI could trigger a global economic slowdown and create major cybersecurity risks for financial systems. Also: Lionel Messi ends his international career after more than 20 years, after his father's death, as BBC Sport revisits his most iconic moments.
Aujourd'hui : L’IA inquiète l’économie mondiale · Messi met fin à sa carrière internationale.
Today’s French focus: pourrait provoquer, could trigger = could trigger. Vocabulary: le ralentissement (slowdown), la croissance (growth), les chocs (shocks).
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 - 7min - 151 - B1 French News | Why Ollie Watkins's Villa Exit Feels So Sudden
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Ollie Watkins leaves Aston Villa for Al-Hilal in a £51m move, and explains why he never expected it to end this way. Also: Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile is charged with treason after a tense political standoff, with 17 others also accused.
Aujourd'hui : Watkins quitte Aston Villa pour Al-Hilal · Mundubile inculpé pour trahison en Zambie.
Today’s French focus: être inculpé, to be charged officially = to be charged officially. Vocabulary: inculpé (charged officially), trahison (treason), tribunal (court).
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 - 7min - 150 - B1 French News | Pirates Die in Ship Rescue
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Turkish and Somali forces free a cargo ship after a 10-day pirate standoff off Somalia. The operation kills 14 pirates and is tied to maritime security and anti-piracy cooperation. Also: Addisu Gobena wins the Sydney Marathon in a record time, while Peres Jepchirchir takes the women's race and the event also faces a medal-design mix-up.
Aujourd'hui : Des pirates tués au large de la Somalie · Gobena bat le record à Sydney.
Today’s French focus: a continué sa route, continued on its way = continued on its way. Vocabulary: le navire (ship), la côte (coast), la piraterie (piracy).
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Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 7min - 149 - B1 French News | Venezuelan Father Sent Far From His Family
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Trump says the US and Venezuela have struck a huge oil deal, and he claims it could lower gas prices for Americans. Also: A Venezuelan father is deported from Texas to Liberia and ends up far from his wife and five-month-old son.
Aujourd'hui : Trump annonce un accord pétrolier historique · Un père vénézuélien expulsé vers le Liberia.
Today’s French focus: dit qu'il - says that he = says that he. Vocabulary: le renvoi (removal / deportation), la détention (detention), persécuté (persecuted).
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Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 7min - 148 - B1 French News | Can AI Defenses Stop a Cyberattack Surge?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Leading tech companies warn that AI-enabled cyberattacks could soon hit hospitals, firms, and other institutions, and they say the window to strengthen defenses may be only a few. Also: Thieves raid the Treasure of Villena in Spain in just four minutes, taking most of a Bronze Age gold collection from a museum.
Aujourd'hui : Des géants alertent sur les cyberattaques · Un trésor antique volé en quelques minutes.
Today’s French focus: peuvent servir à, can be used to = can be used to. Vocabulary: l'attaque (attack), la faiblesse (weakness), un correctif (patch).
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Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 7min - 147 - B1 French News | Can This New Pill Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Live Longer?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Medicare's $50 obesity drug program is gaining traction, with CVS and Walgreens already filling about 100,000 prescriptions each. Also: The FDA approves daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer after trials show average survival rising from 6.6 months to 13.2 months.
Aujourd'hui : Programme à 50 dollars pour l’obésité · Nouveau traitement contre le cancer du pancréas.
Today’s French focus: peut aider, can help = can help. Vocabulary: ordonnance (prescription), suivi (follow-up care), assurance (insurance).
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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 8min - 146 - B1 French News | Can This New Pill Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Live Longer?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Medicare's obesity-drug program is taking off, with CVS and Walgreens already filling about 100,000 prescriptions each at $50 a month. Also: The FDA approves daraxonrasib, a daily pill that nearly doubled average survival for pancreatic cancer patients in trials.
Aujourd'hui : Medicare attire déjà beaucoup de patients · Un nouveau traitement contre le cancer du pancréas.
Today’s French focus: va durer, is going to last = is going to last. Vocabulary: programme (program), prix (price), facture (bill).
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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 9min - 145 - B1 French News | Robots Break Records and Catch Fire
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: United Airlines plans new international routes to places like Okinawa and Sicily, betting that travelers still want more choice and direct links. Also: At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, sprinting robots beat human records, but others crashed, fell, and even caught fire.
Aujourd'hui : United ajoute de nouvelles liaisons · Des robots battent des records.
Today’s French focus: ajouter de nouvelles liaisons, to add new routes = to add new routes. Vocabulary: la liaison (route), le réseau (network), les clients (customers).
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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 8min - 144 - B1 French News | Why the US Just Reversed a Syria Terror Label
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The US removes Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list, and Syria says the move could help recovery after 14 years of civil war. Also: China's factories and schools are quietly training the next wave of robots, with more than two million machines already at work.
Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis retirent la Syrie · La révolution discrète des robots en Chine.
Today’s French focus: ont retiré = they removed. Vocabulary: L'aide (aid), La reconnaissance (recognition), Le retrait (removal).
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Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 7min - 143 - B1 French News | Can Kenya's AI Boom Leave Naivasha Short of Water?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A planned data centre near Naivasha raises fears about water pressure in a region already short on supply. Also: Ebola in the DRC has reached 5,515 confirmed cases, with deaths climbing and health teams under severe strain.
Aujourd'hui : Naivasha sous pression pour l’eau · Ebola s’aggrave en RDC.
Today’s French focus: être sous pression, to be under pressure = to be under pressure. Vocabulary: la pénurie (shortage), le bétail (livestock), le prélèvement (water withdrawal).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-24
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Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - 8min - 142 - B1 French News | Can Coca-Cola Win the Custom Drink Race?
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In this episode: Coca-Cola is testing more customizable drinks and new machines, because customers and restaurants want more choice. Also: Humanoid robots are moving faster, and an expert explains why they are reaching a tipping point.
Aujourd'hui : Coca-Cola teste des boissons personnalisées · Les robots humanoïdes avancent vite.
Today’s French focus: peut personnaliser = can customize. Vocabulary: la boisson (drink), la crème (cream), personnaliser (to customize).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-23
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Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 9min - 141 - B1 French News | Panama Canal Limits Ships as El Niño Tightens Water Supply
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In this episode: Waymo boosts lobbying as it fights Uber over robotaxi rules and fully driverless service. Also: Panama will reduce daily canal crossings because El Niño has cut rainfall and water supply.
Aujourd'hui : Waymo augmente son lobbying · Panama limite les navires.
Today’s French focus: pourront passer = will be able to pass. Vocabulary: l'écluse (lock), le navire (ship), la pluie (rain).
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Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 6min - 140 - B1 French News | RoboStore Makes Robots in the US After Ban
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In this episode: RoboStore is changing its strategy after US restrictions on foreign-made robots, and plans to build its own robots in Long Island in a 66,000-square-foot facility. Also: About 2,000 people in Washington, D.C. joined a blind tasting to compare jollof rice from different West African traditions.
Aujourd'hui : RoboStore fabrique ses robots aux États-Unis · Test à l’aveugle pour le jollof rice.
Today’s French focus: il y a - there is / there are = there is / there are. Vocabulary: la dégustation (tasting), faire la queue (to stand in line), la recette (recipe).
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Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 8min - 139 - B1 French News | NASA's Swift Observatory Faces a Failed Rescue
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In this episode: NASA and Katalyst give up on rescuing the Swift space telescope after control problems stop the Link mission. Also: LinkedIn data shows women are still far less likely to get high-paying AI jobs or lead AI companies.
Aujourd'hui : NASA abandonne le sauvetage de Swift · Les femmes restent minoritaires dans l’IA.
Today’s French focus: renoncer à sauver Swift = to give up on rescuing Swift. Vocabulary: la sonde (probe), le propulseur (thruster), la cible (target).
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Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 8min - 138 - B1 French News | At Least 30 Children May Have the Wrong Donors
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In this episode: Researchers found a hidden Copilot parameter that could let a malicious link bypass user consent and trigger data theft. Also: At least 30 children may have been conceived with the wrong sperm or egg donors in IVF cases in northern Cyprus.
Aujourd'hui : Copilot révèle un paramètre caché · Au moins 30 enfants concernés.
Today’s French focus: il fallait, it was necessary = it was necessary. Vocabulary: consentement (consent), correctif (fix), frein (brake).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-19
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Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 7min - 137 - B1 French News | Cialis Faces Longevity Hype
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In this episode: A drug for erectile dysfunction is being promoted online as a longevity booster, but the evidence is still only observational. Also: Three former SpaceX engineers are building a robot-heavy steel factory to automate key parts production by 2027.
Aujourd'hui : Cialis devient un médicament pour vivre plus longtemps · Une usine robotisée pour fabriquer l’acier.
Today’s French focus: il faut plus de = there needs to be more / more ... is needed. Vocabulary: la fabrication (manufacturing), le soudage (welding), la main-d'œuvre (workforce).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-18
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Tue, 18 Aug 2026 - 7min - 136 - B1 French News | Can Salamina Survive the Twin Fires?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Two fires break out almost at the same time on Salamina, forcing firefighters to fight both fronts, evacuate hundreds of people by sea, and respond after two bodies are found. Also: Ferrari's first all-electric car sells at auction for $40 million, setting a record while also sparking debate over the brand's new direction.
Aujourd'hui : Deux incendies sur l’île de Salamine · Ferrari électrique vendue à prix record.
Today’s French focus: ont commencé, started = started. Vocabulary: incendie (fire), secours (emergency responders), fumée (smoke).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-17
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Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - 7min - 135 - B1 French News | Why Are Secondhand Books Selling in Bulk?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Bookshops are seeing mysterious bulk orders, and the books may be used to train AI before being destroyed after scanning. Also: South Korea's president proposes talks with North Korea to officially end a war still technically active since 1953.
Aujourd'hui : Livres d’occasion vendus en gros · Séoul propose des discussions avec le Nord.
Today’s French focus: être envoyé vers, to be sent to = to be sent to. Vocabulary: commande (order), entrepôt (warehouse), détruire (to destroy).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-16
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Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - 8min - 134 - B1 French News | How China Got Around Trump's Tariffs
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The White House says more than 40 countries helped China route goods through lower-tariff countries to dodge US duties, and the report lands before a planned Trump-Xi meeting. Also: Investigators found Instagram accounts that sell advice for crossing from Morocco to Ceuta, using glamorous videos that hide the real risks.
Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis accusent plus de quarante pays · Des comptes Instagram vendent des conseils.
Today’s French focus: aider à contourner, to help bypass = to help bypass. Vocabulary: le transbordement (transshipment), la cargaison (cargo), contourner (to bypass).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-15
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Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 7min - 133 - B1 French News | Romania's Only Nuclear Plant Shuts After Danube Drops
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Romania shuts its only nuclear plant after the Danube drops too low for cooling, and restart is not expected for ten days. Also: Taiwan slows mobile internet to text-only speed for 30 minutes during a defense drill tied to the Han Kuang exercises.
Aujourd'hui : La centrale nucléaire roumaine s’arrête · À Taïwan, l’internet est ralenti.
Today’s French focus: être limité à, to be limited to = to be limited to. Vocabulary: le fleuve (river), le refroidissement (cooling), le débit (flow rate).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-14
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Fri, 14 Aug 2026 - 7min - 132 - B1 French News | At Least 44 Dead After Ferry Sinks in Zimbabwe
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Google reveals its 2026 hardware lineup, with the Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag, and puts more emphasis on AI than big design changes. Also: At least 44 people die after a ferry sinks on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, with rescue efforts continuing and 77 people already saved.
Aujourd'hui : Google dévoile sa gamme 2026 · Ferry coule au Zimbabwe.
Today’s French focus: a montré = showed. Vocabulary: le traceur (tracker), le voyant (indicator light), la batterie (battery).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-13
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 - 8min - 131 - B1 French News | Can Gemini's Big Growth Keep Going?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Researchers measure extreme heat hour by hour, revealing more hot hours per summer and a faster long-term rise. Also: Google says Gemini has reached 1 billion monthly users, but the episode asks whether that growth can keep going.
Aujourd'hui : La chaleur extrême mesurée heure par heure · Gemini atteint un milliard d’utilisateurs.
Today’s French focus: compter en = to count in. Vocabulary: la chaleur (heat), l'heure (hour), le seuil (threshold).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-12
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Wed, 12 Aug 2026 - 6min - 130 - B1 French News | Can Shein Keep Its Low-Price Edge?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Shein is under pressure as tariffs and new rules push prices up, raising doubts about its low-price model and U.S. and European sales. Also: Firefighters and helicopter crews are fighting major wildfires across Indonesia as dry weather and El Niño raise the risk.
Aujourd'hui : Shein sous pression face aux tarifs · Incendies de forêt en Indonésie.
Today’s French focus: répercuter les coûts = to pass on costs. Vocabulary: les tarifs (tariffs), la rentabilité (profitability), le marché (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-b1-2026-08-11
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Tue, 11 Aug 2026 - 7min - 129 - B1 French News | Why Brent crude is rising again
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Brent crude climbs as Iran's demands keep the Strait of Hormuz under pressure. Also: Morocco's football chief Fouzi Lekjaa joins a party before September elections.
Aujourd'hui : Le Brent remonte encore · Lekjaa entre en politique.
Today’s French focus: a monté - has risen = has risen. Vocabulary: trafic (traffic), prime (premium), percée (breakthrough).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-10
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Mon, 10 Aug 2026 - 8min - 128 - B1 French News | How Perseverance Set a Mars Driving Record
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Perseverance is about to set a new Mars driving record thanks to its autonomous navigation system. Also: Typhoon Dolphin hits Okinawa, cutting power and forcing closures before moving toward China.
Aujourd'hui : Perseverance bat un record sur Mars · Un typhon frappe Okinawa.
Today’s French focus: ont été suspendus, have been suspended = have been suspended. Vocabulary: l'alerte (alert or warning), la submersion (flooding or inundation), suspendre (to suspend or halt).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-09
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Sun, 09 Aug 2026 - 6min - 127 - B1 French News | Can This Vaccine Stop Deadly Diarrhea?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A vaccine candidate showed 89% effectiveness against shigellosis in a clinical trial, offering hope against a deadly diarrheal disease that kills over a million people a year. Also: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact, but experts question how much the alliance will really change Middle East security.
Aujourd'hui : Un vaccin prometteur contre la shigellose · Turquie, Arabie saoudite, Pakistan signent un pacte.
Today’s French focus: a été efficace, was effective = was effective. Vocabulary: la shigellose (shigellosis), la diarrhée (diarrhea), un essai (a trial).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-08
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Sat, 08 Aug 2026 - 7min - 126 - B1 French News | Why Airlines Are Warning About Lithium-Ion Batteries
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Airlines are warning passengers after a battery pack overheated, caught fire, and forced crew to act fast. Also: In Mozambique, floods destroyed crops and roads, and many families now face a second crisis: hunger.
Aujourd'hui : Alerte sur les batteries en avion · Après les inondations, la faim au Mozambique.
Today’s French focus: garder en cabine, to keep in the cabin = to keep in the cabin. Vocabulary: batterie (battery), siège (seat), soute (cargo hold).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-07
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Fri, 07 Aug 2026 - 7min - 125 - B1 French News | Can Iran and Oman Reopen the Strait?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages. Also: FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine.
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-b1-2026-08-06
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Thu, 06 Aug 2026 - 6min - 124 - B1 French News | Spokane Wildfire Suspect Linked to Other Blazes
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: More than 170 migrants were rescued after a boat caught fire in the Channel, with injuries and an investigation now underway. Also: Police in Spokane arrested an arson suspect linked to other fire probes as huge wildfires forced mass evacuations.
Aujourd'hui : Incendie d’un bateau dans la Manche · Suspect d’incendie à Spokane arrêté.
Today’s French focus: les patrouilles ont proposé de l'aide, the patrols offered help = the patrols offered help. Vocabulary: sauvetage (rescue), détroit (strait), patrouilles (patrols).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-05
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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 - 6min - 123 - B1 French News | Rhine Falls to Record Low Levels
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: AI companies are struggling to price paid services as token costs keep changing. Also: The Rhine hits record low levels, and drought is hurting river transport across Europe.
Aujourd'hui : Comment fixer le prix de l’IA · Le Rhin atteint des niveaux records bas.
Today’s French focus: ne... pas, to make a negative statement = to make a negative statement. Vocabulary: le niveau (level), la sécheresse (drought), navigable (navigable).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-04
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Tue, 04 Aug 2026 - 6min - 122 - B1 French News | Japan and the US Step In to Save the Yen
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Japan and the United States act together to stop the yen from falling, in a rare joint move after it hit a 40-year low. Also: In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, violent protests in Rawalakot leave dozens dead and overwhelm a makeshift clinic.
Aujourd'hui : Le Japon et les États-Unis soutiennent le yen · Manifestations meurtrières au Cachemire pakistanais.
Today’s French focus: ils n'hésiteront pas à, they will not hesitate to = they will not hesitate to. Vocabulary: le taux (rate), la spéculation (speculation), l'intervention (intervention).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-03
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Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - 7min - 121 - B1 French News | What Kieran Dodds Found in America's Red Hair
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Thousands of migrants entered Spain's Ceuta crossing, turning a sudden arrival into a political crisis, with deaths at sea and arguments over who caused it. Also: Photographer Kieran Dodds expanded his red-hair portrait project across the world and then noticed a surprising gap in his American subjects.Today’s French focus: sont entrées = went in / entered (feminine plural past tense). Vocabulary: entrer (to enter), l'enclave (an enclave), la frontière (the border).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-02
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Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - 6min - 120 - B1 French News | Why 60,000 Migrants Reached Ceuta
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Spain's prime minister blames traffickers after about 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta, and Italy responds by suspending Schengen free movement with Madrid. Also: Rescuers recover the body of US climber Mallory Geis after a deadly avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, while the search for others continues.Today’s French focus: accuser de = to accuse someone of. Vocabulary: les trafiquants (traffickers), l'enclave (an enclave), la circulation (movement).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-01
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Sat, 01 Aug 2026 - 6min - 119 - B1 French News | Anthropic's Claude Hacked Three Organisations in Tests
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Anthropic says Claude AI entered the systems of three organisations during cybersecurity tests after a configuration error gave it internet access. Also: Thousands of people were evacuated in Crete as strong winds drove wildfires toward tourist resorts and villages.Today’s French focus: contenir = to contain. Vocabulary: l'évacuation (evacuation), la rafale (gust of wind), contenir (to contain).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-31
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Fri, 31 Jul 2026 - 6min - 118 - B1 French News | Japan Faces More Than 100 Aftershocks
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Japan faces more than 100 aftershocks after a powerful quake, as rescuers search rubble in Kumamoto and officials warn of more strong tremors. Also: BTS say they will not submit their music for the 2027 Grammys, in a dispute linked to the new Asian pop category and language rules.Today’s French focus: il ne soumettra pas = he will not submit. Vocabulary: la réplique (aftershock), les décombres (rubble), l'évacuation (evacuation).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-30
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Thu, 30 Jul 2026 - 6min - 117 - B1 French News | Ecuador Police Fight Back Against Los Aguilas
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Ecuador's police raid a gang-controlled neighbourhood, face corruption inside the system, and find hidden weapons while Los Aguilas keeps people silent through fear. Also: Kenyan authorities investigate the mysterious deaths of 14 elephants near Amboseli, sending tissue samples to laboratories to find out whether disease, poisoning, or something.Today’s French focus: être envoyé à = to be sent to. Vocabulary: l'échantillon (sample), le laboratoire (laboratory), la carcasse (carcass).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-29
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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 - 6min - 116 - B1 French News | Bordeaux Wildfire Forces 300,000 to Flee
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Residents near Bordeaux describe thick smoke, masks, and the stress of a wildfire that has forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate. Also: Carly Simon says she has Parkinson's, explains how it affects her daily life, and says she has not stopped working or living.Today’s French focus: n'a pas arrêté de vivre = has not stopped living. Vocabulary: masque (mask), fumée (smoke), évacuation (evacuation).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-28
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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 - 6min - 115 - B1 French News | Luke Littler Smashes Taylor's Record Again
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: A Chinese chipmaker's stock jumps over 470% on its Shanghai debut, making it mainland China's most valuable listed company. Also: Luke Littler defends his World Matchplay title, beats Gerwyn Price 18-9, and breaks Phil Taylor's tournament and final average records.Today’s French focus: vouloir + infinitif — to want to + infinitive = to want to + infinitive. Vocabulary: la puce (chip), la production (production), le marché (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-b1-2026-07-27
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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 - 7min - 114 - B1 French News | How a Prison Record Label Made Mini Stars
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: A notorious Cameroon prison runs an on-site studio and label, where inmates record songs, make videos, and even draw fans from abroad. Also: Love Island reveals how dating rules and relationship roles are shifting in Britain, from women making the first move to reactions over 'girl code'.Today’s French focus: ce sont les femmes qui choisissent = it is the women who choose. Vocabulary: le studio (studio), le label (record label), la cour (courtyard).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-26
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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 - 7min - 113 - B1 French News | Elon Musk Says to Enjoy the AI Ride
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Elon Musk says people should stay calm about AI, even as fears grow and OpenAI reports that some advanced models hacked a start-up during a security test. Also: After shocking videos of animal cruelty in Guangdong, activists push the fight beyond China, while censorship and public anger keep the case alive.Today’s French focus: ont dit = said. Vocabulary: la censure (censorship), la cruauté (cruelty), un panneau publicitaire (a billboard).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-24
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 - 6min - 112 - B1 French News | Google's AI Spending Pushes Cash Flow Negative
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Google's AI spending keeps rising as Alphabet's free cash flow turns negative for the first time in at least a decade, even while revenue grows. Also: Nigeria's environmental agency investigates a strange white foam on a highway as crowds stop to film it and officials warn people away.Today’s French focus: a dépensé = spent. Vocabulary: la trésorerie libre (free cash flow), les dépenses (spending), l'investissement (investment).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-23
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Thu, 23 Jul 2026 - 5min - 111 - B1 French News | France Bans Social Media for Under-15s
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: France's parliament passes a law that will bar under-15s from social media, with age checks for users starting in two stages. Also: A Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces jail time after prosecutors say ants were used in desserts and other dishes.Today’s French focus: devoir vérifier = to have to verify. Vocabulary: la loi (the law), la vérification (the checking / verification), la vie privée (privacy).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-22
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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 - 6min - 110 - B1 French News | US Strikes Iran Again as Tensions Rise
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Hamas chooses Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, signaling continuity, internal divisions, and a tougher line after years of war. Also: The US launches another round of strikes on Iran, while both sides keep trading messages through intermediaries despite rising danger in the Strait of Hormuz.Today’s French focus: être en train de = to be in the middle of doing something. Vocabulary: le détroit (strait), le pétrolier (oil tanker), la capacité (capacity).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-21
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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 - 5min - 109 - B1 French News | Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: US health officials say a lettuce test was a false positive, and the exact source of the parasite is still unknown. Also: A ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew sinks off Guyana, with rescue teams searching for dozens still missing.Today’s French focus: être porté disparu = to be missing. Vocabulary: le naufrage (a shipwreck; a sinking), secours (rescue; help), disparu (missing; disappeared).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-20
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 - 5min - 108 - B1 French News | Six Tourist Deaths Leave Laos Without Answers
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Laos says it cannot determine what caused six tourist deaths linked to methanol-tainted alcohol, because no autopsies were carried out and authorities say they cannot blame any. Also: German politician Jens Spahn resigns after criticism over having a child via a surrogate in the US, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz backs the decision and prepares to name a.Today’s French focus: ne peut pas dire = cannot say for certain. Vocabulary: méthanol (methanol), autopsie (autopsy), remplaçant (replacement / substitute).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-19
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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 - 5min - 107 - B1 French News | Trump Threatens Canada Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada after wildfire smoke drifts into US cities, while Canada says the two countries share responsibility for climate action. Also: China criticises the UK's nationalisation of British Steel, saying the move harms Jingye's rights and investment confidence.Today’s French focus: tendre les relations — to make relations more fragile or difficult = to make relations more fragile or difficult. Vocabulary: la nationalisation (nationalisation; the act of bringing a company under public control), le contrôle (control), les emplois (jobs).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-18
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 - 5min - 106 - B1 French News | Fifa Weighs Action Over Falklands Banner
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: FIFA is reviewing match reports after Argentina's players held up a banner about the Falklands after beating England. Also: Australia says Laos is too soft on charges after six backpackers died from methanol poisoning.Today’s French focus: dit qu'elle étudie les rapports du match = says that it is reviewing the match reports. Vocabulary: la banderole (banner), le message (message), le précédent (precedent).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-17
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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 - 5min - 105 - B1 French News | Italy's Delivery Riders Strike in 40C Heat
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Delivery riders in several Italian cities strike for better working conditions in the summer heat, with stops in Milan, Bologna, and Florence. Also: French MPs approve a tightly restricted assisted-dying bill after a long debate, with more legal steps still ahead.Today’s French focus: devoir + infinitif = must / have to + infinitive. Vocabulary: la canicule (heatwave), la grève (strike), le délai de réflexion (reflection period).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-16
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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 - 5min - 104 - B1 French News | Seven Britons Die in Spain Wildfires
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: In southern Spain, authorities confirmed seven British victims among 13 people killed in deadly wildfires, with most of the victims being foreign nationals. Also: In Singapore, a court ordered Bloomberg and a reporter to pay damages to two ministers after a defamation case over an article about property deals.Today’s French focus: restreindre = to limit. Vocabulary: l'incendie (wildfire), la province (province), la victime (victim).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-15
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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 - 5min - 103 - B1 French News | Killed in Bangkok Bar Fire
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: A fast-moving fire tore through a Bangkok bar, killing at least 28 people and leaving 25 critically injured as firefighters found some victims sheltering in a bathroom. Also: A 2,000-pound bison charged a grandfather in Yellowstone after a photo stop, sending him to hospital and reminding visitors to keep their distance.Today’s French focus: garder ses distances = to keep one's distance. Vocabulary: ravager (to ravage; to devastate), se propager (to spread), se réfugier (to take shelter; to seek refuge).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-14
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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 - 5min - 102 - B1 French News | Hectares Burn as Fire Near Paris Spreads
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Firefighting planes are sent near Paris as a wildfire crosses 800 hectares, closes part of a major highway, and disrupts summer travel. Also: Mitch McConnell says he will not return to the Senate yet after a fall and mild pneumonia, addressing weeks of health speculation.Today’s French focus: se propager = to spread. Vocabulary: la forêt (forest), l'autoroute (highway), le retard (delay).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-13
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Mon, 13 Jul 2026 - 5min - 101 - B1 French News | Freed After Nigeria's Rescue Operation
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: The US government pays nearly $3 million to victims of Havana Syndrome, a mysterious illness reported by diplomats and intelligence staff. Also: Nigeria's army says it freed 44 pupils and teachers after a rescue operation, but the mission also cost soldiers their lives.Today’s French focus: libérer = to free, to release. Vocabulary: le ravisseur (kidnapper), le soulagement (relief), l'attente (the waiting).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-12
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Sun, 12 Jul 2026 - 5min - 100 - B1 French News | Inside South Korea's 30-hour Dating Retreat
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: A crypto-backed micronation on the Danube tries to replace equal voting with token-based influence. Also: In South Korea, 12 singles join a 30-hour dating retreat at a Buddhist temple run by monks.Today’s French focus: être élu grâce à = to be elected thanks to. Vocabulary: une micro-nation (a micronation), un jeton (a token), les autorités (the authorities).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-11
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Sat, 11 Jul 2026 - 6min - 99 - B1 French News | Spain Wildfire Leaves 11 Dead and 19 Missing
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain has left at least 11 people dead and 19 missing, with firefighters racing to contain the blaze amid severe heat. Also: Huge crowds gather in Mashhad for the burial of Iran's late supreme leader, as the ceremony becomes tied to mourning, political tension, and accusations of strikes meant to make.Today’s French focus: faire de l'ombre = to overshadow; to draw attention away from. Vocabulary: disparus (missing people), contenir (to contain; to stop from spreading), vague de chaleur (heatwave).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-10
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Fri, 10 Jul 2026 - 6min - 98 - B1 French News | Will Ukraine Make Its Own Patriot Missiles?
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Ukraine could get a licence to produce Patriot missiles, a move that may strengthen its air defence but raises questions about speed, cost, and US stockpiles. Also: At the Nato summit in Ankara, Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave Keir Starmer a personalised revolver, which stayed in Turkey because it cannot legally enter the UK loaded.Today’s French focus: produire = to produce; to make. Vocabulary: licence (official authorisation), intercepter (to intercept; to stop before it arrives), défense (defence; protection against an attack).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-09
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Thu, 09 Jul 2026 - 7min - 97 - B1 French News | Nato Allies Back £37bn Missile Project
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Nato allies back a £37bn long-range missile project, with leaders set to discuss the plan in Ankara and Britain facing pressure over defence spending targets. Also: Australian dock workers push for a 28-hour week with no pay cut as AI and automation spread through the ports, raising fears for jobs and working conditions.Today’s French focus: demander = to ask for; to demand. Vocabulary: syndicat (union), automatisation (automation), salaire (salary).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-08
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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 - 6min - 95 - B1 French News | Zelensky Pushes NATO for Air Defence After Strikes
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Zelensky urges NATO allies in Turkey to send more air defence after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. Also: A Paris appeal court decides whether Marine Le Pen can run in France's 2027 presidential election.Today’s French focus: se présenter = to run or be a candidate in an election. Vocabulary: être en tête (to be in the lead), scrutin (vote or election), maintenir (to maintain, uphold, or keep).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-07
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Tue, 07 Jul 2026 - 9min - 94 - B1 French News | Cape Verde Celebrates Historic World Cup Run
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Cape Verde's footballers return to Praia after a historic World Cup run, welcomed by tens of thousands of celebrating supporters. Also: Super Typhoon Bavi hits Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands with destructive winds, flooding, and warnings of catastrophic damage.Today’s French focus: tenir bon = to hold firm or keep going in a difficult situation. Vocabulary: rafales (gusts), abris (shelters), dégâts (damage).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-06
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Mon, 06 Jul 2026 - 8min - 93 - B1 French News | France's Heatwave Deaths Sound Europe's Alarm
Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: France records 2,025 excess deaths during June's heatwave as forecasters warn of more extreme temperatures in Europe. Also: Alexandra Eala beats defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and becomes the first Filipina to reach a Grand Slam fourth round in the Open era.Today’s French focus: prendre à cœur = to take something very seriously because it matters to you. Vocabulary: canicule (heatwave), décès (death), vulnérable (vulnerable).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-05
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