Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Eli Lilly's combination of eloralintide and tirzepatide produced greater weight loss than tirzepatide alone, but more patients stopped because of side effects. Also: Nikon is re-examining a winning microscopy video after scientists questioned whether artificial intelligence helped create it.

Today’s French focus: a gagné = won. Vocabulary: le chercheur (researcher), la règle (rule), le doute (doubt).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Origin Genomics wants to show that editing human embryos can prevent inherited diseases, but important safety and ethical risks remain. Also: After large protests in Spain, an 87-year-old Madrid tenant can return home with a much lower rent for eight years.

Aujourd'hui : Origin Genomics veut éviter des maladies · Maricarmen retourne dans son logement.

Today’s French focus: est devenue, became = became. Vocabulary: le laboratoire (laboratory), le risque (risk), la maladie (illness or disease).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Nvidia launches OpenShell, a security system designed to stop AI agents from disobeying commands and entering other systems. Also: California bans the sale of single-use, battery-powered vapes to fight plastic pollution.

Aujourd'hui : Nvidia präsentiert ein Sicherheitssystem für KI-Agenten · Kalifornien verbietet Einweg-E-Zigaretten.

Today’s French focus: va interdire = is going to ban. Vocabulary: La batterie (battery), Le déchet (waste), La décharge (landfill).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Spain wins its 17th world and European football title in five years, with success across men's, women's and youth teams. Also: Swiss voters reject a stricter interpretation of neutrality while supporting sanctions against Russia and a flexible policy.

Aujourd'hui : L'Espagne gagne dix-sept titres · La Suisse garde une neutralité souple.

Today’s French focus: peuvent + infinitif = can or are able to + infinitive. Vocabulary: le titre (title or competition award), la victoire (victory), l'équipe (team).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Wakefield shock Wigan 33-6 to reach the rugby league final for the first time. Also: TikTok agrees to pay Alabama at least $100 million and add new safety rules for teenagers.

Aujourd'hui : Wakefield atteint sa première finale · TikTok accepte de nouvelles règles.

Today’s French focus: pensait = was thinking or thought. Vocabulary: un essai (a try), une finale (a final), un entraîneur (a coach).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Pope Leo XIV warns in France that AI could weaken humanity and calls for ethical education. Also: A CESifo study finds no major overall drop in hiring among recent US college graduates.

Aujourd'hui : Le pape alerte sur l’intelligence artificielle · Les jeunes diplômés gardent leur emploi.

Today’s French focus: s'adresser à quelqu'un = to address or speak to someone. Vocabulary: la dignité (dignity), le progrès (progress), la tâche (task).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: NASA fears China could limit access to valuable sites at the Moon's south pole. Also: Hyundai could outsell Ford in the US for the first time during a quarter.

Aujourd'hui : La NASA craint des zones interdites sur la Lune · Hyundai pourrait dépasser Ford.

Today’s French focus: veulent être prêts = want to be ready. Vocabulary: le cratère (crater), la glace (ice), l'ombre (shadow).

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In this episode: Trump welcomes Xi Jinping in an unusual ceremony at a military base, with a red carpet, flyover, and a temporary trade truce extended. Also: Ofcom opens an investigation into Pornhub's age checks, asking whether the system really protects children and was properly tested.

Aujourd'hui : Accueil inhabituel de Xi · Enquête sur les contrôles d’âge.

Today’s French focus: a salué, greeted = greeted. Vocabulary: l'accueil (welcome), la trêve (truce), le survol (flyover).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Aurora wants to make more money with driverless trucks in Texas, aiming for 200 trucks by year-end and profitability by 2028. Also: Meta's Muse shopping agent climbs the App Store, with millions of downloads as shoppers use AI to compare prices and find deals.

Aujourd'hui : Aurora veut des profits en 2028 · Muse monte en tête de l’App Store.

Today’s French focus: En tête de l'App Store, at the top of the App Store = at the top of the App Store. Vocabulary: le téléchargement (download), le prix (price), le classement (ranking).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Australia and more than 20 countries sign a statement to keep AI under human direction and control. Also: A cut backup fiber line causes hundreds of flight cancellations, delays, and diversions near New York and Philadelphia.

Aujourd'hui : L’Australie signe une déclaration sur l’IA · Coupure de câble, des vols perturbés.

Today’s French focus: a été coupé par accident - was cut by accident = was cut by accident. Vocabulary: la déclaration (statement), le contrôle (control), les normes (standards).

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