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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: 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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-10-01
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-30
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-29
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-28
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-27
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-26
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-25
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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: 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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-24
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-23
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-22
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Learn French with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in slow, clear French at A2, 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, in everyday French at a pace you can follow.
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, which is the fastest route from textbook French to French you actually meet.
WHO A2 IS FOR
You know the basics and you want to stop translating in your head. This is slow French listening practice built on real news rather than scripted conversation. If it feels fast, the same stories run at A1 the same morning. If it feels easy, go to B1+.
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