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In this episode: WHO says Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to become the deadliest outbreak ever, with over 4,300 cases and more than 2,000 deaths. Also: Physicists at BES III report the strongest new evidence yet for glueballs, the elusive particles made only of gluons.

Aujourd'hui : Ebola en RDC · Preuves pour les glueballs.

Today’s French focus: être en route pour devenir, to be on track to become = to be on track to become. Vocabulary: l'épidémie (the outbreak), la propagation (the spread), le soignant (health worker).

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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: Zambia votes as people weigh reforms against daily hardship, rising prices, debt restructuring, and copper money. Also: A Black midwife travels across Alabama to care for moms and babies in areas without nearby maternity services.

Aujourd'hui : La Zambie vote sous pression · Une sage-femme aide les mamans.

Today’s French focus: aller à + infinitif, to be going to = to be going to. Vocabulary: le chômage (unemployment), le rééchelonnement (debt rescheduling), la grossesse (pregnancy).

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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 raises $500bn from major investors to build AI infrastructure, including data centres and chip factories. Also: Chinese workers and graduates worry about being replaced by AI, even as some courts side with them.

Aujourd'hui : Nvidia reçoit 500 milliards · En Chine, l’IA inquiète les salariés.

Today’s French focus: remplacer = to replace. Vocabulary: remplacer (to replace), licenciement (dismissal), anxiété (anxiety).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-08-11

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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: Demi Vollering wins the Women's Tour de France again, keeps her lead, and talks about the hard work behind the victory. Also: Italian divers find an ancient Roman shipwreck off Sicily, packed with old containers and buried deep under the sea.

Aujourd'hui : Vollering gagne le Tour encore · Épave romaine trouvée près de Sicile.

Today’s French focus: avoir + participe passé, to have + past participle = to have + past participle. Vocabulary: podium (podium), classement (ranking), écart (gap).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-08-10

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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: A solar eclipse is coming on Wednesday, and it will be visible in parts of Europe and parts of the United States. Some places will see a total eclipse, while northern U.S. areas. Also: Paris is tightening e-scooter safety rules, requiring riders to wear a helmet and a fluorescent vest or face fines. The city is reacting to a sharp rise in serious accidents and.

Aujourd'hui : Éclipse solaire mercredi · Paris durcit les règles des trottinettes.

Today’s French focus: doivent porter, must wear = must wear. Vocabulary: casque (helmet), gilet fluorescent (fluorescent vest), amende (fine).

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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: Ebola cases in the DRC pass 4,000 as WHO experts back a full vaccine trial. Also: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense deal saying an attack on one is an attack on all.

Aujourd'hui : Ebola en RDC : la situation s’aggrave · Trois pays signent un accord de défense.

Today’s French focus: être touché = to be affected. Vocabulary: l'épidémie (epidemic), la province (province), l'épicentre (epicenter).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-08-08

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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: A thrift store uses AI to set prices more consistently across many items, with pilot stores already pricing millions of pieces. Also: A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million and change how its platforms work for young users.

Aujourd'hui : Magasin d’occasion et prix IA · Meta condamnée à 567 millions.

Today’s French focus: Le groupe veut garder des prix bas, to want to keep prices low = to want to keep prices low. Vocabulary: le prix (the price), le magasin (the store), l'article (the item).

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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: The FDA approves Moderna's seasonal flu vaccine, with trial results showing fewer confirmed flu cases for adults 50 and older. Also: Seven more rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas after a long relocation from a closed Canadian theme park.

Aujourd'hui : Vaccin saisonnier de Moderna approuvé · Sept bélugas arrivent au Texas.

Today’s French focus: ont signalé, reported = reported. Vocabulary: le vaccin (the vaccine), la grippe (the flu), les effets secondaires (side effects).

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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: The EU praises Spain's fast response to the Ceuta migrant crisis, as tens of thousands crossed into Ceuta and many were returned to Morocco. Also: Wildfires in southern France uncover around 400 old World War Two shells and munitions in Le Porge, forcing safety checks and evacuations.

Aujourd'hui : L'UE salue la réponse de l'Espagne · Des obus anciens trouvés à Le Porge.

Today’s French focus: être + participe passé (to be + past participle) = to be + past participle. Vocabulary: migrants (migrants), renvoyés (sent back), frontière (border).

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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: In Nepal, people mourn Nirmal Purja after an avalanche killed him and nine other climbers on Broad Peak. Also: In the United States, officials report the first two deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak spreading across 45 states.

Aujourd'hui : Le Népal rend hommage à Nirmal Purja · Deux morts liées à la cyclosporose.

Today’s French focus: rester en deuil = to remain in mourning. Vocabulary: le deuil (mourning), l'hommage (tribute), la bravoure (bravery).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-08-04

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