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  • A2 French News | Can the US and Iran Still Make a Deal?

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

    In this episode: Trump says new talks with Iran could start on Monday, after he called off major strikes and Tehran had not yet replied. Also: A Malaysian teenage boy goes on trial for allegedly killing a schoolmate, in a case that has raised fears about social media's influence on children.

    Aujourd'hui : Trump parle de nouvelles discussions · Un ado en procès en Malaisie.

    Today’s French focus: les prix ont baissé, the prices fell = the prices fell. Vocabulary: le pétrole (oil), le prix (price), le détroit (strait).

    Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-08-03

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    6 min
  • A2 French News | Italy Faces Highest Heat Alert in 25 Cities
    Improve your French with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Italy puts almost all major cities on its highest red heat alert, with residents told to stay indoors and avoid direct sun. Also: Uganda's Ebola situation looks far better than in DR Congo, where the outbreak has passed 1,500 deaths and is spreading faster.Today’s French focus: rester à l'intérieur = to stay indoors. Vocabulary: alerte (alert), chaleur (heat), à l'intérieur (indoors).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-08-02

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    7 min
  • A2 French News | Peru's Ex-President Walks Free After 15-Year Sentence
    Improve your French with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Fifa says nobody is selling football, but a plan to let private investors buy stakes in competitions keeps moving forward amid threats from Uefa and Concacaf. Also: Peru's constitutional court overturns Ollanta Humala's 15-year sentence, and the former president leaves prison after the corruption ruling is declared void.Today’s French focus: a été annulé / a été annulée = was canceled / was annulled. Vocabulary: la peine (sentence), la procédure (legal proceedings), le passage (passage / crossing).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-08-01

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    6 min
  • A2 French News | Claude AI Hacked Three Firms in Tests
    Improve your French with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Anthropic says Claude entered three firms during a cybersecurity test after a configuration error gave it internet access. Also: Spain sends troops to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, with at least 15 people drowned.Today’s French focus: réussir à entrer = to manage to enter. Vocabulary: la configuration (configuration), l'intrusion (intrusion), prévenir (to inform quickly).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-07-31

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    7 min
  • A2 French News | Will Trump Put New Controls on AI?
    Improve your French with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Trump says the US may add more controls on AI after recent hacking incidents, while trying not to fall behind China. Also: Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged pro-terror content left online, with a possible A$54.6m fine.Today’s French focus: va être — is going to be = is going to be. Vocabulary: la plateforme (the platform), la sécurité (safety), le tribunal (the court).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-07-30

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    7 min
  • A2 French News | Japan's Kyushu Island Quake Hits Homes and Power
    Improve your French with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: A strong earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu island, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate and leaving over 40,000 households without power. Also: Ariana Grande is suing two unidentified hackers, saying unreleased songs and studio footage were stolen and leaked online.Today’s French focus: ont été déposés = were filed. Vocabulary: le séisme (earthquake), la coupure (outage or cut), évacuer (to evacuate).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-07-29

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    7 min
  • A2 French News | Why Oil Prices Fell After US and Iran Paused Attacks
    Improve your French with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Two Dutch men were banned from returning to Indonesia after authorities said they ran an illegal Bali race without a permit and may have discriminated against locals. Also: Oil prices dropped sharply after the US and Iran paused attacks, easing fears about supply through the Strait of Hormuz.Today’s French focus: ont quitté — left = left. Vocabulary: l'interdiction (ban), le permis (permit), la tension (tension).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-07-28

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    6 min
  • A2 French News | Wildfires Near Bordeaux Force 55,000 to Leave
    Improve your French with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Firefighters are trying to contain wildfires near Bordeaux after about 55,000 people were evacuated, and the danger is still spreading unevenly. Also: Shein reports a $99 million quarterly loss after tariffs hit sales, while it prepares for a planned stock market debut in Hong Kong.Today’s French focus: venir de + infinitif = to have just done something. Vocabulary: l'incendie (fire), évacuation (evacuation), le village (village).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-07-27

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    7 min
  • A2 French News | ,000 Flee Wildfires in France and Spain
    Improve your French with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Firefighters struggle to control wildfires near Bordeaux as strong winds push flames and more than 300,000 people flee in France and Spain. Also: In India, a five-week protest ends after the education minister resigns, with supporters calling it a win for democracy.Today’s French focus: avoir du mal à + infinitif = to have difficulty doing something. Vocabulary: le feu (fire), le vent (wind), 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-a2-2026-07-26

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    6 min
  • A2 French News | What Happens to the Trafficked Babies Now?
    Improve your French with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: An Indonesian court convicts 19 people in a baby trafficking case, but the fate of at least 12 babies sent to Singapore is still unclear. Also: Nigeria approves its biggest military expansion in years, with 28,000 more soldiers and four new army divisions to fight armed groups and kidnappings.Today’s French focus: être = to be. Vocabulary: l'attente (waiting; the state of waiting), le verdict (the verdict; the final court decision), la condamnation (the conviction; being found guilty and punished by a court).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-07-25

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    6 min

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