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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

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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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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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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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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In this episode: Google and Tesla shares fell after huge AI spending worries investors about when profits will arrive. Also: India activist Sonam Wangchuk ends a 26-day hunger strike after negotiations over education protests.

Today’s French focus: mettre fin à = to end / to put an end to. Vocabulary: l'action (share), le marché (market), la dépense (expense).

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In this episode: The US and Saudi Arabia sign a civilian nuclear deal that could give American companies more access, while experts warn about future uranium enrichment and nuclear spread. Also: Austria opens a police station in Hitler's birthplace to stop the site becoming a neo-Nazi pilgrimage spot and to send a new public message.

Today’s French focus: enrichir de l'uranium = to enrich uranium. Vocabulary: le nucléaire (nuclear energy), l'uranium (uranium), la prolifération (spread).

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In this episode: Trump raises tariffs to 50% on many Canadian goods, and Canada says all options are on the table. Also: In Delhi, thousands return to the streets after a hard police crackdown on a youth protest for education reform.

Today’s French focus: allait annoncer = was going to announce. Vocabulary: le droit de douane (tariff), épargné (spared, protected), 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-a2-2026-07-22

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In this episode: Ryanair says profits dropped as higher fuel costs and cautious travelers hit demand. Also: The Houthis announce a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia and say it starts immediately.

Today’s French focus: ont baissé = have fallen. Vocabulary: carburant (fuel), demande (demand), profits (profits).

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In this episode: A Chinese food delivery rider wins a major literary prize for poems written between deliveries. Also: Norway opens a memorial in Oslo for the 77 victims of the 2011 attack.

Today’s French focus: a gagné = won. Vocabulary: le livreur (delivery rider), un poème (a poem), une pression (stress).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-07-20