Learn French A2 with Daily News | Simple Français Listening Practice

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

In this episode: John Deere shows how a farmer can fix a tractor with software, but many farmers still doubt the idea. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris for the first show of a long residency, and the crowd is deeply moved.

Aujourd'hui : John Deere montre la réparation · Céline Dion revient à Paris.

Today’s French focus: porte maintenant sur la confiance, to now focus on trust = to now focus on trust. Vocabulary: le capteur (sensor), le logiciel (software), la confiance (trust).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-14

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

In this episode: The USA beat Spain in a tight semifinal and now face France in the final, while their winning streak reaches 35 games. Also: New UK data shows AI may be hurting job prospects for computer science graduates, especially in coding and software roles.

Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis en finale à Berlin · L’IA freine les jeunes diplômés.

Today’s French focus: ont battu l'Espagne 76 à 66, beat Spain 76-66 = beat Spain 76-66. Vocabulary: la défaite (defeat), la salle (the hall), d'affilée (in a row).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-13

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

In this episode: Sabalenka and Rybakina meet in the US Open women's final, with a third straight title on the line for Sabalenka and a first No. 1 ranking close for Rybakina. Also: Rosh Hashanah begins with the sound of the shofar, and the episode explains why this animal horn is such an important spiritual signal.

Aujourd'hui : Sabalenka vise un troisième titre · Le shofar ouvre Rosh Hashanah.

Today’s French focus: est très particulier, is very special = is very special. Vocabulary: le shofar (the shofar, an animal horn blown during a religious holiday), la pratique (practice or training), le signal (signal).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-12

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

In this episode: Macy's reports strong quarterly results, lifts guidance, and says its turnaround is taking hold. Also: Android lets users move logins between password managers more securely, right on the phone.

Aujourd'hui : Macy relève ses prévisions · Android transfère les mots de passe.

Today’s French focus: relever ses prévisions, to raise guidance = to raise guidance. Vocabulary: l'enseigne (store chain), le trimestre (quarter), le bénéfice (profit).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-11

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

In this episode: Coco Gauff saves two match points and reaches the US Open semifinals after a slow start. Also: Researchers in Indonesia find signs that ancient foragers may have used betel nuts 25,000 years ago.

Aujourd'hui : Gauff renverse son match · Noix de bétel très anciennes.

Today’s French focus: ont trouvé = found. Vocabulary: le squelette (skeleton), la marque (mark), la chaux (lime).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-10

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

In this episode: Apple is set to reveal its first foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus, while investors watch for clues on pricing, sales, and AI. Also: A European watchdog says illegal cigarette factories are spreading across the EU, with organised crime moving production inside member states and costing billions in tax revenue.

Aujourd'hui : Apple prépare un iPhone pliable · Des usines illégales se multiplient.

Today’s French focus: a pris la place de Tim Cook, took Tim Cook's place = took Tim Cook's place. Vocabulary: l'usine (factory), la place (place; position), le visage (face).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-09

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

In this episode: Marco Rubio travels to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet newly elected leaders, discuss US support, and talk about tougher cooperation against narcoterrorism. Also: The TSA launches Gateside by TSA PreCheck, letting some eligible people without tickets go through security to meet friends, visit gates, or use airport shops and restaurants.

Aujourd'hui : Rubio visite trois pays · La TSA ouvre l’accès aux portes.

Today’s French focus: va bientôt voyager = is going to travel soon. Vocabulary: programme (program), zone (area), pièce (ID card).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-08

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

In this episode: A small Canadian town takes in 7,000 stranded passengers and crew after 38 planes land during the 9/11 airspace shutdown, and residents turn churches, schools, and even the rink. Also: Jamaica brings a reparations petition to King Charles, asking for legal questions about slavery's legacy and whether Britain owes restitution.

Aujourd'hui : Gander accueille 7 000 personnes · La Jamaïque remet une pétition au roi Charles.

Today’s French focus: demander, to ask = to ask. Vocabulary: l'abri (shelter), la patinoire (the ice rink), demander (to ask).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-07

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

In this episode: OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra has crossed a major threshold, while experts warn about powerful systems that are harder to understand and incidents that raise fresh safety fears. Also: In the Philippines, Sara Duterte posts bail after an arrest order over alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.

Aujourd'hui : OpenAI franchit un seuil · Sara Duterte verse une caution.

Today’s French focus: a dit = said. Vocabulary: bateau (boat), triche (cheating), alerte (alert).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-06

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

In this episode: A $650 phone is built to last, with modular parts and easy repair. Also: Scientists complete a second full map of a fruit fly brain, neuron by neuron.

Aujourd'hui : Un téléphone pensé pour durer · Carte complète du cerveau d’une mouche.

Today’s French focus: a terminé - finished/completed = finished/completed. Vocabulary: le cerveau (brain), la mouche (fly), le neurone (neuron).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-09-05