Learn French B1 with News | French Listening Practice

Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people as Russia says it is ready in principle to resume peace talks. Also: Two serious PHP security vulnerabilities lead authorities in several countries to temporarily take public websites offline.

Aujourd'hui : Des missiles frappent Kyiv · Deux failles graves dans PHP.

Today’s French focus: si… ne peut pas être corrigé, if… cannot be fixed = if… cannot be fixed. Vocabulary: le correctif (patch or fix), le serveur (server), l'attaquant (attacker).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Ukraine says US intelligence sharing on Russian missile attacks now works after talks in Oslo, while Russia faces pressure to respond to peace proposals. Also: The Nasdaq 100 fell 5.5% as investors questioned AI company valuations, potential returns, and the long-term risks of the boom.

Aujourd'hui : Les discussions sur l’Ukraine après Oslo · Les doutes sur la valeur des entreprises d’IA.

Today’s French focus: sont estimés, are estimated = are estimated. Vocabulary: L'émissaire (envoy or representative), La concession (concession), La patience (patience).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The US bans DeepSeek AI from most civilian government agencies over security concerns and tensions with China. Also: France imposes overnight curfews after riots and looting across several cities.

Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis interdisent DeepSeek · Des couvre-feux après des violences.

Today’s French focus: l', replaces a feminine singular noun before the verb = it or her, replaces a feminine singular noun before the verb. Vocabulary: Le couvre-feu (curfew), Le rassemblement (gathering), La restriction (restriction).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Trump pauses several Russia sanctions for 60 days to keep peace negotiations going, while tensions with Ukraine grow. Also: The World Food Programme says nearly 1.4 million people in Gaza face acute food insecurity as aid funding falls short.

Aujourd'hui : Trump suspend plusieurs sanctions contre la Russie · La situation alimentaire reste grave à Gaza.

Today’s French focus: a indiqué que = indicated that. Vocabulary: L'abri (shelter), La marmite (cooking pot), Le manque (lack or shortage).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

Sunday special: two stories from the French-speaking world from the past week.

In this episode: A Neuchâtel confectioner made the world's largest pink carac to support breast-cancer prevention. Also: Thônex brought a farm into the city with animals, family activities and a focus on sustainability.

Today’s French focus: pourra approcher = will be able to approach. Vocabulary: La brebis (ewe), La tonte (shearing), La paille (straw).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major oil refinery near Moscow as both sides ignore an energy ceasefire. Also: Technology stocks fall on Wall Street as investors worry about debt linked to artificial intelligence.

Aujourd'hui : L’Ukraine frappe une raffinerie près de Moscou · Les actions technologiques chutent à Wall Street.

Today’s French focus: si = whether or if. Vocabulary: L'endettement (debt or indebtedness), L'émission (the issuance), Le revenu (income or revenue).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Five ballistic missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16. The prime minister and other ministers were unharmed, while the Houthis and. Also: The Trump administration sued California over a list of roughly 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters. The Justice Department wants to stop counting their mailed ballots, while.

Aujourd'hui : Cinq missiles frappent le palais présidentiel · Plainte contre la Californie sur les listes électorales.

Today’s French focus: ne ... pas = not. Vocabulary: le délai (the deadline or time period), le scrutin (the election or vote), le bulletin (the ballot).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: U.S. inflation reaches 3.7% before the midterm elections, driven partly by rising energy prices. Also: The U.S. may not have sent early warnings to Ukraine before Russian missile strikes.

Aujourd'hui : L'inflation américaine atteint 3,7 % · Des alertes américaines non transmises à l'Ukraine.

Today’s French focus: auraient pu ne pas transmettre = may not have sent. Vocabulary: Une alerte (a warning), Un lancement (a launch), Une frappe (a strike).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Russian ballistic missiles hit a power plant and an apartment building in Kyiv, killing one person and injuring 13, after an announced energy ceasefire. Also: Countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia are pressing to delay the IPCC's AR7 climate report from 2028 to 2029, while vulnerable countries fear losing guidance for climate.

Aujourd'hui : Des missiles russes touchent une centrale à Kyiv · Le rapport du GIEC pourrait être retardé.

Today’s French focus: avait déclaré = had declared. Vocabulary: les émissions (emissions), le réchauffement (warming), les objectifs (goals or targets).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three Houthi missiles aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, while the attacks keep the capital's airport closed. Also: The EU will limit Chinese hybrid-vehicle imports to 350,000 cars a year, aiming to reduce China's market share.

Today’s French focus: être soumises à, to be subject to = to be subject to. Vocabulary: Le quota (quota), La douane (customs), Les importations (imports).

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