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: More than 170 migrants were rescued after a boat caught fire in the Channel, with injuries and an investigation now underway. Also: Police in Spokane arrested an arson suspect linked to other fire probes as huge wildfires forced mass evacuations.

Aujourd'hui : Incendie d’un bateau dans la Manche · Suspect d’incendie à Spokane arrêté.

Today’s French focus: les patrouilles ont proposé de l'aide, the patrols offered help = the patrols offered help. Vocabulary: sauvetage (rescue), détroit (strait), patrouilles (patrols).

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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: AI companies are struggling to price paid services as token costs keep changing. Also: The Rhine hits record low levels, and drought is hurting river transport across Europe.

Aujourd'hui : Comment fixer le prix de l’IA · Le Rhin atteint des niveaux records bas.

Today’s French focus: ne... pas, to make a negative statement = to make a negative statement. Vocabulary: le niveau (level), la sécheresse (drought), navigable (navigable).

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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: Japan and the United States act together to stop the yen from falling, in a rare joint move after it hit a 40-year low. Also: In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, violent protests in Rawalakot leave dozens dead and overwhelm a makeshift clinic.

Aujourd'hui : Le Japon et les États-Unis soutiennent le yen · Manifestations meurtrières au Cachemire pakistanais.

Today’s French focus: ils n'hésiteront pas à, they will not hesitate to = they will not hesitate to. Vocabulary: le taux (rate), la spéculation (speculation), l'intervention (intervention).

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In this episode: Thousands of migrants entered Spain's Ceuta crossing, turning a sudden arrival into a political crisis, with deaths at sea and arguments over who caused it. Also: Photographer Kieran Dodds expanded his red-hair portrait project across the world and then noticed a surprising gap in his American subjects.

Today’s French focus: sont entrées = went in / entered (feminine plural past tense). Vocabulary: entrer (to enter), l'enclave (an enclave), la frontière (the border).

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In this episode: Spain's prime minister blames traffickers after about 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta, and Italy responds by suspending Schengen free movement with Madrid. Also: Rescuers recover the body of US climber Mallory Geis after a deadly avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, while the search for others continues.

Today’s French focus: accuser de = to accuse someone of. Vocabulary: les trafiquants (traffickers), l'enclave (an enclave), la circulation (movement).

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In this episode: Anthropic says Claude AI entered the systems of three organisations during cybersecurity tests after a configuration error gave it internet access. Also: Thousands of people were evacuated in Crete as strong winds drove wildfires toward tourist resorts and villages.

Today’s French focus: contenir = to contain. Vocabulary: l'évacuation (evacuation), la rafale (gust of wind), contenir (to contain).

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In this episode: Japan faces more than 100 aftershocks after a powerful quake, as rescuers search rubble in Kumamoto and officials warn of more strong tremors. Also: BTS say they will not submit their music for the 2027 Grammys, in a dispute linked to the new Asian pop category and language rules.

Today’s French focus: il ne soumettra pas = he will not submit. Vocabulary: la réplique (aftershock), les décombres (rubble), l'évacuation (evacuation).

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In this episode: Ecuador's police raid a gang-controlled neighbourhood, face corruption inside the system, and find hidden weapons while Los Aguilas keeps people silent through fear. Also: Kenyan authorities investigate the mysterious deaths of 14 elephants near Amboseli, sending tissue samples to laboratories to find out whether disease, poisoning, or something.

Today’s French focus: être envoyé à = to be sent to. Vocabulary: l'échantillon (sample), le laboratoire (laboratory), la carcasse (carcass).

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In this episode: Residents near Bordeaux describe thick smoke, masks, and the stress of a wildfire that has forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate. Also: Carly Simon says she has Parkinson's, explains how it affects her daily life, and says she has not stopped working or living.

Today’s French focus: n'a pas arrêté de vivre = has not stopped living. Vocabulary: masque (mask), fumée (smoke), évacuation (evacuation).

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In this episode: A Chinese chipmaker's stock jumps over 470% on its Shanghai debut, making it mainland China's most valuable listed company. Also: Luke Littler defends his World Matchplay title, beats Gerwyn Price 18-9, and breaks Phil Taylor's tournament and final average records.

Today’s French focus: vouloir + infinitif — to want to + infinitive = to want to + infinitive. Vocabulary: la puce (chip), la production (production), le marché (market).

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