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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major Russian oil refinery near Moscow in response to attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Also: Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon reaches a record low before an election that could change the forest's future.

Aujourd'hui : Une raffinerie russe frappée · La déforestation en Amazonie baisse.

Today’s French focus: Les articles définis les et la = the definite articles les and la. Vocabulary: La forêt (the forest), L'arbre (the tree), La baisse (the decrease).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The US government sues California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters and asks a court not to count some mail-in ballots. Also: AI-linked stocks fall across global markets as investors worry about inflation, higher interest rates, and heavily indebted companies.

Aujourd'hui : Le gouvernement porte plainte contre la Californie · Les actions liées à l'intelligence artificielle baissent.

Today’s French focus: venir = to come. Vocabulary: La banque (bank), L'action (share or stock), La dette (debt).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A missile launched by the Houthis was intercepted over Riyadh, while the group threatens more attacks and Trump considers joining strikes. Also: US inflation reached 3.7% in September, with gasoline prices rising 9.1% and higher energy costs pushing up prices.

Aujourd'hui : Un missile arrêté au-dessus de Riyad · La hausse des prix aux États-Unis.

Today’s French focus: est-ce que = is it that / do. Vocabulary: l'essence (gasoline), le logement (housing), le salaire (salary).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The US could stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine if drone strikes on Russian oil refineries continue. Also: More than 300 scientists from 32 countries call for stronger AI controls to reduce cyber risks.

Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis peuvent arrêter le partage de renseignements · Plus de 300 scientifiques demandent des règles plus fortes.

Today’s French focus: ne... pas = not. Vocabulary: le réseau (network), l'appareil (device), les dégâts (damage).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Saudi Arabia intercepts a ballistic missile fired toward Riyadh, while the airport stays closed until Saturday after deadly attacks. Also: The European Union limits Chinese hybrid vehicle imports to 350,000 cars a year from December.

Aujourd'hui : Un missile vers Riyad · Une limite pour les voitures chinoises.

Today’s French focus: change = changes. Vocabulary: la voiture hybride (hybrid car), l'importation (import), le port (port).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Russia strikes power plants in Ukraine after an announced energy ceasefire. Also: About 18,000 people gather in Bangkok for IMF and World Bank meetings focused on war, energy prices, debt, and interest rates.

Aujourd'hui : Des attaques contre l’énergie en Ukraine · Une grande réunion sur l’économie mondiale à Bangkok.

Today’s French focus: peut ralentir = can slow down. Vocabulary: le marché (the market), la réserve (the reserve), le baril (the barrel).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

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

In this episode: Monaco opened rarely accessible cultural spaces during the European Heritage Days last weekend, welcoming nearly 2,900 visitors. Also: The Geneva International Film Festival announced that filmmaker Mira Nair will receive a career award, alongside events featuring Fanny Herrero.

Today’s French focus: ont visité = visited. Vocabulary: visiteur (visitor), mairie (city hall), maire (mayor).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A Spanish museum builds a life-size Cray-1 replica with thirty older Mac Minis. Also: Vietnam's Nguyen Nam Nhat becomes Nikon's new microscopy video winner after the original winner is disqualified over AI use.

Aujourd'hui : Un musée montre une réplique du Cray-1 · Le Vietnam gagne le concours Nikon.

Today’s French focus: gagner = to win. Vocabulary: le concours (competition), la place (position or place), la règle (rule).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Google presents Gemini, an AI workplace assistant that can complete tasks and work with office apps. Also: England will host the Netball World Cup in Manchester in 2031, for the fourth time.

Aujourd'hui : Gemini, le nouvel outil de Google · L'Angleterre accueillera la Coupe du monde.

Today’s French focus: apprendre, to learn = to learn. Vocabulary: l'outil (tool), la tâche (task), le serveur (server).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Google Maps will show fuel prices at UK stations, helping drivers find cheaper petrol and diesel. Also: A rare fossil from China shows that an ancient mammal could chew, swallow food, and suckle.

Aujourd'hui : Google Maps affiche les prix du carburant · Un fossile montre un mammifère très ancien.

Today’s French focus: ne ... pas = not. Vocabulary: La queue (tail), Le corps (body), L'eau (water).

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