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

In this episode: AI data centres in the US and Europe plan on-site gas power stations while they wait for connections to the electricity grid. Also: Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC plans to invest up to $500 million each in OpenAI and Anthropic.

Aujourd'hui : Des centrales au gaz pour les centres de données · TSMC veut investir dans OpenAI et Anthropic.

Today’s French focus: vouloir + infinitif = to want + infinitive. Vocabulary: l'entreprise (company), la puce (chip), l'usine (factory).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-12

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

In this episode: US consumer prices rose in October, while cheaper gasoline brought slight relief. Also: China's clean-tech exports exceeded $220 billion as John Kerry urged other countries to follow its lead.

Aujourd'hui : Les prix restent trop hauts aux États-Unis · La Chine vend beaucoup d’énergie propre.

Today’s French focus: peut + infinitif = can or may + infinitive. Vocabulary: la hausse (increase or rise), la baisse (decrease or fall), le salaire (salary or wage).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-11

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

In this episode: At COP31 in Turkey, nearly 200 countries discuss faster action on climate change, cleaner energy, and high fossil-fuel prices that are driving inflation. Also: Donald Trump questions the integrity of US midterm election results despite previously saying he would accept them; Democrats won both chambers of Congress.

Aujourd'hui : La COP31 parle du réchauffement · Trump met en doute les élections.

Today’s French focus: gagner = to win. Vocabulary: Le réchauffement (global warming), Les émissions (emissions), La protection (protection).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-10

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

In this episode: The United States creates Task Force Iron Gate to monitor land trade routes around Iran and block military technology and illicit funds. Also: Hackers heat fridges and freezers across European countries, while other attacks steal billions and send a fake nuclear alert.

Today’s French focus: ne ... pas = not. Vocabulary: Le voyant (the indicator light), Le câble (the cable), L'écran (the screen).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-09

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: French voices of Homer and Marge from The Simpsons share how they met during a dubbing audition and built a long career together. Also: Switzerland launches a free Snow Safety app with advice on limits, protection, slope rules, helmets, and what to do after an accident; it is now part of snow-sports instructor.

Today’s French focus: il faut = it is necessary; you must. Vocabulary: le casque (helmet), les limites (limits), la piste (ski slope or trail).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-08

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

In this episode: A cyberattack hits a French blood bank's refrigeration systems, putting blood and vaccines at risk. Also: Arab-led parties win 19 seats in Israel's election and could help form the next government.

Aujourd'hui : Une cyberattaque contre une banque de sang · Les partis arabes après les élections.

Today’s French focus: ne ... pas seulement = not only. Vocabulary: le système (system), le froid (cold), le sang (blood).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-07

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

In this episode: Five oil tankers and a tugboat catch fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, as shipping remains dangerous during the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Also: Democrats win control of the US House of Representatives, while President Trump's approval rating falls to 38% and the cost of living remains a major concern for voters.

Aujourd'hui : Fermeture du détroit d’Ormuz · Les démocrates gagnent la Chambre.

Today’s French focus: a pris = took / has taken. Vocabulary: le remorqueur (tugboat), le navire (ship), le trafic (traffic).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-06

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

In this episode: Democrats win important elections by promising to make life more affordable, but they may face a presidential veto. Also: The WHO approves trials for two new vaccines designed for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus.

Today’s French focus: aller au présent avec un infinitif = to use the present tense of aller with an infinitive. Vocabulary: le coût (cost), le prix (price), le soin (medical care).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-11-05

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.