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

In this episode: Marco Rubio says economic sanctions are working, so the US sees no need to resume major combat operations in Iran. We also examine charges against three alleged Iranian-backed. Also: Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC plans to invest up to $1 billion in OpenAI and Anthropic, while analysts question what this circular financing says about real demand for AI technology.

Today’s French focus: tandis que = while / whereas. Vocabulary: le fabricant (manufacturer), la puce (chip), l'usine (factory).

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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. consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, while inflation remained higher than expected and continued to outpace wage growth. Also: Trump's Board of Peace called on Israel to allow more humanitarian supplies into Gaza after heavy rain flooded tens of thousands of tents.

Aujourd'hui : L’inflation ralentit légèrement aux États-Unis · L’aide humanitaire reste insuffisante à Gaza.

Today’s French focus: dire que, to say that = to say that. Vocabulary: l'abri (shelter), la fourniture (supply), 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: Russia, Ukraine, and the United States resume trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, while their positions on Donetsk and postwar security remain far apart. Also: Saudi Arabia reports a limited fire after another attack on its East-West oil pipeline, but operations continue normally.

Aujourd'hui : Nouvelles discussions sur la guerre en Ukraine · Nouvelle attaque contre l’oléoduc Est-Ouest.

Today’s French focus: alors que = while / whereas. Vocabulary: le désert (the desert), la côte (the coast), le détroit (the strait).

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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 creates a new force to extend its Iran blockade from naval routes to overland trade routes, while Iran dismisses it as word play. Also: A series of cyberattacks overheats connected fridges across Europe, steals $6.3 billion from a cryptocurrency exchange, and sends a fake nuclear alert in Ukraine.

Aujourd'hui : Une nouvelle force américaine contre l’Iran · Des cyberattaques font chauffer les réfrigérateurs.

Today’s French focus: ont été touchées, were affected = were affected. Vocabulary: La cyberattaque (cyberattack), La faille (weakness or vulnerability), Le réseau (network).

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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: French voice actors Philippe Peythieu and Véronique Augereau met while dubbing Homer and Marge Simpson, then married in real life. Also: A free Swiss Snow Safety app gives skiers and snowboarders practical advice and is now compulsory in snow-sports instructor training.

Today’s French focus: lorsque = when. Vocabulary: Le risque (risk), Le casque (helmet), La piste (ski slope).

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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: Democrats secure enough victories to control at least 54 Senate seats in January, while the Mississippi race remains unresolved. Also: Ukrainian, Russian, and American delegations prepare to meet in Abu Dhabi as officials hope for progress toward a future Zelenskyy-Putin meeting.

Aujourd'hui : Les démocrates contrôleront au moins 54 sièges · Des discussions à trois auront lieu à Abou Dhabi.

Today’s French focus: sera dirigée = will be led. Vocabulary: la délégation (delegation), la rencontre (meeting), l'accord (agreement).

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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: Oil prices rebound slightly as commercial ships remain threatened in the Persian Gulf. Oman discusses joint traffic control with Iran, while Russia and Iran explore a gas pipeline. Also: Canada's federal budget proposes C$142 billion in new spending over five years, including C$11.2 billion to combat homelessness, while reducing dependence on the United States.

Aujourd'hui : Les navires restent menacés dans le golfe Persique · Le Canada présente son nouveau budget fédéral.

Today’s French focus: pourrait recevoir = could receive. Vocabulary: le logement (housing), le sans-abrisme (homelessness), l'accompagnement (support).

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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: Democrats win both chambers of Congress, limiting Trump's power and creating uncertainty for markets, inflation, growth, and borrowing costs. Also: Ukraine raises the death toll from a Russian attack on an aid centre in Zaporizhia to at least 40, while rescue teams search for people under the rubble.

Aujourd'hui : Les démocrates remportent les deux chambres · Le bilan de l’attaque monte à 40 morts.

Today’s French focus: affirmer que = to assert that. Vocabulary: Le bilan (the death toll or overall toll), Les décombres (the rubble), Les secours (emergency responders and rescue services).

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