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EPISODE · Jul 5, 2026 · 8 MIN

B1 French News | France's Heatwave Deaths Sound Europe's Alarm

from Learn French B1+ | Today's News, Slowed for Intermediate Learners

Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: France records 2,025 excess deaths during June's heatwave as forecasters warn of more extreme temperatures in Europe. Also: Alexandra Eala beats defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and becomes the first Filipina to reach a Grand Slam fourth round in the Open era.Today’s French focus: prendre à cœur = to take something very seriously because it matters to you. Vocabulary: canicule (heatwave), décès (death), vulnérable (vulnerable).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-05 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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