# A1 French News | Why Are Drownings Rising in France?

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Podcast: [Learn French A1 | Slow Easy French News, Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-french-a1-with-news-slow-easy-french-for-beginners-7777303)
Published: 2026-08-24T02:15:12+00:00
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## Resource

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Dating apps are losing paying users as many people feel tired of screens and want real-life contact again. Also: France reports 301 drownings since 19 June, with heatwaves, risky swimming spots, and cold-water shock all part of the danger. Aujourd'hui : Les applis de rencontre · Les noyades en France. Today’s French focus: faire plus que, to do more than = to do more than. Vocabulary: la baignade (swimming), le choc (shock), le risque (risk). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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