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A2 French News | US Economy Grows 3.4% Despite Inflation Pressure

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US and Iran consider restarting diplomacy, with sanctions relief linked to nuclear commitments and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Also: The US economy grew at an annual rate of 3.4% in the third quarter, despite inflation, higher energy costs, and uneven household finances. Today’s French focus: s'inquiètent = to worry. Vocabulary: foyer (household), épargne (savings), revenu (income). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-10-30 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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