Programmes on French language
On RFI French spoken programmes, keep up-to-date with a language that’s going places !
RFI’s programmes put French in context. Whether you’re a buff, a relative novice, or just want to get into the world of French, we explain and illustrate the use and trends of the language.
Below are three daily staples to keep you up to speed with French: from its evolution to the very latest expressions, and all the modern debates stirred-up by the language.
Le journal en français facile : The news in simple French
What is a « droit de véto » ? What’s the difference between « crimes de guerre » and « crimes contre l’humanité » ? A real news bulletin deals with all the events, issues and personalities of the day in down-to-earth language.
Daily at 21h UT
La Danse des mots : Living language
A look at the world beyond words and ways of speaking. Experts from the arts, literature and public life talk about their roles in the evolution of French. Unscrambling our “living language” helps us to decipher the universe it talks about.
Monday to Friday at 21h33UT (Europe) and 14h33 UT (Africa)
Les mots de l'actualité : Words in the News
Improve your understanding of French media and talk about the ways of the world. A lively magazine programme centred on a word, expression or figure of speech.
Monday to Friday 13h55, 14h27, 20h22 UT, and 20h25 UT (for Africa only).
Last updated :
19/12/2005