Feeling lost in France?
You're not alone. Better French brings clarity to what's happening in France and beyond, in English or simplified French.
Finally understand France and improve your French.
For internationals living in France
Get Started for FreeWhat is Better French?
Better French helps international residents in France understand the country, improve their French, and truly belong, because learning the language isn't enough.
- Fresh content from trusted French sources, curated hourly
- Politics, strikes, daily life, culture: all explained with context
- No random content. No overwhelm. Just what you need.
- Real French, from real events happening now
Currently featuring: Le Monde, Franceinfo, RFI, France 24, and more
Who It's For
Learning French?
Learning French isn't enough, understanding France matters too. Better French helps with both through real news, giving you context and words for the full picture.
Why It Matters
Why you feel lost in France
- Too many sources, not enough time
- No context, news assumes you're French
- Hard to know what really matters for daily life
- Textbook French ≠ real-life French
- Translation apps miss nuance
- Even natives struggle with complex writing
- Reading feels clunky
- You end up feeling disconnected
How Better French fixes it
- Read in English or simplified French
- One feed from 40+ trusted French sources
- Daily news that actually matters to you
- Global context, local meaning
- Quick explanations + cultural notes
- Simplified titles & summaries
- Tap any word to listen instantly
- Build your French naturally with VocaMatch
- 20+ fresh articles every day
Features You Actually Use
Better French Context
Tap any word for a translation, a plain-English explanation, and a cultural note.
Simplified Titles & Summaries
Understand the story at a glance with a clear headline and short recap.
Better French Audio
Hear natural pronunciation for words and phrases whenever you need it.
Better French Breakdown
Real phrases from today's news, level-aware and paired with audio so you can use them naturally.
Better French VocaMatch
Match French words from the article with their English translations in an interactive game to build your vocabulary.
Pricing
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- French news, updated hourly
- Learn France, Not just French
- Stay informed, never feel lost
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- Everything from Essential Plan
- Unlimited Better French Context
- Unlimited VocaMatch
- Unlimited Breakdown
- Unlimited Audioplay
- Unlimited Quiz Me
FAQ
Is this a news app or a learning app?
Both. You get real French news with built-in help, so you understand more each day.
How many alerts will I get?
At most one per day. No spam.
Can I use it abroad?
Absolutely. Better French works wherever you are; it's great for learning with real news.