Top French Newspapers For French Learners

Top French Newspapers for Basic French Learners

As a beginner you might find some of the daily French broadsheets too challenging. One of the best ways to get to grips with French at a basic level is to ready the press which is primarily aimed at children and teenagers. You'll find the sentence structure and vocabulary easier to follow and these publications are a great way to start.

Remember that while these resources are suitable for basic German learners, it's always a good idea to start with simplified content and gradually progress to more complex texts as your language skills improve. Additionally, some websites may offer specific language learning sections or newsletters, so explore the options that best match your learning preferences and goals.

Top French Newspapers for Intermadiate French Learners

For intermediate French learners we've selected a range of papers which should be suitable for anyone at the B1 to B2 fluency level. There should be something for everyone in this group.

For sports fans, L'Equipe has always been a paper with a substantial coverage of all sporting events. Le Parisien on the other hand covers a wide range of interests with stories on celebrities, sport, politics and culture.

If you prefer a bit more humour when learning French then look no further than Le Canard Enchainé. The literal translation is The Chained Duck or The Chained Paper, with "canard" being the French slang term for "newspaper". This is akin to something like Private Eye in the UK.

Top French Newspapers for Advanced French Learners

If your level of fluency is very advanced then you should probably consider reading French broadsheet newspapers. These are very similar to US and UK broadsheet newspapers so the level of vocabulary will be advanced together with more complex sentence structure. Whatever your level, do give them a try however they are most suited to learners around the C1 to C2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The real heavyweight daily papers in France are Le Monde, Le Figaro, and Libération. These are the equivalent of the Independent, the Times and the Guardian in the UK, or the New York Times and Washington Post in America. In the main they target educated readers who want in depth coverage of seriouse topics so not for the faint hearted.