{"id":117559,"date":"2023-04-03T14:12:56","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T18:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/french-magazines\/"},"modified":"2025-01-30T23:34:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T04:34:46","slug":"french-magazines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/french\/french-magazines\/","title":{"rendered":"French Magazines for Entertaining Language Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Magazines are a great resource for anyone looking to improve their French while exploring topics they love. French magazines cater to a wide range of interests and skill levels, from crosswords and word puzzles to in-depth news analyses and the latest fashion trends. They offer an enjoyable way to learn and immerse yourself in the French language and are available online and in print.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of my favorite ones.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[fluentu-toc]<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>French Puzzle Magazines<\/h2>\n<p>Puzzle-focused magazines represent a great challenge for language learners. Crosswords are often difficult even for native French speakers, so don&#8217;t be discouraged if you find\u00a0<em>mots crois\u00e9s<\/em> (crosswords) difficult.<\/p>\n<p>Tired of crosswords? Try <em>mots m\u00eal\u00e9s\u00a0<\/em>(word search) or <em>mots fl\u00e9ch\u00e9s\u00a0<\/em>(arrow puzzles)\u2014a variant of a crossword that has arrows inside the grid, with clues preceding the arrows.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-1.jpg\" alt=\"french magazines\" width=\"100\" height=\"137\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.motscroisesmagazine.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mots Crois\u00e9s Magazine<\/a>: <\/em><\/strong>This French crosswords magazine has an associated app which gives you access to two new crosswords per day.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tele7jeux.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tele 7 Jeux<\/a>:<\/strong> <\/em>The puzzles section of this TV and radio news publication has many crossword puzzles that you can do right on the website.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-2.jpg\" alt=\"french magazines\" width=\"100\" height=\"134\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.notretemps.com\/jeux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Notre Temps Jeux<\/a>: <\/em><\/strong>You can do these puzzles directly on the website, as well. Along with traditional crossword puzzles and arrow puzzles, you&#8217;ll also find quizzes, mini-puzzles and word-find puzzles.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.femmeactuelle.fr\/jeux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Femme Actuelle Jeux<\/a>:<\/strong> <\/em>This women&#8217;s magazine has different types of puzzles available online, including crosswords and word finds. There are also &#8220;cut words,&#8221; which has you rearrange letter groups into words\u2014which is an excellent tool for learners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>French Sports Magazines<\/h2>\n<p>Just like magazines published in English, these often-monthly publications will typically feature recaps and previews of tournaments and games while also giving tips for novice players.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re local, sports magazines are a great source for discovering new places to hone your skills. For example, skiing magazines suggest the best locations to spend a weekend hitting the slopes. This encourages mingling with others and improving your language skills in a completely unfamiliar setting\u2014on the practice field.<\/p>\n<p>A great way to combine two ways of keeping up with French\u2014reading and listening\u2014is to watch the sports news after you\u2019ve read the most recent edition of a sports magazine. This will complement what you\u2019ve read by providing more updated information and further specifics on tournaments and players.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-3.jpg\" alt=\"french magazines\" width=\"100\" height=\"134\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lecycle.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Cycle<\/a>:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>This magazine shares articles from the cycling world, including covering the Tour de France in writing and video.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.widermag.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Wider<\/a>:<\/em> <\/strong>If you&#8217;re the outdoorsy type, this one&#8217;s for you! <em>Wider<\/em> publishes articles about outdoor sports as well as hiking and running trails. They post information about trails in France (and abroad), as well as tips and guides for getting involved.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-4.jpg\" alt=\"french magazines\" width=\"100\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tennismagazine.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tennis<\/a>:<\/em> <\/strong>This tennis-centric magazine has been around since 1976 but received a major modern overhaul in 2019. It&#8217;s the place to go for all the latest news in the sport.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skieur.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><em>Skier<\/em><\/a><em>:<\/em> <\/strong>Hit the slopes with this skiing publication, the resource that &#8220;makes the powder talk.&#8221; Besides articles about the sport, you&#8217;ll also find a huge database of over 2500 reviews of skis to help you find the perfect pair.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-5.jpg\" alt=\"french magazines\" width=\"100\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jogging-international.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Jogging International<\/em><\/a><\/strong><em><strong>:<\/strong> <\/em>If jogging&#8217;s your jam, this magazine has info on what&#8217;s happening in the sport, tips for runners and even offers courses and training logs.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sport-et-vie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Sport &amp; Vie<\/em><\/a><em>: <\/em><\/strong>This is a more general sports resource, if you&#8217;re looking for a broader view of the world of sports in France and beyond. This magazine publishes articles about training, nutrition, psychology, medicine and other aspects of fitness that aspiring athletes will find useful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To brush up on your sports vocabulary, check out this post:\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lPUOhbRoGs\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/french\/french-sports-vocabulary\/\">Sports in French: 250 Words and Phrases<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Sports in French: 250 Words and Phrases&#8221; &#8212; FluentU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/french\/french-sports-vocabulary\/embed\/#?secret=hohCWNQ18r#?secret=lPUOhbRoGs\" data-secret=\"lPUOhbRoGs\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>French Literary Magazines<\/h2>\n<p>When you pick up a literary magazine in French, you get to read some of the best short stories and poetry in the French literary scene, and to discover new writers and poets.<\/p>\n<p>Literary magazines also tend to list great bookstores or reading events in the area. This is a great opportunity to discuss with other literary lovers what you&#8217;ve read recently, and will help you practice your vocabulary.<\/p>\n<p>They also discuss the latest news\u2014who&#8217;s won recent awards, what book was highly reviewed and other interesting industry information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-6.jpg\" alt=\"french magazines\" width=\"100\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexpress.fr\/culture\/livre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L&#8217;express<\/a>: <\/em><\/strong>This weekly French magazine is a general news resource, but its <em>livre <\/em>(book) section is an excellent place to find information and news about both French and foreign literature.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.europe-revue.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Europe<\/a>: <\/strong><\/em>Founded in 1923, <em>Europe<\/em> is a prestigious and well-established voice in the literary industry. Besides reviews of books and related cultural features, this magazine has published fiction and poetry within its pages from a diverse range of authors from the French-speaking world and beyond.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livreshebdo.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Livres Hebdo<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong><\/em>Part of the well-known Charlie Hebdo family, <em>Livres Hebdo <\/em>is an industry magazine, intended for book professionals like booksellers, publishers and librarians. As a result, the information shared in this magazine is focused more on the business end of the book publishing industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>French Fashion Magazines<\/h2>\n<p>French fashion magazines are a great tool for learning new vocabulary relating to clothes and fashion, since many pages are filled with visual aids.<\/p>\n<p>If you enjoy fashion, these magazines give you great conversation topics with friends who also keep up with the latest: What&#8217;s going on at fashion week? Which celebrities changed their fashion style recently? What colors are in for the winter season?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-7.jpg\" alt=\"french magazines\" width=\"100\" height=\"130\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elle.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Elle<\/em><\/a><em>:<\/em> <\/strong><em>Elle<\/em> is an international fashion and beauty magazine. While you may have seen issues on magazine racks locally wherever you live, the magazine actually gets its name from the French word for &#8220;she&#8221; and is headquartered in Paris.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marieclaire.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Marie Claire<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong><\/em>This magazine has a long history, dating back to its first publication in France in 1937. While the focus, like <em>Elle,<\/em> is on women&#8217;s fashion and beauty, <em>Marie Claire <\/em>takes a less fluffy approach and talks about women&#8217;s issues, culture, finance and other serious topic.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-8.jpg\" alt=\"french magazines\" width=\"100\" height=\"139\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cosmopolitan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Cosmo is notorious for its dubious advice on all aspects of sexuality, but it&#8217;s still a fun read. The lighter nature of most of its content makes it an approachable option for lower level learners.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vogue.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vogue<\/a>:<\/strong><\/em> A high fashion magazine, <em>Vogue<\/em> is a publication that covers haute couture fashion, the fashion industry as a whole, beauty and other similar topics. Many high-quality images are featured in the magazine, offering plenty of context for readers.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-9.jpg\" alt=\"french magazines\" width=\"100\" height=\"139\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gqmagazine.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GQ<\/a>:<\/strong><\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Aimed at a male audience, GQ (originally titled &#8220;Gentlemen&#8217;s Quarterly&#8221;) has been around since 1931. This magazine covers many similar topics to the magazines mentioned above, but it does so from a male perspective of the fashion and beauty industry.\n<p>The publication also writes about men&#8217;s interests, touching on topics like fitness, music, tech, books and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>French News Magazines<\/h2>\n<p>Picking up a news magazine is a great change from a newspaper because it typically contains more photo essays, giving you an opportunity to read articles with more visual aids. Features are longer and more in-depth, giving extra detail that may not be found in newspapers.<\/p>\n<p>Though magazines don&#8217;t provide breaking news stories, they have the unique chance to explore aspects of the news that newspapers just don&#8217;t have time for. They can catch you up on international news, keep you knowledgeable about French culture and teach you new vocabulary.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53595\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-10.jpg\" alt=\"french magazines\" width=\"100\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parismatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Paris Match<\/em><\/a><em>: <\/em><\/strong>Head to this magazine for a broad overview of all the current French and international news, intermixed with cultural articles and celebrity news.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lepoint.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Point<\/a>:<\/em><\/strong> For a more political look at the world, <em>Le Point <\/em>is a magazine in the style of\u00a0<em>Newsweek <\/em>and\u00a0<em>Time Magazine.<\/em> It covers news and politics from a largely conservative perspective.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lefigaro.fr\/lefigaromagazine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Figaro Magazine<\/a>:<\/strong><\/em> <em>Le Figaro<\/em> is a daily right-wing newspaper in France that dates back to the impressively long-ago year of 1826. The magazine is the newspaper&#8217;s weekly supplement, and it includes news features about current events and politics, as well as coverage of the art and entertainment industries.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/french-magazines-12.jpg\" alt=\"french magazines\" width=\"100\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/tempsreel.nouvelobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L&#8217;Obs<\/a>: <\/em><\/strong>Formerly known as <em>Le Nouvel Observateur, <\/em>this magazine is one of the most popular news magazines in all of Europe. The magazine has a focus on social justice and, following a makeover in 2014, now explores culture, current social issues, investigations and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.larevue.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Revue<\/a>: <\/em><\/strong>This bi-monthly magazine collaborates with key personalities and names in French academics, culture, politics, science and more. Along with general articles on a wide range of topics, you&#8217;ll also find interviews and retrospectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>French Magazines are a great way to learn the language! From puzzles to poetry to news features, magazines provide access to the latest news and culture while introducing new vocabulary and testing your French skills.<\/p>\n<p>Pick one up today and read your way to fluency!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>And One More Thing...<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\n\tIf you like learning French at your own pace and from the comfort of your device, I have to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tell you about FluentU<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nFluentU makes it easier (and way more fun) to learn French by making real content like movies and series accessible to learners. You can check out FluentU's curated video library, or <strong>bring our learning tools directly to Netflix or YouTube<\/strong> with the FluentU Chrome extension. \r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FluentU-French-video-library-in-app.jpg\" alt=\"learn-french-with-videos\" width=\"320\" height=\"568\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nOne of the features I find most helpful is the <strong>interactive captions<\/strong>\u2014you can tap on any word to see its meaning, an image, pronunciation, and other examples from different contexts. It\u2019s a great way to pick up French vocab without having to pause and look things up separately.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2099\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FluentU-French-video-with-interactive-subtitles-web.jpg\" alt=\"learn-french-with-movies\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nFluentU also helps <strong>reinforce what you\u2019ve learned<\/strong> with personalized quizzes. You can swipe through extra examples and complete engaging exercises that adapt to your progress. You'll get extra practice with the words you find more challenging and even be reminded you when it\u2019s time to review!\r\n<\/p><p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/French-7.png\" alt=\"practice-french-with-adaptive-quizzes\" width=\"320\" height=\"568\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nYou can use FluentU on your computer, tablet, or phone with our app for Apple or Android devices. <a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to take advantage of our current sale! 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