Goodbye mother and father: does the parent 1, parent 2 reform go far enough?
Does the controversial 'parent 1, parent 2' reform go far enough?
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04, 2019
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02, 2019
Parisians pissed off with pissoires
Controversy: pissoires are causing a (metaphorical) stink in Paris.
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11, 2018
Finesse your French: how to engage with contemporary France part 6
Learn to engage with contemporary France with part 6 of our guide to finessing your French!
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11, 2015
Nous sommes la France: the taboo question of French national identity
'Nous sommes la France' is a phrase that has been used to express French solidarity following the Charlie Hebdo attacks in early 2015. But who exactly is this 'nous' and what is 'France'? asks French journalist Natacha in her new book, 'Nous sommes la France'.
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09, 2015
The ‘jungle’ in France: refugees in Calais
The question of immigration has been quite prominent in Europe recently, with the presence of refugees in Calais prompting much debate.
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07, 2015
Protesting in France: the famous French blocus
The French blocus, usually involving blocking an entrance or street in protest, has a long history dating back to before Napoleon. But is it effective?
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03, 2015
Le buzz for foodies: Where to eat in Paris
For foodies we know ‘le buzz’ - the industry gossip is important! Never waste a meal when in Paris. It’s all about being in the know!
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02, 2015
How to maintain your French brain: a daily routine for Francophiles
We all know that feeling. You’ve just spent a number of weeks in France and your French is on point. Slowly your French brain starts to wither - what do you do?
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08, 2012
Series: 10 steps in 100 days – The French President’s agenda
Do you wonder how a week in the life of normal President looks? Let’s browse Hollande’s summer agenda to get a hint of the diversity of his recent activities, until his short holiday at the official résidence d’été présidentielle.
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06, 2012
Series: 10 steps in 100 days – The ‘normal’ President of France
In his first official interview Francois Hollande said: « Faire simple, c’est être exemplaire, clair, proche et transparent. » Is he acting on his words?
