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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'.
 France



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The 'jungle' in France: refugees in Calais

The question of immigration has been quite prominent in Europe recently, with the presence of…
 Nord Pas-de-Calais, France


Gastronomie

Le buzz for foodies: Where to eat in Paris

For foodies we know ‘le buzz’ - the industry gossip is important! Never waste a…
 Paris, France


Reportage + Société

Demonstrating cultural differences: why do the French strike?

The most recent rail and air strikes in France have left many a traveller with…
 France



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French scandals: Valérie Trierweiler tells all - but should she have?

Should Valérie Trierweiler have told us everything there was to know?
 France


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Electronic cigarettes in France: the story behind the smoke

The latest electronic craze to hit the streets of Paris - electronic cigarettes.
 France


Reportage + Société

European elections: what does a FN victory mean for expats in France?

How will FN's victory influence politics in France and beyond? And what does it mean…
 France

Reportage + Société

French women in politics: are the Paris Mayoral elections driven by image?

Is the idealised perception of French women making a woman’s place in French politics more difficult?
 Paris, France

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"J'aimerais terminer sur un message d'espoir. Je n'en ai pas. En échange, est-ce que deux messages de désespoir vous iraient ?Have you any idea what this means?"

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c'est long comme un jour sans pain
it's as long as a day without bread - (same meaning as 'it's as long as a wet week')
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