‘France and Germany are like a couple who argue but always make up’ Columnist Richard Ogier looks at how the countries manage to ‘get along’ on the global stage and in everyday life Published: 8 February 2023
Why use anglicisms when we have perfectly good French words? Lazy ignorance and a desire to appear cool are impoverishing our language, argues French journalist Théophile Larcher Published: 7 February 2023 Author: Théophile Larcher
Why Americans are choosing Air France flights over US airlines Tamara Thiessen talks to passengers crossing the Atlantic about customer service, ethics and, of course, food Published: 7 February 2023
We French are not lazy, that’s not what today’s strikes are about The belief that a separate ‘French way’ exists is still deep-rooted collectively in our minds Published: 31 January 2023 Author: Théophile Larcher
‘Workers striking against French pension reform are avoiding reality’ Commentator Simon Heffer tells us why Macron does have a mandate to raise pension age and must do so despite the unions Published: 31 January 2023
‘Non, Madame Macron, school uniforms do not mean social equality’ Commentator Nabila Ramdani gives her view on France’s relationship with school uniforms and prejudice in the ‘uniform bill’ Published: 31 January 2023
French politics: Why the hung parliament could be a big opportunity Politicians are going to have to find a way forward and, in so doing, they might be able to reinvigorate democracy, argues writer Nick Inman Published: 13 January 2023
I’m Parisian: Here’s my view on the clichéd vision of Emily in Paris While the clichés contribute to the Netflix show’s success, they also attract criticism - but most are more or less true, argues Théophile Larcher Published: 5 January 2023 Author: Théophile Larcher
‘French restaurant 'no children' sign was wrong - use common courtesy’ Commentator Nabila Ramdani gives her view on an Alsace restaurant’s communication policy Published: 5 January 2023
‘Bono’s praise for Macron reminds French they could do worse’ Commentator Richard Ogier explores the value of a foreigner’s view of France Published: 4 January 2023