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We French are known for grumbling (and studies prove it to be true) but, argues Théophile Larcher, this belies the country’s high expectations and resilience

Lazy ignorance and a desire to appear cool are impoverishing our language, argues French journalist Théophile Larcher

For all the rhetoric of three years ago about how he would break the mould of French politics, Emmanuel Macron has some pretty orthodox methods.

Last weekend we went to an open day at the local agricultural supplies shop (we are customers as we have chickens).

She represents the values of Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité and Marianne is the symbolic figure of the French Republic. But she also gives her name to a little-known civil service guide, Le Référentiel Marianne.  

French car-makers traditionally reveal new models and concept-car technology in the autumn and the Citroën DS was no exception.