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Learning French: what is the meaning of j’avoue and when should it be used?
A French language tic which can indicate you are actively listening to and agree with what is being said
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Ministers to debate emergency law so France can continue to collect tax and pay expenses
The text is used to guarantee that public services will continue to function while maintaining the same constraints as in last year’s budget
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Beware ‘false friends’ but take heart - the French struggle with them too
Columnist Nick Inman recounts the struggles of his Francophone colleague with English
Gollum's take on the Brexit deal with French subtitles
Actor Andy Serkis satirises the UK Brexit deal in a Youtube video
Actor Andy Serkis is best known for his unforgettable performance as Gollum in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Now, in a short video, he has satirised UK Prime Minister Theresa May's withdrawal agreement deal- which had been due to go before the UK Parliament on December 11. But the vote was pulled at the eleventh hour due to a lack of support.
French media has picked up on the video - and Huffpost.fr has added French subtitles - offering a chance for learners of the language to improve their skills...