- 
                    
                        
The meaning and origins of ‘staircase wit’
Explore the origin of the fascinating phrase 'l’esprit de l’escalier', and how this concept reflects a universal human experience
 - 
                    
                        
List: how to apply for Brexit card renewals in different areas of France
An increasing number of prefectures have online procedures, but some are yet to provide information
 - 
                    
                        
Far-right win ‘historic’ first vote in French parliament over French-Algerian treaty
Vote may signal end of blanket ban by other groups against far-right proposals
 
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...
