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Whit Monday holiday: how it works in France and how much it raises for state
It used to be a simple bank holiday like any other - but the tragic events of 2003 changed everything
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French heatwave set to continue amid record May temperatures
Hottest days and nights to come in next few days, warn forecasters
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France suspends Dover’s EES biometric checks amid long queues
Waiting times reduced and traffic ‘free flowing’ on Sunday, says port
Smartphone no more
Initiative to conserve the French language in everyday speech
Language officials advise the word ‘smartphone’ is replaced in French by mobile multifonction.
It follows earlier advice to use ordiphone or terminal de poche (which did not catch on).Téléviseur connecté is recommended for ‘smart TV’.
