French

Example Sentences

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“If they are united, the middle powers can counter the great powers,” said French political scientist Nicolas Tenzer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

When asked by a French reporter if he was worried about Mbappe's international form heading into the World Cup, Deschamps gave it short shrift.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Modest gains for banks and luxury groups helped the French CAC 40 rise 0.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In the eyes of an angry French public, had the suspect been at least contacted by police he would have known he was being watched and that may have prevented Lyhanna's death.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“You’ll be more relaxed if you feel good in your clothes. And put your hair in a French braid. That looks so good on you.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows