French

Example Sentences

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French President Emmanuel Macron has said protecting children from artificial intelligence and digital abuse will be among his priorities when he hosts next week’s Group of Seven summit in the Alps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Under French law, rape is defined as "any non-consensual act of penetration".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In the mural “Troubled Island,” Noni Olabisi chronicles the Haitian struggle for independence, including how suffering under French colonists led to the 1791 slave rebellion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

France wants its next-generation jets to be able to operate from its naval aircraft carriers and potentially carry French atomic weapons.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The barking voice on the other end of the line spoke in rapid-fire French.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse