French

Example Sentences

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Macron, the president, said on Sunday that French people shouldn’t have to become accustomed to such scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Previously, French authorities had allowed these ships to continue operating after their owners paid fines but have since vowed to block them.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The ship, which had 23 crew members, was "being escorted by the French navy to an anchorage point for further checks", the prefecture said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Most devastatingly for my kids, they were told not to eat McDonald’s French fries because they were supposedly cooked in pork fat.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

“Zut alors!” cried a bunch of tiny, startled French voices.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness