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Macron calls two emergency government meetings as Covid-19 cases rocket in France

Cows and bugs: How to 'swear' politely in French

"We are faced with the danger of a media frenzy that risks transforming the terrorist of Conflans into a negative hero, fascinating young people in search of an anti-hero to challenge the society in which they cannot find their place."

OPINION: Why the French government risks making matters worse with its response to teacher beheading

You know that drunk friend who always gets in trouble if you don't pay attention?

French expression of the day: Surveiller comme le lait sur le feu

OPINION: Who's to blame for Macron's war of words with the Muslim world?

ANALYSIS: Can France no longer avoid a second nationwide lockdown?

For the first time, imposing a second round of nationwide lockdown is being seriously discussed in France. So how likely is this, and are there alternatives to a total confinement?

France sets new record of 52,000 Covid-19 cases in one day

Macron's Mohammed comments spark backlash in Islamic world

Man charged for 'liking' Twitter severed head post

What you need to know about France's new 15-minute Covid tests

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Why do people think the French say 'hon hon hon' when they laugh?

New €115 million package to bail out France's curfew-hit culture sector

What if I want to move back to the UK with my French partner after Brexit?

France's Covid-19 second wave 'could be worse than the first' warns hospitals chief

French word of the day: Pousser mémé dans les orties

When to get the best Christmas shopping bargains in France

France relaunches its Covid-19 tracing app with a plea to people to download it

France has relaunched its covid-tracing app - here's how it works and where to find it

ICYMI - France hit another grim record yesterday and is now just short of 1 million cases since the start of the pandemic

France reports new record of 41,622 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours

Another alarming record number of cases as France extends its nighttime curfew

MAP: These are the areas of France under curfew

France extends curfew to cover half the country as Covid-19 situation worsens

🇫🇷 Curfew extended to take in a total of 54 départements 🇫🇷 46 million people covered by 9pm to 6am curfew 🇫🇷 New rules begin at midnight Friday/Saturday 🇫🇷 Same rules as the existing curfews in place - forms for every trip out of the home and €135 fines

Two charged in Paris after Muslim women stabbed and racially abused near Eiffel Tower

Defeat on protecting family rights of Britons returning from the EU

Paris to plant 170,000 new trees and turn key spots into urban forests

French word of the day: Cadeau empoisonné

Definitely not on our Christmas wish list.

Paris is headed for a greener future as the City promises an "urban revolution" by turning key spots into urban gardens and streets into green oases. 🌳 Details here:

MAP: Where in France is Covid-19 spreading the fastest?

OPINION: How publishing Prophet Mohammed cartoons become a quasi-religious act in France

The French government has announced that more areas will be bumped up to maximum alert level today. This new map breaks down the rate of Covid-19 spread at a local level, revealing big differences between cities and towns.

As France reels from another appalling terror attack @john_lichfield examines how we got here and what can be done to halt the escalation

Macron vows France will not give up cartoons in homage to murdered teacher

ANALYSIS: Why does France’s interior minister think supermarket ethnic food isles are a threat to the nation?

But why would French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin bring up ethnic food aisles in an interview about the government's response to a violent terror attack?

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France to impose more curfews and place areas into maximum Covid-19 alert

The briefing tomorrow will see more areas placed into 'maximum alert' and extra curfews imposed, says the government

Is this the last time France will switch to winter time?

Seven British people held in Paris after attempted hit-and-run on gendarme

Will there be any Christmas markets in France this year?

Some cities have already announced the cancellation of their markets while in other areas local authorities still hope to stage some kind of event

French word of the day: Fiché S