Although France is a founding member of the European Union, surveys show Euroscepticism is on the rise in the nation. In the lead up to the EU elections, RFI looks at what's feeding the disenchantment and what, if anything, can be done to rekindle the flame.
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c. 1520–40 #French
The crown, initial F, and salamander engulfed in flames are emblematic of François I, who reigned from 1515 to 1547. Carved in wood or stone, variations on this device figured prominently in the decoration of François’s châteaux.
(Met Museum)
This theory by linguist Bernard Cerquiglini was put to the test today in the France24 newsroom when the title of a segment dedicated to the #Paris2024 Olympics was determined to be "Destination Paris" in both #English and #French... #linguistics#France
16 May 1581: Philip Sidney performs at a court entertainment in a specially erected banqueting house at #Whitehall for the #French ambassador #otd (NPG)
He argues that #French#diplomacy continuously changed over the centuries, which can be seen as a sign of modernisation.
While #emdiplomacy was originally regarded as part of a more general service to the king, it slowly developed into a more specialised field of activity. From this the need to a much more profecient education of #emdiplomats arose. (3/6)
“It’s important to mention that we are no longer defending the French language,” [Minister] Roberge told a news conference in Montreal. “We’re going on the offensive, no, not against anyone, but to regain lost ground and reverse the decline of French.”
The French language is one of the attractions of #Québec, for some who come here at least.
30 Apr 1672: d. Marie de L'Incarnation [Guyart] #French founder of the Ursulines at #Quebec & of the first girls' school there, #writer & #linguist (Ursulines Québec/ChristianT) #nuntastic Her many letters are an amazing source.
24 Apr 1558: Mary Queen #Scots having signed a secret treaty making the #French Crown her heir if she has no issue #otd (WallaceColl) marries Francois II #otd
FRENCH SPIES ‘IMMUNE’ FROM EXTORTION? #French spies cannot be effectively extorted by ‘honey traps,’ reports the latest TV documentary on the French counterpart of MI6.
The reason? Their spouses are accustomed to extramarital affairs.