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By Laura K. Lawless, About.com Guide to French Language since 1999

Internet Language - French or Franglais?

Tuesday November 18, 2003
What language do French speakers use on the internet? Although the French government tries to limit the use of English in France (most recently by banning the word "email" in ... Read More

France tries to say adieu to smoking and drinking

Saturday November 15, 2003
The French stereotype of a Gitane in one hand and a glass of wine in the other may or may not be on its way out. The French government is ... Read More

Support for French Language

Thursday November 13, 2003
There seems to be a new global trend lately, or at least a revival of an old one - some countries have noticed that speaking French can help them co-exist ... Read More

Creative advertising: Free striptease lessons

Monday November 10, 2003
The Parisian department store Galeries Lafayette is offerring free striptease lessons to shoppers at its new lingerie store. I guess that's one way to attract new customers. Source: The Guardian - ... Read More

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