French

Example Sentences

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On a recent morning, hundreds of sun-dappled wishes shimmied in the tree leaves in at least 10 languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, Chinese, Persian, French and Turkish among them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It has held a position in the Garnier and Maybelline owner since 1974, when it bought in at the request of L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt to help stop the French government from nationalizing the company.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When asked by a French reporter if he was worried about Mbappe's international form heading into the World Cup, Deschamps gave it short shrift.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Modest gains for banks and luxury groups help the French CAC 40 rise 0.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It was a very nice suit: French, light gray, worsted wool with double cuffs.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman