French

Example Sentences

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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

The auction house told French authorities it had documentation proving the book was acquired from its owner in Russia in 2014/2015.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"The French authorities will continue to encourage our companies and our armed forces to seek out the ways and means to pursue ambitious European projects that are consistent with our national security interests."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Stacy Meichtry is The Wall Street Journal’s bureau chief in Paris, where he writes about French politics and business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“I mean, I can learn different kinds of French, if that’s what I need to do. Are there books I should read? Can you help me?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse