French

Example Sentences

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Forcing open the strait militarily is unrealistic, French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

On Friday, a Malta-flagged container ship owned by French company CMA CGM traversed the waterway, according to French media reports.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Security Council vote on securing transit through the Strait of Hormuz was postponed; a French ship recently transited.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The Malta-flagged container ship owned by French company CMA CGM crossed the strait, media organisation BFM TV - which is owned by the shipping company - confirmed on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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