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Entre Nous - Showgirls: Before Taylor Swift, there was Mistinguett In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a look at Taylor Swift's new album "The Life of a Showgirl" and how, long before her stardom, it was French showgirls who stole the show. We also find out if, in...

Is #TaylorSwift really a showgirl? 💃🎤To get some answers we dive into the history of showgirls and how #France played a major role in creating the #showgirl... for before #TayTay there was #Mistinguett!
#thelifeofashowgirl #swiftie #taylornation #ts12 @en.france24.com
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Entre Nous - The story of the pink ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Have you ever wondered how October became the month to raise awareness about breast cancer? Or why people wear pink ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness Month? We take a look at that history. We also…

💗Have you ever wondered how October became the month to raise awareness about breast cancer? Or why people wear pink ribbons?🎀 We take a look at that history. We also dive into the number of women who get diagnosed. @en.france24.com #pinkoctober #breastcancer #pink #octobrerose

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Entre Nous - 'Not' lost in translation: Building bridges word by word On International Translation Day, we take a deep dive into French words that are particularly difficult to translate. We also tell you how translators are having to adapt to artificial intelligence.…

'Not' lost in translation: Building bridges word by word 📝🗣️
On this International #TranslationDay, we take a deep dive into words that are difficult to translate, how #translators and #AI battle it out, and how laws here safeguard the #French #language.
@en.france24.com
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Entre Nous - World Dream Day: What do the French dream about? To mark World Dream Day, we take a look at all sorts of dreams: from sex dreams, to nightmares, to the American dream versus the French Dream. We also discuss individual, societal and political aspect...

💤💤What do French people dream about most? Is the #AmericanDream different from the #FrenchDream? What is the online #FrenchDreamer phenomenon? Why do some remember their dreams and others don't?
On @en.france24.com we take a deep dive into all sorts of #dreams for #WorldDreamDay

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Entre Nous - No body, no crime scene: France transfixed by 'Jubillar affair' What is the Jubillar affair? We take a look at why this case is fascinating France. Nearly five years after the disappearance of Delphine Jubillar, her husband is now on trial for her murder. If he is...

No body, no crime scene🕵️‍♂️
On @en.france24.com we take a look at why this case has transfixed #France. Nearly 5 years after the disappearance of Delphine #Jubillar, her husband is now on trial. If he is convicted, her death would be added to France's already long list of #femicides.

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Entre Nous - Spray it ain't so: Studies ring alarm bells about France's pesticide problems How dirty are the clouds above France? What about that vineyard down the road: is it poisoning homes? To what extent is agriculture contaminating France's water, air and land? Multiple studies have be...

How dirty are the #clouds above France? 🌨️☠️What about that vineyard down the road: is it poisoning homes? To what extent is #agriculture contaminating France's water and land? On @en.france24.com we look at multiple studies released this month that ring alarm bells about #pesticides.
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Entre Nous - France's back-to-school supplies: Ink-credible costs, long lists and pencil-pushin' prices As children in France head back to school, we take a look at the cost of school supplies. We look into the average budget, how France compares to other nations and how a few of the iconic French neces...

France's back-to-school supplies: Ink-credible costs and long lists📚🖍📝
On @en.france24.com , we take a look at the average budget in France and how it compares to other nations. We also discuss how a few iconic necessities, like #Bic pens and 'cartables,' are still in #fashion.

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Entre Nous - Swimming in Paris's River Seine: Water you waiting for? As Paris announces it is extending the swimming season in the River Seine, FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin tells us what it was like to take a dip in the iconic French river. We also find out why only two…

Seine Swimming in Paris: Water are you waiting for? 🏊‍♂️
As #Paris announces it is extending the #swimming season in the #Seine river, I explain what it was like to take a dip in the river. We also find out why only 2 out of the 3 sites will remain open in September. @en.france24.com

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Entre Nous - Engaged! Kelce put a ring on it - Swiftly As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce their engagement, we take a look at how the celebrity bombshell was minutely planned and how the widespread enthusiasm isn't just viral buzz. It holds many a…

Engaged! Kelce put a ring on it - Swiftly 💍
As #TaylorSwift and #TravisKelce announce their #engagement, we take a look at how the celebrity bombshell was minutely planned and how the widespread enthusiasm isn't just viral buzz. It holds societal lessons too. @en.france24.com

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The last @afp.com reporters in #gaza are dying. There's no food or water.
Who will be left to bear witness?

Entre Nous - Scrapping two French bank holidays: Unfair or necessary? As France's prime minister suggests scrapping two public holidays as part of his budget plan, we take a look at how France compares to other EU nations when it comes to bank holidays and paid vacation...

Scrapping 2 French public holidays: Unfair or necessary? 🤔
As France's PM suggests removing two holidays as part of his budget plan, we look at how France compares to other EU nations, why the dates are proving controversial and how there are precedents in France and elsewhere.
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Entre Nous - Public toilets in Paris: Where to go when you need to go It may be something you don't think about until you need one, but public toilets are, for many, a right. In this edition of Entre Nous, we explore the many different eras of public toilets in Paris,…

🚽Public Toiliets: Where to go when you need to go🚽 On @en.france24.com we explore the different eras of public toilets in #paris and provide insight into the societal injustices between people, nations and genders that 🚾 can create. 🚻
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Entre Nous - French weddings: From town hall, to champagne, to onion soup It's high season for weddings here in France, but summer nuptials were not always the rage. February used to be the most popular month to marry. In this edition of Entre Nous, we're diving into changi...

👰👰🤵🤵💍It's high season for weddings here in 🇫🇷, but summer nuptials were not always a popular choice. February ones were!
👰💒🤵On @en.france24.com @geniegodula.bsky.social and I discuss what happens at town hall, alternative choices, and how it's all about dancing into the early hours! 🪩

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Entre Nous - From the first to fakes: Original Hermès Birkin bag goes up for auction As the original Birkin bag goes up for auction at Sotheby's in Paris, we discuss what this original prototype is expected to fetch for. We also take a look at how this iconic handbag came to be: thank...

👜As the original #Birkin goes up for auction we discuss what it's expected to fetch for💰. We discover how this iconic handbag came to be: thanks to #JaneBirkin 's chance encounter ✈️ We also discover how superfakes are making it harder to verify the real deal. @en.france24.com
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Entre Nous - From 'mushroom murders' to safe foraging: The risks and rewards of wild mushrooms In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a deep dive into wild mushroom foraging. We discuss the details of the Australian "mushroom murders", the fascination for this tragic family drama, as well as ot...

From 'mushroom murders' to safe foraging: The risks and rewards of wild mushrooms🍄
On @en.france24.com we discuss the #mushroommurders verdict and the fascination for this case. We also find out how common #mushroom poisoning is in #France and what to know if you go #champignon hunting!
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Entre Nous - Seine-sational swimming: Paris takes the plunge! With the start of the annual "Paris Plages" event this weekend, the French capital is slated to open three areas of the River Seine to bathing. We take a look at where you can take a dip in its cool…

Seine-sational swimming: Paris takes the plunge! 🏊‍♀️
With the start of @paris.fr's #parisplages this weekend, 3 areas of the #Seine will be open for a dip in the city. @geniegodula.bsky.social and I discuss where to swim, creepy-crawlies to watch for, and how its part of reclaiming #paris
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Entre Nous - Radio Resistance: Remembering Charles de Gaulle's Appeal of June 18 This Wednesday marks the 85th anniversary of one of France's most famous radio broadcasts: Charles de Gaulle's Appeal of June 18 during World War II. We dive not only into the history of the speech,…

Want to know about what is perhaps France's most famous speech? 📻🇫🇷
A radio broadcast steeped in mystery, false assumptions, a deep fake …and a marijuana word play. It's above all 4 minutes of hope and resistance. 💪The appeal of June 18th is here:
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Entre Nous - Swords and songs: Reenacting France's medieval times This coming weekend, the French town and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Provins is hosting its 40th medieval festival; one of the largest in Europe. In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a look at why...

Swords & Songs: Reenacting France's medieval times 🏰⚔️
This weekend, the #UNESCO city of #Provins hosts #medieval festival. On @en.france24.com we look at why the French are such avid #MiddleAges fans, the benefits of #reenactments and how the park, #PuyduFou distorts France's history.
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Entre Nous - Second-hand clothing in France: Out with the new, in with the old As the French Senate examines an anti-fast fashion bill, we take a look at a more environmentally conscious way of shopping: buying used clothing. In France and elsewhere, the sector is booming as sho...

Out with the new, in with the old 🛍️🧢👚👗
Just before the French senate passed an anti fast fashion bill, we took a look at France's love of #secondhand shops, #vintage finds, #thrift #bargains. We find out both the upsides, and the downsides, of this growing sector on @en.france24.com

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Entre Nous - 'Nuit Blanche': Art after dark in Paris's beloved all-night festival Paris's annual Nuit Blanche, taking place on Saturday June 7, has become a much-loved art festival in the French capital, with thousands meandering the city's streets from one art exhibit to another.…

🪩Nuit Blanche is tonight!
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On @en.france24.com we discuss the origins of this much-loved #art festival in #paris (and elsewhere). @geniegodula.bsky.social and I also find out how the expression #nuitblanche came to be and how it's just one beloved #night #festival in #France.
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Entre Nous - D-Day: Why American GIs carried a copy of the Michelin Guide A roadmap to victory! On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we dive into how the Michelin Guide helped American soldiers navigate Normandy. We also find out why, and how, the touring book came to be a par...

🫡📙🇺🇸🇫🇷 This is from last year's D-Day coverage, but it remains a story I love: American soldiers carrying an untranslated, #French book across Normandy 81 years ago today. #dday #ww2 #michelinguide
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Entre Nous - Name shame in France: The curious case of Kevin Why is the name Kevin a national joke in France? In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a deep dive into the stereotypes behind first names, in particular les Kévin. We discuss how Kevin went from the...

Why is the name #Kevin a national #joke in France? 😆🤭On @en.france24.com we take a deep dive into the stereotypes and discrimination of some first names, in particular "les Kévin'. We also discuss the rules in #France on what's not allowed when naming a child.
#french #sauvonsleskevin

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Entre Nous - From ‘Bison Futé’ to bottlenecks: Understanding France’s traffic woes As France heads into a four-day weekend – and braces for heavy traffic – we take a closer look at the country’s ongoing struggles with road congestion and road rage. We also explore the origins of Fre...

From ‘Bison Futé’ to bottlenecks: Understanding France’s traffic woes 🚙🚗🚘🏁

As #France heads into a 4-day weekend – and braces for heavy traffic – we take a look at #road rage in 🇫🇷. We also explore #French traffic terms, #BisonFuté forecasts, and what eases #traffic. @en.france24.com

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Entre Nous - France's assisted dying bill: What's in it? For this edition of Entre Nous, we’re focusing on an ever-important societal question – the right to die. As the French parliament is set to vote on two “end-of-life” and palliative care bills, we tak...

Just before the #French parliament voted (305 for, 199 against) for an #assistedDying bill, @geniegodula.bsky.social and I took a look at what exactly is in the bill. We discuss how #euthanasia + #AssistedSuicide remains a divisive question and how other EU nations are tackling it:
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Entre Nous - It's 'apéro' time! France's wine, chips and chill ritual In this edition of Entre Nous we take a look at France’s beloved ritual of “l’apero”. To mark International Aperitivo Day we discover how “aperitifs” have changed over the decades, from private moment...

It's (almost) apéro time! 🥂🫒🍸
To mark International #Aperitivo Day we discover how #aperitifs have morphed into a #socializing ritual in #France. We discuss the #French terms to know, the snacks to eat, and, finally, @geniegodula.bsky.social takes an apéro pop quiz on @en.france24.com !
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Entre Nous - Mother’s Day: Why so many different dates? With Mother’s Day being celebrated in France this coming Sunday, we take a look at how it came to be observed on so many different dates around the world. From the UK to Thailand, the US to France, th...

With Mother’s Day 💐being celebrated in France this Sunday, we take a look at how it came to be observed on so many different dates around the world. From the UK and Thailand, to the US and France, we dive into the varied histories of #MothersDay #fetedesmeres on @en.france24.com

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Entre Nous - 'This is the end'?: Stolen bust of Jim Morrison finally found With French police announcing they’ve found the long-lost bust from Jim Morrison’s grave, we take a look at how they found it and how it went missing. With the tomb of The Doors star being a main attr...

'This is the end?' #French police have found the stolen #jimmorrison bust. On @en.france24.com, @geniegodula.bsky.social and I take a look at how they found it, how it went missing, and how the #Paris #PereLachaise cemetery abounds with #famous #tombs…but that wasn’t always the case.
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Entre Nous - Bayrou and Betharram: Did French PM lie? Did he cover up sex abuse? Ahead of his grilling by French MPs, we take a deep dive into how the sex abuse scandal at the Catholic school Betharram has become a political hot potato for Prime Minister François Bayrou. We also…

#Bayrou & #Bétharram : Did French PM lie? Cover up sex abuse?
Ahead of his grilling by MPs, we dive into how the abuse scandal has become a political one too. We discuss how it adds to France's private/public school debate and differing #french views on #spanking.
@en.france24.com

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Entre Nous - Depardieu guilty verdict: Exposing flaws in French cinema and courts With French actor Gérard Depardieu found guilty by a Paris court of assaulting two women on a film set, we dive into how this case has exposed multiple issues with the French judicial system, and how…

With Gérard #Depardieu found guilty of #sexual assault, we dive into how this case has exposed issues with the French judicial system, and how it could help shift what the parliament calls massive #abuse in the #film industry.
#metoo #cinema @en.france24.com @geniegodula.bsky.social

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Entre Nous - Dressing the divine: Clerical fashion As the papal conclave gets underway with the regalia of the Roman Catholic Church on full display at the Vatican, we take a look at clerical fashion. From why white and red are so significant, to trad...

With the regalia of the Catholic #Church on display at the Vatican for the #conclave, we take a look at clerical #fashion. From why ⚪️🔴 are significant, to traditional robes, to the sartorial choices of the #pope, we're discussing altar attire and holy threads on @en.france24.com

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