Posts by Solange Mougin
Paris' new mayor Emmanuel Grégoire officially started his term on March 30th. His first promise has been to tackle child abuse in after-school programmes.
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Holy Cow, 'Oh la Vache' 🐄
The Paris Agriculture Fair, or Salon de L'Agriculture, is an institution in France but its star attractions – the cows – are missing this year. We find out why and discuss the weight of la vache, or the cow, in the French language and culture.
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From baby boom to baby bust: France's falling fertility rate🐣🍼
We find out why French people are deciding to have fewer – or no – children and how proposals to reverse the trend have been met with much criticism.
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Firing up the Lunar New Year Spirit🐎🐉
Why are red and gold so prominent for the Lunar New Year? Why is it the year of the Fire Horse? How, and where, is this Spring Festival, Tết, Seollal celebrated in France? On this edition, we’re taking a deep dive into ‘Le Nouvel An Chinois’
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Dating in France: A vote for love❤️
As the French government teams up with Tinder to get out the vote,we take a look not only at the youth vote, but also dating in France. While the hope of finding love remains strong for many, others are ditching dating apps and embracing being single.
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France's housing crisis: Who can afford to live in Paris?🏘️
We look into who is actually purchasing property in Paris and why it's so hard to rent an apartment in the capital. We also discuss how the EU is now looking to find solutions for what's a growing issue in many cities.
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Kids, 'non merci': Is France a child-friendly place?🚸
After the SNCF announced kid-free train carriages, we dive into how children, their rights and demography have been hot-button issues this mont. We look at what that means for children's place in today's society.
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Hype or help? Protein-enhanced food goes mainstream 💪
We dive into how this trend is confusing consumers, creating egg shortages in France, and a craze for Babybel cheeses in the US. Finally, we discuss whether extra protein is really good for you or not.
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Books, after hours: France celebrates reading for pleasure📚
As France celebrates its tenth edition of les Nuits de la lecture, or Reading Nights, we find out how time spent reading is dropping. We also tackle a divisive question: is listening to audiobooks actually reading?
The French and American presidents have long touted their friendly relationship. In front of the cameras, they're known for long handshakes and pats on the back, but to what extent is this tactile camaraderie a facade?
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French bistros and cafés: Should they get UNESCO intangible heritage status?🍽
On @en.france24.com we discuss how #bistrots got their name, how they differ from #brasseries, and how alcohol 🍷 use hurts this #Unesco bid...but also why such gathering places are needed more than ever.
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What does it take to become French? On @en.france24.com we look at how George #clooney did it and the new rules. They've gotten stricter:
'Régularisation,' or the issuing of documents, was down by 42% in the first 9 months of 2025 for 'carte de séjours'. For more on the new test 👇
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What is Lumpy Skin Disease?🐂 Why are French farmers terrified of it?🐮
As outbreaks of the illness continue in France, @geniegodula.bsky.social and I take a look at where 'la dermatose' came from and why culling herds is causing anger. @en.france24.com
The art of tipping in France: To tip or not to tip?
How much💵 to leave as a gratuity -if anything at all- is a question many of us ask ourselves. Tipping is cultural and personal. On @en.france24.com we dive into %s, holiday envelopes of cash, to how France compares to other nations.
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Bam! Pow! Bubbles burst as the Angoulême International Comics Festival is cancelled. ✍️🖍️ On @en.france24.com we take a look at what went wrong and who's to blame. We dig into what pushed authors to massively boycott this 53rd edition.
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Tanguys and Trad Sons: When the kids won't leave !🏡🧑🧑🧒
Adults who live with their parents are a societal phenomenon that goes by many names. In France, it's #tanguy! We look at the nations where young adults leave last, and how negative views may be changing.
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With Nicolas Sarkozy now behind bars at the “Prison de la Santé”, we look at what makes this #prison unique. We also dive into different kinds of #French prisons and how they are plagued by overcrowding. Finally, we look at what #sarkozy took with him. #france #sarko @en.france24.com
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☕From bistro to barista: France's changing coffee culture☕
We take a look at how specialty coffee shops are booming in France. We also give you a primer on how to order a coffee and how – despite its French name – café frappé is not #French. #cafe #coffee @en.france24.com
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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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💗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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'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.
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💤💤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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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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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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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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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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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?