Smartphone no more

Initiative to conserve the French language in everyday speech

Published Wednesday 24 January 2018 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 24 January 2018 - 15:00

Language officials advise the word ‘smartphone’ is replaced in French by mobile multifonction.

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Smartphone no more

Initiative to conserve the French language in everyday speech

Man survives 500km journey on outside of TGV

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French mayor criticises German border checks as cars and trains stopped

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