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.

It follows earlier advice to use ordiphone or terminal de poche (which did not catch on).Téléviseur connecté is recommended for ‘smart TV’.

One of main aids to purchase an electric car will end in France in 2025

Only the ecological bonus and social leasing will remain, but their amounts are as-yet unconfirmed
Wokisme, vegan: The ‘new’ words added to French dictionary

The latest edition of the dictionary has taken decades to create and publish
SNCF train tickets open for early 2025 bookings

International destinations and skiing stations within France are included in the seats now available

Ignoring this increasingly common French road sign could cost you €135

New driving rule relates to areas designated a zone à trafic limité

Will roadworthiness tests penalise drivers in France for removing emission-limiting liquid?

AdBlue converts nitrous oxide particles, but has been criticised by drivers who believe it damaged their vehicles

SNCF train tickets open for early 2025 bookings

International destinations and skiing stations within France are included in the seats now available

France’s 2025 budget will ‘probably’ be forced through without vote, says PM

Right-wing MPs rejected taxation section of the budget earlier this week

Learning French: when to use d'ailleurs versus par ailleurs?

Take a look at our tips to help pronounce these commonly confused terms

2024 Map: see where in France road speeds are reverting to 90km/h limit

Several departments have made changes with more currently considering doing so

French study tests psychedelics in alcoholism therapy

A groundbreaking experiment explores how psilocybin can be used to combat depressive symptoms in alcohol recovery

How your pet can be a blood donor in France

Veterinary hospitals say it is crucial to treat sick cats and dogs and it is easy to sign up your pet

Letters: French cycling rules are rarely enforced

Connexion reader says he takes special precautions to stay safe

Strepsils, Olbas Oil, TCP: Find French equivalents to common remedies

Moving to France means navigating pharmacies and hunting down alternatives to treat everyday ailments

Briton applies for French residency card and finds he was adopted - and has siblings

‘We look very much alike, with the same personality,’ said 79-year-old after meeting his half-brother

Small increase in notaire fees for property buyers expected in France

The fee is expected to generate revenue of €30 million a year to fight against coastal erosion

French ski station voted as best in the world

Savoie resort popular with international skiers wins for a record ninth time

Letters: French banking practices are commercial nonsense

Connexion reader says that spending limits force him to turn to foreign banks

Calm Saturday before rain arrives: French weekend weather outlook November 16 - 17

Storms may also hit the south-east, with the north mostly grey

Olive oil prices in France set to fall with bumper harvest in sight

Costs per litre rose by over €4 in the previous three years

French carmarker provides solution for noisy roads

Engineers utilise vehicle noise-cancelling data to identify road noise and reduce environmental impact

Taxes, forced heirship and property ownership: Understanding French succession law

Rob Kay, a senior partner at Blevins Franks financial advice group, looks at estate planning

France's 'Livret A' savings rate set to drop

With a predicted decrease to 2.6%, experts question the viability of France's favourite tax-free savings account

Nutrition label will not be mandatory on food in France, Health Minister says

1,400 companies have signed up to the rating scheme

Why has my French 'pension de reversion' stopped?

A pension de reversion provide widowers with a percentage of their deceased spouse's pension

Major French Christmas market to open this winter despite blaze

Opening date has been pushed back one week

Will new 'no drive' zone in central Paris affect taxi journeys?

New restrictions are in place in the city centre

Do you receive additional paid leave following a family death in France?

Additional ‘bereavement’ leave is available in some cases

Smartphone no more

Initiative to conserve the French language in everyday speech

One of main aids to purchase an electric car will end in France in 2025

Wokisme, vegan: The ‘new’ words added to French dictionary

SNCF train tickets open for early 2025 bookings

Ignoring this increasingly common French road sign could cost you €135

Will roadworthiness tests penalise drivers in France for removing emission-limiting liquid?

One of main aids to purchase an electric car will end in France in 2025

Wokisme, vegan: The ‘new’ words added to French dictionary

Many French hospitals trial fingertip test for heart disease

SNCF train tickets open for early 2025 bookings

France’s 2025 budget will ‘probably’ be forced through without vote, says PM

Learning French: when to use d'ailleurs versus par ailleurs?

2024 Map: see where in France road speeds are reverting to 90km/h limit

French study tests psychedelics in alcoholism therapy

How your pet can be a blood donor in France

Letters: French cycling rules are rarely enforced

Strepsils, Olbas Oil, TCP: Find French equivalents to common remedies

Briton applies for French residency card and finds he was adopted - and has siblings

Right of firms to cold call homes in France under debate

French prosecutors call to make Le Pen ineligible in 2027 election

Latest update on farmer protests across France

Small increase in notaire fees for property buyers expected in France

French ski station voted as best in the world

Letters: French banking practices are commercial nonsense

Calm Saturday before rain arrives: French weekend weather outlook November 16 - 17

Olive oil prices in France set to fall with bumper harvest in sight

Free clients hit by major internet outages in Paris and southeast France

Paris Notre-Dame cathedral to open on December 8 with first Mass

Explainer: who pays France’s CFE business tax and what exemptions?

French carmarker provides solution for noisy roads

Taxes, forced heirship and property ownership: Understanding French succession law

France's 'Livret A' savings rate set to drop

Nutrition label will not be mandatory on food in France, Health Minister says

Why has my French 'pension de reversion' stopped?

Major French Christmas market to open this winter despite blaze

Will new 'no drive' zone in central Paris affect taxi journeys?

Do you receive additional paid leave following a family death in France?