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Solange Mougin
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Journalist at France24 @en.france24.com
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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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Entre Nous - Dating in France: A vote for love
In this edition, we take a deep dive into dating in France. As the French government teams up with Tinder to encourage people to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, Solange Mougin takes a look…
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February 11, 2026 at 7:49 AM
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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Entre Nous - France's housing crisis: Who can afford to live in Paris?
In this edition we take a closer look at the housing crisis in the French capital and across France. We look into who is actually purchasing property in Paris and why it's so hard to rent an apartment...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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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Entre Nous - Kids, 'non merci': Is France a child-friendly place?
In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a look at child-free zones – why they are popular and why they also elicit outrage. After the state-owned French railway operator SNCF announced new, kid-free tr...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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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Entre Nous - Hype or help? Protein-enhanced food goes mainstream
In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a look at the current craze for protein-enhanced food. We dive into how this trend is confusing consumers, but also creating egg shortages in France. We also loo...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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?
Entre Nous - Books, after hours: France celebrates reading for pleasure
CORRECTION:  At 2:43 please note that I am trying to say that 63% read more than 5 books/year, which is a -6%. My apologies for the fumbling. In this edition we dive into reading! As France celebrates...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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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Entre Nous - Trump and Macron: A bromance break-up?
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 is this tactile camaraderie a faca...
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January 22, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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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Entre Nous - French bistros and cafés: Should they get UNESCO intangible heritage status?
In this edition of Entre Nous we dive into the bid to make France's bistros and cafés part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. We discuss how the bistrot got its name and how they are diffe...
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January 15, 2026 at 7:51 AM
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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Entre Nous - What does it take to become French? A look at the new requirements
In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a look at the new, tougher requirements to obtain French citizenship and multi-year visas. We go through what's on the new tests and we also dive into why Hollyw...
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January 15, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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
December 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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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Entre Nous - To tip or not to tip? The art of tipping in France
When to tip, and how much, is a question that many of us ask ourselves when travelling abroad, and sometimes even in our own countries. In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a deep dive into the art…
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December 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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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Entre Nous - Bam! Pow! Bubbles burst as Angoulême comics festival is cancelled
With the 2026 edition of the Angoulême International Comics Festival now officially cancelled, we take a look at what went wrong and who's to blame. We dig into what pushed authors to massively boycot...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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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Entre Nous - Tanguys and trad sons: When the kids won't leave!
Adults who still live with their parents are a societal phenomenon that goes by many names. In this episode, we look at why it's called "Tanguy" in France, and we take a deep dive into the countries…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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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Entre Nous - Sarkozy in jail: What are French prisons really like?
With Nicolas Sarkozy now incarcerated and behind bars at the “Prison de la Santé”, we take a look at what makes this Parisian prison unique. We also dive into the different kinds of French prisons and...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
☕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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Entre Nous - From bistro to barista: France's changing coffee culture
From well-known chains, to independent roasters, to struggling bistros, we take a look at how France's coffee culture is changing. We also give you a primer on how to order a coffee in France, as it…
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October 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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 - 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...
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October 7, 2025 at 7:17 AM
💗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 - 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…
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October 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
'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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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.…
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September 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
💤💤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 - 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...
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September 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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 - 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...
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September 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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 - 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...
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September 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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 - 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...
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September 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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 - 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…
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August 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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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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…
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August 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The last @afp.com reporters in #gaza are dying. There's no food or water.
Who will be left to bear witness?
July 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM