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France tries to halt march of English (Independent)
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Rumours, or crazes, which sweep through the French-language internet – or "la toile" – should no longer be known as "le buzz". They should in future be called "le ramdam", which may be Arabic but at least is not English. Similarly, the practice of souping up or "pimping" cars should no longer be known to French teenagers as "le tuning". It should be referred to as "le bolidage" from the French ...
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