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3. Message de junior Sous Editor :
Je crois totalement dans ce parce que le 2 Decembre 2015, apres beaucoup d’
efforts de notre reve d’ achever la revue “La Levant Francais” est devenu realite.
- Jahanavi
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Il est une question de fierte pour moi que parmi un certain nombre d’ enfants, je
avait ete choisi comme directeur de la redacation de notre magazine. Je peux
juste esperer que ce magazine fera de notre reve d’ etablir en Inde en en France.
- Dhruv

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ecriture de “La Levant Francais”.
- Nancy
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magazine “La Levant Francais”. Il est un des efforts sinceres a diriger les energies
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5. France like many countries has a taste for popular sports such as Rugby, Football and basketball. Cycling is also a
very well followed sport, with many people in France cycling as a hobby. Horse racing is important, especially
trotting.
Football : FFF is the official site for the French Football Federation and the national team Les Bleus, they won the
world cup in 1998, beating Brazil 3-0. They also won the European cup in 1984 and 2000.
Rugby : France is host to the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
The first rugby team in France dates back to 1872, with Le Harve. they started playing the Five Nations in
1910, and won their first match in 1911, they had to wait until 1959 to win the Five Nations, 1968 for the
first Grand Slam, 1977 the second time, 1981 for the third, 1987, the forth, 1998 the sixth time.

6. Cycling : Cycling is one of the most popular sports in France, with thousands of riders cycling everyday as
professional, amateur and for pleasure. You'll see many people on the roads in small groups, teams or as
individuals.
Motor Racing : Renault and Alan Prost, Jacques Lafitte from the world of F1, the circuits of Mangy Cours,
Monaco.
The famous 24 hour race at Lemans for cars and also another one for motorbikes..
Rally racing with the Paris-Dakkard rally, teams like Citroen and Pegueot and a legend of a
champion Sébastien Loeb.
Judo : The Judo clubs have given some excellent champions such as David Douillet.

7. Culture
With Paris, which is a center of fashion, cuisine, art and architecture, but life outside of the City of Lights is very
different and varies by region.
France doesn't just have different cultures; the word "culture" actually comes from France. "'Culture' derives from
the same French term, which in turn derives from the Latin colere, meaning to tend to the earth and grow,
cultivation and nurture," Cristina De Rossi, an anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College in London, told Live
Science.
Historically, French culture was influenced by Celtic and Gallo-Roman cultures as well as the Franks, a Germanic
tribe. France was initially defined as the western area of Germany known as Rhineland but it later came to refer to a
territory that was known as Gaul during the Iron Age and Roman era.

8. Languages :
French is the dominant language of the country’s 66 million residents, but there are a number of
variants based on region. French, the official language, is the first language of 88 percent of the
population, according to the BBC. French is the second most widely learned foreign language in the
world, with almost 120 million students, according to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
International Development.
Those living near the border of Italy may speak Italian as a second language, and Basque is spoken by
people living along the French-Spanish border.
Other dialects and languages include Catalan, Breton (the Celtic language), Occitan dialects, and
languages from the former French colonies, including Kabyle and Antillean Creole.

9. Religion :
Catholicism is the predominant religion of France. In a survey by the French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP), 64
percent of the population (about 41.6 million people) identified themselves as Roman Catholic. According to a 2010
survey by the Pew Research Center, 7.5 percent (4.7 million people) are Muslim. Pew estimated that the Jewish
population was 310,000; there were 280,000 Buddhists and 30,000 Hindus. Nearly 18 million people practiced folk
religions, "other" religions or no religion
Values :
The French take immense great pride in their nation and government and are typically offended by any negative
comments about their country. Visitors, particularly Americans, often interpret their attitude toward foreigners as
rude.

10. French Art :
Art is everywhere in France — particularly in Paris and other major cities — and Gothic, Romanesque Rococo and
Neoclassic influences can be seen in many churches and other public buildings.
Holidays & Celebrations :
The French celebrate the traditional Christian holidays of Christmas and Easter. They mark May Day, also known as
Labor Day, on May 1. Victory in Europe Day on May 8 commemorates the end of hostilities in Europe in World War
II. Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14. This is the day the Bastille fortress in Paris was stormed by revolutionaries to
start the French Revolution.

11. Education
The French educational system is highly centralized and organized, with many subdivisions. It is
divided into three stages:
Primary Education : Schooling in France is mandatory as of age 6, the first year of primary
school. Many parents start sending their children earlier though, around
age 3 as nursery classes (maternelle) are usually affiliated to a
borough's primary school. Some even start earlier at age 2 inpré-
maternelle or très petite section classes, which are essentially daycare
centers.

12. Secondary Education : French secondary education is divided into two schools:
the collège for the first four years directly following primary school;
the lycée for the next three years.
The completion of secondary studies leads to the baccalauréat.
Higher Education : Higher education in France is organized in three levels or grades which
correspond to those of other European countries, facilitating
international mobility:
License and License Professionnelle(Bachelor)Master (Master)Doctorate
(Doctorate)
In addition, the License and the Master are organized in semesters: 6 for
the License and 4 for the Master.

13. The French health care system is one of universal health care largely financed by
government national health insurance. In its 2000 assessment of world health care
systems, the World Health Organization found that France provided the "close to
best overall health care" in the world. In 2011, France spent 11.6% of GDP on
health care, or US$4,086 per capita, a figure much higher than the average spent
by countries in Europe but less than in the US. Approximately 77% of health
expenditures are covered by government funded agencies.

14. Most general physicians are in private practice but draw their income from the public insurance
funds. These funds, unlike their German counterparts, have never gained self-management
responsibility. Instead, the government has taken responsibility for the financial and operational
management of health insurance (by setting premium levels related to income and determining
the prices of goods and services refunded). The French government generally refunds patients
70% of most health care costs, and 100% in case of costly or long-term ailments. Supplemental
coverage may be bought from private insurers, most of them nonprofit, mutual insurers. Until
2000, coverage was restricted to those who contributed to social security (generally, workers or
retirees), excluding some poor segments of the population; the government of Lionel Jospin put
into place universal health coverage and extended the coverage to all those legally resident in
France. Only about 3.7% of hospital treatment costs are reimbursed through private insurance,
but a much higher share of the cost of spectacles and prostheses (21.9%), drugs (18.6%) and
dental care (35.9%) (Figures from the year 2000). There are public hospitals, non-profit
independent hospitals (which are linked to the public system), as well as private for-profit
hospitals.

15. France is a leading country in the fashion design industry, along with Italy, Germany, the
United Kingdom, Japan and the USA. Fashion is an important part of the country's cultural life
and society, and the French are well known for good taste. Haute couture and the prêt-à-porter,
among other fashion styles, remain part of French traditional life. France has many famous
designers.
French design became prominent during the 15th century through today. The fashion industry
has been an important cultural export of France since the 17th century and the modern haute
couture where originated in the 1860s.

16. Paris acts as the center of the country's fashion industry. Along with New York City,
London and Milan, it is considered a lead fashion capital. Paris is home to many
premier fashion designers including Chanel, Pierre Cardin, Céline, Chloe, Dior,
Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermès, Lanvin, Rochas,Vuitton, and Yves Saint
Laurent

17. Politics
The politics of France take place with the framework of a semi-presidential system
determined by the French Constitution of the fifth Republic. The nation declares
itself to be an "indivisible, secular, democratic, and social Republic". The
constitution provides for a separation of powers and proclaims France's
"attachment to the Rights of Man and the principles of national sovereignty as
defined by the Declaration of 1789."

18. The political system of France consists of an executive branch, a legislative branch
and a judicial branch. Executive power is exercised by the President of the Republic
and the Government. The Government consists of the Prime Minister and
ministers. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, and is responsible to
Parliament. The government, including the Prime Minister, can be revoked by the
National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament, through a "censure motion";
this ensures that the Prime Minister is always supported by a majority of the lower
house (which, on most topics, has prominence over the upper house).

19. Special News
1. Images alarmante de Saint Denis montre un homme au bout du fusil contestee par la police
francaise.
2. Un voisin a Saint Denis decrit sentant son batiment “secouer” que la police engages dans des
tirs avec la terreur.
3. L’assassiner d’Isis de sujet britannique a Paris ne peut pas etre sans reponse.
4. Obtenez les derniers conseils pour Voyage a Paris comme le Louvre rouvre ses portes.
5. Il y avait douzaine de corps gisant sur le dessus de l’autre sur le terrain, les morts et les
blesses.
6. Des tirs nourris et des explosions sont entendues dans la banlieue parisienne de Saint Denis
lors d’ un raid de la police.

20. 7. “Un horrible attentat a Paris”
Dans la soiree du 13 Novembre 2015, une serie d’attaques terroristes coordination constitue
detir de masse, les attentats suicides et prise d’otage, a eu lieu a Paris, la capitale de la France et
de sa banlieue nord, Saint Denis.
Commencant a 21:20 CET, il y avait trois attentats suicides en dehors de l’etat de la France, avec
une prise de vue d’autres attentats suicides a quatre endroits a proximite de centre de Paris
masse. Les attaques les plus meurtrieres etait au theatre Batachan, ou les assaillants ont pris en
otage avant d’engager dans un standoff avec la police jusqu’a 00h58 le 14 Novembre a 2015.

21. The Arts and Crafts of France is well appreciated all around the world. The genius
from the French is however not restricted to one field only, rather it’s widely
branched to cover other aspects too. Gothic architectural style may be the
predominant type of the architecture of France. This style finds expressions on
several churches and basilicas. Music and dance of France is yet another
interesting area where France excels. France travel guide highlights important
achievements within this field.

22. David Guetta
Didn’t know this DJ was French? That might be because his stage name omits his
real first name: Pierre. Since being born in Paris on November 7, 1967 — yes, he is
that old — David has revolutionized pop music with chart-topping collaborations
with Rihanna, Sia, and Nicki Minaj.

23. Celebrities
Audrey Tautou : One of France’s biggest stars, Audrey is best known stateside for her role
opposite Tom Hanks in The Da Vinci Code and as the titular waitress in the
iconically-Frech romance Amélie. She was born in Beaumont, Puy-de-
Dôme, France on August 9, 1976.
Élodie Yung : You may not know Élodie — born February 22, 1981, in Paris — unless you’re
diehard fans of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo or G.I. Joe: Retaliation. But
keep an eye on her: She was just cast as Elektra in Netflix’s Daredevil series.
(We dub her the French Jennifer Garner.)

24. Kathie Lee Gifford : This Today co-host and erstwhile Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee co-
host can attribute her Parisian birth to her father, a Navy man who
was stationed there at the time — August 16, 1953, to be exact. As
we’ve seen on the fourth hour of Today, she certainly picked up a
healthy love of wine.
Karim Benzema : Rihanna’s current boy toy (as of the time of this post, at least), Karim
Benzema, was born to French nationals of Algerian descent in Lyon,
France, on December 19, 1987. Now the soccer stud has a spot on the
Real Madrid team and on the arm of one of the world’s biggest pop stars.

25.  Eiffel Tower : The world-famous metallic tower was built for the Paris International
Exhibition in 1889 for the centenary of the French Revolution. At the time of
its inauguration, it was the world’s tallest monument.
 Notre Dame : The cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-Paris is a jewel of Gothic architecture and
arguably one of the finest churches in Europe. Built from the Middle-Ages, it
is renowned for being at the centre stage of “The Hunchback of Notre-
Dame”, a 19th century novel written by French writer Victor Hugo.

26. Palais du Louvre : It is said that the Louvre is the world’s largest museum. Whether it is
true or not, it is one of the most majestic palaces of Europe.
Former residence of the Kings of France, the Louvre and its glass
pyramid open onto the garden of the Tuileries at the starting point of
the Historical Axis.
Pantheon : This neo-classical white monument with its formidable colonnaded dome stands
at the top of the Sainte-Geneviève hill. Originally a church, the Panthéon has
since become a necropolis for France’s greatest citizens and a popular national
monument.

27. Food & Recipes
On peut faire les courses au Super Marché. La, on trouve tous les produits.
On peut aussi acheter les produits dans des boutiques specialisees.
 La Boulangerie : Il y a le pain, les croissants, les baguettes etc. a la Boulangerie.
 La Patisserie : Il y a toutes soetes de gateaux : tartes, brioches, eclairs etc. a la Patisserie.
 La Boucherie : Pour la viande : boeuf, veau, mouton etc. on va a la Boucherie.
 La Charcuterie : Pour le porc, les saucisses et les plats cuisines, on va a la Charcuterie.
 La Cremerie : Pour le beurre, le fromage, les produits laitiers, on va a la Cremerie.
 L’Epicerie : C’est une sorte de petit supermarche. On peut acheter le the, le café, les
epices et toutes sortes de produits a L'Epicerie.
 Le Marche : On peut acheter les legumes et les fruits frais au Marche.
 La Poissonnerie : Pour les fruits de mer : poisons, crabs, huitres etc. on va a la
Poissonnerie.

28. Recipe
Maxime Iattoni :
Un cocktail populaire dans Paris des annees 1920, cette concoction de licate obtient sa couleur
rose tender de l’ addition de sirop de framboise, et it est des notes florals de l’ utilization de
vermouth et de kirsch, une eau de vie de cerise sec. (Donne un Verre)
Ingredients : * 2 oz de vermouth Français.
* 1 oz Kirsches (eau de vie de cerise).
* Sirop de framboise 1 cuillere a café, comme matin.
* 1 cerise au marasquin pour decorer.
Des instructions : Combiner le vermouth, le kirsch et le sirop dans un shaker rempli de glace ;
Couvrir et agiter jus qu’ a refroidissement ; environ 15 seconds. Passer dans
un verre a martini refroide et ajouter la cerise.

29. Science et la Technologie en France a un longue historie qui remonte a l’ Academie
des Sciences, fondee par Lois XIV en 1666, a ta suggestion de Jean – Baptiste
Colbert, pour encourager et proteger l’ esprit de la recherche scientifique
francaise. Les realisations de la France dans la technologie de la Science ont ete
importants tout au long des sie les passes comme processue de croissance et de l’
industrialization e lonomique de la France etait lente et reguliere le long des 18e et
19e siecles. Les efforts de recharche et development font partie integramte de l’
economie du pays.

30. Geographical location & Area
Location : Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, between
Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea,
between Italy and Spain.
Geographic coordinates :
Area:
total: 547,030 sq. km
land: 545,630 sq. km
water: 1,400 sq. km
note: includes only metropolitan France; excludes the overseas administrative divisions.

31. History
La premiere trace ecrite de l’ historie de France apparissent dans l’ age
de fer. Ce qui est maintenant la France a fait l’ essential de la region
connue des Romains sous la Gaule. Wrtiers romains ont note la
presence de trois principaux groups ethno – linguistiques dans la
region : la Gaule, l’ aquiyani, et l’ belgae. La Gaule, l groupe le plus
important et le mieux atteste, entaient des gens de langue celtique ce
qui est connu comme la langue gauloise.

32. Au cours du 1 er millenaire avant JC colonies les Grecs, les Romains et
les Carthaginois, etablis sur La cote mediterraneenne et les iles au
large. La republique romaine annexe sud de la Gaule que la province de
la Narbonnaise a la fin du zeme siecle avant JC, et les forces romaines
sous Jules Cesar a conquis le reste de la Gaules de 58-51 BC.
Afterwards une culture gallo-romain et la Gaule etait apparu de plus en
plus integer dans l’ empire romain.

33. Le francais est tres important dans la vie d’ aujourd’ hui. Si vous devez aller de l’ avant dans votre
vie que vous avez a apprendre French. More de 200 millions de personnes parlent francais sur les
cinq continents. Il est aussi la langue pour le marche de l’ emploi . Une capacite a parler francais
et anglais estun avantage sur le market. French d’ emploi ininternational est la langue
internationalede la cuisine, la mode, le theatre, les arts visuels, la danse et architecture. It est un
langage de francais education. Speaking eleves ouvre des possibilities d’ etude dans les
universities francaises de remon et des ecoles de commerce. Le francais est la base de l’
apprentissage d’ autres langues aussi, abord et avant tout, l’ apprentissage du francais est le
plaisird’ apprendre une belle, riche et melodieuse langue.

34. #We_Pledge
Ethics, morality, justice, fairness will become synonymous with peace, harmony, patriotism and humanity.
Today, We stand before you all to pledge not just terrorist attacks but for all the fellowmen alike. We pledge not
to be silent but raise our voice against all the injustices committed against mankind. We will devote our time, in
no way, let the terrorists influence our thoughts, words or deeds. We will Love & Respect all the human beings,
regardless of the thin nationality, caste, creed. That might, terrorists took away some of our fellowmen. But
those people will not have my hatred. Responding with anger & hatred is following victims to the same
ignorance that has made them what they are . They wanted me, us to be scared to view our country men with
mistrust to sacrifice our liberty for our security. Well they LOST. We the people who saw the terrible deeds,
heard them & fell victims too, are strangers than all the armies in the World. Just because we will raise our
voices for justice, doesn’t mean that we will raise them with hatred. Peace will be demanded with peace
demonstrations, and that’s all we pray and hope.
#Paris_Attacks