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Travel & Experiences · 4 Beginner · October 24, 2026

France Prepares for Protests

France Prepares for Protests
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Vocabulary

riots ˈraɪəts noun
situations where a large group of people act violently and cause damage
The country had very bad riots one week ago.
protest ˈprɑːtest verb
to express strong disagreement with something publicly
Many people want to protest about the government.
looting ˈluːtɪŋ noun
the act of stealing things, especially during a riot or emergency
Some people are already in jail for looting and vandalism.
strict strɪkt adjective
firm and firm in enforcing rules or punishments
The police say they will be strict with people who use violence.
cover ˈkʌvər verb
to put something over or on top of something else
People are worried, so they cover their windows with wood.
city centre ˈsɪti ˈsentər noun
the main or central area of a city where most shops and businesses are located
In Paris, one student protest must stay away from the city centre.

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France is ready for big protests on Saturday. One week ago, the country had very bad riots. Now the government is worried. Police will work on Saturday to keep people safe. Many people want to protest about the government.

Many Police Officers Work

The government will send 70,000 police officers to French cities. They will watch the protests. The police want to stop people who break things or steal. Some people are already in jail for looting and vandalism. The police say they will be strict with people who use violence.

What People Can Do

Some cities say people cannot protest at all. Other cities say protests are okay if groups tell the police first. In Paris, one student protest must stay away from the city centre. Museums and shops are closed on Saturday. People are worried, so they cover their windows with wood.

Discussion Questions

  1. Why did the French government send 70,000 police officers to work on Saturday?
  2. What is looting? Why did shops board up their windows?
  3. Can people protest anywhere in France on Saturday? Why or why not?
  4. What do the police say they will do to people who break things?
  5. What happened in France one week before this Saturday?

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