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If you’re reading this, then you almost certainly spend a decent amount of time on the internet. Maybe you’re already using the internet to help supplement your language learning. Changing the settings on your computer to French, for example, can be very useful for getting regular exposure. Before you do that, though, you’ll want to learn at least a little vocab for tech and the internet in French.

There are of course lots of specific French tech terms you might need to navigate around; for example, the French word for “to google” is googler . But to start you out, here’s the basic vocab for tech and the internet in French to help you start surfing the world wide web. In French! And don’t forget to click the play button next to each of the terms to hear them pronounced by a native speaker.

Talking About Tech And The Internet In French

French technology vocabulary.

the hardware —  l’équipement informatique

the computer —  l’ordinateur

the laptop —  l’ordinateur portable

the cable —  le câble

to charge —  recharger

the keyboard —  le clavier

the mouse —  la souris

the printer —  l’imprimante

compatible —  compatible

wireless —  sans fil

the software —  le logiciel

to install —  installer

the click —  le clic

the menu —  le menu

the folder —  le dossier

the file —  le fichier

to save —  sauvegarder

the bug —  le bug

offline —  déconnecté

to drag —  faire glisser

French Internet Vocabulary

internet — Internet

the browser —  le navigateur

the link —  le lien

to load —  se charger

the blog —  le blog

the virus —  le virus

the pop-up —  le pop-up

online —  en ligne

to download —  télécharger

to search —  rechercher

the email —  l’e-mail

the chat —  le chat

the message —  le message

the draft —  le brouillon

the emoticon —  l’émoticône

the email address —  l’adresse e-mail

to write —  écrire

to open —  ouvrir

the attachment —  la pièce jointe

to send —  envoyer

the social media — les médias sociaux

to sign up —  s’inscrire

to log in —  se connecter

the member —  le membre

the password —  le mot de passe

popular —  populaire

the forum —  le forum

the community —  la communauté

the network —  le réseau

to follow —  suivre

French Tech And Internet Phrases

I spend my time in front of the computer. —  Je passe mon temps devant l’ordinateur.

All of my files are gone. —  Tous mes fichiers ont disparu.

You can download the program. —  Tu peux télécharger le logiciel.

The keyboard is quite dirty. —  Le clavier est assez sale.

Your password should be secret and hard to guess. —  Ton mot de passe doit être secret et difficile à deviner.

I follow some of my friends on Twitter so I can keep up with what they are doing. —  Je suis certains amis sur Twitter pour rester au courant de ce qu’ils font.

I need to be online, I’ve got about a million emails to send. —  Je dois me mettre en ligne, j’ai un million d’e-mails à envoyer.

As the years have gone by we’ve become increasingly dependent on new technology such as smart phones and computers. Here you’ll find a complete list of questions on this subject which can be uses for a conversation lesson.

• Adaptes-tu la nouvelle technologie facilement ou te considères-tu un(e) technophobe? Do you embrace new technology easily or do you consider yourself a technophobe?
• Est-ce que tes parents et grand-parents adaptaient facilement la nouvelle technologie? Did your parents and grand parents easily embrace new technology?
• Est-ce que tes grand-parents se servaient des ordinateurs ou des téléphones portables? Did you grandparents use computers or cell phones?
• Est-ce que tes enfants t’aident avec la technologie? Comment est-ce qu’ils t’aident? Do your kids help you with technology? How do they help you?
• Te souviens-tu de la première télévision que tu avais quand tu étais un enfant? Do you remember the first TV you had when you were little?
• Combien de télévisions est-ce que tu avais dans la maison quand tu étais petit? How many TVs did you have in your house when you were little?
• Te souviens-tu quand tes parents où grand-parents ont acheté leur premiere télévision couleur? Do you remember when your parents or grand-parents bought their first color TV?
• Te souviens-tu de ton premier magnétoscope? Aimais-tu enregistrer les émissions? Aimais-tu aller au magasin louer les films? Do you remember your first VCR? Did you like to record shows? Did you like to go to the store and rent movies?
• Sais-tu utiliser un DVR? L’utilises-tu souvent? Do you know how use a DVR? Do you use it often?
• Te souviens-tu te da première télévision à écran plat? En quelle année l’as tu acheté? Do you remember your first flat-screen TV? Which year did you buy it?
• Te souviens-tu de ton premier ordinateur? En quelle année l’as-tu acheté? Do you remember your first computer? Which year did you buy it?
• Ou et comment as-tu appris à te servir d’un ordinateur? Where and how did you learn to use a computer?
• Te-souviens-tu de ton premier téléphone portable? En quelle année l’as-tu acheté et quelle marque est-ce que c’était? Do you remember your cell phone? Which year did you buy it and which brand was it?
• Te-souviens tu de ton premier téléphone intelligent? As-tu appris à te servir de on smartphone facilement ou difficilement? Do you remember your first smartphone? Did you learn to use your smartphone easily or with difficulty?
• As-tu vu le dévoilement du premier iPhone par Steve Jobs en 2007. Quelles etaient tes impressions et l’as-tu acheté? Did you watch the unveiling of the first iPhone by Steve Jobs in 2007?
• What were your impressions and did you buy it?
• Que penses-tu des jeunes personnes aujourd’hui qui regardent tout le temps leur telephones portables et ne se parlent plus? Est-ce que tu trouves ca inquiétant? What do you think of young people today who look at their phones too much and don’t speak to each other anymore? Do you find that worrying?
• Quelle est ton opinion de l’intelligence artificielle comme Amazon Echo ou Google Home? What’s your opinion about artificial intelligence such as Amazon Echo or Google Home?
• As-tu déjà lancé un site internet? Comment as-tu appris a le faire? Est-ce que ça a marché? Have you ever started a website? How did you learn how to do it? Did it work?
• As-tu une voiture informatisée? Que penses-tu des voitures avec tous ces fonctions éléctroniques? Do you have a computerized car? What do you think of all these electronic features?
• Conduis-tu une voiture hybride ou éléctrique? Comment est-ce que ça a changé ta vie? Do you drive a hybrid or electric car? How has this changed your life?
• Connais-tu des gens qui refusent d’adopter les téléphones portables et les ordinateurs? Ont-ils raison? Do you know anybody who refuses to use cell phones and computers? Are they right to do that?
• Est-ce que l’époque où ces choses n’existaient pas te manque? Do you miss the time period when these things didn’t exist?

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The French and digital technology: what are their current uses?

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CAPUNI is a national survey carried out by the GIS Marsouin which aims to measure what digital technology brings (or does not bring) to individuals in terms of power to act.

It is particularly interested in the uses of digital technology within isolated rural areas (ZRI) and in priority city districts (QPV). It is a telephone survey conducted in March 2019 among 7500 people over 18 years old (a national sample and four oversamples).

Profile of the French Internet user

Age remains the most significant factor in explaining Internet use in 2019, although its effect is fading. Only the over 75s remain less connected than average (47% of the over 75s are non-Internet users). The other age groups are all Internet users (for 9 out of 10 individuals, national average). In addition to the generational divide, other factors more related to the socio-economic profiles of individuals influence, to a lesser degree, the fact of being an Internet user: the income per household, the level of education and the socio-professional category (PCS). Indeed, there are fewer Internet users in proportion among people with the lowest incomes (less than 1,400 euros per month: 86% of Internet users), among those with an educational level below the baccalaureate (77%), among farmers (60%) and among people not working (60%).

The CAPUNI survey seeks to study whether or not living in specific areas influences the uses and perceptions of digital technology (the perception of speed, empowerment with regard to digital uses, to cite examples). In this perspective, two types of areas benefit from specific oversamples in the survey: inhabitants of isolated rural areas (ZRI) and those of the priority districts of the city policy (QPV).

In general, the survey shows that living in a ZRI does not directly affect the fact of using the Internet. On the contrary, with the same socio-economic characteristics, it is less likely that an individual who lives in a QPV is an Internet user. In the course of this document, we will come back more precisely to the elements for which a ZRI or QPV "effect" is significant.

Common digital activities of French Internet users

• 94% of French Internet users exchange e-mails . Half of them do so at least once a day, whether in the professional or personal sphere.
• 66% of French Internet users are present on a social network (this is 5 points more than in 2016). Nearly half of them use it daily or almost daily.
• More than 90% of French Internet users search for information via the Internet. Instantaneous research (such as a Google search) is preferred to that defined as "practical". In fact, nearly half of French Internet users look for "instant" information on a daily basis, while less than a third use the Internet to look for information defined as "practical".

It should also be noted that between 6 and 9% of French Internet users never exchange e-mails or search for information on the Internet, whether instantaneous or practical. If we add the individuals who perform these activities "less often" than once a month, the figure rises to 15%. Thus, although they are Internet users, they are undoubtedly to be considered as individuals who are "distant from the digital world".

Certain factors play a role in whether or not these exclusively digital activities (exchanging emails, searching for instant and practical information) are carried out.

Age remains one of the most important explanatory factors: younger people tend to do these activities more often (gradual). The fact of owning a smartphone also plays a role, especially in the case of daily consumption. Regarding the exchange of e-mails and the search for practical information, the level of education, the socio-professional category and the income have a significant influence. Indeed, depending on the professional environment, these two activities may be more frequent. Thus, the higher socio-professional categories, the more highly educated individuals and those with higher than average incomes have a greater consumption of these activities. Conversely, blue-collar workers, white-collar workers and especially the economically inactive have on average a more moderate frequency of these activities, if any.

Regarding the search for practical information, ZRI residents are less likely to look for instant information on the Internet every day compared to the French population as a whole (32% daily in ZRIs versus 46%). This finding could be explained, in part, by the perceived quality of the flow, which is generally lower in the ZRIs.

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55+ Easy Technology Words In French For Beginners

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Ever found yourself lost in translation, especially when it comes to those tricky technology words in French ? I know firsthand how understanding the language of technology in France can be a game-changer. It’s not just about being able to navigate through a French keyboard; it’s about embracing a whole new world of tech culture. France is no longer just the land of wine, cheese, and fashion. It’s a tech hub, baby! Ready to learn more about the words related to this tech stuff? If yes, read on below!

As a programmer working in the field of information technology here in the Philippines, I’ve always had a knack for coding and tech gadgets. I mean, it’s my hobby and bread and butter as well! Pretty cool, eh? Back in 2017, the company I’m working at decided to send me to a massive tech conference in France! Exciting, right? But then it hit me – I knew the ins and outs of Python, Java, and C++, but I was a total noob when it came to technology words in French.

Like if this is a game, I’m on level 1! That’s how inexperienced I am with this language!

Determined to make the most out of this opportunity, I embarked on a thrilling linguistic journey, discovering that in France, everyone loves tech! From the conference attendees to the locals at the nearby bistros, people were chatting about the latest gadgets and digital trends. Learning the French words for technology didn’t just help me survive in a foreign land; it became a gateway to connect with people who shared my passion.

Trust me, there’s nothing like discussing artificial intelligence in French over a croissant and a café crème! Want to experience the same thing? If yes, let’s go over the sections below!

Basic French Computer Vocabulary

Before we dive into the intricacies of the French tech universe, let’s start with the basics. I mean, we all remember our first day with a computer, right? Navigating the desktop, playing around with the mouse, and those initial magical moments. Now, imagine doing all that but in French! That’s right, learning the basic computer vocabulary in French is like building a foundation, a starting point in this exciting bilingual adventure.

Ready to put those French computer vocabulary words to use? Here are two simple sentence patterns for you to play around with. Just fill in the blanks with the appropriate words:

• English Pattern: “I need a new ________ for my computer.” French Pattern: “J’ai besoin d’un(e) nouveau(nouvelle) ________ pour mon ordinateur.”
• English Pattern: “My ________ is not working properly.” French Pattern: “Mon(Ma) ________ ne fonctionne pas correctement.”

Computer Peripherals In French

Even if you’re not a techie person, understanding the words related to peripherals is a must! Here are some of the words I rounded up.

Computer-Related Buzzwords In French

Want to impress your friends? Go gaga with over almost-jargon-sounding words from this table below!

Adjectives For Technology Words In French

Creating a report? When speaking about tech words, using adjectives can certainly add that unique oomph you are looking for. And since I want you to get more information from this post, I rounded up the common adjectives your can use. I kept hearing them during the conference so I know these are useful for everyday convo as well.

Verbs For Technology In French

What’s technology without action? Verbs are the dynamic force that brings our tech conversations to life. From clicking a mouse to programming a complex system, verbs narrate our interactions with technology. In French, these verbs not only add authenticity to your dialogue but also allow you to express actions and thoughts with finesse.

So if you’ve ever wondered how to talk about downloading a file or browsing the web in French, here’s your guide:

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Voilà! We’ve taken a whirlwind tour through the vibrant landscape of technology words in French, covering everything from basic computer vocabulary to trendy buzzwords, lively adjectives, and dynamic verbs. Now, it’s your turn to put these words into action!

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How to Write an Essay in French Without Giving Yourself Away as a Foreigner

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When it comes to expressing your thoughts in French , there’s nothing better than the essay.

It is, after all, the favorite form of such famed French thinkers as Montaigne, Chateaubriand, Houellebecq and Simone de Beauvoir.

In this post, I’ve outlined the four most common types of essays in French, ranked from easiest to most difficult, to help you get to know this concept better. 

Why Are French Essays Different?

Must-have french phrases for writing essays, 4 types of french essays and how to write them, 1. text summary (synthèse de texte).

• 2. Text Commentary (Commentaire de texte)

3. Dialectic Dissertation (Thèse, Antithèse, Synthèse)

• 4. Progressive Dissertation (Plan progressif)

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Writing an essay in French is not the same as those typical 5-paragraph essays you’ve probably written in English.

In fact, there’s a whole other logic that has to be used to ensure that your essay meets French format standards and structure. It’s not merely writing your ideas in another language .

And that’s because the French use Cartesian logic (also known as Cartesian doubt) , developed by René Descartes , which requires a writer to begin with what is known and then lead the reader through to the logical conclusion: a paragraph that contains the thesis. Through the essay, the writer will reject all that is not certain or all that is subjective in his or her quest to find the objective truth.

Sound intriguing? Read on for more!

Before we get to the four main types of essays, here are a few French phrases that will be especially helpful as you delve into essay-writing in French:

Introductory phrases , which help you present new ideas.

Connecting phrases , which help you connect ideas and sections.

Contrasting phrases , which help you juxtapose two ideas.

Concluding phrases , which help you to introduce your conclusion.

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The text summary or synthèse de texte  is one of the easiest French writing exercises to get a handle on. It essentially involves reading a text and then summarizing it in an established number of words, while repeating no phrases that are in the original text. No analysis is called for.

A  synthèse de texte  should follow the same format as the text that is being synthesized. The arguments should be presented in the same way, and no major element of the original text should be left out of the  synthèse.

Here is an informative post about writing a synthèse de texte , written for French speakers. 

The text summary is a great exercise for exploring the following French language elements:

• Synonyms , as you will need to find other words to describe what is said in the original text.
• Nominalization , which involves turning verbs into nouns and generally cuts down on word count.
• Vocabulary , as the knowledge of more exact terms will allow you to avoid periphrases and cut down on word count.

While beginners may wish to work with only one text, advanced learners can synthesize as many as three texts in one text summary. 

Since a text summary is simple in its essence, it’s a great writing exercise that can accompany you through your entire learning process.

2. Text Commentary  (Commentaire de texte)

A text commentary or commentaire de texte   is the first writing exercise where the student is asked to present an analysis of the materials at hand, not just a summary.

That said, a  commentaire  de texte  is not a reaction piece. It involves a very delicate balance of summary and opinion, the latter of which must be presented as impersonally as possible. This can be done either by using the third person (on) or the general first person plural (nous) . The singular first person (je) should never be used in a  commentaire de texte.

A commentaire de texte  should be written in three parts:

• An introduction , where the text is presented.
• An argument , where the text is analyzed.
• A conclusion , where the analysis is summarized and elevated.

Here is a handy in-depth guide to writing a successful commentaire de texte,  written for French speakers.

Unlike with the synthesis, you will not be able to address all elements of a text in a commentary. You should not summarize the text in a commentary, at least not for the sake of summarizing. Every element of the text that you speak about in your commentary must be analyzed.

To successfully analyze a text, you will need to brush up on your figurative language. Here are some great resources to get you started:

• Here’s an introduction to figurative language in French.
• This guide to figurative language  presents the different elements in useful categories.
• This guide , intended for high school students preparing for the BAC—the exam all French high school students take, which they’re required to pass to go to university—is great for seeing examples of how to integrate figurative language into your commentaries.
• Speaking of which, here’s an example of a corrected commentary from the BAC, which will help you not only include figurative language but get a head start on writing your own commentaries.

The French answer to the 5-paragraph essay is known as the  dissertation .  Like the American 5-paragraph essay, it has an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion. The stream of logic, however, is distinct.

There are actually two kinds of  dissertation,  each of which has its own rules.

The first form of  dissertation  is the dialectic dissertation , better known as  thèse, antithèse, synthèse . In this form, there are actually only two body paragraphs. After the introduction, a thesis is posited. Following the thesis, its opposite, the antithesis, is explored (and hopefully, debunked). The final paragraph, what we know as the conclusion, is the  synthesis , which addresses the strengths of the thesis, the strengths and weaknesses of the antithesis, and concludes with the reasons why the original thesis is correct.

For example, imagine that the question was, “Are computers useful to the development of the human brain?” You could begin with a section showing the ways in which computers are useful for the progression of our common intelligence—doing long calculations, creating in-depth models, etc.

Then you would delve into the problems that computers pose to human intelligence, citing examples of the ways in which spelling proficiency has decreased since the invention of spell check, for example. Finally, you would synthesize this information and conclude that the “pro” outweighs the “con.”

The key to success with this format is developing an outline before writing. The thesis must be established, with examples, and the antithesis must be supported as well. When all of the information has been organized in the outline, the writing can begin, supported by the tools you have learned from your mastery of the synthesis and commentary.

Here are a few tools to help you get writing:

• Here’s a great guide to writing a dialectic dissertation .
• Here’s an example of a plan for a dialectic dissertation , showing you the three parts of the essay as well as things to consider when writing a dialectic dissertation.

4. Progressive Dissertation ( Plan progressif)

The progressive dissertation is slightly less common, but no less useful, than the first form.

The progressive form basically consists of examining an idea via multiple points of view—a sort of deepening of the understanding of the notion, starting with a superficial perspective and ending with a deep and profound analysis.

If the dialectic dissertation is like a scale, weighing pros and cons of an idea, the progressive dissertation is like peeling an onion, uncovering more and more layers as you get to the deeper crux of the idea.

Concretely, this means that you will generally follow this layout:

• A first, elementary exploration of the idea.
• A second, more philosophical exploration of the idea.
• A third, more transcendent exploration of the idea.

This format for the dissertation is more commonly used for essays that are written in response to a philosophical question, for example, “What is a person?” or “What is justice?”

Let’s say the question was, “What is war?” In the first part, you would explore dictionary definitions—a basic idea of war, i.e. an armed conflict between two parties, usually nations. You could give examples that back up this definition, and you could narrow down the definition of the subject as much as needed. For example, you might want to make mention that not all conflicts are wars, or you might want to explore whether the “War on Terror” is a war.

In the second part, you would explore a more philosophical look at the topic, using a definition that you provide. You first explain how you plan to analyze the subject, and then you do so. In French, this is known as  poser une problématique  (establishing a thesis question), and it usually is done by first writing out a question and then exploring it using examples: “Is war a reflection of the base predilection of humans for violence?”

In the third part, you will take a step back and explore this question from a distance, taking the time to construct a natural conclusion and answer for the question.

This form may not be as useful in as many cases as the first type of essay, but it’s a good form to learn, particularly for those interested in philosophy. Here’s an in-depth guide  to writing a progressive dissertation.

As you progress in French and become more and more comfortable with writing, try your hand at each of these types of writing exercises, and even with other forms of the dissertation . You’ll soon be a pro at everything from a synthèse de texte to a dissertation!

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How to Write an Essay in French Without Giving Yourself Away as a Foreigner

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Bienvenue! Do you dream of unleashing your inner French literary genius, but worry that your writing might inadvertently reveal your foreign roots? Fret not, mes amis, as we have the ultimate guide to help you master the art of essay writing en Français!

Within these pages, we’ll navigate the intricate waters of linguistic nuances, cultural subtleties, and grammatical finesse, allowing you to exude the aura of a native French speaker effortlessly. Many students like you have embarked on this journey, seeking academic assistance from platforms like  https://paperwritten.com/  to conquer their writing pursuits.

From crafting a compelling introduction to fashioning impeccable conclusions, we’ll unveil the secrets that will leave your professors applauding your newfound linguistic prowess. So, bid adieu to those awkward linguistic giveaways and embrace the sheer elegance of French expression – all while keeping your foreign identity beautifully concealed! Let’s embark on this adventure together and unlock the true essence of writing like a native French virtuoso.

1.   Mastering French Grammar and Vocabulary: Building a Strong Foundation

To create a compelling French essay, it’s essential to lay a solid groundwork. Ensure that your French grammar is accurate and that you possess a rich vocabulary. Avoid relying on online translators, as they may yield awkward or incorrect sentences. Instead, embrace reputable dictionaries and language resources to enhance your language skills effectively.

2.   Mimic Sentence Structures: The Art of Authentic Expression

To truly immerse yourself in the French language, observe and mimic the sentence structures used by native speakers. Analyzing essays written by experienced writers can prove invaluable in grasping the authentic style required to compose a captivating essay.

3.   Use Transition Words: Crafting a Smooth Flow of Ideas

In French essays, the use of transition words and phrases plays a pivotal role in connecting ideas seamlessly. Incorporate expressions like “de plus,” “en outre,” “en conclusion,” “tout d’abord,” and “par conséquent” to add coherence and elegance to your writing.

4.   Embrace French Idioms and Expressions: Unveiling Cultural Fluency

Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the French language and culture by incorporating idioms and expressions where appropriate. However, remember to use them sparingly to avoid overwhelming your essay.

5.   Pay Attention to Formality: Striking the Right Tone

Tailor the formality of your writing to suit the context of your essay. Whether you are crafting an academic piece or a more personal creation, be mindful of your choice of vocabulary and sentence structures to match the required tone.

6.   Research Cultural References: The Power of In-depth Knowledge

If your essay touches upon French culture, history, or literature, extensive research is key. Delve into your subjects to avoid mistakes and showcase your genuine interest in the matter at hand.

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Experiment with rhetorical devices like parallelism, repetition, and antithesis to lend depth and sophistication to your writing.

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15.   Use French Idiomatic Expressions: Infuse Cultural Flair

Enrich your prose with the colorful tapestry of French idioms, reflecting the vibrant essence of the culture. Yet, a word of caution – wield them with finesse, for the strategic placement of an idiom can imbue your essay with unparalleled flair and authenticity.

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The dance of pronouns, nouns, and adjectives requires your keen attention. Like a skilled performer, ensure their seamless alignment to avoid inadvertently revealing your non-native status. Mastering this harmony is key to writing like a true Francophone.

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18.   Study Formal and Informal Registers: Tailoring Language to Purpose

Akin to selecting the perfect outfit for each occasion, comprehend the art of using formal and informal language. Consider your essay’s purpose and audience, and with this knowledge, enhance your authenticity, seamlessly aligning with the appropriate linguistic register.

19.   Practice Dialogue Writing: Conversing with Eloquence

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20.   Seek Feedback: A Second Set of Eyes

To refine your essay further, seek the guidance of a native French speaker or language tutor from the  best cheap essay writing services . Their valuable feedback can uncover any language or cultural mistakes you may have made, allowing you to make necessary improvements.

Equip yourself with these priceless tips and set forth on your quest to master the art of French writing. Embrace the language’s allure, immerse in its rich culture, and watch your words flow with grace and poise. À la plume! Let the pen become your ally in crafting captivating prose that echoes with authenticity and charm. 

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Mistral, a French start-up considered a promising challenger to OpenAI and Google, is getting support from European leaders who want to protect the region’s culture and politics.

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Liz Alderman and Adam Satariano visited Mistral’s headquarters in Paris as part of their reporting.

Arthur Mensch, tall and lean with a flop of unkempt hair, arrived for a speech last month at a sprawling tech hub in Paris wearing jeans and carrying a bicycle helmet. He had an unassuming look for a person European officials are counting on to help propel the region into a high-stakes match with the United States and China over artificial intelligence .

Mr. Mensch, 31, is the chief executive and a founder of Mistral , considered by many to be one of the most promising challengers to OpenAI and Google. “You have become the poster child for A.I. in France,” Matt Clifford, a British investor, told him onstage.

A lot is riding on Mr. Mensch, whose company has shot into the spotlight just a year after he founded it in Paris with two college friends. As Europe scrambles to get a foothold in the A.I. revolution , the French government has singled out Mistral as its best hope to create a standard-bearer, and has lobbied European Union policymakers to help ensure the firm’s success.

Artificial intelligence will be built rapidly into the global economy in the coming decade, and policymakers and business leaders in Europe fear that growth and competitiveness will suffer if the region does not keep up. Behind their worries is a conviction that A.I. should not be dominated by tech giants, like Microsoft and Google , that might forge global standards at odds with the culture and politics of other countries. At stake is the bigger question of which artificial intelligence models will wind up influencing the world, and how they should be regulated.

“The issue with not having a European champion is that the road map gets set by the United States,” said Mr. Mensch, who just 18 months ago was working as an engineer at Google’s DeepMind lab in Paris, building A.I. models. His co-founders, Timothée Lacroix and Guillaume Lample, also in their 30s, held similar positions at Meta.

In an interview at Mistral’s spartan, whitewashed offices facing the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, Mr. Mensch said it “wasn’t safe to trust” U.S. tech giants to set ground rules for a powerful new technology that would affect millions of lives.

“We can’t have a strategic dependency,” he said. “That’s why we want to make a European champion.”

Europe has struggled to produce meaningful tech companies since the dot-com boom. As the United States turned out Google, Meta and Amazon, and China produced Alibaba, Huawei and ByteDance, which owns TikTok, Europe’s digital economy failed to deliver, according to a report by France’s Artificial Intelligence Commission . The 15-member committee — which includes Mr. Mensch — warned that Europe was lagging on A.I., but said it had the potential to take a lead.

Mistral’s generative A.I. technology allows businesses to launch chatbots, search functions and other A.I.-driven products. It has surprised many by building a model that rivals the technology developed at OpenAI, the U.S. start-up that ignited the A.I. boom in 2022 with the ChatGPT chatbot. Named after a powerful wind in France, Mistral has rapidly gained ground by developing a more flexible and cost-efficient machine-learning tool. Some big European firms are beginning to use its technology, including Renault, the French auto giant, and BNP Paribas, the financial services company.

The French government is giving Mistral its full-throated support. President Emmanuel Macron has called the company an example of “French genius” and had Mr. Mensch for dinner at the Élysée presidential palace. Bruno Le Maire, the country’s finance minister, frequently praises the company, while Cédric O, the former France digital minister, is an adviser to Mistral and owns shares in the start-up.

The French government’s backing is a sign of A.I.’s growing importance. The United States, France, Britain, China , Saudi Arabia and many other countries are trying to strengthen their domestic capabilities, setting off a technological arms race that is influencing trade and foreign policy, as well as global supply chains.

Mistral has emerged as the strongest European contender in the global battle. Yet many question whether the company can keep up with large American and Chinese competitors and develop a sustainable business model. In addition to the considerable technological challenges of building a successful A.I. company, the computing power needed is staggeringly expensive. (France says its cheap nuclear power can meet the energy demand.)

OpenAI has raised $13 billion, and Anthropic , another San Francisco firm, has raised more than $7.3 billion. Mistral has so far raised roughly 500 million euros, or $540 million, and earns “several million” in recurring revenue, Mr. Mensch said. But in a sign of Mistral’s promise, Microsoft took a small stake in February, and Salesforce and the chipmaker Nvidia have backed the start-up.

“This could be one of the best shots that we have in Europe,” said Jeannette zu Fürstenberg, the managing director of General Catalyst and a founding partner of La Famiglia, two venture capital firms that invested in Mistral. “You basically have a very potent technology that will unlock value.”

Mistral subscribes to the view that A.I. software should be open source, meaning that the programming codes should be available for anyone to copy, tweak or repurpose. Supporters say allowing other researchers to see the code will make systems safer and fuel economic growth by speeding its use among businesses and governments for applications like accounting, customer service and database searches. This week, Mistral released the latest version of its model online for anyone to download.

OpenAI and Anthropic, by contrast, are keeping their platforms closed. Open source is dangerous, they argue, because it has the potential to be co-opted by for bad purposes, like spreading disinformation — or even creating destructive A.I.-powered weapons.

Mr. Mensch dismissed such concerns as the narrative of “a fear-mongering lobby” that includes Google, Microsoft and Amazon, which he said were seeking to cement their dominance by persuading policymakers to enact rules that would squash rivals.

A.I.’s biggest risk, Mr. Mensch added, is that it will spur a workplace revolution, eliminating some jobs while creating new ones that will require retraining. “It’s coming faster than in the previous revolutions,” he said, “not in 10 years but more like in two.”

Mr. Mensch, who grew up in a family of scientists, said he was fascinated by computers from a young age, learning to program when he was 11. He played video games avidly until age 15, when he decided he could “do better things with my time.” After graduating from two elite French universities, École Polytechnique and École Normale Supérieure, he became an academic researcher in 2020 at France’s prestigious National Center for Scientific Research. But he soon pivoted to DeepMind, an A.I. lab acquired by Google, to learn about the industry and become an entrepreneur.

When ChatGPT burst onto the scene in 2022, Mr. Mensch teamed up with his university friends, who decided that they could do the same or better in France. At the company’s airy work space, a corps of sneaker-wearing scientists and programmers now tap busily at keyboards, coding and feeding digital text culled from the internet — as well as reams of 19th-century French literature, which is no longer subject to copyright law — into the company’s large language model.

Mr. Mensch said he felt uncomfortable with Silicon Valley’s “very religious” fascination with the concept of artificial general intelligence, the point when, tech leaders like Elon Musk and Sam Altman believe, computers will overtake the cognitive ability of humans, with potentially dire consequences .

“The whole A.G.I. rhetoric is about creating God,” he said. “I don’t believe in God. I’m a strong atheist. So I don’t believe in A.G.I.”

A more imminent threat, he said, is the one posed by American A.I. giants to cultures around the globe.

“These models are producing content and shaping our cultural understanding of the world,” Mr. Mensch said. “And as it turns out, the values of France and the values of the United States differ in subtle but important ways.”

With his growing clout, Mr. Mensch has stepped up his calls for lighter regulation, warning that restrictions will damage innovation. Last fall, France successfully lobbied in Brussels to limit regulation of open-source A.I. systems in the European Union’s new Artificial Intelligence Act, a victory that helps Mistral maintain a rapid development pace.

“If Mistral becomes a big technical power,” said Mr. O, the former digital minister who led the lobbying effort, “it’s going to be beneficial for all of Europe.”

Liz Alderman is the chief European business correspondent, writing about economic, social and policy developments around Europe. More about Liz Alderman

Adam Satariano is a technology correspondent based in Europe, where his work focuses on digital policy and the intersection of technology and world affairs. More about Adam Satariano

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Journalists, researchers and the public often look at society through the lens of generation, using terms like Millennial or Gen Z to describe groups of similarly aged people. This approach can help readers see themselves in the data and assess where we are and where we’re headed as a country.

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Recently, as we were preparing to embark on a major research project related to Gen Z, we decided to take a step back and consider how we can study generations in a way that aligns with our values of accuracy, rigor and providing a foundation of facts that enriches the public dialogue.

A typical generation spans 15 to 18 years. As many critics of generational research point out, there is great diversity of thought, experience and behavior within generations.

We set out on a yearlong process of assessing the landscape of generational research. We spoke with experts from outside Pew Research Center, including those who have been publicly critical of our generational analysis, to get their take on the pros and cons of this type of work. We invested in methodological testing to determine whether we could compare findings from our earlier telephone surveys to the online ones we’re conducting now. And we experimented with higher-level statistical analyses that would allow us to isolate the effect of generation.

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We’ll only do generational analysis when we have historical data that allows us to compare generations at similar stages of life. When comparing generations, it’s crucial to control for age. In other words, researchers need to look at each generation or age cohort at a similar point in the life cycle. (“Age cohort” is a fancy way of referring to a group of people who were born around the same time.)

When doing this kind of research, the question isn’t whether young adults today are different from middle-aged or older adults today. The question is whether young adults today are different from young adults at some specific point in the past.

To answer this question, it’s necessary to have data that’s been collected over a considerable amount of time – think decades. Standard surveys don’t allow for this type of analysis. We can look at differences across age groups, but we can’t compare age groups over time.

Another complication is that the surveys we conducted 20 or 30 years ago aren’t usually comparable enough to the surveys we’re doing today. Our earlier surveys were done over the phone, and we’ve since transitioned to our nationally representative online survey panel , the American Trends Panel . Our internal testing showed that on many topics, respondents answer questions differently depending on the way they’re being interviewed. So we can’t use most of our surveys from the late 1980s and early 2000s to compare Gen Z with Millennials and Gen Xers at a similar stage of life.

This means that most generational analysis we do will use datasets that have employed similar methodologies over a long period of time, such as surveys from the U.S. Census Bureau. A good example is our 2020 report on Millennial families , which used census data going back to the late 1960s. The report showed that Millennials are marrying and forming families at a much different pace than the generations that came before them.

Even when we have historical data, we will attempt to control for other factors beyond age in making generational comparisons. If we accept that there are real differences across generations, we’re basically saying that people who were born around the same time share certain attitudes or beliefs – and that their views have been influenced by external forces that uniquely shaped them during their formative years. Those forces may have been social changes, economic circumstances, technological advances or political movements.

When we see that younger adults have different views than their older counterparts, it may be driven by their demographic traits rather than the fact that they belong to a particular generation.

The tricky part is isolating those forces from events or circumstances that have affected all age groups, not just one generation. These are often called “period effects.” An example of a period effect is the Watergate scandal, which drove down trust in government among all age groups. Differences in trust across age groups in the wake of Watergate shouldn’t be attributed to the outsize impact that event had on one age group or another, because the change occurred across the board.

Changing demographics also may play a role in patterns that might at first seem like generational differences. We know that the United States has become more racially and ethnically diverse in recent decades, and that race and ethnicity are linked with certain key social and political views. When we see that younger adults have different views than their older counterparts, it may be driven by their demographic traits rather than the fact that they belong to a particular generation.

Controlling for these factors can involve complicated statistical analysis that helps determine whether the differences we see across age groups are indeed due to generation or not. This additional step adds rigor to the process. Unfortunately, it’s often absent from current discussions about Gen Z, Millennials and other generations.

When we can’t do generational analysis, we still see value in looking at differences by age and will do so where it makes sense. Age is one of the most common predictors of differences in attitudes and behaviors. And even if age gaps aren’t rooted in generational differences, they can still be illuminating. They help us understand how people across the age spectrum are responding to key trends, technological breakthroughs and historical events.

Each stage of life comes with a unique set of experiences. Young adults are often at the leading edge of changing attitudes on emerging social trends. Take views on same-sex marriage , for example, or attitudes about gender identity .

Many middle-aged adults, in turn, face the challenge of raising children while also providing care and support to their aging parents. And older adults have their own obstacles and opportunities. All of these stories – rooted in the life cycle, not in generations – are important and compelling, and we can tell them by analyzing our surveys at any given point in time.

When we do have the data to study groups of similarly aged people over time, we won’t always default to using the standard generational definitions and labels. While generational labels are simple and catchy, there are other ways to analyze age cohorts. For example, some observers have suggested grouping people by the decade in which they were born. This would create narrower cohorts in which the members may share more in common. People could also be grouped relative to their age during key historical events (such as the Great Recession or the COVID-19 pandemic) or technological innovations (like the invention of the iPhone).

By choosing not to use the standard generational labels when they’re not appropriate, we can avoid reinforcing harmful stereotypes or oversimplifying people’s complex lived experiences.

Existing generational definitions also may be too broad and arbitrary to capture differences that exist among narrower cohorts. A typical generation spans 15 to 18 years. As many critics of generational research point out, there is great diversity of thought, experience and behavior within generations. The key is to pick a lens that’s most appropriate for the research question that’s being studied. If we’re looking at political views and how they’ve shifted over time, for example, we might group people together according to the first presidential election in which they were eligible to vote.

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