Mr. LE SIEUR: Well, both of them, you know, represent a new generation of French politicians.

NPR: Large Turnout Sets Up France's Left-Right Runoff

Mr. LE SIEUR: Well, people are unhappy because there's a very strong conflict between what they're used to.

NPR: Large Turnout Sets Up France's Left-Right Runoff

But Jean Le Sieur, executive producer for newsmagazines and talk shows at France 24, tells us that the most impressive number of all yesterday was probably the turnout.

NPR: Large Turnout Sets Up France's Left-Right Runoff

Mr. JEAN LE SIEUR (Executive Producer, France 24 News Channel): Well, about 85 percent of the registered voters voted, and that's like 10 points more than the last presidential election five years ago.

NPR: Large Turnout Sets Up France's Left-Right Runoff

Mr. LE SIEUR: Well, a very strong one.

NPR: Large Turnout Sets Up France's Left-Right Runoff

How many people actually voted, Mr. Le Sieur?

NPR: Large Turnout Sets Up France's Left-Right Runoff