People often assume that Chopin was French - he spent half his life in France and is buried there in the famous Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris.

VOA: standard.2010.03.04

While France's famous 35-hour work week is no longer compulsory, many French workers still enjoy what amounts to a seven-hour day, and many have weeks of paid vacations each year.

VOA: standard.2010.04.11

"Historically it's one of the most important parts of the period of World War II in France,the roundup - the rafle du Vel dHiv - is a symbol of collaboration between the French police and the German occupying authorities."

VOA: standard.2010.04.10