In the 1700s, the Champlain Valley became a battleground in the French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years' War.

VOA: special.2009.01.05

In 1877 a general called Mac-Mahon, who had fought in the 1870/71 war-- you may think that that's not a very French name; there's a strong Irish influence around Bordeaux.

877年麦克马洪元帅,他参加了普法战争--,你可能觉得那不是一个常用的法国名字,爱尔兰对波尔多有着很强的影响力

耶鲁公开课 - 1871年后的法国课程节选

In France,Mr.Zardari took a swipe at the West's strategy in Afghanistan, telling French media the war against the Taliban is being lost.

VOA: standard.2010.08.06