The French Speedo is Back as France strips down for the Climate

In France, a new law is being implemented to minimize greenhouse gas emissions caused by clothing during the summer season. Citizens are encouraged to wear less clothing, with limits falling from 1 kilogram to 700 grams by mid-June, and another 200 grams by July. Failure to comply will result in a fine or civil service. Some towns along the French coast may even require citizens to go about without clothing.
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Underwear in French: from “caleçon” to “culotte”

un caleçon (kal-sohn) noun, masculine 1. boxer shorts, underpants 2. leggings (for women) Also: caleçons de bain = swim trunks caleçon(s) long(s) = long johns une caleçonnade = a “spectacle de boulevard” (road show) including risqué themes ……………………… Expression: jeter le caleçon à quelqu’un = to provoke someone to fight ………………………. Citation du Jour: Le caleçon est au vaudeville ce que la toge est à … Continue reading Underwear in French: from “caleçon” to “culotte”