Louis French Lessons Retour en France (Back to France)
Nov 24, 2025
The discussion revolves around the significant repatriation of Serge Atlaoui, detained in Indonesia for drug trafficking. The team delves into the nuances of the French phrase 'après un accord,' translating to 'following an agreement.' They explore the meaning of 'détenu' as it relates to imprisonment and correct the spelling of 'trafic de drogue.' An eye-opening example highlights the local impacts of drug trafficking. Lastly, the term 'rapatrier' is defined, tying it to Atlaoui's return to France.
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News Example: Serge Atlaoui Repatriation
- Louis recounts the news item: after an agreement with Indonesia, Serge Atlaoui, detained since 2007 for drug trafficking, was repatriated to France.
- He uses this real case to teach vocabulary and grammar around detention, trafficking, and repatriation.
Meaning And Use Of "Après"
- Louis explains that "après" translates as "following" and is used like "after" in English.
- He illustrates usage with the phrase "après un accord" and example sentences about companies collaborating.
How To Say Someone Is Detained
- Louis clarifies that "détenu" means detained or imprisoned and gives the timeline "détenu depuis 2007."
- He links the term to prisons and explains how to say someone has been held since a date.