French Police Gas Mayor During Student Protests
French police fired tear gas near the mayor of Saint-Denis during student protests, according to footage shared by the newspaper El País.
The demonstrations began with high school students, who have been protesting across France in recent days.
It is not fully clear from available reports why the mayor was close to the police action, but the incident has drawn attention to how the protests are being handled.
The student movement has spread beyond its original location and is now affecting cities throughout the country.
According to reports, almost half a million people have taken to the streets to show solidarity with secondary school students.
This suggests the protests have grown into a wider national movement, involving people beyond the student community itself.
French authorities have used riot control methods, including tear gas, during some of these events.
The use of such measures near a local official, like the mayor of Saint-Denis, has made this case notable.
The exact demands of the students are not detailed in current reports, though the protests are described as a response to issues affecting secondary education.
As the movement continues, more French cities may see similar demonstrations in the coming days.
Authorities have not announced any changes in response to the protests so far, based on available information.
Vocabulary5 words
- tear gas
- a chemical spray police use to break up crowds; it hurts eyes
- demonstrations
- public events where people gather to show their opinion
- solidarity
- support for a group of people, especially in difficult times
- riot control
- methods police use to manage large, angry crowds
- official
- a person who has a public job, like a mayor
📚 Ready to use these words in a real conversation?
Practice live with a real tutor on Preply.
Quiz
Answer key
1. He was hit by tear gas fired by police 2. High school students 3. True
✅ Nice work on the quiz!
Keep the momentum going — book a live English lesson with a Preply tutor.
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
French police fired _____ near the mayor of Saint-Denis during student protests.
The _____ began with high school students.
It is not fully clear why the mayor was close to the police _____.
The student movement has spread beyond its original _____.
Almost half a million people have taken to the streets to show _____ with secondary school students.
This suggests the protests have grown into a wider national _____.
French authorities have used _____ methods, including tear gas.
The use of such measures near a local _____ has made this case notable.
The exact _____ of the students are not detailed in current reports.
Authorities have not announced any _____ in response to the protests so far.
🎓 Enjoyed this story?
Turn today's reading into real speaking practice with a live Preply tutor.
