02 - Explaining French institutions, government and administration

Most foreigners, unless they are French specialists, will not understand the exact meaning of many terms and expressions relating to French government, public institutions, public administration, the organisation of civil society, etc.

Everything has to be clearly explained. For example, the word Etat refers to central government in France. It cannot be correctly translated by the word State, which in English would cover the whole apparatus of government.

When you write an article touching on any form of public policy or any other institutional issues keep this in mind. You might have to explain clearly how certain organisations work.