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Why is France protesting? | CNBC Explains
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April Lu posted on 2019/03/06Ever wondered what sparked those massive 'Gilets Jaunes' protests in France? This video dives deep into the fuel tax protests, explaining the rural discontent and economic inequality that fueled this populist movement. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth by understanding the on-the-ground reporting and political clashes.
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US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/
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UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- Interesting or unusual person, group
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US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
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UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
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- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
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US /ɪmˈpruv/
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- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make, or become, something better
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US /ˈtækəl/
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- To start working on a difficult problem
- To grab and throw a person to the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Equipment used in fishing
- Arrangement of ropes and wheels used for lifting
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