posted on March 17, 2003 10:35:42 AM new
french -- v. -- To relinquish possession or control of to another because of demand or compulsion. To give up or give back (something that has been granted): "french" a contractual right. To give up or abandon: "french" all hope.
"Probably some need be reminded that French troops are on the ground in the independent African nation of the Ivory Coast. France did not ask either American or Security Council permission before sending in its soldiers to do whatever Mr. Chirac thinks is best. And, they are apparently getting their clocks cleaned. I say that if the French cannot handle the Ivory Coast why should we even let them carry our water? The best part of France? The part you see in the rearview mirror."
