Entre grammaire et République, l'accord reste quand même obligatoire
They say silence is golden. Judging by some of the videos that have gone viral, perhaps it should be enshrined in the official gazette.
The video spread across social media faster than a victory announcement. Self-appointed linguists sprang into action, as did the defenders. Some handed out failing grades in French, others offered mitigating circumstances. The internet loves a good trial by fire.
Let's be fair. A slip of the tongue doesn't erase a career, degrees, or skills. But a minister isn't just any citizen when they speak. They represent the state. And as long as French remains the official language of our institutions, they are obligated to use it with sufficient precision... or let a press release do the talking.
The problem isn't always grammatical. Agreements can be corrected. Poorly structured thinking is more complicated. Governing also requires knowing how to organize one's ideas before stringing sentences together.
This affair is a stark reminder of an old truth: not all microphones are friends. At the Magal, the Gamou, or during an impromptu visit, some journalists whip out their microphones faster than lightning. Not out of malice, but because the news never gives warning.
The best way to avoid this? Resist the temptation to talk about everything, everywhere, all the time. In communication, knowing when to be silent isn't a weakness. It's sometimes the most elegant way to express yourself.
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