When we think of France, one of the first words that come to mind is “Liberté,” which means liberty or freedom. The French Revolution of 1789 further solidified this association, inspiring ideals of equality, fraternity, and freedom. However, in today’s complex world, can France still proudly proclaim itself as the land of Liberté? France has a long history of valuing freedom and individual rights. From the French Enlightenment philosophers to the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, the nation has been a beacon of liberty for centuries. Not only has France fought for its own freedom, … Continue reading Can France still call itself the land of Liberté?