Abascal's French Speech and Le Pen's Reaction Spark Online Debate

Santiago Abascal's French-language skills were recently put to the test during a political event in France, alongside Marine Le Pen. A video circulating online captures the moment, focusing on Le Pen's reaction to Abascal's speech. The video, shared by LaSexta, has sparked online discussion. While Abascal's speech aimed to convey a message of unity and shared values, his pronunciation and phrasing have been subject to humorous interpretation. One commentator jokingly described Abascal's French as 'more than just 'rebién' (okay), it's 'requete regular' (quite regular)'. The video highlights the cultural nuances and potential pitfalls of cross-lingual communication in international politics. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of clear communication and cultural sensitivity in political discourse.