Posted 12/23/2023, 10:54:04 AM
French Airport Forced to Change Trendy English Name After Losing Legal Battle to Protect French Language
- French airport ordered to change its "trendy" English name "Lorraine Airport" after critics said it violated French language laws
- Airport chief argued English name was more "trendy" and attractive to customers
- Court ruled the name infringed on "Toubon law" protecting the French language
- French campaign group complained English name was an "invasion of 'anglicisms'"
- Airport must now change its name to the French "Lorraine Aéroport" after 8-year legal battle