Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 09:00 CET
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In English a grain of salt indicates scepticism, but the French expression has a totally different meaning.
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In English a grain of salt indicates scepticism, but the French expression has a totally different meaning.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 09:00 CET
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In English a grain of salt indicates scepticism, but the French expression has a totally different meaning.
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