The French first lady's entourage said her comments were only intended to criticize the 'radical methods' of the activists. Several French actresses took to social media to condemn her words.

La première dame reagisce a interruzione spettacolo di un attore. La critica di Hollande: 'È un problema di volgarità' (ANSA)

The French first lady has sparked fury after she was filmed making the comments at a Parisian theatre