"Sarmentose" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A word with a nice Latin origin!
Sarmentose (adjective) refers to being fibrous or woody, especially in reference to branches or twigs that are dry and woody, resembling a slender, woody twig.
Nicholas Sarkozy was a French politician who served as the President of France from 2007 to 2012. He was born on January 28, 1955, in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine. Before becoming President, Sarkozy served as the Mayor of Neuilly-sur-Seine, a job he held from 1983 to 2002, and later as the Minister of the Budget and Minister of Finances in the government of Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin.<br><br>Sarkozy is known for his law-and-order policies and his strong advocacy for reduction of welfare and immigration policies. He was a key figure in the European Union's common foreign and security policy, particularly in the Mediterranean and African regions.<br><br>During his presidency, Sarkozy faced significant challenges, including an economic crisis that resulted in job losses, significant government support for various French industries, and large-scale protests against the pension reform.