What does it mean when a french machine where your using your debit card says "lecture piste" on the screen?

Posted by admin on July 30, 2010 · 2 Comments 

I know what the literal translation of the french words is, but I do not understand what it means in the context of making a transaction. Also what to the different colored buttons with letters on them (for example I think the red one has an A on it) mean? There usually next to the [...]

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How do I take Metro from Eiffel Tower to the Louvre?

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I want to go to the Eiffel Tower before going to the Louvre. I know that I need to take RER B and then change to RER C to get to the Eiffel Tower, but how do I then get from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre?

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How do I safely transfer money to France and England from the US?

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I will be renting homes in France and England for the holidays, but must pay the rental fees before we leave for Europe. How can I pay the fees in a safe and secure manner, ensuring that I have proof of payment in the event that the rental agency/owner denies payment being made?

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What is the cheapiest and maybe also easiet way to travel from Caen in France to Paris ?

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We are two adults, and i have trouble finding a cheap route to paris from Caen, any suggestions?

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Un octogénaire séquestré pendant un an par sa famille

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L’homme a été maintenu dans une pièce étroite, à l’abri de la lumière, sous-alimenté et victime de violences de la part de son épouse et des proches de son celle-ci. Read More

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Le show Obama dans les usines automobiles de Detroit

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Le président américain a défendu le bilan de son plan de 60 milliards d’euros, lancé en 2009 pour sauver les constructeurs automobiles Chrysler et General Motors. Read More

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FRANCE: Sarkozy looks to strip citizenship from those who threaten police

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President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Friday that he would look into stripping French citizenship from anyone of foreign origin who “threatened the life of a police officer” following a spate of riots around Grenoble earlier this month. Read More

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FRANCE: French police quiz L’Oréal heiress’s financial advisor again

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Police have questioned L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt’s financial advisor Patrice de Maistre (pictured) for a second time over his role in a tax fraud scandal and allegations that he handled illegal campaign donations. Read More

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Al-Qaida aurait fomenté un 11-Septembre à Kaboul

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Selon le “Guardian”, les “carnets de guerre” révèlent un projet d’attentat contre plusieurs cibles à Kaboul. Read More

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La société de François-Marie Banier reçoit 710 000 euros par an de L’Oréal

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Me Laurent Merlet, l’un des avocats de François-Marie Banier, a confirmé au “Monde” l’existence d’une “convention de parrainage” et d’”un contrat de prestations”. De nouveaux actionnaires du groupe de cosmétique auraient demandé à se joindre à la plainte déposée contre X, le 5 juillet. Read More

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