1.   A short time earlier the franc had shown signs of weakness against the mark in initial trading here.

2.   But as the recent jitters which hit the French franc showed, such confidence is not unshakable and a high-profile disagreement could trigger fresh turbulence.

3.   When trading began on the foreign exchange market here on Monday the franc showed continuing signs of weakness which had re-emerged last week, observers noted.

4.   The franc showed little strength, he said.

5.   The French franc showed signs of consolidation.

6.   The dollar fell in late trading, losing all earlier gains and the French franc also showed late weakness Friday.

7.   The franc has shown signs of weakness in the last few days.

8.   The French franc showed little sign of change.