1.   But so far, experts say, perhaps more than ever before, the French presidency may turn on image rather than substance.

2.   Defenders of Fabius, once considered a leading contender for the French presidency, say that he is being unfairly made a scapegoat for a tragedy.

3.   If all goes as expected, the Essen gathering will produce an agreement to draw up a white paper by the end of the French presidency next June.

4.   In those days, Balladur and his main Gaullist rival for the French presidency, Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac, favored faster integration.

5.   It is hard to believe that Jacques Chirac would want his French presidency to begin with a declaration that Sarajevo is expendable.

6.   Jospin has always supported the reform, which will bring the French presidency more in line with the rest of Europe.

7.   Lionel Jospin outdistanced his conservative opponents in the first round of voting for the French presidency.

8.   Le Pen has run for the French presidency three times before.

9.   Mr. President, if elected, you would find the French presidency affords many advantages.

10.   Next time around, Madelin, too, would like to run for the French presidency, his allies say.