31.  The French currency was hit by the latest opinion polls which reveal growing political uncertainty ahead of the French presidential elections in April-May, said Hayward.

32.  The French franc continued to lose ground early on Friday despite assurances from Paris and Bonn that they oppose any weakening of the French currency.

33.  The French currency gained more than three centimes during the session, a huge swing.

34.  The paper said Kohl has decided to support the French currency in return for policy concessions over Europe.