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Internet in France

So, do you know what the internet is? It's like a big, big library that you can access from your computer or your phone. In France, they have the internet just like we do here. But, there are some things that are a little bit different.

First, did you know that there are different types of internet? In France, they have something called ADSL and fiber internet. ADSL is like a little road that connects your house to the big library of the internet. Fiber is like a superhighway that can transmit information even faster than ADSL. It's like if you were in a race and you had a bike (ADSL) and your friend had a car (fiber), they would get to the finish line much faster.

Second, the people in France have some rules about how they use the internet. They are not allowed to look at certain things on the internet, like websites with violent or illegal content. They also have to be careful about sharing people's personal information online. This is to make sure that everyone is safe and protected on the internet.

Finally, the French government also wants to make sure that everyone in the country has access to the internet. They have lots of little internet cafes and hotspots all over the country, so people who don't have their own computer or internet connection at home can still go online.

So, that's it! The internet in France is a lot like the internet where you live, but they use different types of internet connections, have some rules for keeping people safe, and try to make sure that everyone in the country has access to the internet.