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The first time Le Monde wrote Yellow Vests
Summary by The Paris Editorial Desk · As published by Le Monde in English
· October 25, 2026
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During the October 17 protest, the Yellow Vests showed up to support high school students. The term first appeared in Le Monde as early as 1950, when it referred to the most sophisticated spectators at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.
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Key points The term first appeared in Le Monde as early as 1950, when it referred to the most sophisticated spectators at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. During the October 17 protest, the Yellow Vests showed up to support high school students.
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