Brigitte Macron apologizes for offensive slur against activists amid feminist backlash following her remarks at a controversial comedy show.

The backlash did not ease, despite efforts by the first lady’s office to present the slur as a “radical method” of criticism. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

France’s first lady Brigitte Macron apologised on Monday for using a slur against activists that triggered a feminist backlash and a social media trend against her. Speaking to Brut, Macron, 72, said…

Several high-profile actresses have joined in a #SalesConnes trend on social media. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A vulgar slur France's first lady used to describe activists has ignited a feminist backlash in a case they say downplays the severity of sexual violence. A video published on Monday appears to show Brigitte Macron, 72, describing as "stupid bitches" ("sale connes" in French) activists who this weekend disrupted…