Banning ’steak’: BBC News Review

Plant-based food can no longer have meat-based names in France. The French government has published a list of words, such as ’steak’ or ’ribs’ that will not be allowed on labels for meat-free products. Farmers in the country have argued that using these words to describe non-meat products could confuse customers. Similar measures are being discussed in other countries. (Cover image: Getty) Test your understanding in the quiz on our webpage: 👉Key words and phrases: 🔎 meaty interesting, complex or thought-provoking - You’ll be able to write a lot about this – it’s a meaty topic. - I’m reading classical literature at the moment – I like to read meaty books. 🔎 salvo an attack or criticism - His criticism was just the opening salvo in the attack on his colleagues. - The new laws are just the first salvo in attempts to stop dangerous driving. 🔎 reignite start up again - The quality of films released this year has reignited my passion for cinema. - The minister’s speech reignited bad feelings with her rivals. To download a transcript and audio, go here: ✔️ 0:00 - Introduction ✔️ 0:24 - Story ✔️ 1:17- Headline 1 ✔️ 2:55 - Headline 2 ✔️ 4:08 - Headline 3 ✔️ 5:46 - Language summary More popular videos to help you improve your English: ⭐ Learn the difference between ’fun’ and ’funny’ 👉 ⭐ Learn about laughter as medicine in 6 Minute English. 👉 ⭐ Have a laugh with our comedy drama series here. 👉 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 ✔️ Visit our website 👉 ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 @bbclearningenglish Get our app: Android 👉 iPhone 👉 We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #newsreview #meat #france