| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| actualite | (French) the real state of affairs |
| actualites | ACTUALITE, (French) the real state of affairs |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| ETAT | State of French affairs? |
| dirigisme | (French) state control of economic and social affairs also DIRIGISM |
| dirigiste | (French) relating to State control of economic and social affairs |
| dirigismes | DIRIGISME, (French) state control of economic and social affairs also DIRIGISM |
