French President thanks Malcolm Turnbull and his “delicious wife” Lucy
The charming French President Emmanuel Macron raised eyebrows yesterday when he described Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s wife Lucy as “delicious”.
Mr Macron, who arrived in Sydney on Tuesday, gave a joint press covered with Mr Turnbull at Kirribilli House on Wednesday afternoon.
He easily switched between French and English when answered questions by reported from both countries, but right at the end, something did get lost in translation.
“Thank you and your delicious wife for your warm welcome,” Mr Marcon said.
"Thanks to you and Lucy, thanks to you very much, Mr Prime Minister."
Mr Turnbull remained unperturbed, most likely understanding that the translation of “délicieux” from French to English means “delightful”.
Social media, however, quickly picked up on the rare gaffe by the popular French president.