Are politicians to blame? Five nights of violence across France have put the spotlight back on France’s treatment of its ethnic minorities. But some say things really are changing.
The week that rioters set France on fire
Glossary
Point-blank - When a bullet is fired very close to its target, often a person.
Deprived - Not having the things that are needed for a pleasant or successful life.
Visceral - Felt deeply or instinctively, often based on emotion.
Unions - A trade union is an association of workers which can fight for the rights of workers and defend them against unfair working conditions.
Powder keg - A barrel of gunpowder. Often used to describe a situation which could become very dangerous.