France unveils name for its new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
法國公佈其新型核動力航空母艦的名稱
On March 18, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the nation's next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be named "France Libre," or "Free France."
2026年3月18日，法國總統艾曼紐·馬克宏（ㄇㄚˇ ㄎㄜˋ ㄏㄨㄥˊ）宣布，該國下一代核動力航空母艦將被命名為「法蘭西自由」（France Libre）。
This name serves as a powerful tribute to the World War II resistance movement led by General Charles de Gaulle.
這個名稱向戴高樂（ㄉㄞˋ ㄍㄠ ㄌㄜˋ）將軍領導的第二次世界大戰抵抗運動致以強烈的敬意（ㄐㄧㄥˋ ㄧˋ）。
Macron described the vessel as a symbol of national independence, emphasizing that military strength is essential for France to remain free in a challenging international climate.
馬克宏形容這艘艦艇是國家獨立的象徵（ㄒㄧㄤˋ ㄓㄥ），強調軍事力量對於法國在嚴峻（ㄧㄢˊ ㄐㄩㄣˋ）的國際局勢中保持自由至關重要。
Expected to enter service in 2038, the ship will replace the current flagship, the Charles de Gaulle.
該艦預計於2038年服役，將取代目前的旗艦「戴高樂號」。
Powered by two advanced K22 nuclear reactors, the vessel will utilize state-of-the-art technologies like the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System.
該艦由兩座先進的K22核反應爐驅動，並將採用電磁彈射系統（Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System）等最先進技術。
With a project cost nearing €10 billion, France aims to ensure uninterrupted naval power and maintain its global strategic influence.
此項目的耗資接近100億歐元，法國旨在確保海上軍力不中斷，並維持其全球戰略（ㄓㄢˋ ㄌㄩㄝˋ）影響力。
This project represents a long-term commitment to maintaining an elite, modern fleet capable of operating alongside future unmanned aerial vehicles and the next generation of European fighter aircraft.
此計畫代表了法國維持一支精英現代化艦隊的長期承諾，該艦隊將具備與未來的無人機及下一代歐洲戰鬥機協同作戰的能力。
