Mr Marchais was the leader of a party which took part in all aspects of democratic life in France and tribute has been paid to him by French democrats, starting with the present French Prime Minister.
El Sr. Marchais era el presidente de un partido que en Francia ha participado en la vida democrática con sus luces y sus sombras, y al que le han rendido tributo demócratas franceses, empezando por el actual Primer ministro de Francia.