Addressing the students, French President Emmanuel Macron drew attention with a persistent cough.
According to Qadin.Net, the news was spread by Ouest-France.
The French president took off his mask, drank water and put on a new mask before continuing his speech.
"Something went wrong and I coughed. So I decided to change my mask to something lighter, ”Macron said.
The French president added that he underwent a coronavirus test a few days ago and the results were negative.