Mashable launches French-language site with France 24

New site will be backed by the two companies, as well as receiving support from Google's innovation fund set up as part of its Digital News Initiative

Mashable has struck a deal with France 24, the international news and current affairs public service broadcaster, to launch a French-language version of the social media news site.

The new website, which will be called Mashable avec France 24, will be equally financially backed by the two companies as well as receiving support from Google's innovation fund set up as part of its Digital News Initiative to support publishers.