The French leader was referring to this Sunday's regional election, the first of two rounds of voting.
The ballot is meant to be about regional issues such as local transport provision and economic initiatives.
But with unemployment now soaring above 10% and the president's popularity ratings sinking to just 36%, voters are bound to use this opportunity to punish the central government.
"Regional elections, regional consequences. National elections, national consequences," President Sarkozy insisted. But he must know that his words will fall on deaf ears.
Turning pink
This is the last time the French people will go to the polls before the presidential elections in 2012.
And analysts will be studying the results carefully for clues as to which party looks likely to win the race to the Elysee.
Every indication points to a massive defeat for the ruling, right-wing UMP party and a huge victory for the Socialist opposition.
Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8563232.stm
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