Random Cryptic Clue - No Letters To Help

[budgiebudgie]

Swap places with others perhaps whilst holding hard against the French here ? (9)

[cupid04]

Interpose?

[bellabee]

bethlehem 'swap places with others' = be them 'holding' h + le [h=hard against the french=le] 'here' = this place

[bellabee]

but why do you post these questions budgiebudgie? - very strange.

[budgiebudgie]

bellabee - they are weekly questions set by the owner of my local pub. Mostly I've already got the answer and like to share with others. Sometimes I can't get the answer and rely on help from people such as yourself to ease the mental pain.

[bellabee]

they are good clues budgiebudgie - hope you continue to share them - happy new year.