>>>
>>> And what is the value of buffer-file-coding-system of the buffer where
>>> you have the PO mode turned on?
>>
>> c-x RET f gives: "coding system for saving file" (default: utf-8-unix)
> 
> OK, so what version of PO mode are you using, and where can one get
> it?  Also, what PO file are you editing in this case?

I use the gettext-el 0.19.8.1 package from Debian sid.

I attach the PO file I am submitted.

> 
> And finally, if you go to that \351 character and type "C-u C-x =",
> what does Emacs show in the buffer it pops up?

Char: é (233, #o351, #xe9, file ...) point=3 of 2140 (0%) column=2

Regards

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