Board wants approval in French and German (5)

I believe the answer is:

ouija

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'board' is the definition.
(Ouija board is an example)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for ouija that I've seen before include "Board sometimes used at seances" , "Board able to answer questions?" , "Medium's medium?" , "Occult board" , "(Seance) lettered board" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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