Wondering what life is like in France? Whether you are planning on living abroad or just dreaming about the French way of life, get ready to hear about our adventures in daily life, family life, and learning French. The mistakes expats make, the cost of living, we uncover the truth about living in Paris.
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Books are great and all, but a picture is worth a thousand words. If you are looking to improve your French, there is no better way than reading a few French comics. And luckily for us, the comic industry in…
They may seem silly, but cartoons are not just for fun. With vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, there is a lot you can learn from a cartoon. And if you are looking to entertain your little one, while still hoping to…
If you are trying to learn French, you are going to get to the topic of French numbers quite quickly. I have to warn you, right of the bat, it is not going to be pretty. Learning numbers in French…
In the words of Thomas Jefferson: “A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of life.” But if you just walk around Paris, you may not necessarily notice some of the tidbits hidden beyond…
There are a lot of preconceptions about the French and sex, not all of them inaccurate. With steamy movies and a sexy French accent muttering sweet nothings, all set against the backdrop of romantic Paris, who can blame them? But…
It can be hard to get the feel of a place just by looking at the plain facts. The allure of France has always been in its cultural attractions. For centuries French culture has attracted people the world over with…
For centuries, French writers have searched for the meaning of life, in good times and in bad. Seeking happiness, solitude, or solace, there are many beautiful French proverbs about life and living to the max. And the flip side of…
With French being the language of love, you can bet there are some beautiful French love songs declaring "Je t'aime" in style. With its many legendary composers and musicians, here are the best romantic French songs that are sure to…
Whether you are learning about France in school or just boning up for pub trivia quiz night, there are plenty of interesting little facts and tidbits about France. France is the largest country in Western Europe and one of the…
If you have ever heard the President of France speak, you know he says this a lot: "Vive la France". This ubiquitous phrase enters into almost every speech and address to the nation that French Presidents deliver. It is not…
If you are planning on doing business in France, you need to be aware of the pitfalls. French business etiquette is not quite the same as it would be in other parts of the world. As someone who has worked…
There are a lot of myths about French work culture. From the famous 35-hour workweek to acknowledgment that French workers have one of the highest productivity in the world, working life in France is not the same as you might…
Linguists say you can't really understand a culture until you understand their expressions. And when it comes to funny French phrases and idioms, that really gives you an insight into the French psyche. From "fingers in the nose" to "having…
With French being the language of love, and Paris the city of romance, you know that there are going to be some fabulous romantic French phrases and proverbs out there. As someone who came to France as a singleton, did…
If you've been to a few weddings, you know that the two stars are usually the dress and the cake. (I suppose the groom counts as well, but anyway.) One of the things that always catch foreigners off-guard when they…
Everyone knows that French people take their food seriously. From Michelin star restaurants to Julia Child, french food is considered to be haute gastronomie. So as you can imagine, there are quite a few funny French food expressions and idioms…
If you have been to Marseille in the South of France, you know that the most important things to the locals there are pastis, pétanque, and the Olympique de Marseille football team. (I should know, I'm married to a Marseillais.)…
If you have always dreamed about having a traditional wedding in a French Château, you've come to the right place! Living in France for 10 years, I've been to more French château weddings and ceremonies in castles than I can…
It is all in the name: the enterrement de vie de jeune garçon (EVJG). It doesn't just mean bachelor party, it means "the burial of the life of a boy". If you were waiting for a big French celebration, this…
Everybody loves a wedding, and French people are no exception. But a big fat French wedding may not be exactly what you are used to. After living in France for 10 years, I have been to a wedding or two…
