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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French baby girl names that also work in English? Easy Peasy. Until you put it into practice, it is. You have to find a name that is not too common, but still pronounceable. A name that both parents like, and…
French women don't co-sleep by Not Safe for Mom Group I guess I was very French in this instance, we moved the baby's crib out of our bedroom as quickly as we could. I'm a light sleeper, so there was no co-sleeping…
Living in France for so long, there is always a bit of a culture shock every time I return "home". There are just those small little things that are not like what I'm now used to in France, and make…
It is the middle of May and there was a mad scramble this week chez nous, to try to find a Halloween costume for one of my little Frenchies. It isn't Halloween of course, that would be too simple. We…
French dining is a lot like eating with your parents. The waiters (aka your grumpy parents) will frown at you as if you were a child, and get very annoyed. "Yes, you have to eat everything, no substitutions, and no…
Swarms of Influencers invade Parisian Street by The CutThis street looks more like Bermuda to me than classic Paris, but to each his own! Restoring an Avenue in Paris Meant for Kings by the NY TimesMost Parisians actually rarely go on the Champs Elysées, too many tourists!…
“Notre-Dame is on fire”. This was the text message from a relative in Los Angeles. What? I enjoy the odd game of college football and all, but I’m not particularly interested in the Fighting Irish... It’s strange how the mind works when…
Eek!! I just realized that Mother’s day is coming up fast! Or not so fast, depending on where you are. For my mom in North America, Mother’s day is the 2nd Sunday in May, but for my kids in France, Fête des Mères is later. A…
We're quite excited to announce a new perk for our members: free French-English flashcards! Our first set of 10 flashcards is for Easter, which is coming up soon. So head on over to our partner site Ainsi-Hardi.com. Let us know what you…
Hourra, it is les vacances d’hiver in Zone C! You’re probably wondering, huh? I will explain: it is winter holidays here in France. Vacations are big business here, with a large portion of the economy dependent on tourism. French workers have between…
French saying: "Jamais deux, sans trois"English Translation: Never twice, without three times. If there is a phrase that sums up the French attitude towards paperesse (red tape), this is it. It means if you have to do it at least twice, (for example going…
So you have just moved to France, dreaming of la vie à la française, croissants in the morning, strolling along the Seine for lunch, and delicious little apéros in the evening. You have set yourself up in a hotel near Place…
I never knew where the Post Office was near my old home in Canada, or even where the postbox was. I never mailed anything. It was always by online, email or over the phone. In France, I have a mini…
Imagine you have recently moved to France, and put your darling child in a well-reputed French School. You are expecting your sweet little one to become immersed in French culture, speak French fluently, and well, become French. Well, nothing is…
We decided to start a new feature since there are so many lovely articles we come across on the web. Introducing Round up time! Read anything good lately? Comment below and we may include it in our next edition! Evening…
Even the fondest parents will agree, little kids can be little monsters. We just don’t expect anybody else call them that! "How dare anyone suggest that they are anything other perfect little angels!?" Brace yourself. In France, there is an…
"Grey skies are going to clear up, put on a happy face!" It is very grey and dreary in Paris at the moment. I think the Weather channel said something like there have been 4 minutes of sunshine since Jan…
Being introduced to people in France can be quite a formal affair. When you walk into a party, you do not just walk in and say "Hey y'all" to the crowd and settle in. Even James Bond would be shocked,…
If you have small children, especially if you have more than one, you've probably had to try to resolve a few arguments. Even French kids fight a lot, and mine certainly do. "C'est mon tour! It's my turn!" "C'est à moi!" "It's…
French people have a lot of holidays. And many beautiful beaches. As wonderful as this might sound, there is a dark side. Too many French children drown every year in swimming pools and beach-side holidays. This is especially the case for…