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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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…
Ahh food, our reason for being! There are two types of people, the ones who live to eat, and those who eat to live. In France, food is a very important of the culture, the way we socialize, and the…
France is a world-leader when it comes to producing wine, so it is no surprise that we also quite enjoy drinking it! Who doesn't enjoy a heavenly glass of wine at the end of a long day? A time to…
If you've just gotten that cute little puppy and are looking for the perfect French dog name, you've come to the right place. French people love dogs. The stereotypical Parisian is the one who takes his dog everywhere but doesn't…
If you've fallen in love with your new little kitten and are looking for a name, why not get inspired by popular names in la Belle France? You could go with something like Paris (pronounced par-ee), but if you are…
There are days when you just need a bit of motivation. Whether you are working on the project of a lifetime, or the dog just ate your homework, it never hurts to have a little pick me up. With France…
Candlemas is not one of the most widely recognized holidays, but if you like crêpes this is the day for you. Known in France as La Chandeleur, it is celebrated on February 2nd by gathering at friends' homes and eating…
When it comes to French lingerie, there is only one over-arching rule: find what makes you feel good. Because when it comes to that certain "je ne sais quoi" mystique, it doesn't get any better than feeling comfortable and elegant…
It is nearly September, which means hold on to your chapeau, La Rentrée is here! More than simply "Back to school", la rentrée is an event. And by that I mean for kids, their parents, and even for adults who…
A French nursery doesn't have to be fussy. Living in Paris, I can tell you that most French people expecting a baby don't usually decorate their nurseries with heavy 18th century-style ornate furniture that passes for "French provincial" these days.…
