Every language has its own useful expressions appropriate to the culture that has produced it. Here are some that can be particularly handy in French. 1. The common use of the pronoun ‘on’ (meaning ‘one’, […]
While movies set in Paris usually portray an idealistic impression of Paris, some do show a darker side to the capital that may make someone thinking of moving here reconsider a move. I’ve highlighted the […]
The French are not as complicated as you think, especially if someone helps you understand them! As a bicultural coach in Paris who has lived as a French expat in the US, I’ve experienced firsthand […]
I think it is fair to say that the French have a fairly ambivalent attitude towards time. Anyone who has held an office job here will know that a meeting scheduled for 9am rarely starts before 9:15, and any appointments […]
While I would say that French people are generally open to the world and curious about other cultures and ways of life, we also tend to feel strongly about ours. This can lead to some […]
As a Belgian/Australian expat, married to a Frenchman, it’s safe to say that my linguistic skills range from being a fluent smooth talker to sounding like a blubbering idiot who’s had one too many. When […]
France is known for its gastronomic cuisine, famous chefs, Michelin restaurants and ‘Les Gourmands’. There are a few French delicacies that almost everyone associates with France. The more adventurous tourists and expats can boast to […]
As a non-French speaking expat in Paris there is much I feel alienated from within the rich and expansive French culture. There are certain aspects of French civilization that require an extensive understanding of the […]
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With my French teacher, Monsieur Michel Martin, I often have enriching conversations about culture and life in general. I wondered if he would like to give me an interview on Parisian life and people since […]
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