L’apéritif: or, how to enjoy life like the French
‘On prend l’apéro?’ is so common it has almost become a clichéd phrase in France. Yet, there is more to this French tradition than meets the eye.
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09, 2014
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07, 2014
Why does ‘French’ immediately imply ‘intrigue’?
Outside of France, things suddenly take on the ‘French’ label – mostly to make them sound fancy and chic. But are they even really French? Let’s study a few examples…
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06, 2014
French vs American dating: the French don’t date!
This couldn’t be a bigger difference in the way French and Americans have romantic relationships. The French don’t date. It is that simple, and the very reason that there is no French word for date or dating.
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06, 2014
How to spend a French summer in New York
How to have a French summer in New York - from a French film festival, to Bastille Day festivities, there is plenty to enjoy.
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05, 2014
What are French women really like? Talking clichés & culture with author Debra Ollivier
French women come loaded with clichés, but for every conformity to the rule is a contradiction. Debra Ollivier looks behind the cliché to see the nuances.
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05, 2014
Metric vs. imperial systems – a short guide for expats
Learning the French way of life brings more than just language difficulties. The measurement systems are also entirely different, which can lead to many a tricky situation.
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04, 2014
Paris versus New York: the ultimate city comparison
Parisian and New York culture are oceans apart-literally! Find out what we find so different about la vie quotidienne…
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03, 2014
The health care dilemma: comparing France and the US
Find out the differences in French and American health care- the advantages and the drawbacks. Which do you prefer?
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03, 2014
The Little Prince comes back to New York
‘Le Petit Prince’ (‘The Little Prince’) is probably one of the most read books by children in France. Discover it in whole new way through the manuscript and drawings exposed at 'The Little Prince: A New York Story'.
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03, 2014
Insider foodie tip: a French food market is coming to New York!
Le District will be the place to buy high-end French delicacies and dine at the outdoor waterfront plaza.
