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2312, 2021

Do as the French do: 5 formidable habits
Do as the French do: 5 formidable habits

Do as the French do: 5 formidable habits

By Jessica Sarlandie|2021-12-23T11:13:13+11:00Dec 23, 2021|Guides, Vie Française|0 Comments

Some practices have crept into my daily life. This is a ‘collection’ of habits & what each tells us about the French

2312, 2021

Christmas en français: impress with your Festive vocabulary
Christmas en français: impress with your Festive vocabulary

Christmas en français: impress with your Festive vocabulary

By Judy MacMahon|2021-12-23T11:58:05+11:00Dec 23, 2021|French focus, Vie Française|0 Comments

Learn 15 new French festive phrases for your Christmas en français!

2611, 2021

Poetry at the piscine – Part 3/3
Poetry at the piscine – Part 3/3

Poetry at the piscine – Part 3/3

By Sage Goellner|2021-11-26T17:04:07+11:00Nov 26, 2021|Expat experience, Vie Française|1 Comment

One day... I noticed a small square of graph paper taped to Pool Keeper’s ticket window. The handwritten lines indicated a verse of poetry followed by the words “Identifiez le poète et obtenez une entrée gratuite.” If you guessed correctly, you would receive a free pass for the day.

2611, 2021

Poetry at the piscine – Part 2/3
Poetry at the piscine – Part 2/3

Poetry at the piscine – Part 2/3

By Sage Goellner|2021-11-26T16:56:51+11:00Nov 26, 2021|Expat experience, Vie Française|3 Comments

Pool Keeper shook his head, exasperated at our stupidity. He growled, “slip de bain obligatoire pour le monsieur”, ... I wondered, what could that be? Uncomprehending, we stared back at him through the plexiglass window.

2511, 2021

Poetry at the piscine – Part 1/3
Poetry at the piscine – Part 1/3

Poetry at the piscine – Part 1/3

By Sage Goellner|2021-11-26T16:49:16+11:00Nov 25, 2021|Expat experience, Vie Française|3 Comments

We had been eating our way through France... and our waistlines were thickening despite all the walking we did... Because gyms and jogging were out, we got the idea of swimming.

111, 2021

French waiting room protocol: the art of being French – living like a local
French waiting room protocol: the art of being French – living like a local

French waiting room protocol: the art of being French – living like a local

By Keith Van Sickle|2023-08-27T09:05:04+10:00Nov 1, 2021|Expat experience, Vie Française|1 Comment

Are you clueless about French waiting room protocol? Learn these top tips and become an expert in no time!

111, 2021

Halloween in France: what do the French really think?
Halloween in France: what do the French really think?

Halloween in France: what do the French really think?

By Alexandria Rogers|2021-11-04T17:35:46+11:00Nov 1, 2021|French focus, Vie Française|2 Comments

The French, many believe, wouldn’t accept Halloween as their own holiday, as they’re much too protective of their culture - we could be in for a drastic change...

2710, 2021

Driving in France: are you sure?
Driving in France: are you sure?

Driving in France: are you sure?

By Keith Van Sickle|2021-10-27T09:53:21+11:00Oct 27, 2021|French focus, Vie Française|8 Comments

So, you consider yourself capable of driving in France? Read on to learn the terrifying truth about French drivers.

2510, 2021

French language trouble Part 4: And the winner is… do you care?
French language trouble Part 4: And the winner is… do you care?

French language trouble Part 4: And the winner is… do you care?

By Ray Johnstone|2021-10-25T10:03:02+11:00Oct 25, 2021|French language, Vie Française, Columns, Perspectives|0 Comments

If fluency in French is no longer the sharp-tipped arrow in the quiver of career opportunities... it has the soft power of being very chic for a foreigner to speak.

410, 2021