Diane, Author at Oui In France

7 Everyday things that are more difficult to do in France

Life isn’t easy for anyone, but if you keep a level head and can laugh at yourself, the everyday stresses seem to roll off your back that much more easily. Here are 7 things that are personally more difficult in France than they were in the USA.

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7 Canal cruise tips to keep in mind for an unforgettable trip

France· travel

Tom, my in-laws, Dagny and I went on a canal cruise in Alsace in September and had a wonderful time discovering the region, the canals and the locks along the way. If you’re thinking of booking a similar trip, read on for my canal cruise tips.

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Baguette in France etiquette: What to NOT do with your bread

France· on life in France

Ask anyone what foods France is known for and I’m sure the word baguette will tumble out of their mouth…
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French gifts for Francophiles to bring out your inner Parisian

France· on everything else

Parisian and chic go hand in hand, so if you want to bring out your inner Parisian, I’ve picked out some of my favorite items to Frenchify yourself for the day. Here are my top Paris gift ideas.

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French culture: 5 Things that make more sense in France

France· on life in France

The longer you live in France, the more you realize how certain things just make more sense. Here’s my list of things that make more sense in France.

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Francophile t-shirts? Yes! Introducing the Oui In France T-Shirt Shop

on everything else

Oui In France Francophile t-shirts are here! Everyone likes a cool t-shirt, so to that end, I’ve created three France-inspired women’s t-shirts now available for sale that I hope you’ll love as much as I do. I hope you’ll check out my t-shirt designs and support me in this new endeavor. I also need a favor please…

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Do you translate from French to English in your head?

French language

A question people ask me quite often about speaking French is, “Do you translate from French to English in your head before speaking?” My honest answer at this point is no and here’s why. There’s no time to translate when you’re speaking a foreign language in real time.

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