When I first moved to France, I thought I had a pretty good grasp of food. After all, I grew…
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8 Reasons why people move to France and don’t learn French
In a perfect world, we’d move to France, study French a little bit, magically just “pick up” the language by…
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The harsh reality of living abroad
When we think of moving abroad to France, many of us associate it with living a dreamy life full of…
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When people only know you in a foreign language
How many people out there know the “real” you? You know what I mean… people who love you for you…
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5 Things the U.S. does better than France
Bonjour! A few months back, I published a post about things France does better than the U.S. In the name…
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8 Little things this American does to fit in with the French
I moved to France in 2012 and mon dieu, has it been a journey! Adapting to a new culture takes…
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8 HUGE misconceptions about life in France that are WAY off base
While the mere mention of France may evoke images of berets, fancy food, and leisurely strolls along the Seine, the…
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5 Myths about the French and the actual TRUTH!
Oooh la la, the FRENCH! Wow, are people opinionated… Over the years, I’ve heard all kinds of assumptions about French…
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6 Strange things I now do in the U.S. because I live in France
For over a decade here on Oui In France, I’ve been discussing cultural differences between the U.S. and France as…
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11 Things I miss the most from the U.S. after a decade in France
As someone who has called France home since 2012, I’ve had loads of time over the years to reflect on…
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No more mistakes! Your complete guide to understanding French phone numbers
There’s nothing that sends more shivers up French learners’ spines than dealing with French phone numbers. When I first moved…
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10 Moving to France questions answered by an expert (visa, insurance & more)
One question I hear from my own readers time and time again is, “How can I move to France?” and…
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Is “where are you from” a problematic question?
Before moving to France, the only time I’d ever hear the “Where are you from” question directed at me would…
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5 Popular American comfort foods that French people don’t eat
The French love food and enjoying it is a bit of a national pastime. From simple dishes prepared well to…
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France calculates these 8 things in a totally different way than the U.S.
Holy heck are cultural differences fascinating. I’ve been blogging here on Oui In France since 2012 and there’s no shortage…
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8 Things people MAJORLY underestimate when moving to France
As a blogger in this space, I field a handful of advice-seeking emails each week that come from people looking…
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Year in review: See ya, 2022!
It’s that time of the year! 2022 is nearly over, my birthday is on the horizon, and I’m recapping the…
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9 Common features of American homes that you won’t find in France
If you’ve spent any time in France, you’ve probably marveled at all the beautiful things the French do differently. From…
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7 Everyday American grocery store foods you won’t find in France
If you live abroad, you’ve undoubtedly missed foods from home. The brands and food products we grew up with aren’t…
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French stereotypes you NEED to stop believing!
Let me start with a story that I don’t think I’ve ever shared here. Several years before I moved to…
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