Social norms, the rules that guide us in society
Social norms are rules or standards of behavior produced by the group, which often serve as a guide for individuals’ everyday actions. They also provide predictions about how others will…
France’s unmissable wedding traditions
In France, a land steeped in tradition, weddings have been celebrated for centuries. It’s the rituals that give marriage its sacred character. Whether you’re for or against the French wedding…
Things French people who move to Canada miss most
When you make the decision to leave your native country to settle abroad, it’s natural to feel a mixture of excitement and apprehension. French people who choose to move to…
French culinary habits
The French have a reputation for attaching the utmost importance to what’s on their plates, which means taking the time to prepare and eat their meals. Admittedly, our modern age,…
The best way to pack for a plane trip
If you’ve never flown before, or do so very infrequently, you may be wondering what to pack. Airline rules seem to be getting more and more complicated, and sometimes there…
French idioms you absolutely must know!
These are, of course, the idiomatic expressions that add a touch of whimsy and are so important for expressing yourself like a native speaker. Some of them can be understood…
What do foreigners think of the French and their culture?
The best gastronomy? In France, of course. The most beautiful landscapes? In France. The richest cultural heritage? Again, in France. At least, that’s what foreigners have the impression of hearing…
French culinary habits
The French have a reputation for attaching the utmost importance to what’s on their plates, which means taking the time to prepare and eat their meals. Admittedly, our modern age,…
Prohibited items and regulated products in cabin and checked luggage
To ensure the safety of flight crews and other passengers, the International Air Transport Association has established strict and precise regulations governing the carriage of certain objects, articles and liquids…
Details that betray your French origins abroad
Whatever their age, French people have a superior air that foreigners consider arrogant. Not at all! We learn to hold our heads high in all circumstances, so it’s just a…
Easter in France, a gourmet tradition
Easter Day is a day that changes every year since it is chosen according to the spring moon. There is therefore no particular saint for Easter Day. Why do we…