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When we think of moving abroad to France, many of us associate it with living a dreamy life full of travel, effortlessly picking up the French language, making tons of French friends, and escapin...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/harsh-reality-of-living-abroad-in-france/
Upon visiting grocery stores in France, you’ll find that they look similar enough to what you’re used to back home. They have all the usual departments like produce, dairy, a butcher and all ...
How many people out there know the “real” you? You know what I mean… people who love you for you and know who you are inside and out. Are they family members? Maybe people you grew up with ...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/when-people-only-know-you-in-a-foreign-language/
Bonjour! A few months back, I published a post about things France does better than the U.S. In the name of balance, today I’ll be getting into a bunch of things the U.S. does better than Franc...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/things-the-united-states-does-better-than-france/
France, with its rich history, stunning architecture, and undeniable je ne sais quoi, is a dream destination for many of you out there. But before you pack your beret and practice your “bonjour...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/normal-french-things-that-seem-odd-to-americans/
I moved to France in 2012 and mon dieu, has it been a journey! Adapting to a new culture takes patience, determination, a healthy dose of curiosity, and a willingness to learn. The more set in ou...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/little-things-i-do-to-fit-in-with-the-french/
Bonjour, mes amis! Does size matter? Is bigger actually better? If you’ve spent some time in France, you’ve definitely noticed that many things here are smaller than what we’re used to in t...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/things-in-france-are-smaller-than-usa/
While the mere mention of France may evoke images of berets, fancy food, and leisurely strolls along the Seine, the reality of life in France is quite different from the clichés painted by popul...
https://www.ouiinfrance.com/misconceptions-about-life-in-france/
Oooh la la, the FRENCH! Wow, are people opinionated… Over the years, I’ve heard all kinds of assumptions about French people via my blog and YouTube comments as well as in person. They range ...
For over a decade here on Oui In France, I’ve been discussing cultural differences between the U.S. and France as well as what it’s been like for me living abroad in France as an American (am...