Système Débrouille

In France there is a lovely term for finding temporary measures or for saving money on stuff known as “système débrouille”. I couldn’t find an exact definition of the expression but we recently experienced it in our own unique way. As you know, we have been suffering from heating problems due to the extreme cold [...]

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What a weekend! New baby, llama’s and lots of lorries.

I have loved this November so far and have had lots of positive energy, something I have been somewhat lacking previously. What I like even more, is the two bank holidays we enjoy here in France, one for the day of the dead (All Saints) and one for Armistice. I especially liked Armistice Day this [...]

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Warning to Frenchies: Some suggestions to keep in mind when meeting me

Sometimes I wish I was more daring. That I would dare to say what I really thought and that I had the courage to stand up and defend myself. I recently wrote an article for Expat Focus and mentioned how I admired the French for standing up for themselves with regards to the Pension Reform. [...]

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Piglet’s Comedy Club – Fabulous Faux Pas

One of the loving things about speaking a foreign language is the endless amusement that making a faux pas can provide. I heard a fabulous language Faux Pas the other day and I have been chuckling ever since so I thought I would share it with you all here! A business colleague of mine whose [...]

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