First coined in 1929 by an Austrian psychologist, the term ‘lifestyle' reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group, which includes social relations, consumption, entertainment, and dress. Being an expat, of course, is a lifestyle in and of itself. At Expatica France, we have all the articles you need when it comes to sculpting the expat life that's good for you.

Expat lifestyle: The chameleon
Expat life engenders an international outlook coupled with an ability to blend relatively ‘seamlessly’ into other cultures. "Members of the expat culture club are hard to spot; after all, expat living is an experience, not an identity. From dating to home living, even though expat lifestyle can become exhausting Expatica has tips for men and women on how to make it work.

Your lifestyle as an expat might also encompass children, and Expatica France offers plenty of help with keeping a family climate healthy and positive. And don't be surprised if you find repatriating the most difficult acceptance of all for your kids. Learn how to make expat life enjoyable and comfortable for your kid's present and future. In the end, former expats like blogger Maria Foley know why the expat life was good for her kids.

Shopping and fashion
How you shop and what you buy certainly helps define your ‘image’, and expats will be influenced by what’s on offer in France no matter how much they resist. Read how to look slimmer in your clothes, and check in for the latest fashion reports in France and tips for shopping in Paris.

No French lifestyle section would be complete without a section dedicated to cafe and wine culture, and Expatica has many articles about the latest trends and markets for French wine and its distinct glamour. Read how Coca Cola influences wine exports, or see how the world is mimicking the famous Bordeaux wine notes and tones.

Home decoration is key to the heart of comfort, so see how a little spring cleaning can do wonders for success. Even when it's time to head home, expats keep their taste full of memories. Have a green thumb? Dig deep in the dirt with gardening and planting, or dabble with landscape at an affordable price despite your location cost.

Making 'green' choices
Green living is a lifestyle, from clothing to wine, and across Europe eco-friendly can only add value to a label. Reducing waste and choosing foods with a lower impact on the environment can also help us battle climate change, as article 'Making greener choices' illustrates.

When it comes to entertaining, benefit from one of our reader’s tips on how to throw a garden party. Lifestyle article 'Make it and mend it' offers tips on making good use of the things we would normally throw away.

Relationships and networking
Flirting across cultures requires just a little thought, and in the era of text messaging and social networking the approach has changed somewhat. Read ‘Love in the age of Facebook’ and ‘Breaking up in the time of Twitter' for a look into the web dating world, while YouTube reports and how teens consume media and internet tell more about online connections globally.

What is love? The marketplace of Eros examines this age-old question in the light of the modern world. Join Expatica France’s dating site to increase your chances of meeting like-minded internationals. Or connect with other expats in the Expatica forums, and keep your eye out for Expatica events.

Click through for various listings of groups and clubs in France to find expats like you. Overall, enjoy the experience of life abroad -- a once in a lifetime opportunity.