today's headlines
A French touch of "class" for "vulgar" Eurovision? 09/05/2008
Black-bearded long-haired stylishly-dressed electro sensation, this month triggered a wave of outrage in his fiercely proud land for planning to sing in English. read more
Top Myths About Paris 09/05/2008
In a new series we go Inside Paris: this week responses that scotch some of the myths that have built up about the city over the years. read more
When "Monsieur le Maire" supports Leeds United 12/12/2007
Ken Tatham is France's only English mayor, and Keith Bradford has performed 'Comedy of Errors' in French in the car park behind the fish market. read more
Inspired: Cédric Klapisch 07/12/2007
The inspiration behind the success of one of the most popular writer-directors around read more
today's headlines
Top Myths About Paris 09/05/2008
In a new series we go Inside Paris: this week responses that scotch some of the myths that have built up about the city over the years. read more
European-Israeli ties: A story of sympathy and ambivalence 09/05/2008
Israel at 60: Europe grapples with how to react to conflict with Palestinians. read more
Moving to France – How do the recent healthcare changes affect you ? 07/05/2008
Our expert Steven Grover delves into the murky waters of French healthcare for expats and asks how recent changes affect them? read more
Beware the Saints de Glace 22/04/2008
Our guest writer Patrick Owen offers crucial garden advice, based on his French neighbours' timely warnings about the 'Saints de Glace'. read more
From the Land of the Ch’tis to Alsatian Fairytale Villages... 15/04/2008
Our guest blogger R.Kent at 'The Nervous Breakdown' has travelled the length and breadth of the country and believes that France is a place whose parts are as great as its sum. read more
A French touch of "class" for "vulgar" Eurovision? 09/05/2008
Black-bearded long-haired stylishly-dressed electro sensation, this month triggered a wave of outrage in his fiercely proud land for planning to sing in English. read more
Dior museum celebrates dandies 09/05/2008
Weekend fashion special: the Dior family home, now a museum, on France's Normandy coast at Granville , this week opened an exhibition celebrating dandyism in all its manifestations. read more
'Pretty Women Guide': a riposte to political correctness 05/05/2008
A literary, lustful and possibly lecherous "Guide" claims that the freedom to contemplate the beauty of women is a key part of French culture. Vive la difference? read more
Gay Paris? Photos of Paris under Nazi occupation draw fire 24/04/2008
Photos of carefree Parisians lazing in cafes, flocking to cinemas or enjoying a day at the races during the Nazi occupation have sparked outrage in Paris. read more
Getting into iPod 18/04/2008
First-time iPod customers have lots of questions - here are the answers to some frequently asked questions on Apple's portable media player. read more
disscussion forum
- UK Forum Distribution agent, by annie sloan 08/05/2008 17:13
- UK Forum moving to lyon with 2 small children - help, by Gus41 08/05/2008 12:41
- USA Forum Come pose with Obama!, by Obama Girl 01/05/2008 13:53
- Legal Problems american, PACSed, illegal and don't know what to do next, by JennieLynn 01/05/2008 11:49
- USA Forum What would you like to say about this topic??, by pearldavid 26/04/2008 07:01
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word of the day : À votre santé!
meaning : Cheers!
phrase of the day : Pouvez-vous répéter, s'il vous plaît?
meaning : Could you repeat that please?
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