Auto-entrepreneur status
Do you want to work as a freelancer in France? This article explains the 3 aspects of the auto-entrepreneur status: legal, social and fiscal. Is this French self-employed status for you?
Living in France
Congratulations on your move to France!
These articles are for expats living in France. Learn the French system inside and out.
How to use FranceConnect
FranceConnect is France ID validation system. Find out who can use FranceConnect and how to use it. Learn some workarounds for foreigners who can’t create a FranceConnect+ account.
French writing conventions
Learn French writing conventions to improve your writing skills. These few rules won’t take too long to learn and they’ll make your writings look much more professional.
Phone carriers in France
This comprehensive guide explains how phone plans work in France. Learn what to look for before signing up for a plan, how to keep your phone number, avoiding roaming fees or how to cancel your phone subscription in France…
Misused English words in French
Have you ever noticed how some English words mean something totally different in French? The French use many English words in a rather unexpected way for English speakers.
Travel insurance for the USA
Do American expats in France need to get travel insurance for the U.S. when going back to visit? Are they covered by carte Vitale and mutuelle?
French Measurements
French don’t use inches, feet, gallons or degrees Fahrenheit. Learn about French measurements and how to convert them into U.S. metrics.
How to write numbers in French
Learn how to write numbers in French. This articles compares writing numbers in French with writing numbers in American English.
French naming conventions
This article talks about French naming conventions. Can French give any last name to their child? Why is your maiden name on your French DL?
French road signs
Driving in France? Learn French road signs visually with side-by-side American-French traffic sign pictures and their meanings in English.
Driving in France vs driving in the U.S.
This is a guide for Americans driving in France. Find out the major differences between driving in France and driving in the U.S. and learn useful French traffic signs.
French driver’s license
Are you familiar with the French driving point system? This article explains how to check your points or contest a a traffic fine. You’ll also learn about probationary permits and how to order a new driver’s license.
French driving test
Learn the ins and outs of the French driving test: Should you use a driving school? How many points do you need to pass the French written test? Can you take the written test in English?
FBAR filing—Simple guide
What is an FBAR? This comprehensive guide on FBAR filing explains how to file in 4 easy steps, with the use of simple examples.
Taxes for Americans in France
Learn about filing taxes as an American expat in France. This guide teaches you how to be compliant with the IRS requirements.
6 most useful French government websites
These 6 French Official Websites provide practical answers to your day-to-day life in France. Whether you are separating, having a baby, moving out or you have parking tickets to pay, learn where to find the right answers today!
Watch American TV in France
How can you watch American tv in France? Don’t give up on your favorite shows because you’re living in France.
Going to the doctor in France
This article tells you what to expect when you go to the doctor in France and how to make a doctor appointment.
Medical prescriptions in France
This articles covers all aspects of French medical prescriptions: what’s on it? Do they expire? Are they valid outside France?
Best mutuelle in France
This is a comprehensive guide to help you pick a top-up insurance in France. Learn how to read benefit charts to get the best mutuelle.
4 reasons to get a French mutuelle
Healthcare costs are much lower in France than in the U.S. Is it worth it getting a mutuelle?
What is carte Vitale?
This FAQ answers most questions about French Carte Vitale. What is it? Who is eligible? Read on and find out!
French Pharmacy
French pharmacies are very different from American pharmacies and I’ll tell you how in this article.
US birth certificate online
This detailed guide teaches you how to order a U.S. birth certificate online. You will learn how to get a document apostilled and translated to meet the requirements of French institutions.
All about French PACS
Pacs is a very unique French concept. This article explains how Pacs compares to marriage and what the obligations of a Pacs are.
French medical insurance
This guide explains how the French healthcare system works and how to navigate the system.
Type French accents with no French keyboard
French don’t use the same keyboard layout as Americans. Learn how to type French accents with a QWERTY keyboard on a Mac or a PC.