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Living in France

Congratulations on your move to France!

These articles are for expats living in France. Learn the French system inside and out.

French naming conventions

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 11/14/2023 Tags French accent marks 9 Comments

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?

Categories Living in France Tags French accent marks 9 Comments

French road signs

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 11/29/2023 Tags Driving in France Leave a comment

Learn French road signs visually with side-by-side American-French traffic sign pictures and their meanings in English.

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Americans driving in France

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 11/07/2023 Tags Driving in France Leave a comment

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.

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French driver’s license

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 11/07/2023 Tags Driving in France Leave a comment

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.

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French driving test

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 11/06/2023 Tags Driving in France Leave a comment

Learn the ins and outs of the French driving test: Should you use a driving school? How many points do you need to pass? Can you take the test in English?

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Taxes for Americans in France

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2023 Tags Finances 9 Comments
Learn everything you need to know about American living in France taxes

Learn about filing taxes as an American expat in France. This guide teaches you how to be compliant with the IRS requirements.

Categories Living in France Tags Finances 9 Comments

6 most useful French official websites

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 11/06/2023 Tags French paperwork Leave a comment
French government provides many website to the public

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!

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Watch American TV in France

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 11/14/2023 Tags Internet in France Leave a comment
How to watch American TV rom France

How can you watch American tv in France? Don’t give up on your favorite shows because you’re living in France.

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Going to the doctor in France

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 06/22/2023 Tags Healthcare in France Leave a comment
Know what to expect when you go 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.

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Medical prescriptions in France

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 05/26/2023 Tags Healthcare in France 7 Comments

This articles covers all aspects of French medical prescriptions: what’s on it? Do they expire? Are they valid outside France?

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Latest Comments

  1. Nathalie Nahmani
    Nathalie Nahmani on Taxes for Americans in France11/30/2023

    Happy to help! Have a great day Toni!

  2. Toni KAMINS on Taxes for Americans in France11/29/2023

    Thanks very much, Nathalie. Good to know about the social charges, but I'm actually happy to pay those.

  3. Nathalie Nahmani
    Nathalie Nahmani on Internet technologies in France11/29/2023

    Hi Uwe! This article talks about the different internet service providers in France and what to look for: https://mafrenchlife.com/internet-providers-france/ Good…

  4. Uwe on Internet technologies in France11/28/2023

    Nathalie, your articles are great and of real life practical relevance. I was searching in the internet for an internet…

  5. Nathalie Nahmani
    Nathalie Nahmani on How to get a French long-stay visa11/25/2023

    Hi Alan, I think you would have to exit France before the 90-day count is up and officially re-enter France…

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