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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Moving to France checklist

    This comprehensive checklist is for Americans planning to relocate to France. It summarizes everything you need to think about before moving to France. Get started today!

  • Internet providers in France

    Where do you start when you are ready to setup internet at your new place? Which provider should you pick? What are the different fees involved? Is it easy to cancel your internet subscription? Read this guide to get your questions answered.

  • Apply for carte Vitale in 3 steps

    Follow the instructions from this guide to enroll into the French healthcare system and obtain your carte Vitale.

  • 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?

  • TV shows to learn French

    Learn French by binge-watching French movies and series. Click on subtitles to understand the structure and grammar of a French sentence in context.

  • 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.

  • France quiz

    It’s playtime! Let’s have some fun and test your knowledge of France in 20 trivia questions. Take the quiz!

  • French greetings—Bonjour!

    Learning French greetings in both formal and casual settings is essential when moving to France. Find out why you should never skip Bonjour and memorize a few French sentences to use when heading out.

  • France bank RIB

    A bank RIB is one of the most commonly requested document in France. Learn what a RIB is, how to use it and why you need a RIB in France.

  • 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.

  • French phone plans for American expats

    What are the best French cell phone plans for American expats? Can you use your French plan when you travel to the United States or Canada?

  • 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?

  • Travel insurance terms in French

    Use this glossary of French insurance vocabulary to better understand your French travel insurance policy.

  • 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.

  • Port number to Google Voice

    This article describes how to port a U.S. phone number to a Google Voice number. Thanks to Google Voice, you can keep your U.S. phone number while living abroad.

  • Can you use a US cell phone in France?

    Make sure that your U.S. cell phone can work in France. Find out why you should keep a U.S. number when living abroad.

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • French VLS-TS visitor visa—Health insurance

    This article delves into healthcare for Americans holding or applying for a French long-stay visitor visa. Can VLS-TS and VLS-T visitor visa holders get Carte vitale?

  • 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.

  • Getting a driver’s license in France in 4 steps

    This handbook gives you precise instructions on how to get a French driver’s license as an American.

  • Dental terms in French

    This French glossary contains terms related to dental and oral care. Use it when you visit your dentist in France.

  • 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!

  • eSIM France—best prepaid eSIM

    Get a prepaid eSIM for France to have a French phone number as soon as you land! Learn about the advantages of dual SIM functionality when traveling abroad.

  • French air quality certificate

    Do you need an air quality certificate in France? Read this FAQ to make sure you comply with the anti-pollution law when driving in France.

  • French acronyms you should know

    Learn the most common French acronyms organized by category.

  • US driver’s license in France

    This FAQ answers questions about driving in France with a US driver’s license. How long is your foreign license valid in France? Can you exchange your US DL for a French one? Can you rent a car in France with a US DL?

  • French television vocabulary

    Use this French television vocabulary list when you are ready to get a TV subscription.

  • 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.

  • Best VPN for expats

    This guide explains what a VPN is and why VPNs can be useful to expats. Take advantage of a VPN to access official websites in the US or to watch your favorite tv shows.

  • 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.

  • French medical terms at the doctor’s office

    This is a list of French words and sentences to use during a doctor’s visit in France. Learn how to describe your symptoms.

  • French phone vocabulary

    This list of French words and sentences can help you when you set up a phone plan in France.

  • Medication terms in French

    Learn the French translations of the different pharmaceutical forms with this glossary.

  • French glossary of medical tests

    This French glossary of medical tests can help you understand medical tests written on a French prescription.

  • French slang words

    This articles lists some very commonly used French slang. Learn how to use and understand French slang with full translated sentences.

  • Shipping household goods to France

    This article talks about what is worth bringing when moving to France from the U.S. Should you bring electrical devices? Ship your car? Bring bed linens?

  • French expressions translated to English

    Any language has its own colorful expressions. Have some fun learning French idioms used everyday.

  • How to get a France long-stay visa

    This is a guide about getting a long-stay visa for France. Who needs a visa? When should you apply? Do you need a residence permit?

  • French glossary of visa terms

    This is a list of French visa terms with their English translations.

  • How to use a Wise bank account abroad

    Find out why opening a Wise bank account is highly convenient for expats. Living abroad means that you’ll need to transfer money from your home country to your new place. Find out the benefits of using Wise as an expat.

  • Healthcare facilities in French

    This French glossary contains healthcare facility terms. Increase your vocabulary today!

  • France Visa travel insurance

    This article helps you find an affordable health insurance for your French long-stay visa.

  • Over 40 false friends

    This is a list of 40 faux amis that you need to know. Don’t assume you can use a French word just because it sounds or looks like an English word.

  • Best French SIM card

    This is a guide to help you buy a SIM card that you can use in France. Learn how SIM cards work in France.

  • French health insurance vocabulary

    This is a French glossary of health insurance terms to help you understand the French healthcare system.

  • 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?

  • Optic care in French

    This French glossary contains terms related to vision. Use it when you visit your eye doctor.

  • French glossary of health professionals

    This French glossary of health professionals with their English translations will help you navigate the French Healthcare system.

  • Internet terms in French

    This glossary lists all the French terms related to internet with their English translations.

  • Internet technologies in France

    This guide explains the different internet technologies in France. Depending on where you live, you do not have access to all the internet providers and technologies. Have you heard of “zône dégroupée”?

  • 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.

  • Diseases in French

    This French glossary lists the most current illnesses (including kids diseases) with their English translations.

  • French medical insurance

    This guide explains how the French healthcare system works and how to navigate the system.

  • French accent names and punctuation marks

    Learn the names (in French) of the different accents and punctuation signs.

  • Renting in France

    Learn the ins and outs of renting in France. How to search for a rental? What charges and fees do you have to pay as a tenant? Should you get a renter’s insurance?

  • French glossary of money transfer terms

    This money transfer glossary lists all the French terms related to transferring/converting money with their American translations.

  • 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.

  • French documents—Justificatifs

    France is overly bureaucratic, to say the least. Getting familiar with French administrative documents will help you conquer French bureaucracy.

  • French glossary of renting terms

    This renting glossary lists all the French terms related to renting a place with their American translations.

  • French banking terms

    This bank glossary lists all the French terms related to banking with their American translations.

  • Opening a bank account in France as an American

    How to bank in France as an American? Why would you need a French bank account? What are the different types of accounts?