Expat Talent of the Month

Meet Talent of the Month Cheney: A New Expat Venture in Paris

Meet Talent of the Month Cheney: A New Expat Venture in Paris Make sure to check out the full interview on Youtube here! We are thrilled to introduce Cheney as our Expat Talent of the Month. It was a pleasure to connect with him and delve into discussions about his professional journey, his relocation to …

Expatriation Talent of the Month

Meet Talent of the Month Puneet: From Consulting in India to Trading in Paris

Meet Talent of the Month Puneet: From Consulting in India to Trading in Paris Make sure to check out the full interview on Youtube here! We’re delighted to announce Puneet as our Expatriation Talent of the Month. We had the opportunity to sit down with him and ask him a few questions about his professional …

Christmas Traditions across France

Joyeux Noël: Christmas Traditions across France🎄

Joyeux Noël: Christmas Traditions across France 🎄 As winter blankets the French countryside, the air is tinged with the sweet scent of spiced wine, and the streets shimmer with the warm glow of festive lights. Today I will walk you through my experiences of a magical holiday full of traditions with a distinctive French flair. …

Best Websites for Expats

Embarking on Expat Excellence: A Deep Dive into the 5 Best Websites for Expats Living Abroad 🌏

Embarking on Expat Excellence: A Deep Dive into the 5 Best Websites for Expats Living Abroad 🌏 🛫 The expatriate journey is a symphony of excitement and challenges, a dance between the allure of new horizons and the complexities of adaptation. Having an arsenal of resources is key to not just surviving but thriving. In …

🌍 The Open Mind of an Expatriate: Embracing Diversity in the Heart of Paris 🗼

🌍 The Open Mind of an Expatriate: Embracing Diversity in the Heart of Paris 🗼 Expatriates, by nature, are explorers of the world 🌏. They are individuals who leave the comfort of their homeland to embark on a journey filled with new experiences and challenges 🚀. This spirit of adventure and openness to the unknown …

Guide to Parisian Peculiarities

Au Revoir, Bangers and Mash: A Brit’s Guide to Parisian Peculiarities

Au Revoir, Bangers and Mash: A Brit’s Guide to Parisian Peculiarities Salut! I’m Jacob, a wide-eyed student from Durham University who’s traded in my cozy English tea for Parisian café au lait. My journey here in the City of Light has opened my eyes to the delightful quirks that set the French and the English …

Annabel's service

Private concierge and administrative assistance: Discover annabel services 

Private concierge and administrative assistance: Discover annabel services We spoke to Stéphanie, who is the operation manager  for annabel in Paris. She grew up in London and worked in international relations for over 15 years and spent 6 years as an expatriate in Georgia and Kazakhstan. Her and her husband moved back to Paris in …

Expat spouse, how to integrate well in France?

Expat spouse, how to integrate well in France?     Do you feel well integrated in this new country and you are thinking of other projects for your future in France?Expat spouse Know that there are several choices available to you. Here are some examples:   Fulfilled housewife:   Being a housewife is a way …

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Pregnant during my expatriation

Pregnant during my expatriation My name is Malgorzata Pietrzykowska, I’m from Poland, I’ve lived a bigger part of my life abroad. I am married to a Mexican.  I was pregnant during my expatriation and I gave birth one year ago.  During your expatriation you were pregnant, were you apprehensive about giving birth abroad? « Yes, very …

The impact of Brexit on the British in France

The impact of Brexit on the British in France What will be the consequences for British living in France after the Brexit? Following the ratification of the withdrawal agreement, the United Kingdom’s exit from the EU took effect on 1 February 2020. This agreement provides for a transition period to run until 31 December 2020. During this …

How get the internet when you move abroad?

How get the internet when you move abroad? Getting an Internet connection is essential these days.  For work, entertainment, children, but also for everyday life! When we arrive in a new city that we don’t know (and even more so when it’s a new country), we need to search daily for new information such as …

language and integration for expatriates - Absolutely French

Is speaking the language sufficient to integrate yourself into a new country?

Is speaking the language sufficient to integrate yourself into a new country? Settling in a foreign country is not always easy concerning language and integration for expatriates.  In addition to moving in and paperwork, one of the major problems is integration. Any immigrant or expatriate may face a cultural and social gap. So how do …

Expatriate women - Absolutely Talented

5 million expatriate women worldwide : expat partners

5 million women followed their partner in expatriation 8 million companies send expatriates abroad  Only 25% are expatriate women (overall figure, 8% of French expatriates!) Still too few expatriate women The majority of expatriate women living abroad are partners of expatriates, and only 20% of them will have the chance to find a job, knowing …

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Manoela – Directrice d’une maroquinerie brésilienne

Manoela – Directrice d’une maroquinerie brésilienne   De nationalité brésilienne, Manoela travaille dans une maroquinerie connue au Brésil. Aujourd’hui femme expatriée en France, elle poursuit son activité à distance et cherche progressivement à la développer en France. En parallèle, elle suite notre formation chez Absolutely French.     Avant de commencer, quels sont les mots qui te …

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Témoignage de Guillaume – Divorcer pendant une expatriation

Témoignage de Guillaume – Divorce en Expatriation Guillaume a vécu un divorce en expatriation, loin de sa famille, il nous raconte ici ses difficultés et comment il a surmonté cette épreuve. Guillaume, peux-tu nous raconter ton parcours ? Je suis né et j’ai grandi en France. À la fin de mes études de médecine générale j’ai …

5 apps to know when you arrive - Absolutely french

5 apps to know when you arrive in Paris

5 essential apps to know when you arrive in Paris   1. App to make an appointment with a doctor or specialist: Doctolib                         Find the health staff you are looking for (general practitioner, gynecologist, ophthalmologist, …), make an appointment online or via the app in …

15 expressions françaises à connaître

15 expressions françaises à connaître Vous voulez être un « vrai » Français ? Vous voulez connaître des expressions françaises pour mieux comprendre les français ? Parfait ! Nous allons vous aider ! Voici une liste de 15 expressions françaises à connaître : Les premières expressions sont les plus courantes, que vous pouvez entendre très …

20 mots français pour aller chez le médecin

20 mots français pour aller chez le médecin Comment se faire comprendre par un médecin ? Vous avez besoin d’aller chez le médecin ou dans une pharmacie en France, mais vous ne savez pas comment vous faire comprendre ? Voici une liste de 20 mots à connaître pour vous aider à parler lors d’une visite …