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WEBUp-to-date information on what is happening in France for Britons and Americans, including strikes, new rules, crime, politics, elections and Paris Olympics.
Cordialement, amicalement: the nuances of email sign-offs in French
WEBNov 25, 2022 · ‘Cordialement’ is the French equivalent to ‘Regards’ with ‘Bien cordialement’ serving as ‘Best regards’. ‘Cordialement’ is the form most often used in emails. The word derives from ‘cordial’ (cordial). It is employed in a professional setting when you know the person, do not want to sound too familiar and remain…cordial.
What is the origin of France’s motto ‘Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité’?
WEBApr 19, 2023 · In 1793, some Parisians – and soon people from all over France – painted an expanded slogan of Unité, indivisibilité de la République; liberté égalité fraternité ou la mort ! (Unity, the indivisibility of the Republic; liberty, equality, brotherhood or death!) across houses and walls. The phrase itself was not the only Revolutionary ...
Brexit: What you can (and cannot) bring into France from UK
WEBDec 9, 2021 · The rules in detail include the following points: Meat and dairy. Meat, meat products (that do not 'look like' meat but are made from it) and milk and dairy products may not be brought in. This includes, eg. yoghurt, cheese, Bovril. Also included under dairy products are butter, ice-cream and cream. There is an exception for less than 2kg of ...
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WEBSee more. Latest French news, travel, strikes, taxes, new laws, visas, property and guides for visitors, residents and second-home owners in France.
An overview of the French healthcare system in 2021 - The …
WEBDec 9, 2021 · An overview of the French healthcare system in 2021. High-quality, accessible, and affordable, the French healthcare system is widely considered exemplary and one of the best in the world. Find out what is covered, and how. Read on for a comprehensive overview of the French healthcare system for residents and second-home owners in 2021.
When do French people really retire and what is the average …
WEBJan 20, 2023 · The Connexion looked at the 300-page study and reviews the disparities between the evolution of the retirement age and the level of pension.. The age factor. French men living in France retire on average at 62 while French women retire six months later. Both levels have increased by five months since 2016, slowing the trend in increase observed since 2010.
Streaming sites to legally watch films for free in France
WEBNov 27, 2023 · Classix is a streaming service that hosts American films and TV series. Ranging from westerns and Hollywood classics to sitcoms and prestige dramas, the programs are always shown in their original language (i.e, English). The service is free, however a premium subscription service at €8.99 per month allows you to access their TV channels and ...
France’s immigrants: We look at the trends in the latest official data
WEBAug 29, 2023 · 1975: 7.4%. 2010: 8.5%. 2022: 10.3%. However, the trend is not always linear. There was a decline in immigrants from 1931 (6.6%) to 1946 (5%). Numbers stabilised until the end of the 1990s, mainly as a result of the oil crises and the slowdown in labour immigration. Growth has picked up again since the early 2000s.
How to apply for a ‘numéro fiscal’ for your first French tax return
WEBApr 5, 2022 · Click on accéder and then in section 1, click particulier, in section 2, click l’accès à votre espace particulier, in section 3, Une difficulté pour créer votre espace particulier and in section 4, je n’ai pas de numéro fiscal.. You will find the instructions, to either go to your local tax office, send a letter, or (for non-residents) to complete an online form, including copies of ...