‘Vous? Tu? French people are more worried about mistakes than I am’The French word for ‘you’ comes with a social dance that columnist Nick Inman refuses to join
Napoleon, an ‘irritable little tyrant’? Not to us French peopleThe leader remains a central figure and unified France during one of its most fraught periods, say two experts, as a new blockbuster film about him divides critics
‘No fussy eating, strict bedtimes - my French parenting rules’‘Adopt what you like and leave the rest’, says Columnist Cynthia Spillman as she points out some differences of bringing up children in France
‘I will never rely on an app to translate my thoughts into French’Online translators are useful tools but people still need to understand the nuance of language, says columnist Nick Inman
Do you agree? American Dream overrated when compared to FranceColumnist Nick Inman explores the existence of the French Dream and how it differs to its American counterpart
‘The torturous tale of my missing carte Vitale and French bureaucracy’French administration systems are always right and never make mistakes, jokes columnist Peter Wyeth
‘Mairie to rescue when no engineers found for my dodgy French boiler’Writer Samantha David left with problem when her regular repair man was off sick
French rugby assault case puts spotlight on trial by social mediaOnline platforms should protect the presumption of innocence of anyone appealing a conviction, says French lawyer
Ban on abaya dress in French schools divides opinionReligious experts share arguments for or against the long robes recently banned in secular state schools
Restos du Coeur: Why issues at France’s biggest charity have hit hardNews that the charity is struggling has been seen as tantamount to a ‘French institution in peril’, prompting outrage, disbelief, and high-profile donations
‘While the world mocks the British Royal Family, France remains loyal’Regret over the guillotine or nostalgia? Journalist Nabila Ramdani explores why France loves The Royals
Is French cuisine really the best in the world?A Connexion reader challenges the country’s gastronomic credentials
France garden tips: try agapanthus, it is hardier than you thinkThe evergreen types are ideal for a Mediterranean climate, coming as they do from the western and eastern cape in South Africa
Why footballer Kylian Mbappé could be France’s greatest soft powerSports star’s appeal for calm after the recent riots shows his huge influence off the pitch as well as on
‘A weekend camping 12 minutes away from our French home - why not?’After a relaxing stay at the local lake, writer Samantha David realises tourist facilities on her doorstep are for locals too
Talking point: Is it really offensive to say ‘the French’?Columnist Nick Inman mulls over the arguments for and against using this general term
‘Solid metal fences hiding French gardens are a mystery to me’Attitudes to fencing might highlight a difference in French and American culture, ponders Peter Wyeth
‘Ten recycling bins in Belgium was easy compared to French system’‘Why is it so difficult to recycle in my village?’ wondered writer Samantha David, so she rang the council to ask them
Do you agree? French cuisine is not superior to other foodsPut stereotypes to one side, there are some foods Britain and US do better than France, says Nick Inman
‘Tax on France’s vegetable gardens would be another Macron scandal’If rumours of a ‘potager’ tax are true it would strike at the heart of French life, says journalist Nabila Ramdani
‘France’s rugby is a metaphor for its culture and art de vivre’As France prepares to host the Rugby World Cup, journalist Richard Ogier looks at how the sport is revered here
