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I'm Annie André

Are you a Francophile wondering what life in France is like? Curious about French culture? Do you dream about moving to France? 

I'm a Bilingual North American with Thai and French Canadian roots who has been living in the south of France for almost 10 years. 

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November 7, 2020

I Tried HelloFresh In France And Their Yummy Competitors: The Best Is

HelloFresh is my favourite meal kit delivery service in France. If you’re not familiar with recipe delivery services, or you’re wondering how the French version differs from other countries, I’ve included


November 5, 2020

French Dirty Talk:13 Naughty Phrases You Shouldn’t Say In Public

Some innocent-looking French phrases and expressions don’t mean what you think they do. They could actually be French sex phrases, curse words or French dirty talk: some are vulgar to the


November 5, 2020

Why Am I So Boring? 10 Signs You’re Boring The Hell Out Of Everyone +How To Be Less Boring

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “why am I so boring?” or wondered “how to be less boring,” you’re not alone. Here is what years of experiments and trial and error have unearthed


November 1, 2020

10 Reasons Why French Women Don’t Get Fat: Or Is It A Big Fat LIE!

Maybe you’ve heard: French Women Don’t Get Fat! But is it true, and if so, how does this nation of cheese-eating, wine-drinking people stay relatively thin? Especially women? On any given


Our life Abroad

Mother’s Day In France + Dates Around The World

What day is mother’s day? Is it on the second Sunday or last Sunday of May? Are you

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How To Travel or Live Abroad With Kids When Your Ex Says NO!

Is your ex refusing to sign a child travel consent form? Wondering how you can move abroad without

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We Eloped To Scotland “With The Kids”! How To Get Married Abroad!

Here’s a high-level “how to elope to Scotland” guide for foreigners looking to get married in Scotland. From

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Stop idolizing France! What It’s Really Like Living In France After 10 Years

Do you or someone you know idolize French culture or have a romanticized vision of France? Here’s a

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Printable With A French Flair

Free Printable Greeting Card: “This Is The Cheesiest Card I Could Find” (WHITE)

Looking for a cheesy card? I made this free printable greeting card with cheese lovers

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Free Printable Greeting Card: “This Is The Cheesiest Card I Could Find” (GREEN)

Looking for a cheesy card? I made this free printable greeting card with cheese lovers

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Visual Yoga Pose Chart 39 Asana Names in English & French

To kick start your French Yoga vocabulary, I created a printable yoga pose chart PDF which you

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Parenting in France

How To Travel or Live Abroad With Kids When Your Ex Says NO!

Fun Ways Adults & Kids Can Celebrate Halloween In France

25 Funny French Animal Sounds And Noises + Video Pronunciation

Why You Should Carve Scary Beet & Turnip Jack O’Lantern For Halloween- Not Pumkins

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