The French healthcare system consistently rates as one of the best in the world. This month we are looking at how it works and providing you tips to help you get the best possible care during your time in France.In that aim, here is a handy guide to medical terms in...
So you’ve made it to France and embarked on your French lifestyle dream – bravo! Since an important key to successful renesting is getting comfortable with the language, one of your next steps will be to improve your French. Trust us, everything is easier...
In today’s blog post we will continue looking at learning the French language.Whether you have just started learning French or whether you are almost fluent, you will probably already have come across some faux-amis, or ‘false friends’ in French....
When we decided to move to France, we knew our first priority (after finding a place to live and buying groceries!) would be learning to speak French. My husband Phil had taken a beginner’s class years ago, and he used Babbel before we moved, but he was still a...
This month, the theme for Renestance blogs is the French language. In today’s blog article we will be looking at household vocabulary in French. Perfect for everyday tasks and for you to be able to talk about your French dream home!Let’s start with...
For this month’s French vocabulary, you will learn useful phrases to prepare for your summer vacation ! This vocabulary will also be useful for weekend getaways as well so be sure to save this blog post for later on !How to communicate that you are going on...
This article has been written by Sandy Shroyer for Renestance as a guest blogger. You can find follow her adventures in her blog at https://www.roaminretirement.com/Before our first trip to France in 1993, I had to convince (coerce?) my husband to visit the country...
At Renestance we don’t just love France, we love our animals too! In French conversation you’ll hear a number of phrases that include animal references – here are our top 10 favorites and their meanings.1. Oh la vache! (literal translation: oh the...
Moving overseas, where nothing around you is familiar, can be overwhelming and lead to culture shock. Fortunately, technology can help you overcome many of the difficulties you may face during the ‘renesting’ process.I know some of you find technology...
There are a few icons that immediately identify as ‘French’ and one of those is most certainly a baguette! A stick of baked dough is at the very heart of the national culture: France has the highest density of bakeries in the world, and approximately ten...
