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Learn how to read the signals French women send you

Have you ever tried to take a French girl out? Thought she was totally into you, but she freaked out when you made your play? Thought she had no interest whatsoever and turned out she really fancied you? You might have been a victim of the misguiding ambiguity of French girls. The lyrics of “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir” may suggest that French girls are rather easy to get, but when it comes to confronting the stereotype with reality, it seems there is nothing less straightforward. Why are French women so confusing to English men? FranceInLondon guides you into France’s apparently incomprehensible world of feminine seduction.

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How to Get your Baby to Sleep well through the Night How to Get your Baby to Sleep well through the Night Many people assume that if a baby is up all day, he will sleep all night – this is not always the case. The baby is usually so over tired and over stimulated, that he has difficulty settling at nigh (...) more
 
Best Languages Schools and Summer Camps for Teenagers Best Languages Schools and Summer Camps for Teenagers Still unsure about what to do with your teenager this summer? Do you think there is a need to improve his/her English and have fun whilst doing it? Then read on. more
Easter Activities Good Enough to Eat! Easter Activities Good Enough to Eat! Many of us will be scoffing a chocolate egg at home this weekend, but as the whole of the UK will enjoy warm weather over the Easter Weekend, we recommend you step outside and enjoy one of the fantast (...) more

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Portrait: Nimrod Borenstein “At ten years old, I told my parents: if I can't be a composer, I’ll kill myself” Portrait: Nimrod Borenstein “At ten years old, I told my parents: if I can't be a composer, I’ll kill myself” “Aged 10, I told my parents: if I can't be a composer, I’ll kill myself” replies Nimrod Borenstein when asked how he got into music composing. A few decades later, not only is this music lo (...) more
French cinema: Yes We Cannes French cinema: Yes We Cannes French cinema might be going through a profound crisis, but the Cannes Festival honoured Gallic films with two of its most prestigious prizes. On Sunday 26 May, the coveted Palme d’or was given to A (...) more
 
Georges Moustaki: Adieu Milord Georges Moustaki: Adieu Milord Georges Moustaki, the singer of 'Le Métèque', passed away on Thursday 23 May 2013 at the age of 79. This event deeply touched French people and musicians, and many tributes were paid to t (...) more
Is French cinema in decline? Is French cinema in decline? With Steven Spielberg, one of the greatest American directors in the world, at the helm of the Cannes Film Festival, one might think that the French would not be honoured as they should be in their ow (...) more

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5 Tips to improve your home 5 Tips to improve your home Here comes the spring and when the spring comes, the first thing we all want to do is to leave the gloom and doom of winter behind us. One sure way of achieving this is by going into spring cleaning m (...) more
Lillibule Ceramics Lillibule Ceramics Having adapted her company name from the French 'libellule', meaning dragonfly, London print designer Sylvie Fuller loves to explore her Gallic roots. Her new ceramic designs are inspired b (...) more
 
The icon object from the sixties is back The icon object from the sixties is back The favourite Tam Tam stool is back. After an incredible 12 millions copies sold worldwide, the petroleum crisis of the 70s interrupted its sales for more than 30 years. Today, The Tam Tam is back mor (...) more

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Jean-François Copé: France's place in Europe Jean-François Copé: France's place in Europe When Jean-François Copé declared that David Cameron gave “one of the best analyses of the European situation”, one might think that the French right-wing opposition leader is betting on the wron (...) more
Are the French viscerally anti-libéral? Are the French viscerally anti-libéral? French people have a tendency to be especially critical of liberalism as a major cause of the economic crisis. Bank excesses, uncontrolled capitalism, dangerous deregulations, soaring unemployment, mo (...) more
 
A Frenchman sworn in at Holyrood A Frenchman sworn in at Holyrood Twenty years ago, Christian Allard came to Aberdeen without speaking a word of English, now, with two children and three grand children, all of them Scottish, he has become the first Frenchman to be e (...) more
France's influence in Europe: Can we still believe in it? France's influence in Europe: Can we still believe in it? The visit of the UK Prime Minister and his family to the German chancellor in her country residence outside Berlin has been interpreted as a snub to the French President. The possibility of a growing (...) more

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Baccalauréat 2012 - Results for London Baccalauréat 2012 - Results for London The 2012 vintage from the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle in London is amazing. Over 90% of those taking the exam have passed with distinction and nearly 4 out of 10 received the highest grade: Men (...) more
French Universities versus English Universities French Universities versus English Universities On 15th August, the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities was published. The verdict? Oxford and Cambridge still rank well before French universities! Each year this ranking compares more th (...) more
 
Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle - The Admiral Ship of the French Education System Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle - The Admiral Ship of the French Education System Exceptional results for the Baccalaureate 2011 session at le Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, when at the same time in France, a reform of the exam is now beeing brought up in reaction to cheating (...) more

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The people you see at London Fashion Week The people you see at London Fashion Week London Fashion Week goers are not like the people you see in the office, at nightclubs, in the street, in pubs or even in Shoreditch or at contemporary art galleries. Even before you get to a catwalk (...) more
The thrill of Chanel’s enchanted forest at Paris Fashion Week The thrill of Chanel’s enchanted forest at Paris Fashion Week Karl Lagarfeld presented Chanel's Spring and Summer Haute Couture collection this week at the Grand Palais in Paris. more
 
Marion Cotillard, Dior l'adore Marion Cotillard, Dior l'adore Marion Cotillard is the queen of French style. more
Tampico: The ultimate summer bags, straight from the Dordogne Tampico: The ultimate summer bags, straight from the Dordogne For twenty years, family-run Tampico has been creating handbags and luggage in a small Périgord atelier, in the south west of France. more

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BB Bakery: Parisian chic meets English excentricity BB Bakery: Parisian chic meets English excentricity A few yards from the bustling crowd, through the quiet streets of Covent Garden or County Hall, an eye-catching display appears as a surprise to passers-by. In a modern Marie-Antoinette tearoom style, (...) more
The UK crowned King of Health and Safety, even when it comes to the "galette des rois"! The UK crowned King of Health and Safety, even when it comes to the "galette des rois"! If you enjoy French culinary traditions, you may have tried a galette des rois last Sunday. What if someone broke their tooth when biting on the fève hidden in the piece of galette ? Would you s (...) more
 
Christmas Recipes Christmas Recipes 10 delicious Christmas recipes selected by Natoora. more
November Recipes November Recipes Pumpkin soup, duck breast, Nduja and decadent chocolate fruit are all on the Natoora menu this month. more

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Consult a French or an English gynaecologist? Consult a French or an English gynaecologist? If you want to consult a gynaecologist in the UK, your GP will surely answer back "I can do it". As a French woman used to having a personal relationship with your gynaecologist, you might b (...) more
Diet Fizzy Drinks Increase the Risk of Diabetes. Diet Fizzy Drinks Increase the Risk of Diabetes. Diabetes, obesity, cardio-vascular illnesses: the dangers of sugary drinks are all too well known. But nobody suspected that diet fizzy drinks were bad for your health. Not only do they increase the (...) more
 
Did you know? Activia and Actimel could make you fat. Did you know? Activia and Actimel could make you fat. Every morning, you wonder what you are going to have for breakfast. Will it be jam, bread and butter, a croissant or a muffin, some cereals? Too fattening. So instead, you choose an Activia yogurt and (...) more
Alert: Should women still be taking the pill? Alert: Should women still be taking the pill? Since the introduction of the birth-control pill in the 60s, it has been a symbol of sexual freedom and of women’s control over their bodies. But this freedom has a price: our health. more

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The Eiffel Tour named most valuable monument in Europe The Eiffel Tour named most valuable monument in Europe The Eiffel Tower has been named the most valuable monument in Europe – worth an estimated £344bn to France’s economy. more
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Ile du Levant: why take more than le minimum? Ile du Levant: why take more than le minimum? The residents of the Ile du Levant, a twenty-minute boat ride from St Tropez, don’t ask for a lot. No cars, no streetlights, and, in the town square at least, just wearing a small thong. Or as they (...) more
Calais – far more than a pit stop Calais – far more than a pit stop I confess that my decision to visit Calais was purely practical. It offered a convenient midway pit stop that would satisfy my ache for the sea and still permit a smooth train journey between my home (...) more

Jobs view all

10 Faux-Pas you should avoid in the British labour market 10 Faux-Pas you should avoid in the British labour market So you have fallen head over heels with the dazzling charm of London and you would like to settle here quicker than you can say "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled pepper" (a well-known En (...) more
Three secrets to successful Interview Body Language Three secrets to successful Interview Body Language During an interview, you might know what to say, but are you sure about how to say it? Alexandra Sleator gives you three body language secrets to make a good impression during an interview. more
 
Write an Effective Cover Letter Write an Effective Cover Letter How to get that interview you deserve? A brilliant CV is essential but your cover letter might make all the difference. Here are the top 3 ingredients to write an eye-catching cover letter. more
Top 5 Tips to Making an Impact with your CV Top 5 Tips to Making an Impact with your CV The career coach Alexandra Sleator, gives you 5 tips to build a CV which will catch the eye of its readers and get you that interview you deserve. more

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10 Tips to Pay Less Tax 10 Tips to Pay Less Tax Even though you would like to, it is too late to rewrite history on your 2012 taxes, what is gone is gone. However, the good news is, you still have some time to save on your 2013 tax bill. Shabir Dja (...) more
French Marital Contracts: What value do they have in England? French Marital Contracts: What value do they have in England? There are significant differences between marital contracts and Anglo-Saxon prenuptial agreements, but there are similarities too. The area is complex... more
 
English law for non-married couples English law for non-married couples When it comes to non-married couples English law is not as well defined as French law in certain areas. In others however, for instance child support, there are many more legal solutions here in Londo (...) more
The Chirac trial … without Chirac The Chirac trial … without Chirac Last Monday saw the beginning of the trial of the ex-French President, Jacques Chirac, and nine others defendants. He is accused of embezzlement and favours. Nevertheless, his presence at the trial ha (...) more

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5 Ideas for Father’s Day 5 Ideas for Father’s Day As you may know, it is Father’s Day this Sunday. You have not perhaps thought about anything yet and you should probably get him something a bit more exciting than the regular tie or decent pair of (...) more
Learn how to read the signals French women send you Learn how to read the signals French women send you Have you ever tried to take a French girl out? Thought she was totally into you, but she freaked out when you made your play? Thought she had no interest whatsoever and turned out she really fancied y (...) more
 
Where to buy the best Easter eggs? Where to buy the best Easter eggs? Easter is approching, and the French chocolateries in London have all baked the most extraordinary, creative and tasty Easter eggs for you. But with Easter, also come the usual worries: What should I (...) more
Should we still celebrate Women's Day? Should we still celebrate Women's Day? Christine Lagarde is the director of the IMF and J.K Rowling is one of the richest people on the planet. Unlike the suffragettes who were fighting for their right to vote, French and British women are (...) more

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Did you know that short-lets were forbidden in Paris? Did you know that short-lets were forbidden in Paris? You own a flat in Paris, but most of the year it remains empty? Renting it out for a month, a week or even a day seems to be a reasonable option. Not only are you still able to enjoy your apartment in (...) more
Thinking of renting or buying in Battersea Thinking of renting or buying in Battersea Finding the right area to buy in London is fraught with difficulty, whether you are a vendor, a landlord, a first-time buyer or an experienced player, an investor or a developer. Our first stop was Ba (...) more
 
Where to invest in Paris and London, or not ? Where to invest in Paris and London, or not ? Where next for property prices in Paris and London? Recent data remains broadly encouraging in both capitals, with international investors still showing buying appetite and driving demand and prices, (...) more
Is it time to sell your property in France? Is it time to sell your property in France? Amongst the many scare-mongering stories currently circulating about France under a Hollande presidency, the one which will strike most fear into Brit second-home owners is the prediction of a collaps (...) more

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François Gabart breaks all records at the Vendée Globe François Gabart breaks all records at the Vendée Globe French sailor, François Gabart won the solo around-the-globe yatch race the Vendée Globe on Sunday 27 January in 78 days, breaking both the speed and age records. more
An anti-hero soon on screen, is Lance Armstrong doping for success again? An anti-hero soon on screen, is Lance Armstrong doping for success again? As a result of having organised the most advanced, professional and effective doping programme ever seen, Lance Armstrong went from being the Tour de France champion to sporting anti-hero. more
 
France finishes 16th at the London Paralympics France finishes 16th at the London Paralympics With 45 medals, France finishes 16th at the London Paralympics What a disappointment for the France Team! France was aiming for 10th place but finished 16th, four places lower than in Beijing in 2008 (...) more
London Paralympics : France wants another medal rush London Paralympics : France wants another medal rush On Wednesday 29 August, the Paralympics began in London, a fortnight after the end of the Olympics. But it seems the passion for the games is still rife in the capital, as the opening ceremony was the (...) more

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