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I love how simple Louisa makes it to understand and use! Definitely going to practice these examples. Thanks for another great lesson!

Merci

Thank you both.

Perfect story!

Louisa makes it so easy to follow along, excited to put these tips into practice! Merci beaucoup! ❤

Merci Madame pour cette lecon. Prends soin de toi.😊 Philip du Pays de Galles.

Such a practical verb to master

once again, amazing video from Phil

great content

My husband will be retiring but I will continue to work remotely for my American office. Do we get different visas?

What is different if a spouse has dual EU and US citizenship and the other person just has US citizenship? I have heard that the non EU spouse can apply in France once the EU citizen registers. Is this true and are there other requirements for language or language classes once in France. EU spouse is not French. Thanks for the informative videos

Merci Madame. Je fais du francais avec mon professeur Au revoir . a' la prochaine.😊 Philip (du Pays de Galles).

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the french homes are lot better!

The advice on thinking about visitor space and even buying a business in France is so helpful. Can't wait to start my own property hunt!

Do your property prices include notaries and agency fees which can add a further 25% to the price. Would be good to know. Thank you.

والله ماتكلمت الا من الجوع والفقر والضيق سِالُتتكِ بّالُلُُه انَ تْنَقًذَنَا قًبّلُ انَ نَمٌوَتْ مٌنَ شِدِتْ الُجْوَع انَتٌْخيَكِ انَيَ دٌِخلُةِ ْعلُى الُلُُه تْمٌ ْعلُيَكِ انَيَ فَيَ وَجُْهك انَـيَ اخـتْكِ انَـيَ اتْرَجْـاكِ اتْـوَسِـلُ الُـيَـكِ انَـقًـذَنَا لُـوَجُْـه الُـلُُـه. يَــشِــُهدِ الُــلُــُه يَاٌخـيَ انَ مٌنَ الُــصّــبّاحُ حُـتْا الُـانَ يَــحُــرَمٌ ْعـــلُيَـنَـا الاكل غير الماء ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' اخي اول كلامي انا اقسم بالله على كتاب الله اني لااكذب عليك ولا انصب ولا احتال اني بنت يمنيه من اليمن نازحين من انا واسرتي بيننا ایت الشهرب 20 الف يمني والان علينا 60 الف حق 3 شهور وصاحب البيت من الناس الي ماترحم والله يا اخي انه يجي كل يوم يبهدلنا ويتكلم علينا ويريد من البيت للشارع لانناماقدرنا ندفعله الأجار شافونا الجيران نبكي ورجعو تكلمو الجيران ومهلنالاخره الأسبوع معادفعنا له حلف يمين بالله هذا بيخرجنا إلى الشارع رحمه واحنا. بلادنا بسبب هذا الحرب ولانجد قوت يومنا وعايشين اناوامي واخوتي سفار والدنا متوفي الله يرحمه ومامعنا أحد في هذا الدنيا جاانبنا في هذه الظروف القاسيه اخوتي الصغار خرجو للشارع وشافو الجيران ياكلو واوقفو عند بابهم لجل يعطوهم ولو كسره خبز والله الذي له ملك السموات والارض انهم غلفو الباب وطردوهم ورجعو یبکو ایموتو من الجوع ما احد رحمهم وعطلة ردها لقمت عیش والان لوما احدنا ساعدنا في إيكيلو دقيق اقسم بالله انموت من الجوع فيا اخي انا دخيله على الله ثم عليك واريد منك المساعده لوجه الله انشدك بالله تحب الخير واتساعدني ولو ب 500 ريال يمني مع تراسلي واتساب على هذا الرقم 00967713342392 وتطلب اسم بطاقتي وترسلي ولاتتاخر وايعوضك الله بكل خير اخواني سغار شوف كيف حالتهم وساعدنا وأنقذنا قبل أن يطردونا في الشارع تتبهدل أو نموت من الجوع وانا واسرتي نسالك بالله لولك مقدره على مساعد لاتتاخر علينا وجزاك الله خيرا~π~π~π~π~π~√~π

والله ماتكلمت الا من الجوع والفقر وضيق الحال حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيل في من وصلنا بهاذا الحال اني واخوني الصغار صارلنا ثلاثه ايام بدون اكل كل ساعه يدق علينا صاحب البيت يطلبنا الاجار ويهددنا بالطرد الى الشارع اذا مادفعنا حسبنا الله ولاحول ولا قوة الا بالله ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' اخي اول كلامي انا اقسم بالله على كتاب الله اني لااكذب عليك ولا انصب ولا احتال اني بنت يمنيه من اليمن نازحين من انا واسرتي بيننا ایت الشهرب 20 الف يمني والان علينا 60 الف حق 3 شهور وصاحب البيت من الناس الي ماترحم والله يا اخي انه يجي كل يوم يبهدلنا ويتكلم علينا ويريد من البيت للشارع لانناماقدرنا ندفعله الأجار شافونا الجيران نبكي ورجعو تكلمو الجيران ومهلنالاخره الأسبوع معادفعنا له حلف يمين بالله هذا بيخرجنا إلى الشارع رحمه واحنا. بلادنا بسبب هذا الحرب ولانجد قوت يومنا وعايشين اناوامي واخوتي سفار والدنا متوفي الله يرحمه ومامعنا أحد في هذا الدنيا جاانبنا في هذه الظروف القاسيه اخوتي الصغار خرجو للشارع وشافو الجيران ياكلو واوقفو عند بابهم لجل يعطوهم ولو كسره خبز والله الذي له ملك السموات والارض انهم غلفو الباب وطردوهم ورجعو یبکو ایموتو من الجوع ما احد رحمهم وعطلة ردها لقمت عیش والان لوما احدنا ساعدنا في إيكيلو دقيق اقسم بالله انموت من الجوع فيا اخي انا دخيله على الله ثم عليك واريد منك المساعده لوجه الله انشدك بالله تحب الخير واتساعدني ولو ب 500 ريال يمني مع تراسلي واتساب على هذا الرقم 00967711528949 وتطلب اسم بطاقتي وترسلي ولاتتاخر وايعوضك الله بكل خير اخواني سغار شوف كيف حالتهم وساعدنا وأنقذنا قبل أن يطردونا في الشارع تتبهدل أو نموت من الجوع وانا واسرتي نسالك بالله لولك مقدره على مساعد لاتتاخر علينا وجزاك الله خيرا~÷~π÷~÷~÷~^~÷~^~^^\~π~π~π~π÷~π~π~÷~π~π÷~π~÷~π~÷~π`ππ~π~÷~°~^… .#%5&%

Thanks for these clear explanations, I can already see how mastering this verb will make a big difference in my conversations! Looking forward to the next video in the series 😊

Montmorillion is not in the South West of the department, it’s in the South East near the border with the Haute Vienne.

I’m in the US and am looking forward to the US version, but enjoy this practical overview and insight into the UK perspective. I am not one of those wealthy Americans, but dream of finding one of those bargain properties in southwest france, But will likely need a long term rental. In this one you talked about potential issues with updating the fosse and roofs. If one were to find a property without those issues, but may need to have the electrics and internal plumbing updated, could you give a ballpark estimate of cost? Maybe that’s a whole other series that would be interesting regardless of where one emigrates from. What I’ve not seen at all in my research is real before and after data of buying a small bargain house (70-100 sq m) that was habitable but needed updating and the purchase price plus the costs of updating. What is the return on investment when you update? I also understand that many if not most properties whether buying or renting, especially in the lower price points, do not come with fitted kitchens. I’d love to know how that works, price ranges, lead times, things to consider…oh! And what’s up with the hanging water cylinders/tanks? Are on demand water heating systems available in France? I have so many questions 😂. Anyway thanks again for the videos!

Such a helpful breakdown of ALLER! Louisa makes learning French so approachable. Merci!

Merci Madame. a' la prochaine.😊 Philip (du Pays de Galles).

Merci beaucoup!

Another fantastic lesson, Louisa! Avoir is such a key verb, and your examples make it so easy to follow along. Loved the practical tips!!!

Thanks Phil. Happy festive holidays. Philip (Wales).

Such a fun way to celebrate. Can’t wait to hear more about life in France in your upcoming videos. Merci for sharing!

First Move. Go and lie down in a darkened room, hopefully the idea will go away.

Why do you all call yourselves ex-pats? I moved to France 20 years ago and know that I am an immigrant, does the word ex-pat make you feel better?

Now I’m seriously considering a cosy chalet lifestyle! Skiing in France is definitely on my bucket list

Wow, this property is absolutely stunning! The blend of modern comfort with traditional French charm is perfect. Those views and the outdoor kitchen by the pool are dreamy! Cahors truly seems like an ideal place to call home.

amazing information here

The hint towards the Etymology of être made me very happy. I finally understood why we conjugate like that … je suis, tu es, elle/il/on est … Because it was ESTRE in Middle French and Old French. Thank You!!!❤

Merci Madame, bon week-end.😊

It’s odd how few pictures you use to illustrate what you’re taking about… In your videos about regions you don’t even put up a map 🤔

This lesson is super helpful 'better' and 'worse' are words I use all the time.

☕ Merci, Louisa, for making learning so fun and practical ❤❤

Always good lessons here

Thank you!

Merci Phil, tres interessant. a'la prochaine. Philip (au Pays de Galles).😊

The idea of living just a short drive from the resorts sounds perfect. Great insights on housing tooaffordable mountain living feels a bit more realistic now!

I love the "a" and "o" point, and that nous/vous head back to the infinitive. THAT now clicks! Merci, beaucoup!

Lots of talking. Too bad there wasn't any photos of lights, dinner table, towns bedecked.

Merci madame. J'ai regarde cette lecon. a' la prochaine.😊

Vienne seems like the perfect blend of charm and convenience for anyone considering a move to France. The lifestyle insights and property tips are super helpful. Looking forward to more explorations in Nouvelle-Aquitaine!

Fantastic

To be fair Strasbourg and the Alsace was historically German culturally, linguistically, and ethnically. It only became part of France in 1681, and then reverted back to Germany in 1871 until 1918. So claiming the Christmas markets began in France is pretty misleading. As I am guessing at the time of the first Christmas markets the town was inhabited by ethnic Germans, that spoke a German dialect, and were part of The Holy Roman Empire. Nowadays, it is in France, but that is a more recent phenomena.

Our Christmas here in Northern Canada includes the Christmas Eve dinner with family and Friends, also a candle lit church service where we all sing traditional hymns to Praise God for the gift of Jesus our Lord and Savior ! It is such a special day and evening. We would never give glory to 'santa" or believe in anyone or anything that knows our thoughts and our hearts. Truly we all know only God can know those things, which is precisely why we all need a Savior! Praise the Lord for JESUS❤🙏🏻

As a Mexican, we also do the shoe thing, but they are for the day of the 3 Kings on Jan 6. Sometimes the shoes are by the door, sometimes under the tree (we don't remove the tree until after Jan 6) and presents are left by the shoes for the children. We also have the Rosca with baby Jesus's inside. And on Feb 2 (Candelaria), we have a tamale party thrown by the 1st person who got the baby Jesus in their cake from Jan 6.

Very nice video! How about New Years ? Do French and Europeans celebrate like Americans?