Congratulations! I hope you won’t really have to wait 7 or 8 more months. To answer your questions. Plus de français, c'est toujours mieux. At the very least you have provided a lot of great information on France for tourists and you have always communicated your love of France. You’re a great ambassador for France.
Despite your frequent gratitude towards your patrions (and I get it), as a viewer, I must express how truly inspiring your videos are. I find myself addicted to them and was delighted to see a new post so soon. Your contribution to Paris makes Paris even more extraordinary. French citizenship is rightfully yours! Thank you for sharing the magic!
Hello again, Jay. I just saw your TED Talk and just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it. (hint: a lot) I'd also like to tell some others who are learning French that TED Talks (in French) are really great for aural comprehension. The speakers tend to speak more deliberately so they are easier to understand. The subject matter is a given, so you are less likely to be misled by a homophone and you learn something extra! That's about as good as it gets! Check out Jay's Ted Talk, it's in English.
Thank you! And great tip - I hadn't thought about TED Talks in French being so helpful but you're totally right. There's bound to be such a good selection of interesting talks in there
You’ve given lots of tourists no doubt. I’ve been to Paris 3 times since watching your videos and fell in love with the place. Only place I’ve traveled to I could see myself living in
Wow! I think I got something in my eye... What country wouldn't want an artist such as yourself? Congrats and BONNE CHANCE!! Happy Xmas to you & Cooper - and to all the family! From chilly and festive Ireland! ☘💪🏽👀👍🏽☘
Major congratulations! You are a gift to France, with your love of the country, your interest in its history and culture, and your true ambassadorship in demonstrating the spirit and beauty that IS France. Bravo!! I believe wings will sprout from my heart when I see you holding your French passport in your hand!! Happy New Year!!!! 🤗✨🎶❤️🪽🌿🕊✨
Je suis déjà fier de t’avoir comme compatriote. Ce qui fait de toi un bel être humain n’est pas que tu deviennes français (I don’t care about anyone’s passport), mais que tu réalises tes souhaits et que tu le fasses en inspirant les autres. Merci pour toutes les vidéos, et pour le guide de Paris. J’y vis depuis 30 ans (plus ou moins 7-8 ans: Genève, NYC, California…) et j’adore ta perspective sur la ville. Bienvenue et bravo !
Quand je pense que les pauvres européens, américains doivent attendre des années pour être naturalisés alors qu'ils sont adorables, courtois, travaillent, apprennent notre langue (complexe) alors que d'autres viennent foutre le bordel dans notre pays ... ça tiendrai qu'à moi je lui aurais donné depuis longtemps sa naturalisation ! Tous les américains sont les bienvenus en France ! Je ne suis jamais allé aux Etats-Unis mais ils ont vraiment l'air d'être très chaleureux, travailleurs et patriotes ! Je dis à cet homme que s'il n'est pas encore naturalisé il l'est déjà dans le cœur des français !
I’m a Brazilian-American and I’m as elated as you are . It’s a sense of belonging in a country . There’s nothing better than one can say : I’m a dual citizen. You are an American-French citizen. Congrats all the way from Austin Texas . You did earn your Christmas gift this year . Claudia
“Mmm, you have good taste!” ~~Cooper 10:29 I feel emotionally invested in your quest and very impressed by the hard work you’ve put in to achieve it! Attaboy, Jay 🇫🇷
@14:36 : “you are taking this on not just for yourself, but for future generations”, …”life changing not just for yourself but for other people around me”… You have been a tour guide of Paris, and have become a grande influencer in “ the pursuit of a happy quality of life” , It appears to me that by example, you have already changed the lives of many around you, as well as your patrons and viewers. Toutes nos félicitations! 15:04
So exciting. Well done you for getting it done. Relax now, its in the bag. Envious. Paris is my heart home though born and bred in Australia. The time I spent there, though short, it felt like home. I feel the vibe you have going 🥰🥲
Congratulations! I have to say, I appreciate you speaking in French periodically because I can understand the majority of what you’re saying! That said, I am Canadian but so very far, far from being bilingual. Im just glad to realize that I have picked up some French over the years. 🙂
omg that is so freakin exciting. i teared up too hearing about the signing/ impact on others - such a beautiful philosophical stance. congratulations, jay and merry christmas!
I currently teach French in the US and I will be visiting Paris next year. I show your 20 in 20 series to my students for our lessons on Paris. I would love to see more videos in French to help my students practice their listening skills 😁
Felicitations! I have no idea what you replied about what you contribute to France. I would start with you are a good citizen, obey the laws, follow the rules. Very importantly, you educate a lot of people about the "real" France with your videos. You support a lot of French businesses with your publications that are full of information about visiting France, primarily Paris. You are intellectual & therefore contribute to both the intellectual reputation & the intellectual life in France. You practice intentionality & consciousness. These are qualities that (in my opinion) add value to you & your presence in France as well as to your interactions with other French folks. You love the arts, music & all sorts of theater in France (which you find generally superior to what is available in the US) & you attend the theater, support individual artists by attending their performance, & go to museums regularly. You have already been woven into the fabric of life in France. To lose that would be to lose an important part of who you are-- a part you cherish, a part that would be quite painful to relinquish. Given all of this, your absence would probably cause pain to all of those with whom you are connected in France in so many different ways. And not to be minimized, you are already French in your heart & in your spirit. What you are really seeking is a formal recognition of this.
You literally came to mind the other day but I couldn't remember your name. I've been subscribed to your channel for years yet you don't pop up in my feed for some reason. Congratulations though! Glad to see you are still thriving.
Congrats Jay! I know this has been your ultimate goal since the very beginning but I'm confident that it's almost over. In a few months, you'll be a French citizen and an active member of the EU. My Irish mother had me in Canada when she wasn't a Canadian citizen, therefore I got dual citizenship at birth, lucky me! This has allowed me to go to University in Nice, and to spend several months wherever I wanted to in Europe. You are almost there my friend. Sending you positive vibes from frigid Ottawa, Canada.
Congratulations Jay! You deserve this! And I think we all know what your contributions to France and Paris are! You are one of the best tour guides, chearleaders, proponent for the city in which you live. Can't wait until you get the official word.
Congratulations Jay! What an accomplishment and you are giving back to your country by all the excellent travel advice you put on your channel. My wife and I spent a week in Paris in early November and relied on your ideas and book! I’ve worked around tv newsrooms, editors, photographers for 40 years, and know how much hard work is involved in putting out just one video. France is lucky to have you.
Congratulations! My wife and I ran into you at NOIR in the 16th, and we’ve enjoyed watching your well-documented journey to citizenship. After I studied in Paris in 2006, I too felt the indescribable pull of Paris. I’ve gone back almost every year since. This recent trip was 2 months with my 1-year-old daughter. Thank you for capturing and sharing the city with us.
Congratulations! What you have done for France? Improved tourist experiences and taught us to be better tourists and ambassadors of USA in France and other countries. Took Peloton bike tour of Versailles, took trip to Champagne, Church in San Germaine I wouldn’t have experienced and more…thank you. Joyeux Noel from California.
I'm learning French and stumbled across your video. I love your energy and focus for this video! I could tell this was huge for you and I really enjoyed watching your story unfold! I know I'm just a random internet stranger, but I'm happy for you that your interview went well! Wishing you the best for 2024!
I'm glad you found me! And happy for the support, it really did mean a lot to me. I've wanted this for a verrrrrry long time. Hope you enjoy my channel! 🥂🇫🇷🥂
Yes, give us the version in French & felicitations 🎉 what an accomplishment 👏 that I hope I can also achieve one day even if there are a lot of other things that have to get done & go right first 💪
Many neons ago, I went for my US citizenship and needed to answer all sorts of questions which I did and got first try. Many years later married a French women and became French citizen automatically no need for any test!! Nowdays, France do have the same system as the US lol!! I have others but that is another story. Cheers
Congratulations!! I’m headed to Paris for the first time in October! Needless to say I’ll be rewatching all your videos again! Me and my husband will be celebrating our 20th anniversary in the City of Light!!
Congrats Jay! You truly deserve to fulfill this goal of yours, given your love of Paris and your integration in France in general. I’ve been following your channel since 2017, and now it seems like it’s finally happening! Fingers crossed!! Signé: un de tes futurs compatriotes, je l’espère
Excellent Jay.You will deffo get the full citizenship.As an Irishman I forget what a privilege it is to hold a European passport and the benefits it brings.Wishing you a very positive 2024 and thank you for the content brother.All the best.Rob
HOW AWESOME!!! Honestly my favorite video of all time from you because of what it means to you, and also because it would be dream for me to also become a French citizen and live in Paris, as someone born and raised in LA lol. man I felt everything you felt in your video with ya, your face says it all, thanks for sharing the way you did! Cangrutalions Mr. French man
Congratulations Jay. I have been your subscribers since your first years at Paris. You deserve to be called a French citizen, you've provided so much valuable tips and advice in France for tourists. French people should be proud to call you a fellow citizen.
You have quite a lot to celebrate in 2023! Hope it won’t take 7-8 months but the you have done your part so kick back and enjoy Paris. I am looking forward to visiting in June.
Congratulations!! I just found your channel and have really enjoyed watching the videos. I'm also an American living in France, although I'm in Lake Annecy. I'm still 3 plus years from being able to file for citizenship, but already looking forward to it.
So good luck to you mate. I'm English. But I have a disability, not working currently, little money and no effective family or friends to help me.. So tall order. But I'm learning French. Just started a new improved health and fitness program. So I hope to study PT in France soon. Learning French. Then spend time at a Vegan commune. After a year or so, I hope to be good enough for acceptance. My great grandmother. A Le Gardiner'
Congratulations on completing such a big step!! I am currently working towards moving to France in 4 years myself and researching all that entails. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, truly inspiring and informative. Happy holidays to you!!
Congratulations Jay! I am truly happy for you! I have been attracted like a moth to a flame to France, Paris especially. And cannot explain why. I was there in March last year and I am coming back in a few months! Can’t get enough of it.
felicitation et bonne chance. Brasil et le Surinam ont une frontiere avec La Guyane Francaise and la hollande a une frontiere avec la France sur l'isle Saint Martin ( west indies island) Ce n'est pas seulelemt, Espagne, Andorre, Monaco, Italie, Suisse, Allemagne, Luxembourg, Belgique et Angleterre si tu comptes le tunel sous la manche comme un frontiere physique
Congrats and even though you've already gone through the interview something you've given to France is helping someone like me to take my family and friends to Paris and to enjoy it a little deeper than it would have been. Took you up on the cycle tour a few years ago and it was a great way to see the city. Thanks for sharing your journey through the highs and lows and Merry Christmas! Have a great New Year and may 2024 be your year of citizenship!!
Congratulations, Jay! Yes, this is a big deal and you are right to feel emotional. This decision not only changed the trajectory of your life, but of your family's story. Some day in the future: "Say, do you want to go visit Uncle Jay in Paris for your graduation gift?" All the best to you. Paris is lucky to have you! Bonne Année!
Congrats, Jay! It's an honour to have people like you want to become French citizens out of love for the place and not for the benefits! To the question "What have you done for France?" your answer should have been "A lot!". Thanks and carry on!
WooHoo! SO MANY breakthroughs (and cups of coffee) on your journey. Félicitations! Yes, please - plus de vidéos en français (with your fun/newsy subtitles of course).
Hello Jay, I discovered your videos when I was researching information on Paris because I'm going to be in your city with my family in march 2024. I like your content very much and wish you and your lovely dog all the best. Best wishes from Lisbon. See you soon😘
🏆WTG Jay!! Been following your journey for the past couple years & know how much this means...VERY happy for ya & hopefully finalization comes sooner than they said! 🙏
Je suis française et ma vie est au Canada maintenant. Nous aurons notre citoyenneté canadienne le 10 janvier alors ça me fait plaisir de voir que tu es passé par le même processus en France 🇫🇷 ❤ vive les binationaux 🇺🇸
You have given a huge amount to France as a TH-cam ambassador for the country. Not only have you provided education/entertainment about France, but you have also brought in real euros to the French economy.
Questions: 1) do keep your American citizenship as well? 2) If you have a learning disability and cannot learn or speak French well? Is that a requirement?
Great job Jay! You are such an awesome human being. Your growth has been great, the videos have gotten so good. Your storytelling is amazing. Love watching you in my favorite city in the world.
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Congratulations! I hope you won’t really have to wait 7 or 8 more months. To answer your questions. Plus de français, c'est toujours mieux. At the very least you have provided a lot of great information on France for tourists and you have always communicated your love of France. You’re a great ambassador for France.
Merci David! (See what I did there?)
@@JaySwanson Je n'ai rien compris 😏
Despite your frequent gratitude towards your patrions (and I get it), as a viewer, I must express how truly inspiring your videos are. I find myself addicted to them and was delighted to see a new post so soon. Your contribution to Paris makes Paris even more extraordinary.
French citizenship is rightfully yours! Thank you for sharing the magic!
You're most welcome! And I very much appreciate you being here and watching. I hope you enjoy what 2024 brings!
Hello again, Jay. I just saw your TED Talk and just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it. (hint: a lot) I'd also like to tell some others who are learning French that TED Talks (in French) are really great for aural comprehension. The speakers tend to speak more deliberately so they are easier to understand. The subject matter is a given, so you are less likely to be misled by a homophone and you learn something extra! That's about as good as it gets!
Check out Jay's Ted Talk, it's in English.
Thank you! And great tip - I hadn't thought about TED Talks in French being so helpful but you're totally right. There's bound to be such a good selection of interesting talks in there
You’ve given lots of tourists no doubt. I’ve been to Paris 3 times since watching your videos and fell in love with the place. Only place I’ve traveled to I could see myself living in
Makes my day to hear it!
Wow! I think I got something in my eye... What country wouldn't want an artist such as yourself? Congrats and BONNE CHANCE!! Happy Xmas to you & Cooper - and to all the family!
From chilly and festive Ireland! ☘💪🏽👀👍🏽☘
🥰🥰 Thank you Sonny!
Major congratulations! You are a gift to France, with your love of the country, your interest in its history and culture, and your true ambassadorship in demonstrating the spirit and beauty that IS France. Bravo!! I believe wings will sprout from my heart when I see you holding your French passport in your hand!! Happy New Year!!!! 🤗✨🎶❤️🪽🌿🕊✨
Je suis déjà fier de t’avoir comme compatriote. Ce qui fait de toi un bel être humain n’est pas que tu deviennes français (I don’t care about anyone’s passport), mais que tu réalises tes souhaits et que tu le fasses en inspirant les autres. Merci pour toutes les vidéos, et pour le guide de Paris. J’y vis depuis 30 ans (plus ou moins 7-8 ans: Genève, NYC, California…) et j’adore ta perspective sur la ville. Bienvenue et bravo !
My husband and I are super happy for you! Big congratulations!
Thank you!
Right, my first reaction was, How is it possible, Monday is Christmas. 😊 That said: Congratulations. 😊
Haha - the time warp persists!
Félicitations ! On croise les doigts pour vous, futur compatriote !!!!❤
Quand je pense que les pauvres européens, américains doivent attendre des années pour être naturalisés alors qu'ils sont adorables, courtois, travaillent, apprennent notre langue (complexe) alors que d'autres viennent foutre le bordel dans notre pays ... ça tiendrai qu'à moi je lui aurais donné depuis longtemps sa naturalisation ! Tous les américains sont les bienvenus en France ! Je ne suis jamais allé aux Etats-Unis mais ils ont vraiment l'air d'être très chaleureux, travailleurs et patriotes ! Je dis à cet homme que s'il n'est pas encore naturalisé il l'est déjà dans le cœur des français !
I’m a Brazilian-American and I’m as elated as you are . It’s a sense of belonging in a country . There’s nothing better than one can say : I’m a dual citizen. You are an American-French citizen. Congrats all the way from Austin Texas . You did earn your Christmas gift this year . Claudia
Congratulations Jay, it’s beautiful to see all your hard work paying off! Continue success.
Thank you!
“Mmm, you have good taste!” ~~Cooper 10:29
I feel emotionally invested in your quest and very impressed by the hard work you’ve put in to achieve it! Attaboy, Jay 🇫🇷
Thank you so much! I'm so fortunate to have the chance to share it with you =)
Bravo ! Tu mérites absolument de devenir Français ! 🇫🇷❤🇫🇷
@14:36 : “you are taking this on not just for yourself, but for future generations”, …”life changing not just for yourself but for other people around me”… You have been a tour guide of Paris, and have become a grande influencer in “ the pursuit of a happy quality of life” , It appears to me that by example, you have already changed the lives of many around you, as well as your patrons and viewers. Toutes nos félicitations! 15:04
🥰🥰 merci
Your French is fine, and I would have loved to have the lo g answer entirely in French! Bonne chance!
So exciting. Well done you for getting it done. Relax now, its in the bag. Envious. Paris is my heart home though born and bred in Australia. The time I spent there, though short, it felt like home. I feel the vibe you have going 🥰🥲
It's very much home 🥰
Bravo Mister! Massive hugs. You got this. And Happy Holidays!
🎁🎄🎁 thanks!
Congratulations!
I have to say, I appreciate you speaking in French periodically because I can understand the majority of what you’re saying!
That said, I am Canadian but so very far, far from being bilingual. Im just glad to realize that I have picked up some French over the years. 🙂
Congratulations on achieving this goal. Now breathe and enjoy! Merry Christmas! 🎄
🎁🎄🎁 Thank you!
omg that is so freakin exciting. i teared up too hearing about the signing/ impact on others - such a beautiful philosophical stance. congratulations, jay and merry christmas!
It was really cool. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
I currently teach French in the US and I will be visiting Paris next year. I show your 20 in 20 series to my students for our lessons on Paris. I would love to see more videos in French to help my students practice their listening skills 😁
Félicitations Jay! It’s a proud moment! I will never forget my naturalization interview… to become American citizen!
Felicitations! I have no idea what you replied about what you contribute to France. I would start with you are a good citizen, obey the laws, follow the rules. Very importantly, you educate a lot of people about the "real" France with your videos. You support a lot of French businesses with your publications that are full of information about visiting France, primarily Paris. You are intellectual & therefore contribute to both the intellectual reputation & the intellectual life in France. You practice intentionality & consciousness. These are qualities that (in my opinion) add value to you & your presence in France as well as to your interactions with other French folks. You love the arts, music & all sorts of theater in France (which you find generally superior to what is available in the US) & you attend the theater, support individual artists by attending their performance, & go to museums regularly. You have already been woven into the fabric of life in France. To lose that would be to lose an important part of who you are-- a part you cherish, a part that would be quite painful to relinquish. Given all of this, your absence would probably cause pain to all of those with whom you are connected in France in so many different ways. And not to be minimized, you are already French in your heart & in your spirit. What you are really seeking is a formal recognition of this.
Good luck with everything and Happy Holidays to you!🥰
Thank you! 🎄
Avec ton niveau de français tu passes l'interview sans problème normalement. Bon courage! Wishing you all the best 🤞🏼🙏🏻
Congratulations!! So happy for you!🎉👏🇫🇷
Thanks!
You have a great pronunciation. It is great to hear you speak. Thanks for your videos.
Merci! I'll try to weave some more in over time =D
You literally came to mind the other day but I couldn't remember your name. I've been subscribed to your channel for years yet you don't pop up in my feed for some reason. Congratulations though! Glad to see you are still thriving.
Glad my face struck back and reminded you of my name! Hope you'll check back in a bit this year - lots of fun on the way =D
Congrats Jay! I know this has been your ultimate goal since the very beginning but I'm confident that it's almost over. In a few months, you'll be a French citizen and an active member of the EU. My Irish mother had me in Canada when she wasn't a Canadian citizen, therefore I got dual citizenship at birth, lucky me! This has allowed me to go to University in Nice, and to spend several months wherever I wanted to in Europe. You are almost there my friend. Sending you positive vibes from frigid Ottawa, Canada.
2:57 I wish you would have done that longer in French 😀
👏🇫🇷
Bravo! Good for you. You are now French, officially in 7 months but I claim it for you now!
Congratulations Jay! You deserve this! And I think we all know what your contributions to France and Paris are! You are one of the best tour guides, chearleaders, proponent for the city in which you live. Can't wait until you get the official word.
🥂🎉 Thank youuuuuu
Congratulations Jay! What an accomplishment and you are giving back to your country by all the excellent travel advice you put on your channel. My wife and I spent a week in Paris in early November and relied on your ideas and book! I’ve worked around tv newsrooms, editors, photographers for 40 years, and know how much hard work is involved in putting out just one video. France is lucky to have you.
Congratulations Jay!! Fabulous news! 🎉😊 looking forward to you confirming this in 7-8 months xx
Congratulations!
My wife and I ran into you at NOIR in the 16th, and we’ve enjoyed watching your well-documented journey to citizenship. After I studied in Paris in 2006, I too felt the indescribable pull of Paris. I’ve gone back almost every year since. This recent trip was 2 months with my 1-year-old daughter. Thank you for capturing and sharing the city with us.
Congratulations Jay, and thank you for the deets, for those of us who may be following in your footsteps. ❤️ Here’s hoping your wait just flies by!
Congratulations! What you have done for France? Improved tourist experiences and taught us to be better tourists and ambassadors of USA in France and other countries. Took Peloton bike tour of Versailles, took trip to Champagne, Church in San Germaine I wouldn’t have experienced and more…thank you. Joyeux Noel from California.
I'm learning French and stumbled across your video. I love your energy and focus for this video! I could tell this was huge for you and I really enjoyed watching your story unfold! I know I'm just a random internet stranger, but I'm happy for you that your interview went well! Wishing you the best for 2024!
I'm glad you found me! And happy for the support, it really did mean a lot to me. I've wanted this for a verrrrrry long time. Hope you enjoy my channel! 🥂🇫🇷🥂
Congratulations Jay!! 👏 Well done, and well deserved. I just got my business visa approved! I’m over the moon! Happy 2024 🎉
Congratulations! That's FANTASTIC news for the new year!
So happy for you. I can feel your emotions.
🙏🙏
I for one was fine with all French answers. We have subtitles. It’s all good. You should do a full French episode now and then. Kinda fun
My only hesitation is manually doing all the captions haha
I’ve been watching you on your journey for the last 6 years and I’m so proud of you!!! Congratulations 🎉
Yes, give us the version in French & felicitations 🎉 what an accomplishment 👏 that I hope I can also achieve one day even if there are a lot of other things that have to get done & go right first 💪
Many neons ago, I went for my US citizenship and needed to answer all sorts of questions which I did and got first try. Many years later married a French women and became French citizen automatically no need for any test!! Nowdays, France do have the same system as the US lol!! I have others but that is another story. Cheers
Congratulation Jay Wow Amazing !! Very Proud of you!!
Thank you!
Congratulations!! I’m headed to Paris for the first time in October! Needless to say I’ll be rewatching all your videos again! Me and my husband will be celebrating our 20th anniversary in the City of Light!!
Happy Anniversary!
Congrats Jay! You truly deserve to fulfill this goal of yours, given your love of Paris and your integration in France in general. I’ve been following your channel since 2017, and now it seems like it’s finally happening!
Fingers crossed!!
Signé: un de tes futurs compatriotes, je l’espère
Excellent Jay.You will deffo get the full citizenship.As an Irishman I forget what a privilege it is to hold a European passport and the benefits it brings.Wishing you a very positive 2024 and thank you for the content brother.All the best.Rob
HOW AWESOME!!! Honestly my favorite video of all time from you because of what it means to you, and also because it would be dream for me to also become a French citizen and live in Paris, as someone born and raised in LA lol. man I felt everything you felt in your video with ya, your face says it all, thanks for sharing the way you did! Cangrutalions Mr. French man
Congratulations Jay! I'm sending good juju your way. I hope you don't have to wait that long. Go Cougs
Much appreciated!
Congratulations, Jay!!! 🎉 and Merry Christmas!
Bonne fête ! 🎄
Congrats Jay! Been watching you since the beginning.Wondeful to watch you and your life evolve. To the French citizen in 2024....
Onward and Frenchward! 🎉🇫🇷🥂
Congratulations Jay. I have been your subscribers since your first years at Paris. You deserve to be called a French citizen, you've provided so much valuable tips and advice in France for tourists. French people should be proud to call you a fellow citizen.
You have quite a lot to celebrate in 2023! Hope it won’t take 7-8 months but the you have done your part so kick back and enjoy Paris. I am looking forward to visiting in June.
Congratulations!! I just found your channel and have really enjoyed watching the videos. I'm also an American living in France, although I'm in Lake Annecy. I'm still 3 plus years from being able to file for citizenship, but already looking forward to it.
That is awesome!
France should be happy to have you as a citizen. You will do the country proud.
Bonne chance! Hope it all works out for you!
Merci!
Best of. Luck to you. You’ve worked so hard to achieve your goal and well deserved.
This is so moving. Congratulations!
Thank you!
So good luck to you mate. I'm English. But I have a disability, not working currently, little money and no effective family or friends to help me.. So tall order. But I'm learning French. Just started a new improved health and fitness program. So I hope to study PT in France soon. Learning French. Then spend time at a Vegan commune. After a year or so, I hope to be good enough for acceptance. My great grandmother. A Le Gardiner'
So inspiring! What a journey you're on...
Congrats on this huge milestone. 9:14 in Cooper got a new fan!
Cooper draws all the fans 😆
Congratulations on completing such a big step!! I am currently working towards moving to France in 4 years myself and researching all that entails. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, truly inspiring and informative. Happy holidays to you!!
Genuinely, Jay, I love this for you!!! Congratulations!!!
I'm studying French so I enjoyed the French and could understand some of what you said. Merci
Congratulations Jay! I am truly happy for you! I have been attracted like a moth to a flame to France, Paris especially. And cannot explain why. I was there in March last year and I am coming back in a few months! Can’t get enough of it.
felicitation et bonne chance. Brasil et le Surinam ont une frontiere avec La Guyane Francaise and la hollande a une frontiere avec la France sur l'isle Saint Martin ( west indies island) Ce n'est pas seulelemt, Espagne, Andorre, Monaco, Italie, Suisse, Allemagne, Luxembourg, Belgique et Angleterre si tu comptes le tunel sous la manche comme un frontiere physique
I hope to follow you someday. My goal before 40, I'm 28, currently, is to move to France. Congratulations on this accomplishment!
Sweet, I bet you'll make it happen! Keep at it
Congrats and even though you've already gone through the interview something you've given to France is helping someone like me to take my family and friends to Paris and to enjoy it a little deeper than it would have been. Took you up on the cycle tour a few years ago and it was a great way to see the city. Thanks for sharing your journey through the highs and lows and Merry Christmas! Have a great New Year and may 2024 be your year of citizenship!!
How wonderful! Congrats 🥳
One step closer! Congratulations on completing another major milestone in this wonderful journey. Looking forward to the successful conclusion!
Congrats Jay...so happy and proud for you!
-Congrats on a massive milestone Jay.
Thanks for sticking with me this far! 🥂
I am so happy for you, bravo! I remember when i passed mine in France too, i was over the moon!
Good job, Jay! I look forward to hearing good news in 2024. Best of luck!
Congratulations, Jay! Yes, this is a big deal and you are right to feel emotional. This decision not only changed the trajectory of your life, but of your family's story. Some day in the future: "Say, do you want to go visit Uncle Jay in Paris for your graduation gift?" All the best to you. Paris is lucky to have you! Bonne Année!
8:45 You forgot Monaco... and Brazil (for Guyane française, in South America) 😉
OMG I really hope you get it!!! Vive la France!
Congratulations! And Merry Christmas 🎄
Congrats, Jay! It's an honour to have people like you want to become French citizens out of love for the place and not for the benefits! To the question "What have you done for France?" your answer should have been "A lot!". Thanks and carry on!
Congratulations! Very emotional for you I can see 🥂
WooHoo! SO MANY breakthroughs (and cups of coffee) on your journey. Félicitations! Yes, please - plus de vidéos en français (with your fun/newsy subtitles of course).
Your home is Paris…city of lights. 👍
This is awesome!! Congrats!!
Hello Jay,
I discovered your videos when I was researching information on Paris because I'm going to be in your city with my family in march 2024.
I like your content very much and wish you and your lovely dog all the best. Best wishes from Lisbon. See you soon😘
hope you love it!
Oh wow. I’m very happy for yah Jay. Happy New Year! 🎉
Thank you!
Congrats Jay, so well deserved!! You're a wonderful addition to French citizenship. Well done!
🏆WTG Jay!! Been following your journey for the past couple years & know how much this means...VERY happy for ya & hopefully finalization comes sooner than they said! 🙏
Congratulations and best of luck although I’m sure you won’t need it. Thanks for sharing that personal milestone!
Je suis française et ma vie est au Canada maintenant. Nous aurons notre citoyenneté canadienne le 10 janvier alors ça me fait plaisir de voir que tu es passé par le même processus en France 🇫🇷 ❤ vive les binationaux 🇺🇸
You have given a huge amount to France as a TH-cam ambassador for the country. Not only have you provided education/entertainment about France, but you have also brought in real euros to the French economy.
Super ! Et joyeux Noël !
Merry Christmas to you and congratulations on your successful citizenship interview.
I’ve been watching your channel for years! I’m so happy for you!!! Congratulations Jay!
Questions: 1) do keep your American citizenship as well?
2) If you have a learning disability and cannot learn or speak French well? Is that a requirement?
1) I will
2) To my knowledge, a B1 level of English is universally required but there could be loopholes
Great job Jay! You are such an awesome human being. Your growth has been great, the videos have gotten so good. Your storytelling is amazing. Love watching you in my favorite city in the world.
Jay, refusing you the French nationality would be the worst injustice that could be made ! Congratulations !
Wow...Congrats!!!
Great news! Congrats