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Stereotypes about life in France
There are so many things we associate with France. For many people, by default, everything related to this country seems refined and gallant. Girls dream of marrying the French, relaxing on the Cote d'Azur, having breakfast with croissants overlooking the Eiffel Tower. There are many misconceptions about what is considered French.
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The French learn many things from tourists and wonder why they are credited with it. Editorial "Site" will tell you erroneous 7 things we mistakenly label “French” on.
The first thing you will be disappointed in moving to France is the famous French gallantry. Everyone thinks that the men here are real gentlemen. But actually, there are different things. They are often greedy, like most European men. Many girls marry the French in anticipation of a real fairy tale, but then regret: you need to work, all accounts are divided in half, and rest on the Cote d'Azur is not every year. The French are no different from other countries.
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Yes, in France, everyone goes to a cafe. Often the owner and the employee at the bar are the same person. If you go to this country for permanent residence, every day friends will take you to small colorful cafes. It's just customary. Most importantly, the French don’t eat frogs. It's more of a tourist thing, but you won't notice it on the table of a native.
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The truth is that cheap wine is cheap. That’s why it’s so common to see Frenchmen with a glass of wine in movies. A bottle of a very good drink here costs 1-2 euros.
And every self-respecting tourist tries to find in Paris. Frenchman It's a characteristic beret. In fact, on the heads of residents there are hats and caps, hoods, but with berets somehow not very.
DepositPhotos Yes and French women look quite simple, not with bloody lipstick and slightly ruffled hair. Only in Paris you can meet real fashion goddesses, because this is one of the fashionable capitals. In most cases, they are far from the canonical image - not made-up and dressed in basic things.
Now let’s look at 7 things we mistakenly attribute to French origin.
We think in vain of French.
France is a beautiful country. If you are drawn to it, you should definitely visit. Of course, there are many myths and misconceptions around the French, but they have something to boast about. Magnificent language, warm climate, chic architecture, interesting cinema and delicious food - this is what makes France unique.
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The French learn many things from tourists and wonder why they are credited with it. Editorial "Site" will tell you erroneous 7 things we mistakenly label “French” on.
The first thing you will be disappointed in moving to France is the famous French gallantry. Everyone thinks that the men here are real gentlemen. But actually, there are different things. They are often greedy, like most European men. Many girls marry the French in anticipation of a real fairy tale, but then regret: you need to work, all accounts are divided in half, and rest on the Cote d'Azur is not every year. The French are no different from other countries.
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Yes, in France, everyone goes to a cafe. Often the owner and the employee at the bar are the same person. If you go to this country for permanent residence, every day friends will take you to small colorful cafes. It's just customary. Most importantly, the French don’t eat frogs. It's more of a tourist thing, but you won't notice it on the table of a native.
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The truth is that cheap wine is cheap. That’s why it’s so common to see Frenchmen with a glass of wine in movies. A bottle of a very good drink here costs 1-2 euros.
And every self-respecting tourist tries to find in Paris. Frenchman It's a characteristic beret. In fact, on the heads of residents there are hats and caps, hoods, but with berets somehow not very.
DepositPhotos Yes and French women look quite simple, not with bloody lipstick and slightly ruffled hair. Only in Paris you can meet real fashion goddesses, because this is one of the fashionable capitals. In most cases, they are far from the canonical image - not made-up and dressed in basic things.
Now let’s look at 7 things we mistakenly attribute to French origin.
We think in vain of French.
- French kiss
In France, until 2014, there was no term for kissing. More recently, a verb appeared in French vocabulary, which means a kiss with a tongue. In fact, the hottest and most intimate kiss is of British origin. The English themselves called it French to perpetuate a piece of French love fervor. After all, the French were famous in Britain as inventive and ardent lovers.
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DepositPhotos - French press.
The French coffee maker owes its existence to the Italians. It was patented in Milan. And in Paris coffee shops you can hardly taste the usual drink from the French press. The most popular drink among the French is espresso, which is brewed in large coffee machines.
DepositPhotos - French Bulldog
These cute and smart dogs were registered in France. But the breed itself was brought from England during the Industrial Revolution, when artisans left their homeland with their pets. It is interesting that the dogs were not at all liked by the people of France, especially they were unpopular among courtesans, cafe owners and butchers.
DepositPhotos - French braid
If you go to the barbershop and ask for a French braid, you will be very disappointed. You're gonna get a regular braid. This hairstyle is so called, because they like to attribute everything that is fashionable and beautiful to France. And the expression "French braid" first appeared in 1871 in an American magazine.
DepositPhotos - French manicure
In fact, the classic nail design originated in the United States. Such a manicure was invented in 1976 by Jeff Pink, the creator of the Orly brand, at the request of one of the American directors, who needed a nail covering suitable for various images of actresses. Initially, this manicure was called “natural nails”. The well-known name appeared when Jeff went to Paris and decorated the hands of models with a new manicure. The new manicure, loved by Parisians, remained in France, from where it spread around the world very quickly. But modern Parisians prefer manicure without coating or neutral shades of varnishes.
DepositPhotos - French toast
This dish appeared long before France appeared on the world map. The ancient Romans loved to eat soaked in milk and eggs and toasted pieces of bread. The familiar name “French toast” appeared in England in the XVIII century. The French call this dish pain perdu – “missing bread”.
DepositPhotos - French meat
The most French way of cooking meat to this day is beef in a thick wine sauce, stewed with vegetables. But the French do not even know about meat with pineapples under cheese. This dish was invented by our hostess.
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France is a beautiful country. If you are drawn to it, you should definitely visit. Of course, there are many myths and misconceptions around the French, but they have something to boast about. Magnificent language, warm climate, chic architecture, interesting cinema and delicious food - this is what makes France unique.
Photo by depositphotos preview.