American life, through French eyes
He likes it here. He just needs a moment in certain aisles.
The things Americans stop noticing are the things a newcomer sees first: the size of the stores, the coffee you drink while driving, the food you can order from a car. These are his field notes on the country he moved to, written down by the person who brought him.
Is Justin Bieber French?
Right in American, wrong in French. A ruling from a woman who married an actual one.
American stores that make no sense to a Frenchman
A shop the size of a football pitch selling petrol, brisket and a wall of beaver merchandise.
Seven American Things I Will Never Understand — by Sacha
His first column, in his own words: the leaf blower, aerosol cheese, iced coffee in January. Filed as a formal objection.
Do French People Eat Fast Food? Yes, and Here's How
France is one of McDo's best markets on Earth. The difference is the chair.
7 American Things French People Secretly Love
The leaked inventory of his enthusiasms - produce aisles, free refills, strangers who say hello.
The American grocery store, through French eyes
The carts, the cold, the creamer wall, and the one aisle he genuinely respects. The full field report.
What the French really think of American coffee
A two-sip nation meets the 32-ounce iced latte. His findings on drive-thrus, Dunkin', and coffee with borders.
While you are here
How American Are You?
Ice, coffee, pumpkins and pajama pants. Eight questions, graded by a Frenchman.
Not on the list?
Ask my French husband.
A short ruling in a few seconds. Written by AI from our Journal, in his voice.
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