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Requirement to equip French homes with programmable thermostats postponed

French home energy bills to rise in 2026

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Learning French

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Chut! When French sounds become words

French words and sayings for celebrating New Year

Mince: a handy French word with several meanings

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Stendhal syndrome: has art ever driven you to distraction?

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The origins and meaning of French expression être le ravi de la crèche

When and why do we say French expression mettre la puce à l'oreille?

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Money

Why up to 200,000 households in France risk paying tax – or paying more – in 2026

French government drops controversial VAT reforms for self-employed workers

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French officials publish reminder on when gifts require formal declaration

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High-income top-up tax deadline for French households is December 15

France’s key tax deadlines for December

France ranks second in EU for gender equality

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Films and series to watch in January 2026 to improve your French

Lavaudieu: a picture-perfect village dripping with Medieval history

Should France follow Italy and make ski helmets mandatory?

Photos: Dordogne home recreated as a gingerbread house

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