Author Archives: Rosemary Kneipp

Friday’s French: se rappeler, se souvenir, mémoire, souvenir – part #2

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rosemary Kneipp

In 2014, I wrote a post about the difference between se rappeler and se souvenir which has remained very popular with readers. However, I have had to update the framework of my blog since then (WordPress) and the answers and … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year for 2021

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rosemary Kneipp

“The best laid plans of mice and men …” John Burns never said a truer word! We started the year with lots of travel plans and the first was a trip to Crete in March to break the winter blues. … Continue reading →

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The Secret of Coffee in France

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Rosemary Kneipp

Why can’t I get a proper cup of coffee in France? This is a question I am often asked by disappointed Australians and Americans who are used to a very wide variety of coffee beverages and are surprised to see … Continue reading →

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How much does a certified (sworn) translation cost in France?

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Rosemary Kneipp

Before I answer the question, a little terminology. Although many people say “sworn translation” and “traduction assementée”, the correct terms are “certified translation” and “traduction certifiée”. It’s the translator who is sworn or assermenté by the court, not the translation. … Continue reading →

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Buying Property in France # 1 Finding your dream home

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Rosemary Kneipp

Even when you speak the language and have lived your whole life in a country, buying a property can be stressful and challenging. Doing so in a foreign country makes it a little more complicated. I have lived in France … Continue reading →

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Working from Home during Lockdown

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Rosemary Kneipp

Having worked as a translator full-time at home since 1979, even during my children’s very long French school holidays, I am probably not suffering from the constraints of lockdown as much as other people. These are my basic rules:   … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year for 2020

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Rosemary Kneipp

This post was written early January but somehow didn’t get published! It started by saying that I was earlier this year than I was last year in wishing you all the best for the coming but I was sad to … Continue reading →

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FRENCH CHÂTEAU COUNTRY IN THE WINTER – THE LOIRE VALLEY

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Rosemary Kneipp

Château de Chambord in the snow Not everyone can choose to come to France during the warmer months. Australians in particular often come at Christmas time during their summer holidays, willing to trade over-30-degree temperatures for under ten degrees. Many … Continue reading →

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PROMESSE DE VENTE VERSUS COMPROMIS DE VENTE IN FRENCH PROPERTY SALES

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Rosemary Kneipp

All property transactions in France take place in two steps: first, after the seller has agreed to the price offer, the seller and buyer sign a promise to sell in the form of either a promesse de vente (unilateral promise … Continue reading →

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Exchanging an Australian driver licence for a French licence

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Rosemary Kneipp

A driver licence issued by a country outside France is only recognised for one year once the person acquires “normal residence” in France, normal residence being defined as the place in which you live for at least six months (185 … Continue reading →

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