How to meet a French man – effective methods for girls

You know, there are some topics you just want to chat about, like you’re sitting with a friend in the kitchen with a glass of wine. And meeting rich French men is exactly that. Especially if you’ve ever had an online affair, scrolling through endless profiles and believing that somewhere between Paris and Lyon, there’s definitely “the one.”

And yes, our heroine has the moral right to this conversation. She’s been in France since 2005. She met her first husband on a dating site. Her second, too. Her two sisters are the same way. So, girls, relax. This is all completely normal. No one has anything to be ashamed of. Let’s go?

Where do people most often meet French people?

Honestly, there are about 5% of the “he came for work, saw me on the street, and everything started spinning” stories. The rest are the internet, social media, work, and travel.

And don’t believe those stories where a woman “as if accidentally forgets” to mention that she met her future husband on a dating site. This is common. There’s nothing to be ashamed of.

France is full of people who live at a frantic pace: work-metro-home. Where do they meet people? In line for baguettes? Ridiculous. So, this is the reality. Most relationships with foreigners begin online. Especially if you don’t live in Paris, but in a region where there’s only one French person in the entire faculty—and that one is a professor.

Dating French people online – the best platforms and apps

The French love dating. They really do. But they have their favorites:

• • Meetic is a French classic. Half of the expatriates met there, including our heroine.

• • Tinder is for casual communication, but there are many adequate ones.

• • Bumble – if you like to text first.

• • Happn – shows people who passed by. It’s really popular in France.

• • AdopteUnMec is a funny thing where a girl “adds a guy to her cart.” The French love it.

If you’re considering a serious relationship or even moving, using dating sites is perfectly fine. Many couples start their relationship there.

This is what our heroine says:

“I corresponded with my first husband for almost two years. We’d call each other every evening, text each other, and discuss everything under the sun. My second husband came along by chance. He wrote without a photo, and I was about to turn him down, but the conversation caught on. Then he sent me a photo—I didn’t like it. He showed up—and that was it. His eyes, his attitude, his courtship. Girls, sometimes fate hides in strange profiles.”

How to attract a French person – profile and communication tips

The French are visual, but not only that. Unlike some of our men, they value “atmosphere.” Therefore:

• • The photos are natural and natural. No need for a “glamour model.” The Frenchman loves naturalness and ease. A photo taken outdoors, with a smile, in motion – superb.

• • The profile is unpretentious. Not “I’m the queen of the universe,” but a normal, human text. The French love humor and self-irony.

• • Write easily and honestly. The French hate dry questionnaires. They need the feeling that you’re a pleasure to talk to.

• • Don’t fall for the macho. If a guy looks like he’s on the cover of a fashion magazine… girl, why is he looking for a Russian woman on a website? Use your head.

• • Ask about their job, education, and lifestyle. And there’s NO shame in that. France is full of men who live in small villages, barely make ends meet, and haven’t seen the restaurants or perfumes you dream of. Decide right away who you’re going to visit.

Important French Cultural Traits to Know

The French are a world apart. They have:

• • Respect is the foundation. They calmly discuss relationships, money, and work.

• • Directness. If they say “I like being with you,” it usually means “I’m genuinely interested.”

• • The pace of communication is slow. The French don’t immediately jump to passion. For many, relationships are an “investment.”

• • Household savings. They don’t have to pay for everything. They might offer to split the bill—that’s not stinginess, it’s politeness.

• • Personal space is sacred. A French person needs time “to themselves,” and that’s normal.

How to meet a French person while traveling or abroad

The most popular places are:

• • Paris, Lyon, Nice, Marseille – lots of tourists, lots of acquaintances

• • bars, wine festivals, concerts, fairs

• • language clubs and international meetings (MeetUp)

• • The beaches of the Côte d’Azur are relaxed and open

The main thing is, don’t be afraid. The French are generally friendly and easy to talk to.

Mistakes that prevent you from successfully meeting the French

• • Focused solely on looks. A handsome model? He’ll find company without you. And definitely not on a website.

• • Don’t ask questions. About work, family, loans, housing—all of this is important. You’re not going to a fairy tale.

• • Just rush to the first guy you see. France isn’t paradise. There are dangerous areas, poor regions, and Muslim neighborhoods where a girl might feel uncomfortable. You need to know where you’re going.

• • Romanticizing France. Not every Frenchman is a rom-com hero. They, too, have stained sofas and pots without handles.

• • Fear of asking “uncomfortable” questions. If a man is serious, he’ll answer calmly.