Anglo-saxon articles Tag

The PERP, Plan d'épargne retraite populaire, translates to the Popular Retirement Savings Plan in English.

Definition The Popular Retirement Savings Plan is an individual and optional life insurance contract. It is accessible to everyone and allows individuals to build up additional income for retirement by making voluntary or periodic contributions throughout their working lives, with no obligation to ...

05
Mar
2007

The Greeting Card: History and Evolution

er best wishes for the New Year. How did this custom become established? From England, the tradition of Christmas cards spread throughout Europe. The Anglo-Saxon "Christmas card" quickly became popular in France, alongside New Year's letters, which were used to reconnect and share news with distant ...

04
Jan
2012

TV: The series Ten Percent wins an International Emmy Award

ording to its creator Fanny Herrero, Ten for One Hundred is a series 'both very French by what it tells, and at the same time very inspired by a form of Anglo-Saxon efficiency in writing'. Perhaps this is the recipe for its success! ...

23
Nov
2021

Justice: what is a cold case?

1- What is a cold case? The Anglo-Saxon term cold case refers to an unsolved court case. Specifically, French justice classifies in this category investigations started more than 18 months ago that have reached an impasse. The perpetrator has not been identified and no trial can be held. Typi ...

20
Jan
2022

Umami: 5 things to know about this mystery flavor

the United States, through Italy and France. This is evidenced, for example, by the widespread use of Worcestershire sauce and ketchup so popular in Anglo-Saxon countries. 3- It is the taste of what is good As its meaning in Japanese indicates, umami is a delicious taste. Although it is fair ...

15
Mar
2022

The coconut carrot cake: a gourmet recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make a coconut Carrot cake for 6 to 8 people: 50 g flour 1 packet of baking powder 125 g of grated coconut a pinch of salt 2 eggs 100 g wholemeal sugar (or coconut sugar) 5 cl of olive oil 250 g finely grated carrots half a tonka bean, grate ...

15
July
2022

Organize a Secret Santa in 5 questions

1- What is the principle? The Secret Santa or Secret Santa in English is a Christmas tradition that comes to us from Anglo-Saxon countries. It is an exchange of Christmas gifts within a group of people (family, friends or colleagues) that is based on a draw. Each participant draws the name of a ...

09
Dec
2022

Valentine's Day: menu ideas for a romantic brunch

he service, which is very practical when you want to share a good moment in love. For this reason, even if scrambled eggs with bacon are a classic Anglo-Saxon breakfast, I advise you to opt instead for preparations that you can make the day before and reheat before serving them. For example, y ...

10
Feb
2023

Sprouted Seeds: Which Seeds to Grow?

Alfalfa Alfalfa is a staple in the sprouted seed section of health food stores. Behind this exotic name, which comes from Anglo-Saxon countries, hides a seed that is very widespread in France: alfalfa! Unlike other seeds such as lentils or buckwheat, alfalfa is only edible in its sprouted form. Th ...

13
May
2024

Car insurance: pay-per-mile insurance in 5 questions

premium depends on how much you use your vehicle. In other words, the less you drive, the less you pay! This type of insurance, which originated in Anglo-Saxon countries under the name "pay as you drive" (PAYD), is now offered by most car insurers in France. It is particularly advantageous for low ...

27
May
2024

Pierre de Coubertin: 5 things to know about the father of the modern Olympic Games

e man who revived the Olympic Games at the dawn of the 20th century. But before becoming the founder of modern Olympism, this Frenchman influenced by Anglo-Saxon culture initiated another novelty: the introduction of sports in schools in France. Born into an aristocratic and monarchist family, he w ...

07
June
2024