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Why French expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our French members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

What French expats have to say about living in Frankfurt

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their lives abroad in our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to our standard questions, we invite them to share what they like or dislike about their experiences in their own words. Here, we’ve selected some of the most interesting or representative quotes about expat life in Frankfurt from French expats, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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What I like about Frankfurt? People here maintain a healthy work-life balance and are honest, respectful, engaged at work, and enjoy having a good laugh.

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I like that anyone can live well with only one salary which is not the case in my home country (France). I feel safe and have easy access to all I like: friends, restaurants, traveling, visiting my family.

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The positive side of living in Frankfurt is that people are respectful, there are plenty of job opportunities and a good standard of living. Additionally, there is many activities to enjoy — like restaurants, travel, the zoo, and the opera.

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I’m not particularly fond of Frankfurt—you almost need to be rich to fully enjoy life here (and I’m only half joking). However, as a French person, I love that I can reach Paris by train in under four hours to visit family. I’ve also found locals and expats here to be more helpful and honest than in France or Canada.

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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from French expats in Frankfurt

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I really dislike dealing with administrative matters here. The lack of clear instructions or helpful guidance is frustrating. Whether it’s dealing with things like the German radio tax paperwork, rental agencies, or official letters related to taxes, citizenship, or legal issues, it’s always a hassle and time consuming.

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My biggest challenge living here is that communication can be quite frustrating, and learning the language is tough.

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What I dislike about the city is how difficult payments can be, it’s often not possible to pay by card, and digitalization in Germany is lacking.

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In my experience it is difficult (if not impossible) to make local friends/connection.

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French Expats in Frankfurt Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, French expats in Frankfurt are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. "Mainhattan" (the city is located on the river Main) offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

• Look through our Members Network to connect with Frankfurt’s French expats.
• Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow French expats in Frankfurt.
• Make full use of the Expat Guide for Frankfurt to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with French in Frankfurt at Our Events

Our Frankfurt community is also lively and welcoming offline. The 51�ԹϺ�����Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Frankfurt’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow French expats to discover beautiful Bavaria. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from France in your local community and meet French in Germany in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our French living in Frankfurt!