Twelve Great Emojis That Represent Life in France

The “lying face” emoji perfectly describes the French employee who defaults to telling you that something is impossible when it is, in fact, perfectly possible.

–Is there any way we could get this done today?
–C’est pas possible. 🤥

The “smiling face holding back tears” emoji shows how it feels when a French person compliments your language skills.

–I’m impressed with how well you speak French!
–Thanks, it took a lot of hard work. 🥹

The “shirt and tie” emoji stands for the French urge to get fully dressed up to go out, no matter the errand.

–Ready to get a few groceries?
–Yeah, just need to get dressed. 👔

The “cowboy face” emoji is a replica of what French people see the second after learning that you’re American.

–We’re from the United States.
–Ah bon ? 🤠

The “mosquito” emoji depicts the swarm of blood-sucking insects that enter when you open the window to let some fresh air into your home without air conditioning.

–I’m opening up the window for the evening.
–Here they come! 🦟

The “hot pepper” emoji reflects the need to constantly add spice to your food in the land of notoriously mild palates.

–I seasoned the meal with salt and butter.
–I think I’ll add a little something to mine. 🌶

The “open mailbox with lowered flag” emoji is a typical example of what you find when La Poste was supposed to deliver your package, but inexplicably did not.

–Where’s my package?
–You’ll have to get it from the pick-up point across town. 📭

The “identification card” emoji symbolizes the carte Vitale that grants access to affordable French healthcare.

–How will I afford this doctor’s appointment?
–Don’t be silly. You have a carte Vitale. 🪪

The “wind blowing face” emoji is the embodiment of French people’s mortal enemy, the courant d’air, or the cold draft apparently responsible for a whole slew of illnesses.

–The breeze from the fan feels so nice!
–Move away from the courant d’air, you’ll get sick. 🌬

The “recycling symbol” emoji denotes the rather elaborate French recycling system that requires sorting your garbage into a multitude of bins.

–Did you sort the recycling?
–Well, I tried my best. ♻️

The “burger” emoji designates the French population’s love affair with fast food that somehow coexists with their constant criticism of Americans for enjoying the same things.

–The line for McDonald’s is around the block again!
–Et alors ? It’s different when we do it. 🍔

The “heart hands” emoji characterizes the moment you realize that, despite its eccentricities, you love life in France more than anything.

–I love it here.
–Me too. I hope we can stay forever! 🫶