https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Numerous studies in the past have suggested that the French are a morose bunch who suffer from "collective depression". But in fact, one in two of them consider themselves to be "happy", according to new figures. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180201/its-true-one-in-two-french-people-are-actually-happy Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:20:26 +0100 its-true-one-in-two-french-people-are-actually-happy The French are often accused of being more miserable than their high standard of living warrants - a view backed up by numerous surveys. French academic Claudia Senik from the Paris School of Economics tells The Local why. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170321/french-would-be-less-miserable-if-they-spoke-better-english Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:32:24 +0100 french-would-be-less-miserable-if-they-spoke-better-english France has been ranked a lowly 32nd in the latest World Happiness rankings, just two places ahead of Saudi Arabia. But what's the explanation? https://www.thelocal.fr/20160317/french-ranked-just-ahead-of-saudis-in-world-happiness-rankings Thu, 17 Mar 2016 09:54:48 +0100 french-ranked-just-ahead-of-saudis-in-world-happiness-rankings If numerous previous studies and surveys are to be believed, the French are a morose bunch suffering from a "collective depression". But a new study suggests the French may have been misunderstood. https://www.thelocal.fr/20150702/the-french-are-happier-than-the-brits-study Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:52:28 +0200 the-french-are-happier-than-the-brits-study Where is the best place in France to live if you want to be happy? And where is the best place to find love or a job or to raise a family? Well, a new survey claims to have the answers. You might be surprised by the results. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130408/happiness-quality-life-regions Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:25:00 +0200 happiness-quality-life-regions