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By Princessa

We were sipping a glass of wine by the pool this afternoon among girlfriends talking about men -what else could we talk about? After all, we are in France- when it finally hit me why are French men so irresistible.

I think most women would agree with me that French men have a "je ne sais quoi" that makes them irresistible. They might not be the most handsome ones, but they are charming and lovable. But what makes French men so different to other Europeans or Americans? Here you will find the answer.




Vincent Perez
Vincent Perez

What makes French men so irresistible?

  1. From the first impressions you recognize a French man by his outfit. A Parisian has no competitors for fashion sense. Ordinarily you would never buy an orange scarf for your boyfriend, until you see a Parisian walking along the Champs Elysees with an orange silk scarf complementing his "decontracte" style. Only the Italians come closer with their particular sense of elegance and distinction.

  2. Attitude. French guys look straight into your eyes when they are talking to you. Ok. Sometimes their eyes stray away towards your boobs, but quickly they come back to meet your eyes. It is actually considered bad manners not to look into the eyes of someone when you are talking to them and someone told me that it brings 7 years bad sex if you do not look straight into the eyes of someone when toasting!

  3. They are passionate about anything they might be talking about which usually is food, wine or sex.

  4. Conversation. With French men you can talk about anything you talk with your girlfriends. It does not matter their education, any French man will be able to talk with you about the latest fashion trends, cooking recipes and of course wine and cheese.

  5. The French have a highly developed sense of smell. A French man actually appreciates your selection of toiletries. They can even recognize your perfume by name. I still remember the time I met a French fashion photographer in a Marbella nightclub, after being introduced he asked me -just to corroborate that he was right- if I was wearing Nilang, a perfume by Lalique, which at the time was only available in the Lalique shops in Paris so the scent was very exclusive and unknown. That impressed me!

  6. French men can cook. And I am not talking about an omelette or opening a can of baked beans... no, no, no. I am talking about delicious well prepared meals cooked with lashes of fresh cream and herbs that you have never heard about; all served at a well decorated table and eaten with three hours of delightful conversation.

  7. It does not matter what a French man tells you, if he says it in French you will be at his feet. Their accent, pronunciation and who knows what else are so irresistible, that I have almost fallen in love with many men without even having looked at their faces.

  8. They are very expressive; they like to tell you how they feel and if they compliment you they really mean it. By and large they are not afraid to show their emotions. They will tell you that they love you, that they are mad about you and pour their heart out to you without feeling compromised for doing it. Even tough cinema actor Vincent Cassel has been quoted saying: "I think I'm actually more vulnerable than people imagine."

  9. Most men do not drink beer -whisky as an aperitif is more acceptable and wine with a meal-. By and large a more elegant choice of drink.

  10. Their life does not revolve around football matches. In three years living in France I have not yet met a football fan; at least not the type that spends Saturday afternoon in front of the tv. drinking a beer and cheering his team.
  11. French men are still gentlemen and as such they still pay for you when you go out with them. French men like to pick up the bill. I know many feminists will be outraged by this, but they do it naturally. If you go out dining with male friends you do not have to go through the awkward discussion of who ate what or take out the calculator to divide the bills. Most of them are just happy to pay for you.


Vincent Cassel and Monica Belluci
Vincent Cassel and Monica Belluci

Vincent Cassel

Some of my favourite French actors who personify my ideal of French men are:

Vincent Cassel

Born in Paris with impossibly blue eyes is a star of European cinema. Famous for his tough guy roles and eclectic choices, is also known for being Monica Belluci's husband.

Gerard Depardieu

This is actually a weird choice for many. Depardieu is by no means a handsome hero but if you have ever seen him playing Cyrano de Bergerac (in French original version) you will understand why there was not a better choice for the character and why so many women are mad about him. Just listen to the video of Cyrano talking to his beloved Roxane.

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Alain Delon
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Alain Delon

An icon of French cinematography, one of the few incredibly handsome French actors. Even now aged 72 he is still hot and you can see him in his latest film Astérix aux jeux olympiques (2008), where he plays Julius Cesar.


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Vincent Perez:

Although born in Switzerland (1962), Perez is considered a French actor. He has been quoted saying "j'étais perdu, sans pays, la france m'a adopté" (I was lost with no country and France adopted me).

Vincent Perez has a soulful, exotic-look about him and if you listen to him in French, you could just melt like an ice cream.

One of my favourite films where he features along with Isabelle Adjani is "La Reine Margot". Like the Newsday reviewed it: a film " Filled to the brim with dramatic family confrontations, death-bed scenes, poisoned books, sex, redemption and expert scenery. Every moment is riveting, every actor gives his all. Particularly good are (...) Vincent Perez as Margot's hot-blooded beloved, La Mole."

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qlcoach  says:
14 months ago

So what makes a great relationship? The chemistry, the attitude, the intelligence, the demeanor? All of the above. Great hub about these factors. More important to me is a mysterious connection to one's spirit. Beautifully crafted hub. Please see how I strive to help others in new ways. Sincerely: Gary Eby, author and therapist.

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Christoph Reilly  says:
14 months ago

My Dear Princessa: I can see that the men you describe would appeal to the fairer sex and, as such, could even be envied by other males, but you speak as though every Frenchman has these qualities. I have seen the farmer's revolting and the youth gangs in the Paris suburbs terrorizing the innocent and the surly cabdrivers and the rude waiters. I do not believe they possess these qualities which you admire. And yet, I still love Paris and the French countryside.

Likewise, you speak as though all other nationalites are full of males who are nothing but slobs and brutes. This couldn't be farther from the truth. Plus, we have more wit and humor. And those of us who are intelligent can speak eloquently on a variety of subjects, including the one's you mention and more. The women in our culture also do not tolerate mistresses (much to my dismay). So marry one of your Frenchman and sit at home while he takes his mistress out and looks into her eyes and discusses her perfume.

I adore you, of course, but take exception with your perception and stereotyping of others. I will not be put into a box.

Still, a great hub. See how riled up I got? That's what a good hub should do. Thanks.

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desert blondie  says:
14 months ago

Again, a great luscious hub! I can always count on you for some great eye candy information!

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VioletSun  says:
14 months ago

French men sound so sexy. And as desert blondie commented, it is indeed a lusciious hub!

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Lifebydesign  says:
14 months ago

oh la la they certainly do have a way about them. thanks for the great hub Princessa :-)

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Princessa  says:
14 months ago

Hi Gary: thanks for the comment. It is a mistery what makes a great relationship. Personally I think that different things work for different people, and the above are some of the things that are important for me.

Cristoph: I love your comments, you are so passionate about them. Maybe you have French roots? LOL I was not trying to put anyone in a box, this is just my perception of French men -and I must add that I live in the countryside, so I do encounter farmers quite often and even them have a "je ne sais quoi" about them. In any event, I never suggested I would like to marry a French man... but I would not mind at all a French lover ;)

Desert blondie: glad to sweeten your day!

Violet: they are, believe me... they are irresistible.

Lifebydesign: you are welcome, and they are indeed ohlala or as they say around here when it exceeds ohlala: ohlalalalalalalala

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Shadesbreath  says:
14 months ago

The chick in that last video was gorgeous.  I agree in part with Christoph, not all French men are like that, only the memorable ones are.  I notice you didn't remember any experiences with Frenchmen who did not recognize your perfume, and the one that did stood out to you.

That said, America doesn't know what it wants.  Half our women say, "Stop looking at me you pig," and the other half say, "Why don't mean yearn for us anymore."  So, meh.  The femminists are suffering from the traditionalists and vice versa and men are stuck in the middle left to muddle through.

Bottom line, though, this is an excellent, though provoking hub, in fact, it may be a hub provoking one as I am off to ruminate on things too long to put in comments here.

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Christoph Reilly  says:
14 months ago

A french lover? Mon Dieu! That's different.

And you're right about Depardieu's Cyrano: It is unquestionably the best. Shadesbreath has hit a nail on the head. The women here have men pretty confused about what is expected of us.

Au revoir, mon peu crepe.

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Princessa  says:
14 months ago

Ok. I agree that not all French men are like that, but at least the ones I have encountered so far are like that. I cannot remember any bad experience with a French man. They have always been very attentive and charming.

However I think you are right about what you are saying, it must be confusing for a man not to know how to react when they are with a woman. Thank goodness feminism is becoming out of fashion these days, or at least I hope so!

Christoph: mon peu crepe? I am really convinced that you have a bit of French within you ;)

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SweetiePie  says:
14 months ago

I agree, French men are very handsome. I remember even when I was 13 years old watching a group of French tourists at Universal Studios and thinking how cute they were standing around in a circle discussing a postcard. Very stimulating reading this hub was!

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Research Analyst  says:
14 months ago

I do agree and thanks for the eye candy.

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Princessa  says:
14 months ago

SweetiePie: Thanks for commenting, I see that the French left a looong lasting impression on you ;-)

Research Analyst: You are welcome!

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Amanda Severn  says:
14 months ago

A very thought provoking hub Princessa. The French are my neighbours, separated from me by the merest strip of green grey sea. I love their accents and their sense of style. They do have a certain je n'est ce quoi. However, I also love the Irish and the Scots accents, and their warm Celtic humour. I love the Welsh and the lilting poetry in their words. I even find certain Englishmen charming and humorous. I'm just too fickle to be pinned down on this one, but I respect your viewpoint, and I certainly agree with you about Gerard Depardieu!

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Princessa  says:
14 months ago

Amanda: I have to agree with you about the Scot's and Irish accents, they are very warm to the ear.

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NellieOApple  says:
14 months ago

French armpit stinks!

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Princessa  says:
14 months ago

NellieOApple: LOL isnn't that true for armpits all over the world ? and maybe that is why the French have some of the nicer perfumes, deodorants and luscious body creams.

danielle101282  says:
14 months ago

I would also have to say that french men have a pastionate intensity about them. I dont know about all woman I find that extremelly attractive.

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franciaonline  says:
14 months ago

Wow! I enjoyed reading this hub and the comments on French guys!

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prasadjain  says:
14 months ago

Very good and frank analysis. Unfortunately in India and some other eastern countries, such discussions earn a bad name for the speaker

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Princessa  says:
14 months ago

danielle: I find that very attractive too.

franciaonline: It is just my humble view based on the people I have encountered:-)

pasadjain: Nice to see you back. I am happy that you appreciate an honest opinion but I am not sure I understand how speaking your mind can cause trouble in India. Are Indian women not allowed to publicly talk about men?

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NellieOApple  says:
14 months ago

J'avais un ami français. Peut-être qu'il ne prend pas une douche tous les jours! Channel est de son parfum préféré, mais ça ne m'a pas aidé. Je suis désolé! =(

skn  says:
12 months ago

Wonderful! I agree! I met a French guy recently and he is really driving me crazy! What you said is very true! well atleast for me!

Linda Mariposa  says:
12 months ago

Completely agree with you if you are describing a man from Paris and preferably from Paris 6eme or 16eme. But unfortunately the moment you leave the 75 area code, none of this exists. Try Biarritz or Lille or Nantes... the difference is incredible. Whilst they still have the beautiful blue eyes, they lack the elegance, the arrogance and self confidence of being born and raised in the most beautiful city in the world! Also yes, they are irresitable, but having just ended my 4th relationship with one of them.. Im almost ready to convince myself that even the Germans are sexy in their own way!!! :) Honestly girls I think you should all fall for a French guy once in your live knowing it won't last...

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Princessa  says:
12 months ago

NellieOApple: c'est dommage :(

skn: I knew you would agree ;-) good luck!

Linda mariposa: You are right every girl should "try " a French man in a lifetime.

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compu-smart  says:
11 months ago

Bonjour SweetiePie :)

Le lala d'Ooo, I sûr savent pourquoi les femmes françaises sont si irrésistibles! :D

holidaty heureux à toi

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SpikeTheLobster  says:
10 months ago

The problem with French men is that they *believe* all of the above things are true about them. While there are some very nice guys over there (as there are anywhere), I have to say that in over seven years working in Paris, I never once met a woman who had stayed married to a Frenchman. Every single one had had an awful experience with a 'mari francais'. Kind of a bubble-burster, that. :o\

Les femmes francaises, par contre... ben, c'est autre chose, quoi!

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Princessa  says:
10 months ago

compu-smart: happy new year! and I am sure you agree with Spike the Lobster about French women :-)

SpikeTheLobster : I think the problem is not that they believe it... but that THEY KNOW they are like that ;-)

I have only been 4 years living in France, but I know plenty of long term couples that are still happy. Of course there are also a lot of couples who are already on their second or third marriage; but then, being irresistible doesn't guarantee a long term marriage...

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lemarquis72  says:
10 months ago

I admire your passion for french men - it matches mine for french women.

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Princessa  says:
10 months ago

French men, french women, french food ... I am not French but I am just loving being in France

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southerngirl  says:
10 months ago

Who wouldn't think French men were Hot after reading this Hub? It made for a great read, loved reading the comments too,especially the men(LOL)!

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Princessa  says:
10 months ago

southerngirl : I certainly love them to bits ;-)

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affiliater  says:
10 months ago

Princessa - you are certainly one-side aren't you when it comes to french guys - yeah, it's nice to watch a frenchman turn his charm on - most of my french friends were down-to-earth guys but in front of women, they switch it on and voila - they appear to be adonis personified.... yes, they can cook - i wouldn't doubt that for a minute and I am sure you've had your share of fun - but tell me, where can i find more friench ladies, with a few of these qualities !! It was indeed sad to heat that Gerrard Depardeu's son, passed away a few months back - an awesome bloke who went through a lot in such a short span....... anyway that apart, go on, cheri.......keep flirtin

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Princessa  says:
9 months ago

Yes, I admit it... I am biased when it comes to the French :)

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drpastorcarlotta  says:
9 months ago

French men and women are beautiful people. See to them it comes natural for how the look, act, speak, but we see it as romantic, sexy, different, just like they see this in the Americans, or other cultures. It's somebody always in the world admiring somebody!!!! lol, lol, lol, Luv your HUB and you too!!!

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Princessa  says:
9 months ago

drpastorcarlotta: Thanks for stopping to comment it is always nice to see you around.

jarvick  says:
8 months ago

he drives me crazy.he is are darling

Jillery  says:
7 months ago

I too have meet a (younger) frenchman. We have only just begun knowing each other. So far I spent one amazing night with him I will never forget. And looking forward to more amazing nights. Knowing it will not last but just enjoying the moment and making memories never to forget. I will grow to be an old lady and always remember the passion.

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Princessa  says:
7 months ago

jarvick and jarvick: you will have MORE amazing nights and days... enjoy :)

Nikky  says:
7 months ago

Great page! I was interested in reading this as I have a French Man in my life we are not dating yet but I was considering this! Your site is quite convincing!:)

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Princessa  says:
7 months ago

Nikky: you won't regret dating him, but I must warn you... they can be addictive :)

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Staci-Barbo7  says:
7 months ago

Princessa, Frenchmen are not so intimidated by expressing themselves as many American men tend to be. Their expanded comfort zone permits them to be more sensitive and less inhibited [= more romantic] about their feelings without being effeminate. Beyond the core values that we look for in a man, aren't these THE qualities American women say again and again that we desire in a man?

Beingsassy  says:
5 months ago

Hello All, I won't say I stumbled across this site as I would be lying. I'm tryiyng to get some tips on dating a French man. I have recently arrived here and have been on a couple of dates with one man in particular and I'm baffled by him. I know it's the culture difference (or maybe just hoping) but from one time I see him to the next, which is usually at a market I go to, he does not call me. We do not make plans at all yet when I see him, you'd think he was head over heels with me. Any insight people? I'd appretiate any help here as he has a little more something than the men I have dated in the past...probably another culture excuse lol.

Dori  says:
5 months ago

Vicent Perez has not french origin.

He is half Spanish, half german

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Princessa  says:
5 months ago

Staci-Barbo7: I guess every woman desires something different from a man regardless of their nationality. Me, I do prefer the romanticism, force and character of most French men -at least the ones I have met.

Beingsassy: Just be forward with your guy, from my experience I can say that French men do not mind a forward woman. If he does not ask you out, why don't you ask him out instead? The worst that it can happen is that he will say No, but if you are lucky it could be the start of a great relationship. Good luck!

Dori: I never said Vincent Perez was French, I said he is CONSIDERED a French actor even though he was born in Switzerland because he has developed most of his acting carreer in France. Even Vincent considers himself French despite his origins.

esly  says:
5 months ago

All i have to say is that French GUys are sooooo HOT!!!

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Princessa  says:
5 months ago

esly: They are!!!

Amelie  says:
5 months ago

I dated a french guy and he was exactly as you said. He treated me like a princess and wow...when I thought about him, things just seemed much more beautiful. I wish I could find someone as passionate as romantic like him.

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Singular Investor  says:
5 months ago

Lol - you must have met the upper echelon of French men - the ones I used to know were arrogant and trivial with a highly inflated opinion of their own intelligence - still I must admit that they are more interesting than your average beer-swilling Brit

anti-stereotype girl  says:
4 months ago

I live in France, work in France and have a French boyfriend. None, and I mean none of the things that you listed above are true about ANY of the French men that I know... and I know more than a few. Yes, French men are different from American men or any other Europeans, but each culture is unique. There is certainly not anything that make the French superior to any other male counterpart. In fact, I could point out quite a few things that make French men less than tempting. I won't go there because I do not like to generalize or adhere to stereotypes. If you are looking for love, don't buy into this mumbo jumbo. Find someone who loves you for you no matter what nationality he is.

OneCitizenWorld  says:
4 months ago

Yes I agree with you, I love French men and "je adore la France"! A french men is so Hot, Sexy, Charming, Beautiful and Romantic...

I love this video about french men. Enjoy!

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advisor4qb  says:
4 months ago

My exhusband is half Greek but looks just like Gerard Depardieu. I used to love it when he would mimick Pepe LePew!

flowergirl  says:
4 months ago

I agree with anit-stereo girl. I am also in a relationship with a french man. Sure he is very romantic and I am the center of his attention. But any man can be like this regarless of where he lives. But I must add that he is certainly the best boyfriend I have ever had!

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Princessa  says:
4 months ago

flowergirl, I see you are admitting that your French boyfriends is the best you have ever had... maybe there is something true about the French being Irresistible?

advisor4qb : Pepe was one of my favourite cartoon characters when I was a little girl.

OneCitizenWorld: You said it all :)

anti-stereotype girl: I never said French men are superior. I just happen to find them irresistible. I have been in France full time for 4 years now and almost every single men I have met has been the way I describe them. Maybe I am just lucky?

Singular Investor : Yes, I believe I have been lucky to meet the best :)

Amelie: What about coming to France?

stacy scott  says:
4 months ago

YES! I meet a group in Bangkok at a night club and they were great, so fun. The one that i hooked up with was everything you said. He was a gentelman, and did look me in the eye. Full of sweet charm, and sincere, so fun to be with and a great dresser. He insisted the French and Americans are good friends, and he actually didnt smoke (which i hate) And the best part was he was 10 years younger than me and a FANTASTIC lover!!! What i had planned to be my one and only ever 'one night stand' (since i am married with kids) went the opposite! He actually reallly liked me! And we have kept a cyber friendship going (yes, he knows my reality now). Now i am dying to go visit.. but i am still married with kids.. so you go and enjoy them for me!

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Princessa  says:
4 months ago

What can I say Stacy... that is why French men are sooooo irresistible :)

Big Little Wolf  says:
4 months ago

The amount of time this thread has been open (and active) says a great deal, right there! Comme vous, j'ai des expériences délicieuses des français - que ce soit à Paris ou ailleurs. Ceci dit - a good man is a good man, and a good man comes in all manner of origins.

One of the fundamental differences I've notice over many years - French men, once they are no longer lovers, enjoy remaining your friend. It's refreshing, to say the least, and reflects a genuine appreciation for women.

Shaz  says:
4 months ago

Im a malaysian and dating a frenchmen who is an intern here. What u said about them are true and it had made me like french men more! He is very loving, passionate and a caring person. We both really like each other but we both know for a fact that it wont last forever as he is leaving back to france soon. All i can say is, it is not enough knowing him for a short while, ive always hoped i could know him better and have him stayed here. Im really sad its not going anywhere but i cant force him to stay just because of one girl and its really sad to let him go that soon. I can only cherish what we have right now and let him go when i have to.. I wish i can stay in france!! sob sob

Frenchman  says:
4 months ago

Hello,

Well, you know?

I'm a french man.

I'm not really found in fashion way, but, sure, French men are juste more involved with fashion style but just beacuase our girls likes it a lot. We just try to be as they want us.

I look straight in the eyes ok, that's because your eyes are your soul's mirror.

I am passionate, but most men are, don't they?

Having conversation is only possible with a girl who have some : it seems you have because you think mens have.

I can't recognize one hazardous of our hundred parfumes and I certainly dislike too much perfumed woman but it is because I really like natural flavors : your skin one, as our meal and wine flavors.

I do some cooking but my wife is still better than me with that.

My accent is like my writing : I don't speak english, almost I split it (hey don't wrote spit!)

I'm expressive as a wall and do drink some beers but only specials one (belgium and Dutch, of course).

I dislike football (you konow what? Bordeaux is champion! waow ;) )and I didin't pay from years when I go out with a girls but it's just because some feminist killed me when I did.

Well, french men are nice to french girls, so I think that if you like french men it is because you are more a french girl than you thinked before.

Lainey  says:
4 months ago

My partner is half French (French mother) and he is exactly as described above. He's a great cook, lover, he's emotional, passionate, all those things and I'm a very, very, very, lucky girly.

french guy  says:
3 months ago

Sure, we are different from other men, but we're not any better. Actually, beer is a popular drink in France. I wouldn't be able to recognize any perfume, and I don't think many of us can. As for cooking, well it's just like in other countries. Some are good, and some are bad at it. We do look at our partner's eyes, and we are passionate, but who isn't? And no, we do not find having mistresses good. We don't have a particularly good sense of fashion. Many men like football, and they do drink beer in front of TV. And we certainly are not snobby. Perhaps men in Paris are, but that's not the case in other places. Oh, and I think Vincent Cassel is really ugly. I think 'normal' frenchmen are more handsome. Still I can't understand why foreign women seem to think we're all sex gods. Is it because of this:

http://www.bild.de/BILD/news/bild-english/world-ne

? xD

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stepheny  says:
3 months ago

yaps u r bit rite

cc  says:
3 months ago

French men are amazing! I swear I met one with Spanish Roots, he had the best of both worlds...

Hot Mobile clips  says:
3 months ago

very good post, thanks for sharing

Rainy enigma  says:
3 months ago

I find your miscomprehension of feminism very sad princessa. Would you rather it had never come about and you would never have had the ability to live in France? Would you have rather stayed at home and taken care of 2.4 children and cook dinner for your husband (I make no assumption as to whether you are married or not I’m just saying.) The old saying goes a women should be pregnant, barefoot and in the kitchen.

Feminism, regardless of how distorted it has become over the decades, was never about women being able to pay for herself at dinner or to even have a ob, It was always about choice and the acknowledgement/ acceptance that women could make meaningful contributions to society outside the home in the various fields of work out there. Feminism is also about equality, or more to say the acknowledgement and acceptance that women can do anything that men can do, and as such deserve equal recognition for their work.

Honestly i hope that "the fad" as you put it, never goes away for then we are susceptible to being pushed back into the lot we came from.

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Anath  says:
3 months ago

Vincent Perez might not be the best looking actor I've ever seen but he is just soooo sexy in that film...

Cassie Ruggiero  says:
3 months ago

Obviously, this is just a bias opinion (like mine is). Ask any wives out there who truly and madly love their husband of different ethnic-background(s) with some or all of these traits (expressed in this article). Personally for me, I dated a few French guys (like all guys in the world they have or do not have any of these traits that you say) but at the end my Italian husband is the best cook, the best lover, the trendiest, most romantic... well you get the idea. :)

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Taichichuan  says:
2 months ago

C'était très intéressant de savoir tout ça sur nous. One thing more to say, we like women, their presence, their mystery... May be that's what women feel. But really I don't know. Anyway any man of any country has his chance.

Una otra cosa,conoce usted la Normandie?

Chameo  says:
2 months ago

I'm a gay teen and i don't know if it's really french men who are adorable it's European men in general there culture is way less homophobic than are's meaning that gay traits of men are more accepted. I just wish i was born in Europe. Anyway my type of foreign hunk is either Italian, Spanish, or Australian. Can't get enough Aussie.

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uniman  says:
2 months ago

Hey I don't think French men are that sexy, I think they look kind of bla, but French woman, uu la la we we

Tracy.  says:
2 months ago

I think French men are simply gorgeous. I envy you Princessa. I have attended a French language class conducted by them and I must admit that they(French men) still uphold their elegance and courtesy even with women from other nationalities. Me think it has to do with the French culture and their honest appreciation for women. However, I also adore men from Europe. They are all unique and exiciting each in their own way. Cheers!

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Sue Adams  says:
6 weeks ago

During the height of the French separatism movement in Canada, a French Canadian pilot was asked whether French should be spoken by the Montreal air traffic controllers; his response: “I would no more want to speak French in the cockpit than English in the bedroom”.

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rebekahELLE  says:
6 weeks ago

very nice, ooh la la~ yes, I had a French lover for a while and it was luscious, and you are so right in everything you have said here. I also wrote about French men, I'll have to link your hub! Faithful, NOOOO, charming, dear god, yes.

thanks for a great read!

Alison  says:
6 weeks ago

Sexy French men- here we go again. Biggest myth if ever there was one. Apart from actors or beautiful people in beautiful cities the rest leaves a lot to be desired. At my neighbourhood bbq (in SE France) this summer there seemed to be an epidemic of paunches overhanging belts which was not too different from growing up in the North of England except, due to the weather, we had the added joy of seeing these guys in shorts and not long trousers.

Shopping in Carrefour, when I reach to get something off a shelf I have to hold my breath due to local Mr.Stinky who obviously by-passes the deodorant aisle. Same for a dance class I've just started; not a lot of regular showering going on there!

As for charming...well...appearance is paramount as the French are taught to appreciate what is beautiful to the eye and disreguard what isn't. Flirty game-playing gets very boring after a while when all you want is to talk and have a laugh. There are about 9 pansy 'mummy's boys' to every 1 'charming sexy' Frenchman. Actually the North-African men are much more attractive, go for them if you are looking for a fling.

Personally I'd say go for a Scandinavian; fun, friendly, open,tall,cute and know how to enjoy life without all the

need for the charm offensive. Probably why I married a Dane and have never looked back.

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Nienke  says:
2 weeks ago

Well, I have to agree with most of it. Besides the fashion sense and the sense of smell that pretty much sums up my French boyfriend. After having dated guys from different countries (Spain, Netherlands, Austria, America and Finland)I have to say, French man are my favorite and I'm planning to stick with it :-)

Ah, and another point:

They'll bring you flowers (at least mine does), every month for our anniversary and often when we've had a row or just out of the blue. I like :-)

Dirah0509  says:
6 days ago

I dated a older man that is French/Bask and he was the most self absorbed man I ever knew and the worst lover to top it off. I would give a French man another try, but this one has his major problems about women, even his own mother he called her by her first name and never mom.

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