{"id":1030,"date":"2023-02-20T11:15:07","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T11:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justgiftideas.co.uk\/?p=1030"},"modified":"2023-02-20T11:15:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T11:15:20","slug":"what-to-give-a-french-person-as-a-gift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justgiftideas.co.uk\/what-to-give-a-french-person-as-a-gift\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Give A French Person As A Gift?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we think of French people, we think (somewhat stereotypically!) of strings of onions, striped berets, garlic, and French bread. But what to give a French person as a gift, if you don\u2019t want to buy into all these outdated ideas? Let\u2019s have a look at some good options!<\/p>\n

What To Give A French Person As A Gift?<\/h2>\n

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The first thing to think about when you are wondering what to give a French person as a gift is the same thing you need to consider when giving a gift to anyone – what do they like?<\/p>\n

If the French person in question is a good friend, the gift giving will be easier, as presumably you know them and their likes and dislikes.<\/p>\n

However, if they are not within your close friends\u2019 circle it can be a little more tricky! We have a few solid ideas for you so that you\u2019re not left scratching your head:<\/p>\n

Wine<\/h3>\n

Wine is always a great gift<\/a>, isn\u2019t it? Bearing in mind that France is one of the homes of very nice wines, you should make sure it is a quality bottle.<\/p>\n

Do a little homework, and bring them a bottle that is not just swiped from the bargain shelf – maybe even wine that comes from where they do?<\/p>\n

If the French person you are giving the gift to is teetotal, you can still give wine as a gift – there are a great many non alcohol options out there that taste great.<\/p>\n

Flowers<\/h3>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love receiving flowers as a gift? They are bright and cheery, and they can last for a long time, making the person think of you every time they look at them.<\/p>\n

If you know what sort of flowers they like then so much the better! Just try to ensure that you get a really good bunch, such as a hand-tied bouquet from a florist – this shows much more thought than a cheap supermarket bunch.<\/p>\n

Finally, try to establish if they suffer from hayfever or allergies before you present your posy! And if they have cats, definitely avoid giving lillies.<\/p>\n

Chocolates<\/h3>\n

This gift is one that is sure to raise a smile! Chocolates are almost always gratefully received<\/a>, and they can be incredibly fancy these days.<\/p>\n

Choose a really nice box of chocolates, preferably something a bit unusual that they will not have seen during their weekly supermarket shop.<\/p>\n

If the person has a dairy or nut allergy then chocolates can be a bit more of a problem – try to find out beforehand so that you don\u2019t end up accidentally poisoning them.<\/p>\n

What To Bring To A French Person\u2019s House?<\/h2>\n

I was always brought up to never arrive to anyone\u2019s house empty handed. If you are going for a meal then a bottle of wine, or for a daytime visit then maybe some nice biscuits.<\/p>\n

But what do you bring to a French person\u2019s house? Without trying to be too stereotypical, you should definitely bring something for your hosts.<\/p>\n

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  • A nice bottle of wine.<\/strong> Assuming your hosts are not teetotal, a fancy bottle of wine is always welcome as a gift.<\/li>\n
  • Chocolates.<\/strong> Who doesn\u2019t like a good box of chocolates? Again, you should check the dietary requirements first, but this is always a sensible gift idea.<\/li>\n
  • A house plant.<\/strong> If you don\u2019t fancy bringing food, how about an addition to their pot plant collection? Just ensure that it is easy to care for, so you aren\u2019t adding extra stress to their life!<\/li>\n
  • Flowers.<\/strong> If your hosts already have house plants, or you are not sure that they would like one, flowers are always a good bet.<\/li>\n
  • Home made food.<\/strong> As long as you are sure that no one is allergic to any of your ingredients, a home cooked cake, dessert or even a full meal will always be a gift that is appreciated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For a few more ideas, this video will give you some tips on giving a gift to a French person:<\/p>\n