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Britons find 'joie de vivre'.


BRITONS searching for some "joie de vivre joie de vi·vre  
n.
Hearty or carefree enjoyment of life.



[French : joie, joy + de, of + vivre, to live, living.
" should move to France to feel happier and healthier, according to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

3.
 a survey of expatriates published today.

People living across the Channel are also likely to find their French neighbours sexier and betterdressed, but perhaps not as witty or good company, findings suggest.

The survey of 1,000 Britons living in France found 87% felt happier since moving and 94% felt healthier, with the majority eating better, cooking more, and getting more exercise.

Most Britons also said France had better standards of behaviour, stronger family values, more respect for elderly people, less crime and less stress..
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Publication:Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
Date:May 29, 2009
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