Bristol blogger builds bilingual bridge inspiring French expats across the UK View 2 Images

When Mélanie Stevenson packed her bags in 2009 and left her hometown in France, she thought she might be gone for a year or two.

Fast-forward to 2025, and she’s not only still in the UK — she’s become a voice for thousands of French expats navigating life abroad. Based in Bedminster , Bristol, the 40-year-old is the creator behind The Frenglish Girl , a growing online platform that candidly explores identity, culture, and community through the lens of bilingual family life.

Now nominated for the Trophées des Français du Royaume-Uni , Mélanie’s story is one of quiet determination, cultural fusion, and heartfelt storytelling — both on screen and in print.

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