Dating is More Casual than Romantic in France While the term 'date’ may have a heavier, more romantic connotation in other countries, here in France, it’s not that big of a deal. Going on a date is not exclusively a romantic activity. In fact, more often than not, it’s just a fun time with friends and nothing more. It’s relatively rare for people not in a serious relationship to go out together all alone, even though Paris may seem like…