thanks for this quick answer.
Shame!!
I agree the thresholds are lower living abroad, but it would be a huge bonus to get this card.
I still have a question. Amex card allows the owner to get "status miles", to reach upper levels, but these miles are credited as well as "normal miles" I can spend later on? Explained in a different way (not sure I was very clear with my previous sentence), can I use these miles earned with amex to travel for free (supposing I have a french account)??

thanks
Christophe