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Can AI Actually Teach You French?

You've probably seen someone on social media sharing how they learned six languages in one month using AI. (I might be exaggerating a little, but…

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Les Expressions du Supporter

Alors que nous sommes entrés dans la dernière phase de la Coupe du monde, voici une liste de mots ou expressions indispensables pour regarder un…

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A Stroll Through an Impressionist Garden: A Wedding at the French Library

Over a year ago, luxury wedding photographer Jessica Feiden married her husband, Sid Patel, in a romantic, Impressionist garden-inspired celebration that transformed the French Library…

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Five Francophone Teams to Keep an Eye on for the World Cup

There are many stereotypes about Brazilians that I don't fit into: I can't dance samba, I'm not from Rio de Janeiro, and caipirinhas are not…

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A French Painter in Boston: The Art of Slowing Down

When I stand in front of a canvas in my Boston studio, my hand often reaches for color before my mind reaches for words. Again…

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The Spring in Paris

In April, I had the chance to spend a couple of weeks in France, during which I attended the Paris Book Festival. For any book…

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Tips for Adjusting to Moving Abroad (Specifically to Life in Paris!) 

In August, I left my position at the French Library and moved to Paris to pursue a master’s degree in Digital Marketing and Data Analysis.…

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La Francophonie in Vietnam

Did you know Vietnam is considered a Francophone country? March is le mois de la Francophonie, and at the French Library, we’re celebrating French language…

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The Best Youth Bandes Dessinées of the 2000s – a Mini Guide to French-Belgian Popular Culture

Growing up in France, bandes dessinées or BDs (comic books) were a staple on my bookshelf. Now, you may already know that bandes dessinées are…

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Encountering Paris through a Cinematic Coup de foudre, by Ericka Knudson

At seventeen, I embarked on a whirlwind trip to Europe with my German teacher and a group from my high school, convinced it might be…

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Wine Seminar: Champagne

Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Join us in our Gallery for the next Wine Seminar, dedicated to the Champagne region of France. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our series is tailored to provide a deeper understanding of French wines, refine your wine-tasting skills and vocabulary, and foster confidence in conversations, selections, and pairings. We will provide you with an authentic French perspective and access to a splendid array of quality wines.

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Monday, August 24, 2026

Learn all about our language immersion program in partnership with the Accent Français language school in France!

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Set amid the sun-drenched hills of Provence, Claude Berri's Manon of the Spring is a moving story of justice, forgiveness, and the enduring consequences of human choices.

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