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The Other Name on the Cover: Celebrating the Art of Translation

Lately, I've noticed that many of the writers I love have also been translators, carrying the voices of the authors they love into their own…

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Lifelong Learning of French - Part 3

My journey with French began in the 7th grade when everyone in my public middle school chose their foreign language. Something about the French language’s…

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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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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Take a culinary journey to Normandy and learn to prepare a classic salade normande followed by an elegant apple rose tart, in this hands-on cooking class taught in French.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Join us at the French Library for a conversation on The Lover by Marguerite Duras. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on October 13th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Pascal Bonitzer takes on one of France’s most beloved characters, Inspector Maigret, portrayed by the equally legendary Denis Podalydès.

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