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Les antonomases en français: ces noms de marques tombés dans le langage courant #2

Avez vous lu le post précédent sur les antonomases? Si non, petit rappel avant de découvrir de nouveaux noms plus bas: une antonomase est une…

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Meet Anne Atheling

We love our members! In fact, we love them so much that we want you to get to know them and share in our community.…

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A Message About Bastille Day and Today

Chers amis, La fête nationale du 14 juillet symbolise un des moments les plus importants de l’histoire de France, lorsque le peuple prend la Bastille…

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National Holiday Celebrations

July is a popular month for national holidays! Both the US and France mark their holidays on the 4th and 14th, respectively. On July 4th…

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Les antonomases en français: ces noms de marques tombés dans le langage courant

Une antonomase est une figure de style consistant à remplacer un nom commun par un nom propre ou, plus rarement, inversement.  Très souvent l’utilisation du…

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 7 FROM THE TRENTE GLORIEUSES UNTIL TODAY (1945-PRESENT)

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…

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The winning poem of our poetry contest!

We are glad to publish the winning poem of our poetry contest! Congratulations from the Team at the French Library to author Samantha Schmidt. As…

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 6 FROM THE BELLE ÉPOQUE THROUGH WORLD WAR II (1871-1945)

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…

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10 Musical Movies to Sing Along to en français !

When watching films (in English or in French!), the musical score is a huge part of what makes a movie a favorite of mine. I…

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Piano Cake for the Fête de la Musique!

For the Fête de la Musique, let's bake a piano cake with Maude! Ingredients - 3 eggs - 70g or 1/2 cup sugar - 200g…

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Join us for our Pictionary night! Test your knowledge of French vocabulary as well as your drawing skills with this fun and laid-back evening!

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

As Paris stands on the brink of destruction in August 1944, a single overnight conversation between a German general and a Swedish diplomat may determine the fate of the city.

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Friday, June 19, 2026

Join us for a special Juneteenth celebration exploring the rich artistic and cultural contributions of Haitian artists in New England through a panel discussion, exhibition, and book signing.

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