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A Video Potpourri for La Rentrée

Bonjour!  My name is David Miller and I am a francophile, a francophone, and a member of the French Library. Today I'm going to share…

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Back to School with TEDTalks en français to start the year off right!

C’est la rentrée ! The start of the school year, la rentrée littéraire, and the general back-to-it energy make September a great time for new…

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C’est la rentrée!

En France la rentrée est un moment important et particulier, mais pas seulement pour les enfants ou étudiants qui reprennent le chemin de l’école ou…

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The Best Songs to Pair with Your Favorite French Food!

There’s nothing like a classic French recipe- except maybe a classic French song to go along with it! Normally we think of pairing food with…

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Traveling Close to Home? Four Hidden Gems in Massachusetts

Coucou from les blogueuses ! This summer many of us are staying close to home for our summer vacations. If this is you, we wanted…

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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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Upcoming Events

Wine Seminar: Bordeaux

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

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

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Gastronomy & Wine Program

Ma Vie en Rose: An Evening with Rose Levy Beranbaum

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

Friday, October 16, 2026

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

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