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Le monde entier rêve de Paris

There was once a French TV commercial for the Aéroports de Paris with the tagline, “Le monde entier rêve de Paris” (The entire world dreams…

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La Fête du Muguet / La Fête du Travail

The first of May is a two-in-one holiday in France! It is both May Day (La Fête du Muguet) and Labor Day (La Fête du…

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Fun with French Idiomatic Expressions

Has anyone ever told you they have the cockroach? Or that they drink like a hole? Idiomatic expressions can be funny to hear in another…

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Notre-Dame de Paris: Rebuilding Our Grande Dame

Yesterday, the world watched in despair as one of its most recognizable historic landmarks burned. The City of Lights was illuminated in the worst way…

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Fabulous French Inventions

This spring, the French Library will launch a new series on “French Innovation” highlighting advancements in medicine, fashion, and aerospace...all from France! This eye-opening series…

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Meet Christine Smith

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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Re-Introducing Adèle : A Bilingual Conversation with Leïla Slimani

On Saturday, February 23, the French Library and the Consulate General of France in Boston were honored to welcome bestselling author Leïla Slimani for an…

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Happy National Reading Awareness Month!

Happy National Reading Awareness Month! In addition to our global celebration of le mois de la Francophonie, March has many special observance days that match…

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A Toast to the Francophonie: How to Make a Ti Punch

Throughout March we are honoring diversity of the Francophone world!  What better way to celebrate than offering a toast to our Francophone friends with this…

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Chez Nous: A History of Our Home

Here at the French Library, members, students, and visitors often ask about the history of our building in Boston's historic Back Bay. As it turns…

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Upcoming Events

Friday, May 23, 2025

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Avant que j'oublie by Anne Pauly. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on May 23rd, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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Discussion Group

La Cour de Récré

On-site event in French

Friday, May 23, 2025

Join us for "La Cour de Récré”, a DROP-IN activity for parents and children (0 to 5) to enjoy a variety of activities, such as singing, playing and chatting.

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Author Talk

Poetry in Three Languages: A Haitian Night of Grace and Grit

Featuring women poets in French, Creole, and English.

Friday, May 23, 2025

Gather with us for a poetic evening featuring voices from Haiti and its diaspora. Through verse and conversation, we explore themes of strength, memory, and the rhythms of language across borders.

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