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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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Classic French Love Songs to Listen to this Valentine's Day
Seeking to set the mood this Valentine’s Day? Look no further! To say the French are known romantics is an understatement. There is no end…
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Putting an Accent on Success
Each year, the French Library raises funds through generous individual gifts and proceeds from our annual Tour de France Viticole Wine Dinner to support our…
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