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Live from Paris with Bestselling Author Lindsey Tramuta
Learn About Her New Book, The New Parisienne: the Women & Ideas Shaping Paris
Lovers of Paris: Join us for an interview with Lindsey Tramuta, based in France since 2006. Lindsey is a culture & travel journalist, the author of a bestselling book (or two!), a podcaster, and an expert on the expat experience.
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The FCC Staff's Favorite Chants de Noël
Cette année il faut renoncer à la coutume de chanter des chants de Noël en groupes dans les rues et dans les magasins. Cependant, nous…
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L'Élégance du hérisson Book Club: chapters 9-Pensée profonde n° 5
NOW ONLINE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
Join us in reading L'Élégance du hérisson by Muriel Barbery for the library's book club en français!
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Alors... Around the World
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
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Baking, Love, and Macarons
Valentine’s day is coming, dites-le avec des macarons
Pastry lovers, join us to learn how to make French macarons with our French baker Sandrine Wallace, of French Pastry. Sandrine will teach you all her savoir-faire to bake the finest macarons from scratch. [line_break /] This event is sold out.
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Francophone comedians to make you laugh en français !
Want to improve your French while having a laugh? We’re here to make that possible! Since a little levity is welcome these days, check out…
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Beginner Alors... Conversation Group
Seeking opportunities to speak French but just a beginner? Join us online for a new conversation gathering.
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Alors... Conversation Group
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
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Alors... Conversation Group
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
Classes for Kids and Teens
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Surprise the Francophile in your life with a French Library Gift Card. Perfect for all lovers of French language and culture, our gift cards can…
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Rediscover the North End through the French Lens
Private walking tour in French
This event is currently sold out.
We are continuing our beloved tour en français! After having toured Back Bay, the Boston Public Gardens, and Downtown Crossing, we will discover French inspiration in the North End!
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Plus qu’un parfum, une identité
the world of luxury perfumes and scents
This event is currently sold out.
Do you know what your perfume says about you? Join Anastasia Sokolow, founder of la Maison Sulékó and member of the French Society of Perfumers, from her Parisian showroom, as she reveals the mysterious language of scents.
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Barre en français: January Sessions
Exercise your body and your vocabulary!
Improve your health and your vocabulary during our online barre classes in French!
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L'Heure du conte: Holiday special with Bayard & Milan!
ONLINE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
Join our librarian live on Instagram for French story time on Wednesdays at 3:30PM.
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Getting into the Holiday Spirit
It’s the holiday season! It may be hard to get into the spirit this year but we’ve got you covered! Ingrid, Clémence, and Natalie propose…
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Help Support the French Library: A Message From Barbara Bouquegneau, Executive Director
"Chers amis - As this crazy year 2020 comes to an end, like many of you, I take time to pause and reflect on the dystopian year we have been having." Read more from Barbara, our Executive Director.
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Age Age 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13+ Course Type All Items Language Creative Learning…
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Mots français sans équivalents anglais / What I meant to say is....
Apprendre une langue étrangère, c’est s’ouvrir à une nouvelle culture, découvrir de nouvelles façons de dire les choses, de s’exprimer et parfois même cela aide à mieux comprendre les comportements. J’ai sélectionné pour vous 10 mots français qui n’ont pas de traduction littérale directe en anglais.
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L'Élégance du hérisson Book Club: préambule - chapitre 2
NOW ONLINE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
Join us in reading L'Élégance du hérisson by Muriel Barbery for the library's book club en français!
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Let’s Cheers Together: Apéro spécial Nouvelle Année !
Apéro time online!
Although we can’t be in the same room, that doesn’t mean that we can’t clink glasses and have a great time together!
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Barre en français: December Sessions
Exercise your body and your vocabulary!
Improve your health and your vocabulary during our online barre classes in French!
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Ciné-Club Online Discussion: Mignonnes (Cuties)
written and directed by Maïmouna Doucouré
Mignonnes is a coming-of-age drama in which Amy, an 11-year-old girl, is split between her traditional roots and the desire of being part of the dance group named "the cuties." This December, join Barbara for an online discussion after you watch - at your leisure, Mignonnes.
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Storytime with Patricia
Holiday Storytime for Families
Join us for a Saturday afternoon storytime with some holiday classics.
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We offer French group courses, private lessons and specialized programs for both adults and children at all levels.
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Thanksgiving with a French Twist
Do I need to say it? Thanksgiving will be different this year- this year you are celebrating Thanksgiving with a French twist! While the holiday…
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Help Support the French Library
Times are difficult, but the French Library is unswerving in its mission of fostering international and cultural understanding. We are sticking by you and by our dynamic community. Will you stick with us?
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Educational Workshop for Members
A Night at the Museum
Members, join us for an educational workshop on interpreting and appreciating various French works of art. Event in French.
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An Evening with French-born, Award-winning, New York-based Chef, Alain Allegretti!
Join us for a great conversation with Chef Allegretti, who has a Michelin Star background, received an impressive three-star review from The New York Times, countless accolades and ratings from top food critics and an unprecedented ’27’ food rating in Zagat. Event in English.