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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.
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2020 Member Holiday Party
Baking Workshop and Cheers to the New Year!
Celebrate the holidays with your FCC community!
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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: Pull Moche Edition
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering. This month help us celebrate the holidays!
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Maison Lanson Champagne Tasting
at La Voile Brookline
Champagne lovers, join sommelier Alexandre Sojfer at La Voile Brookline for another fun and educational evening! This exceptional tasting in French will feature 5 champagnes from one of the most iconic French champagne brands, Maison Lanson.
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Ciné-Club Online Discussion: L'ascension (The Climb)
directed by Ludovic Bernard
Are you ready for some feel-good comedy/romance for a change? Our November ciné-club brings you to Népal for the journey of a young man who wants to prove his true love by climbing Mt. Everest. Based on a true story! Join Barbara for an online discussion after you watch - at your leisure, L'Ascension.
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Les turpitudes des francophones face à la prononciation anglaise
Il y a quelques semaines, ma collègue Natalie a écrit l’article: Adventures in French pronunciation. Elle mettait en lumière la difficulté pour les Américains de…
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Un Mois, Un Livre: Un certain M. Piekielny de François-Henri Désérable
Online Literature Workshop
Join Bojana for our last UMUL of the year for an in-depth, online discussion of Un certain M. Piekielny by François-Henri Désérable.
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FCC Travel Club
Do you enjoy traveling to France and other French-speaking places? If so, join us for Travel Club. This month we talk with panelists from Delta Airlines, Air France, and AFAR Media.
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L'Étranger Book Club: Deuxième Partie, Chapter 4-end
NOW ONLINE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
Join us in reading L'Étranger by Albert Camus for the library's book club en français!
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Celebrating Halloween with our rats de bibliothèque!
In Halloweens past our friends at the library let our famed rat de bibliothèque mascot join in on the spooky holiday fun and created a…
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Enjoy a Taste of France for the Holidays
Order your holiday gift package!
This year we will miss our beloved Marché de Noël but we won’t miss having a taste of France to give as a present, to share with friends and family or to keep for yourself as a well-deserved treat! We have prepared for you a package of hand-selected French delights from some of our local partners.
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An Evening with Boubacar Boris Diop
A celebration of Francophone Literature
Come join us for an exciting discussion with the award-winning Senegalese author Boubacar Boris Diop! This event is in French and will be moderated in French by Dr. Bojana Coulibaly.
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L'Étranger Book Club: Deuxième Partie, Chapter 1 - 3
NOW ONLINE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
Join us in reading L'Étranger by Albert Camus for the library's book club en français!
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On parle des élections !
The US Presidential election is only weeks away and we’re sure you are discussing which candidate you will vote for and why with your family…
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The Secret Life of Translators: Meet Paulette Boudrot
translator of former French Ambassador Alain Briottet’s book Boston, un hiver si court
Want to learn more about the secret life of translators? Who they are, how they work with the author, what their role and input are? Can they take some freedom with the text? Join us and meet Paulette Boudrot, the American translator of former French Ambassador Alain Briottet’s book Boston, un hiver si court (Boston, my blissful winter).
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Yoga & Pilates for Kids and Parents
Family activity for parents and kids 4+
Share a unique moment with your child while practicing yoga through poses, yoga games, mindfulness activities, and breathing exercises all in French!
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Barre en français: November Sessions
Exercise your body and your vocabulary!
Improve your health and your vocabulary during our online barre classes in French!