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Alors... April Conversation Group: Afternoon Edition

Thursday, April 23, 2020

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

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Yoga en français

Exercise for the body and mind

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Now online! Practice yoga - and your French!

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Recipe Round-up: Recipes from the Francophone World

Welcome to March, the mois de la francophonie, a global celebration of the diversity of those who speak French! While there are lots of events…

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Petit Pays Book Club: Chapter 17 - Chapter 21

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Join us in reading Petit Pays by Gaël Faye for the library's book club en français!

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Business French, Part 1- Salutations and Closings

In part 1 of our Business French series, we are providing you with several salutations and closings the French use when writing more formal letters and emails. Whether it’s a letter to a potential employer or an email cementing a partnership, these words and phrases will come in handy again and again!

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Pilates en français

Thursday, March 26, 2020

This event has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience. Come to the Center to practice pilates - and your French!

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Chocolate: Belgian versus Swiss

According to The Daily Meal, Americans buy 58 million pounds of chocolate in the 7 days leading up to Valentine’s Day. But where does all…

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Francophonie Film Festival 2020: Les scènes fortuites

In Partnership with the Délégation du Québec à Boston

Sunday, March 29, 2020

This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. Join us for this screening of Les scènes fortuites, co-presented with the Délégation du Québec à Boston.

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Francophonie Film Festival 2020: Pieds nus dans l’aube

In Partnership with the Délégation du Québec à Boston

Saturday, March 28, 2020

This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. Join us for this screening of Pieds nus dans l’aube, co-presented with the Délégation du Québec à Boston.

Le Mois de la Francophonie 2020

A nationwide French film festival and educational program designed for children and adolescents, created by the Alliance Francaise network in the U.S. and the Alliance Française network of French-speaking cultural centers.

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Festinema Junior 2020: Griffes, plumes, poils et moustaches

Five Short films for Children ages 3 - 6

Saturday, March 7, 2020

A free screening of Griffes, plumes, poils et moustaches as part of the 7th annual Festinema Junior, a national French film festival and educational outreach program for children and adolescents. For ages 3 - 6.

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Festinema Junior 2020: La Guerre des Tuques

Animated Film for ages 7 - 12

Saturday, March 7, 2020

A free screening of La Guerre des Tuques as part of the 7th annual Festinema Junior, a national French film festival and educational outreach program for children and adolescents. For ages 7 - 12.

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Festinema Junior 2020: Rémi sans famille

For Ages 13 - 15

Saturday, March 14, 2020

This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.A free screening of Rémi sans famille as part of the 7th annual Festinema Junior, a national French film festival and educational outreach program for children and adolescents. For ages 13 - 15.

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Festinema Junior 2020: Comme des garçons

Film for ages 16 -18

Saturday, March 14, 2020

This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. A free screening of Comme des garçons as part of the 7th annual Festinema Junior, a national French film festival and educational outreach program for children and adolescents. For ages 16 - 18.

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Educational Workshop for Members

News from the Francophonie

Monday, March 2, 2020

This March, in conjunction with the celebration of the mois de la francophonie, we'll discover the latest news from French-speaking Africa.

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French graphic novels you’ll fall in love with

Love is in the air - and in the library! If you’re looking for a romance to sweep you off your feet, check out our collection of bandes dessinées. You might just find your perfect match!

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Un Mois, Un Livre: Gaspard de la nuit

NOW ONLINE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Join Joséphine this March for an in-depth discussion of Gaspard de la nuit by Aloysius Bertrand.

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Annik de Lacaze, ex-Présidente de l’Alliance Française de Boston et Cambridge, décède

Annik Pereire de Lacaze est née le 26 juin 1944 à Casablanca, où son père, François Pereire, était un officier de liaison entre la France…

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Francophonie 2020: Launch Celebration

Mix and Mingle with Boston’s Francophones

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Join us at the Center as we celebrate the launch of this annual celebration of the French language and Francophone cultures with a special meet and greet including a number of Boston's Francophone institutions.

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Vrai ou faux? How to Identify Fake News

Conference with Journalist Patrick White

Thursday, March 19, 2020

This event has been postponed. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. Join us for an informative evening around a burning topic: Fake News.

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Belgian Cooking Workshop

Take your tastebuds to Belgium!

Friday, March 13, 2020

This event has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join us this Mois de la Francophonie for a culinary journey to Belgium!

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Un Mois, Un Livre: Un chapeau de paille d’Italie

d'Eugène Labiche

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Join Joséphine this February for an in-depth discussion of Un chapeau de paille d’Italie by Eugène Labiche.

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FCC Travel Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

This edition of Travel Club has been postponed. Join us for our next Travel Club in May! Do you enjoy traveling to France and other French-speaking places? If so, join us for our brand new Travel Club.

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La Chandeleur

Sunlight, abundance, celebration. Not words you typically associate with February. And while February 2 is Groundhog Day in the US, a day when we check…

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Meet Judith Solar

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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20 TEDTalks to kick off your 2020 in French!

As we grow our online collection of language learning resources, YouTube stands out as an incredible free video platform. YouTube is a practically infinite source…

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Educational Workshop for Members

Expand Your French Vocabulary!

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Members, add more special vocabulary to your French language arsenal! Join us for this educational workshop on faux amis (false friends) and a variety of new verbs to add to your vocabulary. Event in French.

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Discover French cinema with Kanopy

Ever wished choosing a French movie was as easy as scrolling through Netflix? Try Kanopy! Its impressive selection of French films is available free through many public libraries.

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Trivia Night for Members: Francophonie Edition

Game Night at the Center

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

This event will be presented in English and French and is open to all members. Each member may bring one guest. Please select "2" in the drop down option if you would like to bring a guest. Not a member yet? See where OUI can take you!  *No refunds will be given for this event.

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Pastry Love: A Baker's Journal of Favorite Recipes

Author Talk and Book Signing with Joanne Chang

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Calling all French pastry lovers - join us for a delicious book talk that is sure to leave your mouth watering!