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🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷 Chaque année, la ville de Bayonne, située dans le sud-ouest de la France, se prépare à accueillir l'un des événements les plus attendus de l'été : les Fêtes de Bayonne. …


On the occasion of the World Olympic Day, the Alliance Française de San Francisco is pleased to announce the launch of the Road to Paris 2024 project  …


🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷 Niveau : B2 C’est l’été et le grand retour des festivals de musique en France. Solidays, le célèbre festival de musique engagé qui a eu lieu du 23 au 25 juin 2023 a proposé encore une fois une superbe programmation et une ambiance de solidarité. …


🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷 Niveau : B1 Dans le cadre de la Fête de la Musique, découvrons ensemble un groupe de musique français, Feu! Chatterton. Il se compose de quatres artistes qui se sont rencontrés au lycée : Arthur Teboul, Clément Doumic, Sébastien Wolf, Antoine Wilson et Raphaël de Pressigny. …


🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷 Niveau : B2 L’été approche ! Le mercredi 21 juin aura lieu la Fête de la Musique. Créée en 1982, son objectif est de promouvoir la musique et les musiciens professionnels ou amateurs. Les concerts ont souvent lieu gratuitement dans la rue ce qui permet d’attirer un public assez large.

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📚 Aujourd'hui, Sylouan vous apprend quatre expressions françaises à utiliser dans différents contextes. Today, Sylouan teaches you four French expressions to use in different situations. …


🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷 Niveau : A2/B1 Le 1er juin, la Banque centrale européenne a célébré ses 25 ans. L’Union européenne se compose de sept institutions principales: le Parlement européen, le Conseil européen, le Conseil de l’Union européenne, la Commission européenne, la Cour de justice de l’UE, la Cour des comptes européenne et la Banque centrale européenne. Toutes ces institutions permettent le fonctionnement administratif et politique de l’UE. …


The strawberries are back, it's time to sit down on the banks of the Seine and eat a strawberry pie or tartelette! …


🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷 Niveau : B1 Et oui, il sera possible de poser cette question après les Jeux olympiques de 2024. Et pourtant, ce n’est pas la première fois que des athlètes se baignent dans la Seine. En effet, lors des premiers Jeux olympiques à Paris en 1900, les épreuves de natation avaient déjà lieu dans ce fleuve. Cette fois, ce ne sera pas seulement les athlètes mais aussi les parisiens qui pourront s’y baigner. …


Originally, these little cakes were made in Lorraine by nuns in a convent. …


🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷 Niveau : B1 Au cours du mois de mai a lieu la journée internationale des musées, un événement organisé par le Conseil international des musées (ICOM). Cela peut durer une journée, un week-end voire une semaine. Le thème de cette année 2023 est : «Happy museums : durabilité et bien-être». …


🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷 Niveau : A2+/B1 Cette cuisine qui se transmet de génération en génération dans les familles se caractérise par ses nombreuses saveurs et couleurs vives. Elle est à la fois un mélange de culture et de pays. En effet, elle combine les cuisines indienne, africaine, chinoise, française…Cela représente aujourd’hui un véritable patrimoine culturel culinaire. 


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You may have already seen some of his black and white photographs in the AFSF's corridors and staircase. Bill speaks fluent French and visits Paris at least twice a year, and he has been a regular student of the Alliance Française de San Francisco for almost 20 years. It is a pleasure to share some news about his last trip to Paris with you! …


La Fête du Travail, Labour Day, or May Day is a public holiday observed on May 1st in many countries all over the world, including France. It’s the International Workers Day that started back in 19th century in the United States with a demand for an eight-hour workday. In France, it is also a day to honor workers rights, but it has another significance as well: it is a day to offer a lily of the valley flowers to the loved ones! …


After discovering the tradition of apéro in France, discover with us a recipe that can match your glass of wine! Indeed the tapenade is a Provencal recipe invented in 1880 in Marseille. It can be made with black or green olives. …


🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷 Niveau : B1

À quoi pensez-vous lorsque vous entendez “le mode de vie à la française” ? Manger un croissant en terrasse ? Flâner dans les rues une baguette à la main ? Débattre entre amis autour d'une planche de charcuterie ? De nombreux clichés entourent les Français et leur mode de vie… et la tradition de l’apéro n’y échappe pas. …


European Space Agency (ESA) has launched Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) last week on Apr 14. Did you know that  Europe’s Spaceport launch location is actually in Kourou, French Guiana near equator? Let’s find out a little bit more about the mission and this French oversee territory. …


🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷 Niveau : B1+/B2 
Nous nous intéressons cette semaine au musée du Louvre, celui-ci regorge d'œuvres mondialement connues. En voici quelques-unes …


We are thrilled to partner with Maria Castellucci Moore, a local award-winning children’s author who is donating a portion of proceeds to our organization! Her book, Vivienne in Paris, teaches kids about French culture through the eyes of a young girl who uses her five senses to explore Paris.  …


🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷 Niveau : B2
Le jour de la Terre approche à grands pas ! Cet événement mondial qui est né aux Etats-Unis devient de plus en plus important chaque année. Son but ? Mettre en avant les préoccupations environnementales. Découvrons ce duo franco-britannique qui a traversé la France en ramassant tous les masques chirurgicaux jetés dans la nature.  

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Easter is a religious Catholic holiday, but it is nevertheless celebrated by many families in France, religious or not. As Easter Monday is a national holiday in France, French enjoy three days weekend each Easter. French word for Easter is Pâques, coming from Latin pascua, meaning passover. …


Easter is coming soon! If you are tired of eating chocolate, you can choose the Brioche de Pâques :) 

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🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷 Niveau : B2/C1
En France, les blagues, canulars, rires et poissons sont à l’honneur le 1er Avril ! Mais pourquoi ? Découvre avec nous d’où vient cette tradition de coller des poissons dans le dos des autres !

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These small round cakes with different tastes are very famous in France. The cake has existed since the Middle Ages but the idea of assembling the two parts with ganache in the middle appeared in Paris in 1830. 

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🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷 Niveau : B1/B2
L’Europe réunit de nombreuses cultures différentes propres à chaque pays qui la compose. De nombreux monuments célèbres sont la source même de l'activité touristique de ce territoire. En voici quelques-uns…

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World capital of wine, home to the largest reflecting pool in the world, breathing with art and history: if you are wondering which French city to visit, Bordeaux should definitely find a place to your list! …


🇫🇷ARTICLE IN FRENCH! 🇫🇷   Niveau : B1
Dans la liste des 29 pays francophones, nous retrouvons le Canada. En effet, le français est la deuxième langue maternelle de la population canadienne. Cependant, selon Statistique Canada, seulement 22,8% de la population y parle français comme première langue officielle. …


Est-ce que tu arriveras à prononcer ces quatre mots en français correctement ? Sylouan Poitou est là pour t'aider ! Can you pronounce these 4 words correctly in French? Sylouan Poitou is here to help you!  …


French cinematography has undoubtedly been providing the film industry world-wide with countless high-quality features throughout this and last century. Here are our tips for six French classics that you should definitely watch: …


Writer, philosopher, feminist, professor: Simone de Beauvoir is widely recognized for her writing as well as for laying foundation for a modern feminist movement. …


In this month of March, which celebrates International Women's Day, the Alliance française de San Francisco dedicates its week to women from Francophone countries. This year, the theme of the International Women’s Day is #EmbraceEquity. This year's theme is not only about women's struggle but also about inclusivity in general.  

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Although San Francisco is blooming in spring, Canadian snow-covered peak are in full skiing mode. Canadian Rockies are among the world-class ski resorts attracting thousands of winter sports lovers from all over the world. There is a great variety of resorts to choose from throughout the whole country, the most famous one are probably located in British Columbia and Alberta. Here are our tips for six five ski resorts in Canada: …


Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! It is time to savor a cocktail especially for this day, mostly based on Champagne, this name comes from the region in the North-East of France... …


14th of February is a celebration of love in many countries all around the world. In some countries, like Spain or Finland, it is not just a celebration of romantic love, but also a celebration of friendship and generally people you love. With Paris being considered one of the most romantic cities in the world, City of Love some would say, France is of course also celebrating this special day! …


Have you ever noticed these photographs on the Alliance Francaise's walls? Inspired by Bresson, Bill's passion is street photography but also interesting angles of Paris and other cities! …


Are you a traveller searching for piece and calm and quietness? Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of the city life? New Caledonia is a heavenly paradise, still quite undiscovered by hoards of tourists, offering gorgeous beaches, rich culture and history and many remote islands. …


“To its great men, the grateful fatherland, ” says the inscription at the entrance of the Panthéon in Paris, a magnificent mausoleum honoring many heroes of French history, including Jean Jacques Rousseau, Victor Hugo or Voltaire. Only six of them are heroines though. Let’s uncover who these exceptional women were and what their stories that keep inspiring until today are.  …


This one is definitely a winter recipe! Aligot is a dish traditionally made in the south of Auvergne from melted Tomme cheese blended into mashed potatoes, often with garlic! …


Are you a nature lover? Turquoise lakes, magnificent mountains, never-ending views? If yes, you have to visit Canada and its nationals parks. With over 17.2 million square foot of protected natural land, Canada was the first country in the world that established a national park service! …


Every year in February, France observes La Chandeleur, (Candlemas in English). The day is dedicated to eating crêpes, so here is our favourite recipe! …


UNESCO World Heritage sites, dynamic university, vibrant atmosphere, cobblestone streets, rich culture and history: Lyon, France’s third largest city, has so much to offer! …


Maria Curie is one of the most important and celebrated scientists not only of the 20th century, but of all time. Curie made noteworthy discoveries in the field of chemistry, physics and medicine with far-reaching influence up to this day. …

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