La Francophonie

Celebrate French-speaking cultures and the French language with us! We are thrilled to take part in this global celebration, with a diverse program of events to engage our community of Francophiles. Discover our March events and join us online or in person! 

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Classical Concert: Enescu's Legacy

Educated at the Paris Conservatoire and immersed in the vibrant musical life of the French capital, Enescu absorbed the influence of Fauré, Massenet, and the emerging modernism of the turn of the twentieth century. Yet his music never loses its distinctive identity: folk-inflected melodies, rhythmic vitality, and a profound emotional depth remain at its core.

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Rendez-vous Littéraire: Samuel Larochelle

Québec author Samuel Larochelle will present his graphic novel Le plus petit sauveur du monde on Monday, March 23 via Zoom. Your RSVP includes free online access to the book! Limited space available. Levels A2 and above.

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Author Event at Elliott Bay Books

Join AFSeattle at Elliott Bay Book Company for a discussion and book signing with scholar, musician, and writer Felwine Sarr and Seattle University French professor Malick Ndiaye.

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Film Screening: Amour Apocalypse

Join us on March 28 for our annual Soirée Québec! The Alliance Française de Seattle and the Québec Government Office in Seattle present a special screening of the film Amour Apocalypse by Director Anne Émond.

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Exhibition Launch at the Alliance

Join us for opening night of Écrire en français, an exposition celebrating the art and beauty of French writing, with special guest Marceau Juin, the educational representative of the Consulate of France in San Francisco.

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Spring Classes

Our Spring quarter starts on March 28. Discover our range of adult and youth courses, available for all levels, online and in person. Register now for your next French class!

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French Summer Camps

Interested in our French camps? This summer, we invite kids, youth and teens to embark on some extraordinary voyages with us!  

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Immersion Trip to France

The Alliance Française de Seattle is partnering with the Domaine des Florines and Alliance Française de Portland to offer our community three cultural and gastronomic trips to France with language immersion in 2026!

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Complete Beginner? Start Here!

Welcome to our very first French course for complete beginners! Start your French journey with the basics: the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary. 

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Become confident with "le conditionnel"

Through a blend of structured instruction and hands-on practice, including analysis of songs like Jean-Jacques Goldman's "Si je t'aime", Angèle's "Oui ou Non" and Stromae's "Tous les Mêmes", you'll develop confidence in using this tense in both written and spoken French. 

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Food in Literature

Through selected excerpts (in modern French) from Gargantua and Pantagruel, we will discuss how food, language, and laughter intertwine in Rabelais’s vision of humanism. We will engage in guided reading and conversation, discovering how Rabelais’s vibrant spirit continues to nourish both mind and appetite.

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Brush up on your French skills

Our intensive reviews are the perfect opportunity to review and strengthen your skills before advancing to the next level!

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Develop speaking skills with short films/stories

Strengthen your oral comprehension skills through watching short films and reading short stories. This course is great for students wishing to continue growing their skills and who enjoy French media. 

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Explore French art in the 19th century

Explore the history of French art from the mid to late 19th century including artists such as Édouard Manet, Berthe Morisot and Georges Seurat.

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Book Club: Guillaume Musso

In this 5-week course, students will read La Jeune Fille et La Nuit by Guillaume Musso, an exciting thriller about three friends reunited twenty-five years after a tragic incident.

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French for Professionals

Learn French business vocabulary perfect for professional communication in a francophone context.

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Develop your French to English translation skills

This course is designed to perfect written expression, to revise certain grammatical points, and to enrich vocabulary through the practice of French to English translation.

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Enhance your speaking skills

This class will strengthen all aspects of oral communication at the A2+ and B1 levels. Learners are expected to be gaining some confidence in communicating in a simple manner on familiar topics such as their background, immediate environment, work, school, leisure, and matters related to areas of immediate need

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Upcoming Events

Film Screening: À pied d'œuvre

Film Screening: À pied d'œuvre

Happy Hour in French [In Person] Mar 6

Happy Hour in French [In Person] Mar 6

Storytime in French | Mar 7

Storytime in French | Mar 7

Salon des Arts: Musique française

Salon des Arts: Musique française

Amal | Ciné-Salon | Mar 13

Amal | Ciné-Salon | Mar 13

Storytime in French | Mar 14

Storytime in French | Mar 14

Dictée à l'Alliance: Poetry Special

Dictée à l'Alliance: Poetry Special


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Practice your French with Frantastique

1 month free for AF members! Practice your French with these fun daily lessons adapted to your level. Each day, a bespoke episode of just 10 minutes will let you explore the language and its culture. Infused with humor!

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Study French at AF Nice

The Alliance Française de Seattle is proud to partner with the Alliance Française de Nice Côte d'Azur, offering our community the opportunity to learn and practice French on the stunning French Riviera.
AFSeattle members receive a 15% discount on classes!

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Study French at AF Paris

In 2025, discover the Alliance Française de Paris! Become a member and receive an exclusive 15% discount on all French classes at AF Paris.

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Cirque du Soleil: ECHO

January through March 2026. A spectacular performance combining poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and technology explores the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share.
AFSeattle members get 20% off select seats/dates!

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France Today Free Trial

AFSeattle members can enjoy an exclusive trial offer and experience France Today for FREE for three months!

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