Spring 2 Session

Our Spring 2 session starts next week! Are you registered? Discover our range of adult and youth courses, available for all levels, online and in person. 

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GiveBig: Early Giving is Open!

Early Giving is open! We’re raising funds to build a new French library and re‑imagined learning campus: a welcoming space for language, culture, and community, opening in Fall 2026. Your early gift helps us build momentum for GiveBIG and brings this vision closer to reality.

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Euphrate - US Tour

On tour from France for a single performance at On the Boards on Saturday, May 16! Blending dance and spoken word, EUPHRATE tells the story of a young woman finding and affirming her own voice.

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Teen Summer Camps

The Alliance Française de Seattle is thrilled to partner with Cocreative Culture once again for its summer teen program. This summer,  we are thrilled to have Providence Kamana lead our teen students to build confidence and fluency in French through music, games, sports activities, lively conversation and creative student-produced content.

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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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Become a Member

Join our community of 1500+ members and meet other Francophiles, develop your French knowledge, or discover local arts and culture. We strive to provide our members with unique benefits that will enhance your journey with French and Francophone cultures.

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Join Our Team!

We are looking for passionate French as a Foreign Language instructors to teach in-person classes starting in June. If you love teaching and sharing French language and culture, we’d love to hear from you!

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Stamp 4S Test for Teens

The Alliance Française de Seattle is proud to serve as an official Avant Assessment testing center, offering the Avant STAMP® 4S for French and Spanish. This trusted, computer-adaptive test measures real-world proficiency in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking for learners aged 13 and up. Now open for registration!

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Summer Immersion at the Alliance Française de Montréal

The Alliance Française de Seattle is proud to partner with the Alliance Française de Montréal to offer its members a new French Immersion Program in Summer 2026. 

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Discover the magic of Jacques Prévert

Embark to the imaginative world of 20th-century poet and screenwriter Jacques Prévert who collaborated with some of the most famous French directors, like Marcel Carné and Jean Renoir. We will discover his originality by studing his songs, films, poems, and writing style.

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Enhance your speaking skills with French news

Discover a RFI news report each week and strengthen your listening and speaking skills.

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Develop speaking skills with French film

Build oral comprehension and communication skills, French cultural literacy and knowledge of spoken French through watching classic films. This term will focus on "Indochine" by Régis Wargnier and "La Haine" by Mathieu Kassovitz.

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Discover Contemporary France

Explore contemporary French society through authentic documents. This couse will look at clothing, social and cultural debates, modern writings, and other aspects of French society, to learn about today's France. Good for developing oral and written comprehension and expression. 

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French Food & Art!

In this immersive course, you will expand your vocabulary while exploring France's rich artistic and culinary heritage through hands-on cooking and cultural discovery. Learn about the culinary tastes of great French painters such as Cézanne, Renoir, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec.

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Gain confidence speaking French

Strengthen and practice your oral comprehension and production skills through structured activities designed to generate authentic conversation, including role playing, presentations, discussions, games, etc.

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Book Club: Georges Perec

In this 5-week course, you will read Les Choses by Georges Perec, a semi-biographical novel that explores the lives of Jérôme and Sylvie, a young couple caught in the consumer society.

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Conversation for Beginners

Build confidence speaking French in everyday situations! This class reviews key A1 vocabulary and introduces the expressions you need to talk about yourself, your family, your interests, and your opinions. You’ll practice clear pronunciation and master useful phrases to enjoy authentic cultural experiences with ease.

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Discover 19th-century writer Maupassant

In this workshop, you will explore famous works by French writer Guy de Maupassant through the themes of hunger in 19th-century French culture. 

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Explore French art in the 20th century

Join this course to explore and discuss the history of French art in the 20th century including artists such Pablo Picasso, Suzanne Valadon and Henri Matisse.

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Upcoming Events

Happy Hour in French [In Person] May 1

Happy Hour in French [In Person] May 1

WAVE Tandem Mentorship Kickoff [Partner Event]

WAVE Tandem Mentorship Kickoff [Partner Event]

Storytime in French | May 2

Storytime in French | May 2

Citizens of Nature [Partner Event]

Citizens of Nature [Partner Event]

Webinar: My Family Abroad | May 7

Webinar: My Family Abroad | May 7

French Night at the Seattle Opera: Carmen | May 8 [For Members]

French Night at the Seattle Opera: Carmen | May 8 [For Members]

Storytime in French | May 9

Storytime in French | May 9


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Current Member Perks

French Night at Seattle Opera

Join us for an exclusive member‑only French Night at Seattle Opera’s Carmen, featuring a private post‑show Q&A in French with Maestro Ludovic Morlot, harpist Valerie Muzzolini, and additional artists. Reserved for AF members with special pricing.

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Summer 2026 in Montréal

Enjoy an immersive experience in one of North America’s most vibrant Francophone cities. Participants will strengthen their language skills while discovering Montréal’s dynamic cultural landscape and authentic French-speaking environment. AFSeattle members get 10% off the summer immersion program!

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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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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 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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Armando Anto, Maestro of Comedy

The Maestro is coming for one night only in Seattle! Armando will take you on a crazy political ride of jokes ... Get ready for an insane night!
NEW DATE & VENUE: Thursday, May 28 @ Laughs Comedy Club Discounted for members!

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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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Bonjour Paris

50% off the annual subscription!
Love Paris? Want to learn all about the culture and intriguing history? Or what about getting the scoop on all the latest shows, boutiques, and top tables in the City of Light? A Bonjour Paris membership is a must for you.

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The Alliance Française de Seattle acknowledges that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle: the Coast Salish people, including the Duwamish people past and present, and that we occupy this land. We honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

The Alliance Française de Seattle's 2025-27 ARTS AND cultural programs BENEFIT FROM 4CULTURE'S SUSTAINED SUPPORT GRANT.

The Alliance Française de Seattle's 2025-2026 cultural programs are supported by artsFund.