March 2026: le mois de la Francophonie

March is the month of Francophonie around the world:
Celebrate French-speaking cultures and the French language with us!

In 2026, the Alliance Française de Seattle is thrilled to take part in this global celebration, with a diverse program of events to engage our community of Francophiles. Discover our March events below, including some local and international partnerships. 


Film Screening: À pied d'œuvre

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CINEMARK LINCOLN SQUARE, 700 Bellevue Way NE #310, Bellevue

Prix du meilleur scénario au Festival du Film de Venise 2025

At Work
tells the true story of a man who leaves a job to follow his passion: writing. But finishing a text does not mean being published; being published does not mean being read; being read does not mean being loved; being loved does not mean being successful; and success promises no fortune.
in French with English subtitles

Discount code for AF Members


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Happy Hour in French [In Person] Mar 6

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Obec Brewing
0 Places Remaining

Join our community to practice your French in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere!


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Storytime in French | Mar 7

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Seattle - Good Shepherd Center
2 Places Remaining

Join us for Storytime in French at the Alliance, every Saturday morning in room 207.


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Salon des Arts: Musique française

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Home of Micaiah Evans & Kate Gentry (Ravenna)
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Le Français dans l'Ouest des Etats-Unis

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Berkeley, California (Online)

Un séminaire de deux jours visant à renforcer les liens au sein de la communauté FLE et immersion, et à célébrer la francophonie dans les circonscriptions des Consulats généraux de France. Organisé par le Consulat général de France - Villa Albertine San Francisco.


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Amal | Ciné-Salon | Mar 13

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Online via Zoom
$10.00 USD

Watch the film at home, then join our ciné-salon online to discuss it in French, and connect with others through our shared love of cinema and Francophone cultures.


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Storytime in French | Mar 14

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Seattle - Good Shepherd Center
-1 Places Remaining

Join us for Storytime in French at the Alliance, every Saturday morning in room 207.


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Dictée à l'Alliance: Poetry Special

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Seattle - Good Shepherd Center
$5.00 USD
1 Places Remaining

Hello Francophones and French learners! Join us for your favorite French exercise, la dictée, in this event hosted at the Alliance Française de Seattle. This special session will celebrate the Printemps des Poètes with a beautiful piece of French poetry.


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Rencontre Littéraire: Felwine Sarr & Malick Ndiaye

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Elliott Bay Book Company

Join us at Elliott Bay Book Company for a conversation with authors Felwine Sarr and Malick Ndiaye, followed by a book signing session.

Scholar, musician, and writer Felwine Sarr and Seattle University professor Malick Ndiaye visit the store to discuss two major works of African literature in English translation, Dahij by Sarr and Letters to My President by Ndiaye. These are the first two titles published by Peregrine Press, a new Seattle-based publishing house, founded by Malick Ndiaye and Victor Reinking. 


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Opening Night "Écrire en Français" Exhibition

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Alliance Française de Seattle
1 Places Remaining

The Alliance Française de Seattle will be opening an exhibition about Francophone litterature. "Écrire en français" is an exploration of the history of languages and the travels of word.


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Seattle's French Fest

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Seattle Center Armory

AFSeattle will be present with a booth at the annual French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures! This event features vendors, performances, tastings and activities. It is free and open to the public.


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Rendez-vous Littéraire avec Samuel Larochelle

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Online via Zoom
5 Places Remaining

The Alliance Française de Seattle invites you for a conversation with Québec author Samuel Larochelle to discuss his graphic novel Le plus petit sauveur du monde.
Join us online on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30pm. Free event, in French only (Open to A2 level or higher).


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SOLD OUT! A Romanian Composer in Paris: Enescu's Legacy

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Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle WA 98103
$35.00 USD
-4 Places Remaining

This recital invites listeners into George Enescu’s Parisian repertoire of works for violin and piano.


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Info Session: AF Montréal | Mar 27

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Online via Zoom

Join us for a virtual information session on Friday, March 27, 2026. The Alliance Française de Montréal will present the Summer 2026 Immersion program and answer all your questions!


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Happy Hour in French [In Person] Mar 27

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Princess & Bear Wines
16 Places Remaining

Join our community to practice your French in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere!


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Storytime in French | Mar 28

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Seattle - Good Shepherd Center
10 Places Remaining

Join us for Storytime in French at the Alliance, every Saturday morning in room 207.


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Soirée Québec: Amour Apocalypse | Mar 28

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MLK Fame Community Center
$10.00 USD
-2 Places Remaining

The Alliance Française de Seattle and the Québec Government Office in Seattle are thrilled to present a screening of the film Amour Apocalypse in celebration of the Month of Francophonie.


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AFSeattle is a 501(c)(3) educational and cultural non-profit organization registered in the state of Washington in 1987. It is a member of an 800+ network of Alliances Françaises around the world and aims to promote French language and Francophone cultures towards a variety of programs. Discover AFSeattle's membership program and ways to support here.