What we’re about
NEW ORLEANS FRENCH LANGUAGE MEETUP GROUP : A pleasant opportunity to meet local people who share an appreciation for the French language and culture. We welcome all ages and all speaking levels.
Even if you have given up ever mastering French, this meetup group might be for you and gladly welcomes you. Ultimately we are about community. Truly. Some active Members have been with us for several years. Some members learned some French in their youth but then stopped using it for decades -- now they join us and it's amazing how easily their knowledge of French comes back.
Some meetups are simply informal discussions welcoming all levels of proficiency. It is OK to only listen. Other meetups have a theme or may require a certain amount of reading before the discussion. We also watch and discuss -- typically in English -- French-speaking films with subtitles.
You must RSVP at this site before showing up to any meetup.
If you are having trouble managing your app or your French meetup Profile page, then falling back on using the desktop version of meetup.com can help (desktop, laptop, etc., or opting for the desktop version on your cellphone).
Join us!
Guy Henoumont/Organizer since 2008
504-460-9049 or guyheno@gmail.com
[This group is part of our school for conviviality -- meetup.com/convivial ]
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Sun. 1p: we discuss 2012 film "IN THE HOUSE" [in French, 1h 45m], @ our PJ'sPJ's Coffee, New Orleans, LA
Join us Sunday, May 5th, 1p to 2:15p at PJ's Coffee on Canal Blvd. (not Canal Street) by the railroad tracks and Navarre Ave. We'll be inside or outside. Come and leave anytime.
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We'll discuss IN ENGLISH the 2012 film "IN THE HOUSE/DANS LA MAISON", directed by Francois Ozon, with Fabrice Luchini, Kristin Scott Thomas. 1 hour 45 minutes. Rated R. Mystery/Thriller/Drama/Comedy. In French, with subtitles.
ABOUT: A high school French teacher is drawn into a student's transgressive story.
TRAILER at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxbWP_oYLGQ
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FILM IS STREAMABLE on Kanopy.com for free (48 hours) if you have an account [which is free with a public library account but be mindful that Kanopy has a limit of about 18 films per month].
https://www.kanopy.com/en/nolalibrary/video/3882447
Film can be streamed on other platforms for $4, or free with ads:
https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/in-the-house
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You must RSVP. No drop-ins. Do change your RSVP to NO if you end up not coming. You must have seen the entire film after this announcement and prior to our discussion.
For more info, contact Guy Henoumont anytime at 504-460-9049 or at guyheno@gmail.com - Sunday 2:15p : Informal conversation * all levels welcome * at PJ's, Canal Blvd.PJ's Coffee, New Orleans, LA
Join us Sunday, May 5th, from 2:15p to 3:30 at PJ's Coffee on Canal Blvd. (not Canal Street) (between the railroad tracks and Navarre Ave.) We'll be inside or outside.
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All levels of French proficiency are welcome, even total beginner. We only speak French, though. We'll make sure that everyone is treated kindly and with patience and respect. Don't be shy about coming for the first time -- but you can be quiet and just listen once with us (:
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You must RSVP before coming. No drop-ins. Change your RSVP to NO if you end up not coming.
For more info, call/text/email Guy Henoumont anytime at 504-460-9049 or at guyheno@gmail.com