What we’re about
Do you hum la Marseillaise in the shower? Is wearing a béret de rigueur? Or is your French a little rusty? Speakers at all fluency levels are welcome. Attend any of our many events and enjoy the camaraderie of French-speaking people in Chicago's northern suburbs. Il y en aura pour tous les goûts !
We are a chapter of the cultural and educational not-for-profit Alliance Française organization, a worldwide network of chapters that seek to educate members about francophone cultures, language, history and literature. Visit our website for more details: http://afnorthshore.org/.
Si vous voulez améliorer votre compréhension et expression de la langue française, venez vous joindre à nous.
Join us and put a little French in your life.
Upcoming events
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Café Conversation Matin
Panera Bread, 1199 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL, USJoin fellow Francophones for relaxed, mid-morning conversations in French on first Mondays, facilitated by one or more of our native or fluent AFduNS leaders.
All fluency levels are welcome.
For further info, visit afnorthshore.org or contact cafe-matin@AFnorthshore.org.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.2 attendees
•OnlineCiné Club
OnlineJoin a group of cinéphiles online for a discussion in French of a French film with English subtitles.
The choice for this month is La Petite Vendeuse de soleil (The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun). You'll watch the film on your own: view it for free on Kanopy. For more details, write to cine-club@AFnorthshore.org.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.2 attendees
Café Conversation Après-midi
Corner Bakery, 1378 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL, USJoin fellow Francophones for relaxed, afternoon conversations in French on third Thursdays. All fluency levels are welcome.
For further information, visit AFnorthshore.org or contact cafe-apresmidi@AFnorthshore.org.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.4 attendees
•OnlineLes Filles du Roi : Amour, Héritage et la Naissance du Québec
OnlineEntre 1663 et 1673, près de 800 jeunes femmes courageuses quittèrent la France pour la rude colonie de la Nouvelle-France, répondant à l’appel du roi pour peupler un monde lointain. Connues sous le nom de « Filles du Roi », elles apportèrent avec elles non seulement une dot et de l’espérance, mais aussi la résilience et la foi qui allaient façonner les générations à venir. À travers des mariages arrangés, des voyages audacieux et de nouveaux commencements, ces femmes devinrent les mères, à la fois réelles et spirituelles, du Québec. Leur histoire est celle de l’amour, de la persévérance et de la réinvention au cœur des défis de la vie coloniale. Joignez-vous à la généalogiste Lisa Elvin-Staltari pour une exploration captivante de ces femmes extraordinaires et de l’héritage durable qu’elles ont laissé.
Lisa Elvin-Staltari est généalogiste professionnelle, écrivaine et conférencière, spécialisée dans l’histoire franco-canadienne et nord-américaine. Elle est la spécialiste en généalogie pour le Orange County Library System en Floride et anime la chaîne YouTube « Have Roots, Will Travel», où elle explore les histoires fascinantes cachées derrière les archives historiques. Avec plus de vingt ans d’expérience en recherche, Lisa a redonné vie aux parcours des Filles du Roi, des soldats du régiment de Carignan-Salières et des colons qui ont bâti la Nouvelle-France. Sa passion réside dans le lien qu’elle établit entre les descendants d’aujourd’hui et leurs racines ancestrales. Que ce soit à la bibliothèque ou sur la route à bord de son camping-car, Lisa inspire chacun à découvrir les histoires qui ont façonné leur famille—et l’Histoire elle-même.
Program Registration for Members of the AF DuPage: Free
If you're a member of the AF DuPage and are attending a monthly program for the first time, please RSVP to programmes@AFnorthshore.org with “DuPage” in the subject line. Include your name and Zoom screen name, if different. If you're a member of our Meetup group, we'll mark you as such and you'll no longer need to send RSVP emails as long as you RSVP on Meetup.
If you're not a member of the AFduNS Meetup group, you'll need to send an email RSVP for each monthly program.
Program Registration for Nonmembers: $10
If you're not a member of the AFduNS or the AF DuPage, the cost of attending this program is $10. Click here to register and pay online with PayPal by 8 PM the day before the program. There will be no refunds or credits.
We appreciate reservations by 8 PM the day before the program. Walk-ins may pay at the door on their mobile device.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.6 attendees
Past events
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