What we’re about
It's a French-speaking world out there... French is spoken as a first language by about 136 million people worldwide. A total of 220 million speak it as a first and second language. French speaking communities are present in 57 countries and territories.
The goal of this Meetup is to make you discover all these communities, one at a time. Not just France and its regions, but Quebec, Haiti, Louisiana, Senegal, Cameroon, Togo, Belgium, Switzerland, etc... If French is spoken there, we can have a Meetup about it. Each Meetup will be organized around a French-speaking region. For example, we might pick Belgium, have a Happy Hour at Brasserie Beck (a great Belgian restaurant in DC) with Belgian beers and some typical Belgian munchies, and a person from Belgium will present his country to us for a few minutes. Or we will have a Meetup at the Embassy of Senegal.
Meetups might be: Happy Hours (most frequent), dinner, joining an already organized event (for example live music or 'La Grande Fête de la Francophonie'), visiting an exhibition, etc... Venues will be cafes, bistros and restaurants, museums, embassies, virtual events, etc... Mostly in DC but some might be in the nearby MD or VA suburbs.
Do you need to speak French? No! However, expect many people to speak French (likely they will be at least bilingual French/English). But it's OK to speak whatever you want as long as you have an interest in the French speaking country/region we will be having the Meetup about.
Will there be a cost? Depends. Some Meetups will be free with a cash bar for example, others might require a payment upfront to secure the venue or a group dinner.
What nationality do I need to be? All nationalities welcome. Each Meetup will focus on a different French-speaking country or region. If you are from that country or region, come and talk to others about it. If you are not, come to learn about it, or just come to enjoy the event and make a few new friends.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Garden Party at the French EmbassyAmbassade de France / Embassy of France, Washington, DC
### Join us on Saturday 19th for an incredible garden party at the French Embassy, organized by the French-American Chamber of Commerce!
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- The French Touch : come spend your Saturday evening in the French Embassy's expansive and beautiful outdoor space to mix and mingle with francophiles, French VIPs, diplomats, professionals and business people.
Important: This is a rain or shine event - In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors inside the beautiful Maison Francaise.
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### On the Menu: Garden Party the French Way 🇫🇷
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Ham cut in front of you 🍖
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French Crepes
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Buffet campagnard (French buffet)
### Open Bar All Night
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Excellent rosé of course, but also red, white and wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Loire Valley, Alsace, Rhone, Provence, etc.
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Kir (crème de cassis topped with white wine or bubbly)
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Pastis: French Riviera's favorite apéritif
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### Raffle
#### Our top Raffle prize: A Trip for Two to Paris Package
DJ set by David Duprès!
The garden party hits a new level. Laid-back vibes, sunny atmosphere, and a groovy set—David Auprès brings his signature sound outdoors.
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Jenniffer Scott live
Experience the elegance of live piano under the open sky. Jenniffer Scott, a gifted pianist with a soulful touch, will bring a unique atmosphere to the garden party—refined, warm, unforgettable.
