About us
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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Peindre un pays : regards sur l’art en Tunisie
Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL, USCette présentation de Weriem propose un parcours à travers l’histoire des arts en Tunisie, des héritages anciens à l’émergence de la peinture moderne au XXᵉ siècle. À travers ce cheminement, nous poserons une question simple : comment un pays se représente-t-il à travers l’art ?
Weriem est une artiste franco-tunisienne, dont le travail minutieux s’inspire notamment des arts de la scène. Son travail a été présenté aux États-Unis et à l’international. Avant de se consacrer aux beaux-arts, elle a mené pendant dix ans une carrière de costumière pour l’opéra, après un doctorat en biologie à l’Université de Lille. Son travail a été salué, entre autres, par le Chicago Tribune, le Chicago Reader, The Wall Street Journal et The New York Times.
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 $50.00.11 attendees
Online Apéro Conversation
·OnlineOnlineMeet fellow Francophones for evening conversation. This gathering is facilitated by one or more of our native or fluent AFduNS leaders.
Pour yourself a glass of wine, gather some snacks and settle in at home for our online conversation group.
The meeting will be held on Zoom. Although you don't need to download Zoom to attend this meeting, we encourage you to do so (https://zoom.us/download) for a smoother experience. Depending on the number of attendees, we may break out into smaller groups.
The link to the meeting will be visible when you RSVP. The meeting ID is 859 8255 4800.
All fluency levels are welcome. RSVPs help us plan.
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 $50.00.5 attendees
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
Ciné Club
·OnlineOnlineJoin a group of cinéphiles online for a discussion in French of a French film with English subtitles.
Our film this month is Quand vient l’automne (When Fall Is Coming), a film by François Ozon. Watch it for free on Kanopy or other streaming service prior to our discussion. Check here for discussion questions a few days before we meet.
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 $50.00.3 attendees
Past events
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