À la Découverte du Monde Francophone Each 3rd Wednesday, our “discussion” will focus on different countries of the Francophone world with the goal to learn relative ‘facts’ about the geography, resources, foods, famous people, music of these countries…. Each person may add to the discussion by bringing tales of their travels to this country, souvenirs […]
This month's Litchfield area discussion group will meet at 6pm on Thursday May 19 at the Oliver Wolcott Library in Litchfield. Following a short discussion, attendees will help co-host the Author Event at the same location: author Florence de Dampierre talking about her book "French Chic Living" (see event listing)
Florence de Dampierre will speak about her book, French Chic Living on Thursday, May 19, at 7:00 pm at the Oliver Wolcott Library, in Litchfield. There will be a wine and cheese reception following the presentation and The Hickory Stick Bookshop will provide books for sale and signing. Registration is required and should be done by […]
Read and discuss en français topics such as French art, literature, politics, history, music, and current events. All levels of French are welcome. You may choose to listen if you are a beginner. Articles are read out loud so this is a chance to practice your reading skills. French words that are less common are often […]
Bring your lunch and join us! Practice thinking and diving deep into your brain to pull out French words for SCRABBLE. Other games like Mille Bornes, Les Mots Flechés are also available to play, as participants desire. AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others. RSVP is kindly requested by calling […]
Join us at our weekly French Discussion group Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:30pm. Today's discussion will be Les Vacances d'été. A short article (in English) will introduce interesting cultural, historical or current event. Bring your opinions, photos, articles or items about the subject to add to the discussion. Bring your lunch and spend time getting […]
Meeting on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, participants take turns reading out loud French classic authors and enjoy hearing and sharing the richness of the French language. June's meeting is on the 2nd and takes place back at its summer location at the Burnham Library in Bridgewater (see address […]
Together, reading aloud and discussing the text, this group meets twice a month on Saturdays (replacing Cafe Conversation). This summer’s novel will be: Le Chapeau de Mitterrand by Antoine Laurain Daniel Mercier dîne seul dans une fameuse brasserie parisienne quand – il n‘en croit pas ses yeux – un illustre convive s’installe à la table […]
Come watch the 2002 movie "Le Papillon" a film by Philippe Muyl starring Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich. When eight-year-old Elsa and her oft-absent mother move into the apartment next to Julien, an ornery butterfly collector, the persistant and curious Elsa adopts the reluctant old man as her surrogate grandpa. But when Julien leaves town […]
MARIAM: A Rare Portrait of the Coming of Age of a Muslim Teenage Girl This film tells the story of a French Muslim teenager, MARIAM, who must choose between her hijab and going to school when France passes a law in 2004 banning religious symbols from public schools. It was the awarded the Special Jury […]
