by Alliance Française | Jun 7, 2019 | Announcements, Blog
In Martine’s Wednesday evening French class, we read Le collier rouge by Jean-Christophe Rufin over the last few weeks. Here is what Anita wrote once we had finished it: En hommage au livre Le Collier Rouge de Jean Christophe Rufin Je recommande vivement...
by Alliance Française | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog
Looking for something to read in the summer? Look no further: read Paul’s Catherine’s, Alex’s and Maria’s reviews of Millesime 54 by Antoine Laurain. Paul: Magalie (restauratrice d’art), Julien (barman), Bob (fanatique américain de Harley...
by Alliance Française | May 24, 2019 | Announcements, Blog
David, who has been learning French with Audrey in Southville, has written the following review about Antoine Laurain’s latest novel: Millesime 54 (Vintage 1954). Here is what he thought: Millésime 54 L’auteur Antoine Laurain écrit avec un style intéressant. Si...
by Alliance Française | May 6, 2019 | Blog
After the terrible fire of Notre Dame (l’incendie) architects and French citizens are wondering how to rebuild the beautiful landmark. Here are a few words of vocabulary to help you follow the conversation; selected from this glossary: La flèche La flèche en...
by Alliance Française | Apr 7, 2019 | Blog
Le pet de nonne or le beignet goes back to the Renaissance period. Different stories are told about the origin of the name but, in any case une nonne is a nun and pets de nonne were first of all cooked by nuns in Franche Comté ( east of France) for instance. Iza, our...
