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 | Jun 2, 2019 | Announcements, Events
Enrolment Night: Our enrolment evening will take place at Henleaze Library, BS9 4HP on Thursday 5th September 2019 between 7.30pm and 9pm. Join us to meet some of our friendly teachers. No need to book, just turn up! Can’t make it? Don’t worry, see below....
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...
by Alliance Française | Apr 1, 2019 | Announcements, Events, Workshops
A fantastic way to communicate in French with one of our French tutors and Chef! Broaden your knowledge of French cuisine Develop your French vocabulary around food Improve your communication skills in a small group of like-minded students Take home a delicious dish...
by Alliance Française | Mar 6, 2019 | Blog
A couple of weeks ago, in my Tuesday morning class, we read and discussed Marcel Proust’s famous passage about la madeleine. Here is a picture of une madeleine above. In A la recherche du temps perdu, Proust explains how he remembers years later the taste of the...
by Alliance Française | Feb 22, 2019 | Blog
Read this wonderful short tale written by Nick, a student learning French in Françoise’s class: Le Chat et le Géant Une fois un chat était assis sur un mur à côté d’une piscine. Il se léchait tranquillement lorsqu’un géant arriva et dit, “Ah, un chat. J’adore...
by Alliance Française | Feb 8, 2019 | Announcements, Blog
Paul, a student learning French in Bristol in Audrey’s class, has prepared the following text talking about this famous Paris bar: Le Harry’s Bar est un bar célèbre situé entre l’avenue de l’Opéra et la rue de la Paix. Il a été créé en 1911 par un jockey...
