Through the Lens of Anne & Valentin

Join us for a chic evening of French poetry, art, and worldclass artisanship with Parisian eyewear brand Anne & Valentin, in partnership with local literary arts nonprofit Hugo House!

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Fall Courses Registration

Our Fall session starts on September 14. Are you ready to enroll in your next French course? All courses are now open for registration, join our community of French learners!

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Full Immersion Programs

Welcome to our brand-new Full-Immersion Programs in our newly renovated space at the Good Shepherd Center! Join us to move, play, create, and connect entirely in French, no matter your age and level.

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CNED Tutoring Program

We're excited to launch a new in-person French Academic Support Program for native French-speaking students based on the official CNED curriculum. If your child speaks French at home, has attended school in a Francophone country, or is following a bilingual educational path, this program is for them. Enroll by August 25!

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Gala Tickets Are Here!

Tickets are selling fast for our 2026 Fundraising Gala "Soirée Jazz"! Join us on Saturday, October 17 at the iconic Rainier Club for an unforgettable night of spirited jazz, elegant style, and thoughtfully crafted cuisine.

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L'Apéro de l'Alliance

[Member-only event] Looking for a good excuse to practice your French outside the classroom? Join us on August 25 for a classic apéro with drinks and conversation at Mirabelle by Orphée in Pioneer Square. This casual evening is meant for catching up, meeting new people in the Alliance Française community, and chatting in French.

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Cafe & Conversation at La Parisienne

Join us for a Café & Conversation at La Parisienne bakery in Seattle! Practice ordering en français, connect with others at your language level using guided conversation cards, and share your favorite topics with fellow enthusiasts in a warm, social setting.

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Please note that our library will be closed this summer due to our renovation project.

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Dive into the Conditional

Explore how to form and use the conditional to express hypothetical situations, make polite requests, and discuss possibilities in French, using real-world examples from current news headlines and classic French songs. 

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Perfect your French Skills

Put into practice important grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to prepare for the next class level.

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Make French Grammar Easy

Conducted in an interactive and fun manner, this workshop will focus on helping you master the common difficulties of French grammar! 

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Intensive Reviews For All Levels

Strengthen major skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing for the A1 to B2 levels.

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Complete Beginner? Start Here!

Welcome to our very first French course for complete beginners! Start your French journey with the basics: the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary. 

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Explore Surrealist Poetry

Try your hand at writing surrealist poetry and gain a better understanding of this style and historic art movement.

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Immerse Yourself in French

Join us for a unique half-day immersion experience designed to help you socialize, speak, discover, play, eat, and even breathe in French alongside fellow francophiles.

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Dive into Foucault's Theory!

Read and analyze Foucault's History of Sexuality: The Will to Knowledge, and discuss the shifting terrain of sexuality in the West, including the proliferation of sexual and gender identities we see today.

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Master the Subjunctive

Struggling with the Subjunctive? This workshop will change that! Explore its uses and nuances with a fun, practical approach.

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We are accepting scholarship applications for Summer courses or Summer camps!

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Upcoming Events

Café & Conversation at La Parisienne | Aug 19

Café & Conversation at La Parisienne | Aug 19

Salon littéraire: l'Hôte et les Muets Albert Camus | Aug 21

Salon littéraire: l'Hôte et les Muets Albert Camus | Aug 21

Happy Hour in French [Online] Aug 21

Happy Hour in French [Online] Aug 21

L'Apéro de l'Alliance | Members only | August 25

L'Apéro de l'Alliance | Members only | August 25

Through the Lens of Anne & Valentin with Hugo House

Through the Lens of Anne & Valentin with Hugo House

Happy Hour in French [In Person] Sep 4

Happy Hour in French [In Person] Sep 4

When Fall is Coming | Ciné-Salon | Sep 11

When Fall is Coming | Ciné-Salon | Sep 11


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Practice your French with Frantastique

1 month free for AF members! Practice your French with these fun daily lessons adapted to your level. Each day, a bespoke episode of just 10 minutes will let you explore the language and its culture. Infused with humor!

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Bonjour Paris

50% off the annual subscription!
Love Paris? Want to learn all about the culture and intriguing history? Or what about getting the scoop on all the latest shows, boutiques, and top tables in the City of Light? A Bonjour Paris membership is a must for you.

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Summer 2026 in Montréal

Enjoy an immersive experience in one of North America’s most vibrant Francophone cities. Participants will strengthen their language skills while discovering Montréal’s dynamic cultural landscape and authentic French-speaking environment. AFSeattle members get 10% off the summer immersion program!

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Study French at AF Nice

The Alliance Française de Seattle is proud to partner with the Alliance Française de Nice Côte d'Azur, offering our community the opportunity to learn and practice French on the stunning French Riviera.
AFSeattle members receive a 15% discount on classes!

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Study French at AF Paris

In 2025, discover the Alliance Française de Paris! Become a member and receive an exclusive 15% discount on all French classes at AF Paris.

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France Today Free Trial

AFSeattle members can enjoy an exclusive trial offer and experience France Today for FREE for three months!

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The Alliance Française de Seattle acknowledges that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle: the Coast Salish people, including the Duwamish people past and present, and that we occupy this land. We honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

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The Alliance Française de Seattle's 2025-2026 cultural programs are supported by artsFund.