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	{
		"post_id": "54", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "Dis-moi dix mots - Writing Competition", 
		"post_content_short": "Here&nbsp;are the texts written by the winners of <em>Dis-moi, dix mots<\/em>, the writing competition held during Le Mois de la\nFrancophonie. Each piece is a short story in French (100 to 200 words) on the theme of our future in this world. The stories are original\nand creative, with a strong quality of expression. They include at least five of the ten required words, and no use of artificial\nintelligence is allowed. The entries were judged on originality and creativity, quality of expression, and respect of the rules.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThe words:&nbsp;<br \/>\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong>Alunir:<\/strong> to land on the moon<\/li>\n\t<li><strong>A<\/strong><strong>nticipation:<\/strong> expectation, foresight, or looking forward to an event with excitement<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t\t<strong>C<\/strong><strong>ontinuum:<\/strong> continuous sequence, range, or series in which adjacent elements are not noticeably different,\n\t\tbut the extremes are distinct\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li><strong>D<\/strong><strong>ystopique:<\/strong> a fictional, imagined society, or future<\/li>\n\t<li><strong>H<\/strong><strong>umanoïde:<\/strong> machine with the appearance, structure, or characteristics of a human<\/li>\n\t<li><strong>P<\/strong><strong>articule:<\/strong> a very small piece, fragment, or speck of matter<\/li>\n\t<li><strong>P<\/strong><strong>rogrammer:<\/strong> to program<\/li>\n\t<li><strong>S<\/strong><strong>idéral: <\/strong>anything relating to the stars, constellations, or deep space<\/li>\n\t<li><strong>T<\/strong><strong>héorie: <\/strong>set of ideas, principles, or a hypothesis<\/li>\n\t<li><strong>T<\/strong><strong>ransmuter:<\/strong> to change, alter, or transform the form, nature, or substance of something<\/li>\n<\/ul>", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/54\/dis-moi-dix-mots-students-journal-(2).png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/students-journal\/dis-moi-dix-mots-writing-competition\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-05-06 15:53:28"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "53", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "Crafting Culinary Excellence - A conversation with Le Cordon Bleu Chef Sebastian Rast", 
		"post_content_short": "It was a truly delightful and inspiring evening, and we are sincerely grateful to have shared it with you.\n<br \/><br \/>Your presence, curiosity, and enthusiasm made the experience all the more memorable and meaningful.\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tWe hope you enjoyed discovering Chef Sebastian Rast’s culinary journey, gaining insights into the art of fine cuisine, and experiencing the\n\tthoughtfully curated wine pairings that accompanied the conversation.\n\n<br \/><br \/>Moments like these—where gastronomy, culture, and dialogue come together—are what make our community so special.\n<br \/><br \/>Thank you once again for being part of this wonderful event.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/53\/IMG_1796.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/crafting-culinary-excellence-a-conversation-with-le-cordon-bleu-chef-sebastian-rast\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-16 16:19:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "48", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "An Evening with Jimmy Jean-Louis: Francophone cinema across borders at SMU", 
		"post_content_short": "Grateful for an inspiring and memorable evening!\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tThank you to everyone who joined us for&nbsp;<strong>“An Evening with Jimmy Jean-Louis: Francophone Cinema Across Borders.”<\/strong>&nbsp;Your\n\tpresence and engagement made this event truly special!<br \/>\n\t<br \/>\n\tFrom the insightful conversation to the screening of&nbsp;<em>Desrances<\/em>, and the book signing and sale, every moment was a meaningful\n\tcelebration of culture, storytelling, and connection.\n\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tIt was a true honor to welcome&nbsp;<strong>Jimmy Jean-Louis<\/strong>&nbsp;— thank you for sharing your journey and inspiring us all&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t<br \/>\n\tWe are deeply grateful to everyone who attended and helped make this beautiful celebration of Francophone cinema such a success!", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/48\/Capture-décran-2026-03-26-084821.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/an-evening-with-jimmy-jean-louis-francophone-cinema-across-borders-at-smu\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-24 19:16:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "47", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "An Evening of Haitian Culture & Flavors with Jimmy Jean-Louis", 
		"post_content_short": "What an unforgettable evening!\n<br \/><br \/>\n\t“An Evening of Haitian Culture and Flavors” with Jimmy Jean-Louis was truly a remarkable success, bringing together vibrant culture, rich\n\ttraditions, and incredible energy in a warm and festive atmosphere&nbsp;\n\n<br \/><br \/>\n\t&nbsp;A special highlight of the night was the engaging conversation, followed by an intimate book sale &amp; signing session, allowing\n\tguests to connect even more personally and take a piece of the experience home.&nbsp;&nbsp;\n\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tWe were deeply honored by the presence of Jimmy Jean-Louis — thank you for sharing this special moment with us. Your presence made the evening even more meaningful .<br \/>\n\t<br \/>\n\tWe are proud to have shared this special moment with you all as part of the celebration of&nbsp;<em>Francophonie Month<\/em>, honoring the\n\trichness and diversity of our cultures.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/47\/P3236765-(1).jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/an-evening-of-haitian-culture-and-flavors\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-23 19:05:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "46", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "La dictée de Susan Harper", 
		"post_content_short": "It was a true honor for the&nbsp;<strong>Alliance Française de Dallas<\/strong>&nbsp;to welcome&nbsp;<strong>Susan Harper, Consul General of\n\tCanada in Dallas<\/strong>,\n\tfor a very special dictation evening.\n\n<br \/><br \/>This evening was truly enriching and engaging, and it was made even more special by a delightful wine tasting.\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tA perfect blend of language, culture, and conviviality —&nbsp;<strong>thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to our\n\twinners!<\/strong>\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/46\/IMG_1156.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/la-dictee-de-susan-harper\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-05 00:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "45", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "French Happy Hour @Whisk Crepes Cafe", 
		"post_content_short": "Thank you to everyone who joined us for our French Happy Hour at Whisk Crêpes Cafe!&nbsp;<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIt was such a pleasure to see so many of you and to share a wonderful evening filled with French conversations, laughter, and great company.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nMoments like these remind us how special it is to come together as a community, practice French in a relaxed atmosphere, and enjoy delicious\ncrêpes along the way.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThank you for your enthusiasm and energy—we can’t wait to see you again very soon for the next French Happy Hour!", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/45\/Image_20260226_102755_586-(1).jpeg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/french-happy-hour-whisk-crepes-cafe\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-26 00:48:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "44", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "La Nuit de la Lecture", 
		"post_content_short": "<strong>Thank you<\/strong>&nbsp;to everyone who came to celebrate the&nbsp;<strong>10th edition of La&nbsp;Nuit de la Lecture<\/strong>&nbsp;with\n\tus around the theme&nbsp;<strong>“Cities and Countryside.”<\/strong>\n\n<br \/><br \/>It was a truly enriching and inspiring evening, filled with thoughtful exchanges and a wonderful sense of togetherness.\n<br \/><br \/>A special thank you to&nbsp;<strong>Yiyi Gao<\/strong>&nbsp;for beautifully accompanying the evening with her piano talent&nbsp;\n<br \/><br \/>We are so grateful to have shared this special moment with you all.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/44\/IMG_0305-(1).jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/la-nuit-de-la-lecture\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-01 00:10:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "16", 
		"post_category_id": "3", 
		"post_title": "The Origins of Francophone Culture in Dallas", 
		"post_content_short": "Join us on October 5th in Dallas for a unique symposium hosted by the Alliance Française de Dallas, celebrating for the first time the\nfascinating history of the La Réunion colony!", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/16\/17261491851545aca59d970.png", 
		"post_content_type": "url", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/event\/28c8f37b-cee3-67f7-a48c-b52da48ac4b1\/", 
		"post_date": "2024-10-04 23:05:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "14", 
		"post_category_id": "3", 
		"post_title": "The La Réunion Symposium Offers Insight Into How a French Colony Began in Dallas", 
		"post_content_short": "Once upon a time, a group of French, Belgian, and Swiss men and women dreamed of a utopian society.&nbsp;", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/14\/La-Reunion-Screenshot-Dallas-Historical-Society-2024-09-24-at-10.16.35-PM.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "url", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2024\/09\/26\/the-la-reunion-symposium-offers-insight-into-how-a-french-colony-began-in-dallas\/", 
		"post_date": "2024-09-25 23:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "15", 
		"post_category_id": "3", 
		"post_title": "La Réunion, le projet inachevé d’une société fouriériste à Dallas", 
		"post_content_short": "Vous êtes-vous déjà interrogé sur l’origine du nom «&nbsp;Reunion Tower&nbsp;» à Dallas, ou encore sur le choix d’Oak Cliff pour\nl’organisation des festivités du 14 juillet dans la ville texane ?", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/15\/file-18.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "url", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.frenchmorning.com\/la-reunion-le-projet-inacheve-dune-societe-fourieriste-a-dallas\/", 
		"post_date": "2024-09-21 23:01:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "13", 
		"post_category_id": "2", 
		"post_title": "“Speaking badly”: what is meant by “linguistic insecurity” in Canada?", 
		"post_content_short": "What does it mean to \"speak badly\"? What happens when you hear that you \"speak badly\" your mother tongue?", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/13\/carre-3000-de-vives-voix.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "url", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.rfi.fr\/fr\/podcasts\/de-vive-s-voix\/20240115-parler-mal-qu-est-ce-qu-on-appelle-l-ins%C3%A9curit%C3%A9-linguistique-au-canada", 
		"post_date": "2024-01-15 12:36:00"
	}
]