[ { "post_id": "66", "post_category_id": "5", "post_title": "Souvenirs de voyage et Impressionisme avec Valentine", "post_content_short": "With her A1.4 French class, our teacher Valentine explored travel memories and the Impressionist movement. As part of this\nproject, she invited her students to use artificial intelligence to create their own artwork inspired by Impressionism. It was a\ncreative way to combine language learning, art, and technology while encouraging them to express their personal travel experiences.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/66\/IMG_6921.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/travel-memories-and-the-impressionist-movement\/", "post_date": "2026-07-28 15:37:00" }, { "post_id": "63", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Bastille Day Soirée", "post_content_short": "A huge<\/span> thank you<\/span><\/strong> to\n\teveryone who joined us to celebrate<\/span>\n\tBastille Day<\/span><\/strong> in collaboration with<\/span> Hendy's\n\ton Henderson<\/span><\/strong>\n\tand<\/span> Oui Dallas<\/span><\/strong>!<\/span>\n\n

\n\tIt was a fantastic evening filled with laughter, French spirit, great conversations, and wonderful company. A\n\tspecial thank you to everyone who embraced our<\/span>\n\tFrench Cliché Outfit<\/span><\/strong> theme—you truly made the\n\tcelebration even more fun and memorable! From berets and striped shirts to baguettes, moustaches, and creative costumes, everyone\n\treally got into the spirit, and it was a joy to see.<\/span>\n\n

\n\tThank you all for bringing such incredible creativity, humor, and enthusiasm to the celebration. Your energy\n\tis what makes our community so special.<\/span>\n\n

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We look forward to seeing you again at our upcoming cultural events and French classes.<\/span>\n

Until next time, merci et à bientôt!<\/span>", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/63\/BastilleDay_49.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/bastille-day-soiree\/", "post_date": "2026-07-15 01:43:00" }, { "post_id": "64", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Fifa World Cup Watch Parties", "post_content_short": "A huge<\/span> thank you<\/span><\/strong> to everyone who joined us throughout our<\/span>\n\tFIFA World Cup Watch Parties<\/span><\/strong> and cheered on<\/span> Les Bleus<\/span><\/strong> with\n\tus!<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\nA special congratulations to Kylian Mbappé<\/strong> on winning the Golden Boot<\/strong>—a\nwell-deserved achievement and an outstanding tournament!<\/span><\/span>\n\n

\n\tA special thank you to our wonderful partners<\/span> Hendy's on Henderson<\/span><\/strong> and<\/span>\n\tOui Dallas<\/span><\/strong> for helping make these gatherings possible.<\/span><\/span>\n\n

\n\tWe loved seeing so many familiar faces and meeting new members of our French-speaking community along\n\tthe way.<\/span><\/span>\n\n

Thank you again for making these events such a success.<\/span>\n

\n\tWe can't wait to welcome you back for our upcoming cultural events, workshops, and French classes.<\/span>\n\n

À bientôt, et allez les Bleus! 🇫🇷<\/strong><\/span>", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/64\/IMG_2805.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/fifa-world-cup-watch-parties\/", "post_date": "2026-07-14 21:55:00" }, { "post_id": "62", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Interview by NBC - Fifa World Cup 2026", "post_content_short": "AFD  had the exciting opportunity to be interviewed by NBC as part of their coverage of the FIFA World Cup! 🇫🇷⚽️\n

\n\tIt was a wonderful moment to share our passion for French culture, celebrate the strength of our Francophone community in Dallas, and talk\n\tabout the incredible excitement surrounding the French national team’s World Cup journey.
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<\/a>", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/62\/visuels-events-website-(72).jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/interview-by-nbc-fifa-world-cup\/", "post_date": "2026-07-10 19:14:00" }, { "post_id": "60", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Screening of Motherland by Johanna Makabi", "post_content_short": "A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last week at SMU for the screening of Motherland<\/em> by Johanna Makabi, followed by a\n\tthoughtful and engaging Q&A session.\n\n

\n\tIt was a real pleasure to share this special evening with such an attentive and curious audience. We were truly inspired by the quality of\n\tthe reflections, the questions, and the conversations that continued well beyond the screening.\n\n

\n\tEvents like this — where cinema becomes a space for dialogue, discovery, and cultural exchange — are exactly what we aim to foster within\n\tthe Alliance Française de Dallas community.\n\n

\n\tThank you again for your presence, your energy, and your participation. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this evening so\n\tmeaningful.\n\t\n\t
", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/60\/Capture-décran-2026-05-28-152154.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/screening-of-motherland-by-johanna-makabi\/", "post_date": "2026-05-22 22:22:00" }, { "post_id": "55", "post_category_id": "5", "post_title": "Podcasts - Classe A2.2 avec Charlotte", "post_content_short": "In the A2.2 class, our teacher Charlotte introduced a 10-minute activity one month ago to help students reflect on their learning\njourney. Since then, it has become a meaningful part of the class, giving learners a chance to recognize their progress, build confidence,\nand celebrate how much they have achieved in French over the past weeks.
\n
\nHere is one of their first podcast projects: La Famille de Joey<\/em> — a great example of their creativity and the confidence they are\nbuilding through speaking French.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/55\/dis-moi-dix-mots-students-journal-(5).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/students-journal\/podcast-classe-a22-avec-charlotte\/", "post_date": "2026-05-18 15:11:17" }, { "post_id": "54", "post_category_id": "5", "post_title": "Dis-moi dix mots - Writing Competition", "post_content_short": "Here are the texts written by the winners of Dis-moi, dix mots<\/em>, the writing competition held during Le Mois de la\n\tFrancophonie. 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\n\tand creative, with a strong quality of expression. They include at least five of the ten required words, and no use of artificial\n\tintelligence is allowed. The entries were judged on originality and creativity, quality of expression, and respect of the rules.\n", "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

Your presence, curiosity, and enthusiasm made the experience all the more memorable and meaningful.\n

\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

Moments like these—where gastronomy, culture, and dialogue come together—are what make our community so special.\n

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

\n\tThank you to everyone who joined us for “An Evening with Jimmy Jean-Louis: Francophone Cinema Across Borders.”<\/strong> Your\n\tpresence and engagement made this event truly special!
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\n\tFrom the insightful conversation to the screening of Desrances<\/em>, and the book signing and sale, every moment was a meaningful\n\tcelebration of culture, storytelling, and connection.\n\n

\n\tIt was a true honor to welcome Jimmy Jean-Louis<\/strong> — thank you for sharing your journey and inspiring us all 
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\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

\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 \n\n

\n\t A special highlight of the night was the engaging conversation, followed by an intimate book sale & signing session, allowing\n\tguests to connect even more personally and take a piece of the experience home.  \n\n

\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 .
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\n\tWe are proud to have shared this special moment with you all as part of the celebration of 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 Alliance Française de Dallas<\/strong> to welcome Susan Harper, Consul General of\n\tCanada in Dallas<\/strong>,\n\tfor a very special dictation evening.\n\n

This evening was truly enriching and engaging, and it was made even more special by a delightful wine tasting.\n

\n\tA perfect blend of language, culture, and conviviality — 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! 
\n
\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.
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\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.
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\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": "Thank you<\/strong> to everyone who came to celebrate the 10th edition of La Nuit de la Lecture<\/strong> with\n\tus around the theme “Cities and Countryside.”<\/strong>\n\n

It was a truly enriching and inspiring evening, filled with thoughtful exchanges and a wonderful sense of togetherness.\n

A special thank you to Yiyi Gao<\/strong> for beautifully accompanying the evening with her piano talent \n

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. ", "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 « Reunion Tower » 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" } ]