66 5 https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/66/IMG_6921.png page https://www.afdallas.org/blog/travel-memories-and-the-impressionist-movement/ 2026-07-28 15:37:00 63 2 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Bastille Day in collaboration with Hendy's on Henderson and Oui Dallas!

It was a fantastic evening filled with laughter, French spirit, great conversations, and wonderful company. A special thank you to everyone who embraced our French Cliché Outfit theme—you truly made the celebration even more fun and memorable! From berets and striped shirts to baguettes, moustaches, and creative costumes, everyone really got into the spirit, and it was a joy to see.

Thank you all for bringing such incredible creativity, humor, and enthusiasm to the celebration. Your energy is what makes our community so special.



We look forward to seeing you again at our upcoming cultural events and French classes.

Until next time, merci et à bientôt!]]> https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/63/BastilleDay_49.jpg page https://www.afdallas.org/blog/bastille-day-soiree/ 2026-07-15 01:43:00 64 2 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us throughout our FIFA World Cup Watch Parties and cheered on Les Bleus with us!

A special congratulations to Kylian Mbappé on winning the Golden Boot—a well-deserved achievement and an outstanding tournament!

A special thank you to our wonderful partners Hendy's on Henderson and Oui Dallas for helping make these gatherings possible.

We loved seeing so many familiar faces and meeting new members of our French-speaking community along the way.

Thank you again for making these events such a success.

We can't wait to welcome you back for our upcoming cultural events, workshops, and French classes.

À bientôt, et allez les Bleus! 🇫🇷]]> https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/64/IMG_2805.jpg page https://www.afdallas.org/blog/fifa-world-cup-watch-parties/ 2026-07-14 21:55:00 62 2
It was a wonderful moment to share our passion for French culture, celebrate the strength of our Francophone community in Dallas, and talk about the incredible excitement surrounding the French national team’s World Cup journey.

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

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

Thank you again for your presence, your energy, and your participation. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this evening so meaningful.
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Here is one of their first podcast projects: La Famille de Joey — a great example of their creativity and the confidence they are building through speaking French.]]> https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/55/dis-moi-dix-mots-students-journal-(5).png page https://www.afdallas.org/blog/students-journal/podcast-classe-a22-avec-charlotte/ 2026-05-18 15:11:17 54 5 Dis-moi, dix mots, the writing competition held during Le Mois de la Francophonie. 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 and creative, with a strong quality of expression. They include at least five of the ten required words, and no use of artificial intelligence is allowed. The entries were judged on originality and creativity, quality of expression, and respect of the rules. ]]> https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/54/dis-moi-dix-mots-students-journal-(2).png page https://www.afdallas.org/blog/students-journal/dis-moi-dix-mots-writing-competition/ 2026-05-06 15:53:28 53 2
Your presence, curiosity, and enthusiasm made the experience all the more memorable and meaningful.

We hope you enjoyed discovering Chef Sebastian Rast’s culinary journey, gaining insights into the art of fine cuisine, and experiencing the thoughtfully curated wine pairings that accompanied the conversation.

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

Thank you once again for being part of this wonderful event.]]> https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/53/IMG_1796.jpg page https://www.afdallas.org/blog/crafting-culinary-excellence-a-conversation-with-le-cordon-bleu-chef-sebastian-rast/ 2026-04-16 16:19:00 48 2
Thank you to everyone who joined us for “An Evening with Jimmy Jean-Louis: Francophone Cinema Across Borders.” Your presence and engagement made this event truly special!

From the insightful conversation to the screening of Desrances, and the book signing and sale, every moment was a meaningful celebration of culture, storytelling, and connection.

It was a true honor to welcome Jimmy Jean-Louis — thank you for sharing your journey and inspiring us all 

We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended and helped make this beautiful celebration of Francophone cinema such a success!]]> https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/48/Capture-décran-2026-03-26-084821.png page https://www.afdallas.org/blog/an-evening-with-jimmy-jean-louis-francophone-cinema-across-borders-at-smu/ 2026-03-24 19:16:00 47 2
“An Evening of Haitian Culture and Flavors” with Jimmy Jean-Louis was truly a remarkable success, bringing together vibrant culture, rich traditions, and incredible energy in a warm and festive atmosphere 

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

We 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 .

We are proud to have shared this special moment with you all as part of the celebration of Francophonie Month, honoring the richness and diversity of our cultures.]]> https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/47/P3236765-(1).jpg page https://www.afdallas.org/blog/an-evening-of-haitian-culture-and-flavors/ 2026-03-23 19:05:00 46 2 Alliance Française de Dallas to welcome Susan Harper, Consul General of Canada in Dallas, for a very special dictation evening.

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

A perfect blend of language, culture, and conviviality — thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to our winners! ]]> https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/46/IMG_1156.jpg page https://www.afdallas.org/blog/la-dictee-de-susan-harper/ 2026-03-05 00:00:00 45 2
It was such a pleasure to see so many of you and to share a wonderful evening filled with French conversations, laughter, and great company.

Moments like these remind us how special it is to come together as a community, practice French in a relaxed atmosphere, and enjoy delicious crêpes along the way.

Thank you for your enthusiasm and energy—we can’t wait to see you again very soon for the next French Happy Hour!]]> https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/45/Image_20260226_102755_586-(1).jpeg page https://www.afdallas.org/blog/french-happy-hour-whisk-crepes-cafe/ 2026-02-26 00:48:00 44 2 Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate the 10th edition of La Nuit de la Lecture with us around the theme “Cities and Countryside.”

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

A special thank you to Yiyi Gao for beautifully accompanying the evening with her piano talent 

We are so grateful to have shared this special moment with you all.]]> https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/44/IMG_0305-(1).jpg page https://www.afdallas.org/blog/la-nuit-de-la-lecture/ 2026-02-01 00:10:00 16 3 https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/16/17261491851545aca59d970.png url https://www.dallasnews.com/event/28c8f37b-cee3-67f7-a48c-b52da48ac4b1/ 2024-10-04 23:05:00 14 3 https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/14/La-Reunion-Screenshot-Dallas-Historical-Society-2024-09-24-at-10.16.35-PM.jpg url https://candysdirt.com/2024/09/26/the-la-reunion-symposium-offers-insight-into-how-a-french-colony-began-in-dallas/ 2024-09-25 23:00:00 15 3 https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/15/file-18.jpg url https://www.frenchmorning.com/la-reunion-le-projet-inacheve-dune-societe-fourieriste-a-dallas/ 2024-09-21 23:01:00 13 2 https://www.afdallas.org/media/website_posts/13/carre-3000-de-vives-voix.jpg 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 2024-01-15 12:36:00