What we’re about
Do you hum la Marseillaise in the shower? Is wearing a béret de rigueur? Or is your French a little rusty? Speakers at all fluency levels are welcome. Attend any of our many events and enjoy the camaraderie of French-speaking people in Chicago's northern suburbs. Il y en aura pour tous les goûts !
We are a chapter of the cultural and educational not-for-profit Alliance Française organization, a worldwide network of chapters that seek to educate members about francophone cultures, language, history and literature. Visit our website for more details: http://afnorthshore.org/.
Si vous voulez améliorer votre compréhension et expression de la langue française, venez vous joindre à nous.
Join us and put a little French in your life.
Upcoming events
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Apéro Conversation
Oak at The Glen, 1811 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL, USCan't make it to the daytime café conversations? Then join us for coffee and/or wine at Oak at The Glen. Appetizers are also available.
All fluency levels are welcome.
For further information, visit www.AFnorthshore.org.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.
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•OnlineOnline Apéro Conversation
OnlineMeet fellow Francophones for evening conversation. This gathering is facilitated by one or more of our native or fluent AFduNS leaders.
Pour yourself a glass of wine, gather some snacks and settle in at home for our online conversation group.
The meeting will be held on Zoom. Although you don't need to download Zoom to attend this meeting, we encourage you to do so (https://zoom.us/download) for a smoother experience. Depending on the number of attendees, we may break out into smaller groups.
The link to the meeting will be visible when you RSVP. The meeting ID is 859 8255 4800.
All fluency levels are welcome. RSVPs help us plan.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.7 attendees
Café Conversation Matin
Panera Bread, 1199 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL, USJoin fellow Francophones for relaxed, mid-morning conversations in French on first Mondays, facilitated by one or more of our native or fluent AFduNS leaders.
All fluency levels are welcome.
For further info, visit afnorthshore.org or contact cafe-matin@AFnorthshore.org.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.2 attendees
•OnlineCiné Club
OnlineJoin a group of cinéphiles online for a discussion of La Vie devant soi (Madame Rosa). You'll watch the film on your own: view it for free on Kanopy. Our discussion will focus on the questions below. For more details, write to cine-club@AFnorthshore.org.
Madame Rosa (1977) réalisé par Moishe Mizrahi et adapté du roman La vie devant soi de Romain Gary. Simone Signoret a reçu le César de la meilleure actrice et le film a remporté un Oscar du meilleur film international
Les personnages :
· Madame Rosa ex- prostituée juive et survivante de la Shoah
· Momo (Mohammed) garçon musulman
· M Hamil – mentor pour Momo
· Docteur Katz
· Nadine - monteuse qui recueille Momo à la fin
· Mimoun – proxénète (procureur) africain (elle écrit des lettres pour lui)
· Mme Lola voisine ; prostituée transgenre
· Banania- petit garçon noir chez Mme Rosa
· Moishe (Moise) - garçon juif chez Mme Rosa- Décrivez Madame Rosa.
2. Décrivez Belleville, le quartier où vivent Madame Rosa et les enfants. Quel est le rapport entre Mme Rosa et les habitants du quartier ?
3. Pourquoi est-ce que Madame Rosa prend soin des enfants des prostituées ? Comment est-ce qu’elles les élèvent ?
4. Décrivez la relation entre Madame Rosa et Momo. Comment évolue-t-elle au cours du film ?
5. Il y a des moments quand Madame Rosa s’inquiète de Moma. Elle l’amène chez le docteur. Pourquoi ?
6. Madame Rosa était survivante de la Shoah. Comment est-ce que ce passé a-t-il influence sa vie actuelle ?
7. Madame Rosa refuse d’aller à l’hôpital. Pourquoi ?
8. Madame Rosa ne révèle pas à Momo l’identité de ses parents et le destin de sa mère. Qu’est-ce qui se passe quand le père de Momo vient reprendre son fils ? Que pensez-vous de la réaction de Momo quand son père arrive ?
9. Pourquoi Momo choisit-il de rester auprès de Mme Rosa après sa mort dans la cave ?
10. Qu’est-ce qui se passe à la fin du film ? Qu’est-ce que vous en pensez ?
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.4 attendees- Décrivez Madame Rosa.
Past events
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