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 (4+)
See all- Café Conversation Après-midiCorner Bakery, Glenview, IL
Join fellow Francophones for relaxed, afternoon conversations in French on third Thursdays. All fluency levels are welcome.
For further information, visit AFnorthshore.org or contact cafe-apresmidi@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.
- Online Apéro ConversationLink visible for attendees
Meet 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. - Apéro ConversationOak at The Glen, Glenview, IL
Can'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.
- Soirée TriviaSt. Johns Lutheran Church, Wilmette, IL
Click here to register by September 23.
The Musée d'Orsay's impressionist art collection draws crowds year 'round. For what purpose—also serving crowds—was the building initially built?
If you know the answer, you're on your way to winning a fabulous prize. Join us at the AFduNS' eighth annual French Trivia Night. Bring some snacks and beverages to share for a night of fun, camaraderie, friendly competition and prizes. Questions will be in English.
Didn't know the answer (train station)? Don't worry: you'll have seven other team members to count on.
Doors open at 6:30. Come early to socialize.
The raffle is back. Bring cash to buy your tickets for a chance to win fabulous prizes.
Tickets are $25. Click here to register by September 23. Space is limited. We'll send important details before the event to those who register.
Questions? Write to soiree-trivia@AFnorthshore.org.
Proceeds support French educational and cultural activities of the American Association of Teachers of French and the Alliance Française du North Shore.
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.
