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Alliance Française de Seattle is an official exam center for internationally recognized French language certifications, including DELF, DALF, and TEF. Whether you need certification for studies, work, immigration, or personal goals, take your exam right here in Seattle.
DELF/DALF Registration is now open for the December session!

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Book Fair with Clotilde French Bookstore

Join us on Saturday, November 14 for an exciting Book Fair with Clotilde French Bookstore, showcasing a large and diverse selection of brand new imported French books for all ages!

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Register for Fall 3 Classes

Are you ready to enroll in your next French course? Courses in Fall 3 session are open for registration: join our community of French learners!

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Join our community of 1500+ members and meet other Francophiles, develop your French knowledge, or discover local arts and culture. We strive to provide our members with unique benefits that will enhance your journey with French and Francophone cultures.

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Our community and cultural events are open to everyone and are currently available online or in person. Come join us for exciting happy hours, engaging film discussions, captivating literary conversations, and so much more!

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Immersion Programs for Adults and Kids

Welcome to our brand-new Full-Immersion Programs in our newly renovated space at the Good Shepherd Center! Join us to move, play, create, and connect entirely in French, no matter your age and level.

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French for Native French-Speaking Children

Our new in-person tutoring program for native French-speaking students is based on the official CNED curriculum. If your child speaks French at home, has attended school in a Francophone country, or is following a bilingual educational path, this program is for them.

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Discover our merch

We teamed up with local artist Lars Larrowby to create a fresh line of Alliance Française de Seattle gear, and it’s très chic! T-shirts, mugs, totes (including a marché tote for your grocery runs!), all inspired by our beautiful home at the Good Shepherd Center. Grab yours now and rep your Alliance pride!

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Enhance your speaking skills with French news

Discover a RFI news report each week and strengthen your listening and speaking skills.

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Explore French Surrealism

Read and study seminal surrealist texts and poetry spanning Paris and the Caribbean. Starting with André Breton and his two manifestos, you will analyze the works of Aimé and Suzanne Césaire while exploring techniques such as "automatic writing."

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Perfect Your Speaking Skills!

Discover a new theme each week and work on your speaking skills through small-group conversations, oral presentations, and short collaborative projects.

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Practice Grammar with Le Petit Nicolas

Dive into the colorful world of Le Petit Nicolas and review essential grammar topics at the A2 level, especially the alternation between the passé composé and the imparfait.

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Discover French Art & Gastronomy

This unique course combines French art, language, and gastronomy in an engaging cultural experience. Over four sessions, you'll explore the culinary tastes of great French painters – Cézanne, Renoir, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec – through their favorite recipes, drawn from personal notebooks, correspondence, and cookbooks.

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Explore Business French

Learn French business vocabulary, see examples of professional interactions face to face and in formal written documents, as well as practice your own.  

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Creative Writing Meets Travel

Work on notes & queries on your most memorable travel experiences, introducing the most beautiful country, region, or city you ever saw, describing a failed trip, writing about the best (or the worst) culinary experience, and sharing your thoughts about an unusual travel. 

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Book Club: Sous les Platanes de Manhattan

In this 3-week advanced book club class, you will read Sous les Platanes de Manhattan by Katherine Pancol, the author's love letter to New York City.

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Discover classic French literature

You will read an abbreviated version of "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo and analyze the themes and writing structure.

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Immerse Yourself in French

Join us for a unique half-day immersion experience designed to help you socialize, speak, discover, play, eat, and even breathe in French alongside fellow francophiles.

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Upcoming Events

Dictée virtuelle: Simon Paré-Poupart

Dictée virtuelle: Simon Paré-Poupart

Nouvelles Femmes: Band of Outsiders

Nouvelles Femmes: Band of Outsiders

Happy Hour in French [Online] Oct 23

Happy Hour in French [Online] Oct 23

Storytime in French | Oct 24

Storytime in French | Oct 24

Rencontre Littéraire avec Marie NDiaye

Rencontre Littéraire avec Marie NDiaye

Nouvelles Femmes: Stolen Kisses

Nouvelles Femmes: Stolen Kisses

Salon littéraire: Tous mes amis by Marie NDiaye

Salon littéraire: Tous mes amis by Marie NDiaye


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Practice your French with Frantastique

1 month free for AF members! Practice your French with these fun daily lessons adapted to your level. Each day, a bespoke episode of just 10 minutes will let you explore the language and its culture. Infused with humor!

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Bonjour Paris

50% off the annual subscription!
Love Paris? Want to learn all about the culture and intriguing history? Or what about getting the scoop on all the latest shows, boutiques, and top tables in the City of Light? A Bonjour Paris membership is a must for you.

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Study French at AF Nice

The Alliance Française de Seattle is proud to partner with the Alliance Française de Nice Côte d'Azur, offering our community the opportunity to learn and practice French on the stunning French Riviera.
AFSeattle members receive a 15% discount on classes!

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Study French at AF Paris

In 2025, discover the Alliance Française de Paris! Become a member and receive an exclusive 15% discount on all French classes at AF Paris.

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France Today Free Trial

AFSeattle members can enjoy an exclusive trial offer and experience France Today for FREE for three months!

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The Alliance Française de Seattle acknowledges that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle: the Coast Salish people, including the Duwamish people past and present, and that we occupy this land. We honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

The Alliance Française de Seattle's 2025-27 ARTS AND cultural programs BENEFIT FROM 4CULTURE'S SUSTAINED SUPPORT GRANT.

The Alliance Française de Seattle's 2025-2026 cultural programs are supported by artsFund.