Our Online Auction Is Open: Bid From Anywhere!

Near or far, our entire community is invited to join the fun! Every bid supports Alliance Française de Seattle’s 2027 cultural programs, facility renovations, and scholarships. Discover exciting experiences, unique treasures, and more, all for a great cause! Online auction open October 9–18.

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Are you ready to enroll in your next French course? Courses in Fall 2 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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Discover our events

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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Certify Your French

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.

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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 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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Alaska Airlines Raffle - Sold out!

As part of our annual Fundraising Gala and Auction, the Alliance Française de Seattle is thrilled to organize a raffle in partnership with Alaska Airlines, directly supporting our scholarship fund. Winner will be announced on Saturday, October 17 at the Rainier Club during our Soirée Jazz.

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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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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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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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Discover Film and Literature in French

Use short films and text to enhance B1-level grammar and vocabulary, strengthen and practice oral comprehension, and become more comfortable with speaking in French.

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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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Book Club: Sous les Platanes de Manhattan

In this 5-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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Perfect Your Pronunciation

Ideal for beginners, learn key elements in pronunciation, such as accentuation, links, oral and nasal vowels, semivowels, and difficult consonants. 

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French Literature for Beginners

Expand your French linguistic and cultural knowledge by reading an abbreviated version of the classic faity tale La Belle et la Bête, by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve.

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Learn French Through Play

Our new onsite immersion program for young learners combines French language learning with hands-on activities, play, movement, storytelling, and exploration.

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Upcoming Events

Storytime in French | Oct 10

Storytime in French | Oct 10

Film Screening: Hola Frida! by André Kadi and Karine Vézina

Film Screening: Hola Frida! by André Kadi and Karine Vézina

Nouvelles Femmes: Le Bonheur (Happiness)

Nouvelles Femmes: Le Bonheur (Happiness)

Le comte de Monte Cristo | Ciné-Salon | Oct 16

Le comte de Monte Cristo | Ciné-Salon | Oct 16

Storytime in French | Oct 17

Storytime in French | Oct 17

Fundraising Gala & Auction

Fundraising Gala & Auction

Dictée virtuelle: Simon Paré-Poupart

Dictée virtuelle: Simon Paré-Poupart


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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.