{"id":19862,"date":"2026-03-23T18:30:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T18:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/francophonie-week-2026-at-the-alliance-francaise-de-montreal-highlights-and-key-moments\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T11:55:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:55:59","slug":"francophonie-week-2026-at-the-alliance-francaise-de-montreal-highlights-and-key-moments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/en\/francophonie-week-2026-at-the-alliance-francaise-de-montreal-highlights-and-key-moments\/","title":{"rendered":"Francophonie Week 2026 at the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al: highlights and key moments"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19862\" class=\"elementor elementor-19862 elementor-19681\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e251f15 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"e251f15\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-612d281\" data-id=\"612d281\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2d98d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2d98d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>From March 16 to 20, 2026, the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al celebrated the Journ\u00e9e internationale de la Francophonie (International Day of the Francophonie) on March 20, a week rich in encounters, discoveries and emotions.<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"662\">Throughout this special program, our community came together to celebrate the French language through a variety of activities, highlighting the diversity and vitality of the French-speaking world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4990d0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"4990d0f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cd502c5\" data-id=\"cd502c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86674f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"86674f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">Monday - Launch of theater workshop<\/h3><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-divider\"><\/div><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-description\"><p data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"350\">The week kicked off with the launch of our very first Th\u00e9\u00e2tre workshop, a creative immersion designed for learners of French (levels B1 to C2).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"642\">This workshop is in line with the other formats offered at the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al - such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/en\/conversation-workshop\/#\/\"><strong>conversation<\/strong><\/a>conversation <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/en\/literary-cafe\/#\/\">caf\u00e9 litt\u00e9raire<\/a><\/strong> or the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/en\/perfect-your-french-everyday-writing\/\">written communication<\/a> <\/strong>- and is another way to practice and perfect your French.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"676\">It offers a unique space for :<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"846\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1s6robv\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"726\">speak more natural, expressive French,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ltikb0\" data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"776\">gain in fluidity, spontaneity and confidence,<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pyskha\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"846\">improve pronunciation, intonation and oral presence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"937\">A great opportunity to explore the language in a fun and stimulating way.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a08773e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a08773e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Atelier-Theatre-Semaine-de-la-Francophonie-2026.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-19687\" alt=\"Atelier Th\u00e9\u00e2tre - Semaine de la Francophonie 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Atelier-Theatre-Semaine-de-la-Francophonie-2026.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Atelier-Theatre-Semaine-de-la-Francophonie-2026-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Learners at the theater workshop, accompanied by their teacher Laurence.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aac5716 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"aac5716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7f6cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"1f7f6cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">Tuesday - The Inter-Alliance Challenge<\/h3><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-divider\"><\/div><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-description\"><p data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1395\">Tuesday was marked by the D\u00e9fi Inter-Alliances, a fun, international competition organized by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Fondation des Alliances Fran\u00e7aises<\/span><\/span> in partnership with various players.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1638\">This challenge brings together learners from Alliances Fran\u00e7aises around the world to take part in quizzes on French language and culture: gastronomy, art, literature, music, cinema, French expressions, sport and much more.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1951\">During the local edition, our learners Polina and Carlos brilliantly represented the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al, and will be preparing to defend their chances at the Canadian national phase, scheduled for April 11. The prize: an international final with a week-long trip to Brussels, Belgium! <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf11897 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bf11897\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DEFI-INTER-ALLIANCES-Montreal-2026.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-19689\" alt=\"DEFI INTER-ALLIANCES Montreal 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DEFI-INTER-ALLIANCES-Montreal-2026.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DEFI-INTER-ALLIANCES-Montreal-2026-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Carlos and Polina, learners who will represent Montreal in the next stage of the D\u00e9fi Inter-Alliances.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17cdf9c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"17cdf9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fae30e elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"0fae30e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">Wednesday - Cin\u00e9-Rencontres at AFMTL<\/h3><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-divider\"><\/div><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-description\"><p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2105\">On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of hosting our very first Cin\u00e9-Rencontre, in partnership with Cin\u00e9-Quartier.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2286\">The screening of <em data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2135\">Nino<\/em>, by Pauline Loqu\u00e8s, attracted a large audience, confirming our community's interest in cultural activities around French cinema.  <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2335\">This series of screenings will continue with :<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2701\">\n<li data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2487\" data-section-id=\"1duzuz9\"><strong data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2350\">April 22<\/strong>: <em data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2371\">Amour Apocalypse<\/em>, by Anne \u00c9mond, a Quebec comedy-drama starring Patrick Hivon, Piper Perabo and Gilles Renaud.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2701\" data-section-id=\"azk7tc\"><strong data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2500\">May 27<\/strong>: <em data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2523\">Montr\u00e9al, ma belle<\/em>, by Xiaodan He, a sensitive drama that explores themes of immigration, identity and personal freedom through the journey of a Chinese immigrant to Montreal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exhibitions, films, concerts and meetings: explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/en\/cultural-events\/#\/\"><strong>cultural program<\/strong><\/a> !<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ea5af0 elementor-skin-carousel elementor-arrows-yes elementor-pagination-type-bullets 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class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b077c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"6b077c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">Thursday - Soir\u00e9e de la Francophonie<\/h3><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-divider\"><\/div><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-description\"><p data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2906\">The highlight of the week was the Soir\u00e9e de la Francophonie, celebrating the richness and diversity of the French-speaking cultures that make Montreal so vibrant every day.<\/p><p data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"3126\">On the occasion of the Journ\u00e9e internationale de la Francophonie, we honored more than just a language: a mosaic of backgrounds, histories and perspectives that nourish contemporary Francophonie.<\/p><p data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3445\">The evening was marked by the presence of Andr\u00e9anne Moreau, who is responsible for culture, heritage, design and the French language at the City of Montreal. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ville de Montr\u00e9al<\/span><\/span>as well as Mr. \u00c9ric Lamouroux, Consul General of France in Quebec City, representing the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Consulate General of France in Quebec City<\/span><\/span>.<\/p><p data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3531\">We would also like to thank our partners and collaborators for their contribution:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3678\"><li data-section-id=\"eyrt5h\" data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3573\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Vision Diversity<\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1rnh6sy\" data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3637\">Artists Pascale Leblanc, Lara Klaus and Erika Fogagnolo<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1baed95\" data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3654\">Tasting Good<\/li><li data-section-id=\"11awssz\" data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3678\">Distillerie Neisson<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36d14c5 elementor-skin-carousel elementor-arrows-yes elementor-pagination-type-bullets elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-media-carousel\" data-id=\"36d14c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45ab036 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"45ab036\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h3 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">Friday - Corporate PGL dictation<\/h3><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-divider\"><\/div><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-description\"><p data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3995\">The week ended with participation in the Dict\u00e9e PGL des entreprises, an initiative supported by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Fondation Paul G\u00e9rin-Lajoie<\/span><\/span>.<\/p><p data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4157\">The grand finale, held on March 20, showcased the pleasure of playing with the French language in a stimulating linguistic challenge.<\/p><p data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4427\">Our representatives, No\u00eblline Abauzit and Obafemi Olugbemi, proudly participated in this edition. On this occasion, we were also pleased to present a participation prize, offering French language courses to employees of the company drawn, Farm Credit Canada. <\/p><p data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4615\">Supporting this initiative is fully in line with our mission: to promote the French language while encouraging its learning and influence in the professional world.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4513505 elementor-skin-carousel elementor-arrows-yes elementor-pagination-type-bullets elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-media-carousel\" data-id=\"4513505\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_per_view&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;slides_to_scroll&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:5000,&quot;skin&quot;:&quot;carousel&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;show_arrows&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pagination&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;space_between&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;space_between_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;space_between_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"media-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-main-swiper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Diapositives\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-carousel-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Participation \u00e0 la Dict\u00e9e PGL des entreprises\" style=\"background-image: url(&#039;https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8.png&#039;)\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-carousel-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Dict\u00e9e PGL des entreprises\" style=\"background-image: url(&#039;https:\/\/www.afmontreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dictee-PGL-des-entreprises.png&#039;)\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d0230e8 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"d0230e8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-286071b\" data-id=\"286071b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d132dcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d132dcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"387\">This year&#8217;s Semaine de la Francophonie once again illustrated the richness, diversity and dynamism of a language carried by millions of voices around the world.<\/p><p data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"599\">We would like to extend our warmest thanks to all those &#8211; learners, teachers, partners and guests &#8211; who contributed to making these days a true moment of sharing, culture and conviviality.<\/p><p data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"855\">At the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al, we pursue our mission every day, at the crossroads of French language teaching and cultural outreach, by creating living spaces where language becomes a link, a terrain for expression and encounter.<\/p><p data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"939\"><strong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"939\">La Francophonie is a language&#8230; but above all, it&#8217;s a community on the move!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20d0254 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"20d0254\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-485a2f9\" data-id=\"485a2f9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a8df0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a8df0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Credits  <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4e4463 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_copyright\" data-id=\"c4e4463\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_copyright.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<small>Editing and photos: Communication department<\/small>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From March 16 to 20, 2026, the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al celebrated the Journ\u00e9e internationale de la Francophonie (International Day of the Francophonie) on March 20, a week rich in encounters, discoveries and emotions. Throughout this special program, our community came together to celebrate the French language through a variety of activities, highlighting the diversity and vitality of the French-speaking world. Monday &#8211; Launch of theater workshop The week kicked off with the launch of our very first Th\u00e9\u00e2tre workshop, a creative immersion designed for learners of French (levels B1 to C2). This workshop is in line with the other formats offered at the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al &#8211; such as the conversationconversation caf\u00e9 litt\u00e9raire or the written communication &#8211; and is another way to practice and perfect your French. It offers a unique space for : speak more natural, expressive French, gain in fluidity, spontaneity and confidence, improve pronunciation, intonation and oral presence. A great opportunity to explore the language in a fun and stimulating way. Learners at the theater workshop, accompanied by their teacher Laurence. Tuesday &#8211; The Inter-Alliance Challenge Tuesday was marked by the D\u00e9fi Inter-Alliances, a fun, international competition organized by the Fondation des Alliances Fran\u00e7aises in partnership with various players. This challenge brings together learners from Alliances Fran\u00e7aises around the world to take part in quizzes on French language and culture: gastronomy, art, literature, music, cinema, French expressions, sport and much more. During the local edition, our learners Polina and Carlos brilliantly represented the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al, and will be preparing to defend their chances at the Canadian national phase, scheduled for April 11. The prize: an international final with a week-long trip to Brussels, Belgium! Carlos and Polina, learners who will represent Montreal in the next stage of the D\u00e9fi Inter-Alliances. Wednesday &#8211; Cin\u00e9-Rencontres at AFMTL On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of hosting our very first Cin\u00e9-Rencontre, in partnership with Cin\u00e9-Quartier. The screening of Nino, by Pauline Loqu\u00e8s, attracted a large audience, confirming our community&#8217;s interest in cultural activities around French cinema. This series of screenings will continue with : April 22: Amour Apocalypse, by Anne \u00c9mond, a Quebec comedy-drama starring Patrick Hivon, Piper Perabo and Gilles Renaud. May 27: Montr\u00e9al, ma belle, by Xiaodan He, a sensitive drama that explores themes of immigration, identity and personal freedom through the journey of a Chinese immigrant to Montreal. Exhibitions, films, concerts and meetings: explore our cultural program ! Thursday &#8211; Soir\u00e9e de la Francophonie The highlight of the week was the Soir\u00e9e de la Francophonie, celebrating the richness and diversity of the French-speaking cultures that make Montreal so vibrant every day. On the occasion of the Journ\u00e9e internationale de la Francophonie, we honored more than just a language: a mosaic of backgrounds, histories and perspectives that nourish contemporary Francophonie. The evening was marked by the presence of Andr\u00e9anne Moreau, who is responsible for culture, heritage, design and the French language at the City of Montreal. Ville de Montr\u00e9alas well as Mr. \u00c9ric Lamouroux, Consul General of France in Quebec City, representing the Consulate General of France in Quebec City. We would also like to thank our partners and collaborators for their contribution: Vision Diversity Artists Pascale Leblanc, Lara Klaus and Erika Fogagnolo Tasting Good Distillerie Neisson Friday &#8211; Corporate PGL dictation The week ended with participation in the Dict\u00e9e PGL des entreprises, an initiative supported by the Fondation Paul G\u00e9rin-Lajoie. The grand finale, held on March 20, showcased the pleasure of playing with the French language in a stimulating linguistic challenge. Our representatives, No\u00eblline Abauzit and Obafemi Olugbemi, proudly participated in this edition. On this occasion, we were also pleased to present a participation prize, offering French language courses to employees of the company drawn, Farm Credit Canada. Supporting this initiative is fully in line with our mission: to promote the French language while encouraging its learning and influence in the professional world. This year&#8217;s Semaine de la Francophonie once again illustrated the richness, diversity and dynamism of a language carried by millions of voices around the world. We would like to extend our warmest thanks to all those &#8211; learners, teachers, partners and guests &#8211; who contributed to making these days a true moment of sharing, culture and conviviality. At the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al, we pursue our mission every day, at the crossroads of French language teaching and cultural outreach, by creating living spaces where language becomes a link, a terrain for expression and encounter. La Francophonie is a language&#8230; but above all, it&#8217;s a community on the move! 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Throughout this special program, our community came together to celebrate the French language through a variety of activities, highlighting the diversity and vitality of the French-speaking world. Monday &#8211; Launch of theater workshop The week kicked off with the launch of our very first Th\u00e9\u00e2tre workshop, a creative immersion designed for learners of French (levels B1 to C2). This workshop is in line with the other formats offered at the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al &#8211; such as the conversationconversation caf\u00e9 litt\u00e9raire or the written communication &#8211; and is another way to practice and perfect your French. It offers a unique space for : speak more natural, expressive French, gain in fluidity, spontaneity and confidence, improve pronunciation, intonation and oral presence. A great opportunity to explore the language in a fun and stimulating way. Learners at the theater workshop, accompanied by their teacher Laurence. Tuesday &#8211; The Inter-Alliance Challenge Tuesday was marked by the D\u00e9fi Inter-Alliances, a fun, international competition organized by the Fondation des Alliances Fran\u00e7aises in partnership with various players. This challenge brings together learners from Alliances Fran\u00e7aises around the world to take part in quizzes on French language and culture: gastronomy, art, literature, music, cinema, French expressions, sport and much more. During the local edition, our learners Polina and Carlos brilliantly represented the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Montr\u00e9al, and will be preparing to defend their chances at the Canadian national phase, scheduled for April 11. The prize: an international final with a week-long trip to Brussels, Belgium! Carlos and Polina, learners who will represent Montreal in the next stage of the D\u00e9fi Inter-Alliances. Wednesday &#8211; Cin\u00e9-Rencontres at AFMTL On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of hosting our very first Cin\u00e9-Rencontre, in partnership with Cin\u00e9-Quartier. The screening of Nino, by Pauline Loqu\u00e8s, attracted a large audience, confirming our community&#8217;s interest in cultural activities around French cinema. This series of screenings will continue with : April 22: Amour Apocalypse, by Anne \u00c9mond, a Quebec comedy-drama starring Patrick Hivon, Piper Perabo and Gilles Renaud. May 27: Montr\u00e9al, ma belle, by Xiaodan He, a sensitive drama that explores themes of immigration, identity and personal freedom through the journey of a Chinese immigrant to Montreal. Exhibitions, films, concerts and meetings: explore our cultural program ! Thursday &#8211; Soir\u00e9e de la Francophonie The highlight of the week was the Soir\u00e9e de la Francophonie, celebrating the richness and diversity of the French-speaking cultures that make Montreal so vibrant every day. On the occasion of the Journ\u00e9e internationale de la Francophonie, we honored more than just a language: a mosaic of backgrounds, histories and perspectives that nourish contemporary Francophonie. The evening was marked by the presence of Andr\u00e9anne Moreau, who is responsible for culture, heritage, design and the French language at the City of Montreal. Ville de Montr\u00e9alas well as Mr. \u00c9ric Lamouroux, Consul General of France in Quebec City, representing the Consulate General of France in Quebec City. We would also like to thank our partners and collaborators for their contribution: Vision Diversity Artists Pascale Leblanc, Lara Klaus and Erika Fogagnolo Tasting Good Distillerie Neisson Friday &#8211; Corporate PGL dictation The week ended with participation in the Dict\u00e9e PGL des entreprises, an initiative supported by the Fondation Paul G\u00e9rin-Lajoie. 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