Learn French the French Way

Bienvenue dans le Monde Francophone

Parlez-vous français? Alliance Française in Washington, D.C., takes you beyond “L’Hexagone” to wherever the French language is spoken and francophone culture, celebrated.

Membership in our community is your ticket to a world of language study—in person or online— lectures, films and social events that bring together francophiles from all over the Washington region for enrichment and companionship.

Stay up-to-date with our bi-weekly newsletter. Take a class. Visit our library. And join our club by exploring all the benefits of membership.

Merci et à bientôt!

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We are a member-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and do not receive any funding from the French, US or District governments. We depend entirely on generous donors, sponsors, partners, and friends like you to support our mission, expand our programming, and underwrite our operations.

Pourquoi L’Alliance Française?

The Alliance Française has been a Washington Institution since 1905, welcoming adults, teens, and children to experience the joys of French and francophone language and cultures.

We offer a comprehensive array of classes at every level—from absolute beginner to fluent speakers. All enriched by a full calendar of events to round out your French education.

We are a member-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and do not receive any funding from the French, US or District governments. We depend entirely on generous donors, sponsors, partners and friends like you to sustain our work, expand our programming, and underwrite our operations.

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Institution
Since 1905

D.C.'s Best
French Teachers

The #2
Alliance Française
Chapter in U.S.

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Worldwide
Network

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