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.
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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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Save the Date for the AFDC Annual Benefit Event - Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Residence of France
Tickets will be for sale at the end of January.
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“My most cherished part of being part of AFDC has been the people I've met, the great teachers I've had (shoutout to Sidiki, Ernest, Eric, Ghislaine, Flora, Ameneh, Milad, Wissam), and the friendships I've made with interesting, open-minded learners of all ages.”
-Cecilia Capuzzi Simon
“It is a privilege to be part of the AFDC where everyone is supportive and encouraging. My dream to study broderie française historique is now a reality since I use the language skills I learned here to participate in this amazing form of art. Merci, AFDC!”
-Laura Koren
