Our building and offices are closed Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th, in observance of US Independence Day.

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!

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.

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Upcoming Events

All Events
Bastille Day
Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Celebrate Bastille Day with an evening of French culture, food, music, and community at our AFDC French Language and Cultural Center. Our center will transform into a lively French Village Market for an evening of fun and festivities, followed by French karaoke!

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2026 AFDC Annual Benefit Event
Thursday, September 17, 2026

This Gala will bring together patrons, supporters, and friends of French culture for a night of hors d’oeuvres, conversations, Ken Matthews’ Band’s Live Jazz Performances, and desserts by Pâtisserie Poupon at The Résidence de France

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2026 Trip to France
September 27 to October 5, 2026

From the golden vineyards to the fairy-tale villages of Alsace and Lorraine, this curated 9-day journey blends history, gastronomy, and elegance for an authentic taste of Eastern France.

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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.

Classes et Programmes

In-Person and Online

Adult Classes via Zoom or In Person

Learn French from the comfort of your home or come to our building in the beautiful Kalorama neighborhood*.

Check here for the schedule. 

*Please note: Not all levels are offered in in-person format.

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Private Classes

The Alliance Française de Washington provides customized private one-on-one and semi-private instruction on-site and off-site, as well as via Zoom visio-conference lessons with fully qualified French teachers. Start at any time and benefit from flexible scheduling and personalized instruction.

Adults -> Learn more & Submit request form

Youth -> Learn more & Submit request form

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Autres Actualités

The Latest News

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Summer Camps 2026

7 Weeks, 7 Themes, 2 Age Groups (5-8 & 9-12)

1 Field Trip per Week

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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


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Our Sponsors

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