French Movies on Netflix: Last year the French Flicks website published a l
ist of the top French movies on Netflix. Click
here for the list. Notes from the editor:
Tell No One (Ne le dis � personne) is very fast moving and contains much "street French." Learners of French would do well to watch it multiple times with the subtitles on.
Two Days, One Night with Marion Cotillard is good for students because a major part of the film involves Marion Cotillard greeting and interviewing co-workers (lots of repetition of idiomatic expressions and
formules de politesse).
A Friend Like Harry (Harry, an ami qui vous veut du bien) is a black comedy that is wickedly twisted and which won four C
�sar awards in 2001. Final note on the list: While
On the Way to School (
Sur le chemin de l'�cole) is described as French, the dialog in the documentary is mainly in languages other than French.
Time Out Paris has just published a nicely formatted list of 101 things to do in Paris. While 101 things may seem like a long list, the formatting of the list makes it easy to browse through quickly. Check it out
online.
French Entree describes 10 events and places not to miss when planning travel in France in 2016. Depending on your travel goals you may wish to plan
around, or
for, these recommendations! Click
here.
French President Hollande makes his 2016 wishes in a speech that is available online. Learners of French: Diplomats often speak an eloquent and well-enunciated Fr
ench that is delightful to listen to. Click
here for the webpage. First click on the video, start it, then scroll down to open up "le texte des voeux." In this way you can simultaneously listen to the speech and read the words - a great exercise in French and a view into Hollande's perception of the year's events and his priorities for 2016.
St. Vincent Celebration at Domaine Serene: Profiled above in this newsletter, Domaine Serene Winery in the Dundee Hills would like to invite Alliance Fran�aise members to their St. Vincent (patron saint of
winegrowers) celebration at the winery on Friday, January, 22, 2016, from 5:30 - 8:30pm. They'll be introducing their Ch�teau de la Cr�e wines for the first time (Domaine Serene's owners Ken & Grace Evenstad purchased the Santenay, Burgundy winery in the late spring of last year). Roman Candle Baking Co. will be providing hors d'oeuvres and also a "market" with provisions
available for purchase by guests for the upcoming weekend. Special price of $15 for Alliance members. Click
here for the flyer and RSVP to
[email protected].
Ordering Galettes des Rois: Whether or not you plan to attend the January 24 event at the Alliance, know that you can order your own galettes from St. Honor
� Bakery, prior to January 31. Click
here for a description of the galettes, the sizes and the prices.
A note to Alliance members: When placing an order online, type in the coupon code "Galette4AF" in order to receive your 10% membership discount. Then bring in your membership card to show when you pick up your order and enjoy! British View of the Rise of French: A recent article in the Daily Mail, a British online news site, describes (somewhat grudgingly) how French is projected to become the most-spoken language in the
world by 2050. Click
here.
French Morning's Questions B�tes are a favorite feature of that publication so we're pleased to share their TOP
questions b�tes of 2015. These include: Why do Americans like white teeth? Ice cubes? Why are eggs refrigerated in U.S. supermarkets? Why are the fire engine sirens so loud in New York? Click
here for the top 10 - a great reading comprehension exercise and also goo
d for a few chuckles.
French Night with the Blazers: If you haven't already ordered your special "group" tickets for French Night at the Blazers on January 29, you can still be part of the group by contacting the Group Sales Manager, Alec Botts, directly at 503 963.3926 or email him at
[email protected].
The French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest is seeking volunteers for committee work on the 2nd annual FABA PNW (French American Business Awards of the Pacific Northwest) event in Seattle, set for this May. Volunteers must be active in a business sector where trade with France (in either direction) is involved, and be available for occasional travel to Seattle. Contact
[email protected] for details.