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🎧 RENCONTRE EXCLUSIVE AVEC JOACHIM GARRAUD 🎧 19 JUIN 2026

📅 Vendredi 19 juin 2026
⏰ 10h00 – 12h00
📍 Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush Street, SF

L’Alliance Française de San Francisco a le plaisir d’accueillir Joachim Garraud, figure emblématique de la musique électronique et pionnier de la French Touch, à l’occasion du lancement américain de son autobiographie événement I Love My DJ Life.

Au programme :
☕ Accueil autour d’un café et de pâtisseries françaises
🎤 Rencontre et échange privilégié avec Joachim Garraud
✍️ Séance de dédicace
🎬 Projection du documentaire primé Modular California Vibes

Découvrez le parcours exceptionnel d’un artiste qui a collaboré avec David Guetta, Jean-Michel Jarre, David Bowie, Kylie Minogue et bien d’autres, et plongez dans 40 ans d’histoire de la musique électronique.

📖 Vous pouvez acheter le livre I Love My DJ Life sur afsf.com. Aucun exemplaire supplémentaire ne sera disponible sur place.

❤️ Action solidaire : 100 % des bénéfices des ventes du livre seront reversés à l’Association Artur pour soutenir la recherche sur les tumeurs du rein.

⚠️ Places limitées – réservation obligatoire.

🇫🇷 Celebrate Bastille Day SF & 250 Years of French-American Friendship! 🇺🇸 Come say hi, will be there 💙🤍❤️

Join us for the 7th Annual Celebrate Bastille Day SF Festival at Embarcadero Plaza on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 11 AM – 6 PM!

Experience the magic of France right in San Francisco with a full day of:
🥐 Authentic French food & pastries
🍷 Wine, beer & cocktails
🎶 Live French music & entertainment
🎨 Artists, authors & cultural exhibits
💃 Performances by bands & dancers
🛍️ French vendors, associations & companies

As the largest public Bastille Day celebration in the San Francisco Bay Area, this year’s festival is even more special as we celebrate 250 years of friendship between France and the United States.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy a day filled with French culture, community, food, music, and joie de vivre!

📍 Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 6 PM

Vive la France! 🇫🇷✨

🇫🇷 French Expression of the Week ✨
“T’es relou”

👉 You’re annoying

If a French person says this to you… you’re probably doing too much 😭

🗣️ Example:
“Arrête un peu, t’es relou.”
→ “Stop for a second, you’re annoying.”

🔥 Super common slang in France.
🎯 Casual, playful… but sometimes brutally honest.

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☕ Café Conversation – July 10, 2025 ☕🇫🇷
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
📍 Location: Alliance Française de San Francisco
1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Practice your French in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at Café Conversation! ☕🥐

Join us every other Friday for lively discussions in French centered around a unique cultural theme. It’s a great opportunity to improve your speaking skills, meet fellow Francophiles, and enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries together. 🌍💬

Ideal for intermediate and advanced French speakers who want to gain confidence and connect through conversation.

🎟️ Reserve your spot today and share your passion for French language and culture!

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

🇫🇷 Have a great time enjoying a thrilling movie while improving your French!

Join us for a special screening in French with English subtitles, perfect for all levels!

📅 When? Tuesday, July 7 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Where? Alliance Française de San Francisco
👥 Who? Everyone is welcome — all levels! Plus on est de fous, plus on rit!

💲 Price: $10 | $5 for members

📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]

Come for the movie, stay for the French! 🍿

🇫🇷 French Expression of the Week

“Ça me saoule”

👉 It pi**es me off / I’m sick of it

A super common French expression used when something really annoys you 😩

🗣️ Example:
“Les embouteillages, ça me saoule.”
→ “Traffic pi**es me off.”

⚡ Casual, very French, and used all the time in everyday conversations.

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A huge thank you to Costco for partnering with Alliance Française de San Francisco for the celebration of Music Day 2026! 🎶🇫🇷

We’re grateful for your support in bringing our community together through music, culture, and shared joy. We can’t wait to celebrate an unforgettable day filled with performances, connection, and festive spirit!

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🎬 SPECIAL MOVIE NIGHT 🎬
Roussil, le cul par terre
📅 Tuesday, June 30, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Alliance Française de San Francisco
1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Join us for a special evening of cinema, art, and cultural reflection at Alliance Française de San Francisco!

We are thrilled to present R. Roussil, Looking Up from the Ground (Roussil, le cul par terre), a moving documentary exploring the life, art, and legacy of celebrated Quebec sculptor Robert Roussil. Through his bold artistic vision and unwavering commitment to freedom of expression, Roussil left a lasting imprint on the art world.

✨ Screened in French with English subtitles
✨ All French levels welcome
✨ A wonderful way to practice your French while enjoying a captivating film!

🎥 About the film:
Set in the artist’s mill in Tourrette-sur-Loup, France, the documentary offers an intimate and poetic journey through Roussil’s creative universe, reviving the memory of a visionary artist whose voice continues to resonate today.

🎬 Directed by Maxime-Claude L’Écuyer, award-winning filmmaker and creator of 305 Bellechasse (2022).

💲 Admission:
$10 general admission
$5 for members

📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Plus on est de fous, plus on rit! 🇫🇷

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☕ Café Conversation – June 12, 2025 ☕🇫🇷
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
📍 Location: Alliance Française de San Francisco
1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Join us every other Friday for Café Conversation, a cozy, in-person French chat over coffee, tea, and croissants! 🥐
Each session centers on a specific theme in French, offering a fun and engaging way to practice your language skills and explore Francophone cultures. 🌍💬

Perfect for intermediate and advanced learners looking to boost their confidence in conversation!

🎟️ Get your ticket now and bring your love for French!

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

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