{"id":17562,"date":"2024-04-22T14:27:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T18:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/?page_id=17562"},"modified":"2026-03-10T11:24:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:24:27","slug":"blog-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/en\/blog-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Committed French-speaking women: their voices for the planet<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On International Women’s Day, we felt it was essential to celebrate inspiring journeys and to remember what feminist struggles have made possible: allowing women today to become fully engaged, to defend causes that are important to them, and to make their voices heard.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Let’s celebrate International French Teachers’ Day
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Across all Alliance Fran\u00e7aise centers in Canada, we have joined forces to thank those who teach the French language every day with passion, creativity, and kindness.
\nThank you to all our French teachers, true ambassadors of the French language in Canada. You are at the heart of our mission.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>How can sustainability be integrated into a cultural event?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1.Why talk about sustainability in culture?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The world of events is changing. Today, it is essential and urgent to rethink our practices in the light of environmental and social issues.<\/p>\n

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5 outdoors places to practise your French in Ottawa<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ottawa is full of parks and is bordered by 2 main rivers: the Rideau and the Ottawa Rivers. There\u2019s only one step from the city to nature. Here are 5 places in the heart of nature to brush up on your French conjugations, vocabulary, and exceptions!<\/p>\n

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Spring activities in Ottawa in French<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ve probably heard by now that some people see Ottawa as a boring city with little to do. With a majority of government workers, some think the city sleeps at night as well as during the day. If finding activities in English is considered difficult, finding them in French can seem impossible. At Alliance Fran\u00e7aise Ottawa, \u201cimpossible\u201d is a word we don\u2019t use much in our vocabulary, and today have put together a list of spring activities to do in Ottawa in French, outdoors or indoors.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0What <\/span>does <\/span>OSR (Organi<\/span>z<\/span>ational Social Responsibility) <\/span>mean for an <\/span>Alliance Fran\u00e7aise?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Because an Alliance Fran\u00e7aise is a not-for-profit organisation that welcomes, educates, and entertains thousands of Francophiles, taking up OSR issues is both an obvious and a daily challenge. To shed light on the actions taken by the Alliances Fran\u00e7aises on this subject, in 2022, Alliances Sonores conducted a OSR action research project with a dozen pilot Alliances Fran\u00e7aises from the area and from France.<\/p>\n

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5 organisations involved in sustainable food in the Outaouais region<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Food is a subject that concerns everyone. Learning French often starts with a few basics about food. In this article, we’re going to introduce you to 5 organizations in the Outaouais region that are committed to more responsible eating for our planet and our bodies.<\/p>\n

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Can events and culture be responsible?<\/h3>\n

Events and culture can be used to raise public awareness of environmental issues. We aimed to highlight 5 committed cultural events that have taken place in Ottawa.<\/p>\n

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Where to find things to do in Ottawa?<\/h3>\n

Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Too “boring” for some, Ottawa nonetheless abounds in varied activities. Culture, sports, visual arts, sightseeing, culinary delights: there’s plenty to keep you busy during your weeks and weekends in Canada’s capital.<\/p>\n

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Forging Links<\/h3>\n

As part of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and driven by a desire to build bridges between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in the National Capital Region, the Alliance fran\u00e7aise Ottawa wishes to host two artists to create a unique work.<\/p>\n

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Children and French learning<\/h3>\n

Fewer and fewer children are learning French in Ottawa. There are many reasons for this, including the parents and their desire to pass on their mother tongue. Find out more about the other reasons and the importance of French-language learning facilities.<\/p>\n

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How to learn French fast at home?<\/h3>\n

Your home is your safe space, the place you go to when you need some rest, some comfort, to be with your family and relax. But did you know that your home could also be used as language training center? Here are six ways to improve your French at home. Discover our practical, fun and educational tips.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>How to understand French homonyms?<\/h3>\n

Homonyms, or words that are pronounced the same when spoken but do not have the same meaning. They can be quite complex to distinguish for a non-native speaker. Read the following article to learn how they work.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Top 5 activities to do in French in Ottawa<\/h3>\n

The city of Ottawa is full of interesting activities that you can do. But it is not always easy to find where the events in French are hidden. The Alliance Fran\u00e7aise d\u2019Ottawa has prepared a Top 5 activities to do in French in Ottawa, to facilitate your research and allow you to practice your French!<\/p>\n

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Top 5 most famous Francophones in Canada<\/h3>\n

Too often underestimated, the Francophones of Canada are however present on the national, and even international, scene. They have numerous successes in the music world, cinema, medicine, politic, hockey or even literature.<\/p>\n

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\"TOP<\/a><\/strong>Top 5 Best Cities to Learn French in Canada<\/h3>\n

When trying to learn a new language, immersion in an environment where that language is spoken is often an excellent experience. About 23% of the Canadian population has French as their first official language.<\/p>\n

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\"French<\/a>Did You Know? French and English are Almost Cousins!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We tend to think of languages, or language families, as something hermetic. In fact, languages are ever changing and permeable to other languages they come into contact with. The example of both French and English is a case in point. Over 10 000 words in English come from French. And we are not talking about recent additions such as \u201ccroissant \u201cor \u201cd\u00e9j\u00e0 vu\u201d.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Why is it important to speak French in Ottawa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are many reasons why it is not only important but essential to speak French in Ottawa. On one hand, it is the capital city of Canada, therefore the parliament as well as many departments and government agencies are located in this place, and are always in need of bilingual employees.<\/p>\n

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\"How<\/a>How to Properly Say You Need Something in French<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The French language can be a bit challenging to master, for many English speakers. Which does not mean it is impossible to learn, far from it! It is among the easiest languages to learn for those who speak the language of Shakespeare and Uncle Sam.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Three most common mistakes made by French learners<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Making linguistic or grammatical mistakes when learning a foreign language is quite normal, especially when you are just starting out. In this article we will reveal the most common mistakes made by French language learners and help you to remedy them.<\/p>\n

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What to do in Ottawa in French during Canada Day?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Are you learning French and looking for things to do in French in Ottawa? We have some suggestions for you and most of them are free and offered <\/span>every day<\/span> of the week! So, what will it be? A walking circuit in Vanier? A visit of the <\/span>Museopar<\/span>c<\/span> exhibitions? An outdoor concert? Take your pick! Enjoy!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why learn French in Canada? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

In this article, we will reveal 2 good reasons why it is important to learn French when living in Canada.<\/p>\n

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The reason why you should not be afraid to learn French<\/h3>\n

French is the fifth most spoken language in the world with over 280 million speakers. It is also the official language in nearly 29 countries around the world.<\/p>\n

French is not among the ten most difficult languages to learn. These include Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Polish and many others. French is far behind in 14th to 17th place.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>The Francophony Month 2022 at Alliance Francaise Ottawa<\/h3>\n

Francophony Month is an opportunity for Francophones and Francophiles around the world to come together and celebrate the richness of the French language. The Alliance Francaise Ottawa was no exception to this rule as one of its purposes, is to be a center for sharing and discovering culture by organizing several activities.<\/p>\n

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