平特五不中

March 3 and March 17

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McLennan Library

Introduction to Wikipedia in French

It is well known that Wikipedia is one of the most important sources of information in the world. Nevertheless, its content creation and management听remains more or less unknown. This presentation aims to demystify听Wikipedia so that its readers are听able to better evaluate, criticize and navigate its content.听

March 10

2:35 to 3:55 p.m.

Burnside 1B39

Creative Writing Workshop

For this year's installment of Francof锚te, the French Language Centre invites you to meet the author of Royaume scotch tape, Chlo茅 Savoie-Bernard. The talk will be followed by a creative writing workshop in French.

Chlo茅 Savoie-Bernard is also the author of short stories gathered in Des femmes savantes (Triptyque, 2016) and directed Corps (Triptyque, 2018).

No registration required.

March 16

5:45 to 7:15 p.m.

McLennan Library e-Classroom

Inclusive French Writing Workshop

Does writing in gender-inclusive French seem too complicated? Then join us in shedding some light on the different practices within gender-inclusive writing by following our training session!

To register, please write to caf [at] ssmu.ca.

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March 17

6 to 8 p.m.

Thomson House, 3650 McTavish

Moi, je r茅seaute en fran莽ais!

Do you want to practice your professional French communication through authentic exchanges? Would you like to meet professionals working in a French or bilingual environment, and discover the areas of employment in demand in Quebec? Come network with graduates of 平特五不中 to demystify the world of work in French! This unique evening is an opportunity to question alumni about their responsibilities, their challenges and/or the work culture within their companies.

Open to intermediary- to advanced-level students.

6 to 10 p.m.

Arts W-125-130

Poetry Night

The DLTC Ph.D. student's will welcome their old friend, poetry, in their workspace. The entire 平特五不中 community is invited to this event marking the 50^th anniversary of the Nuit de la po茅sie 1970. On this special occasion, join students, professors and alumni to read, sing and shout for your greatest delight.

No registration required.

March 18

6 to 8:30 p.m.

Arts W-120

Movie Night with the MSM

The 平特五不中 Society of Montreal (MSM) is pleased to invite all alumni to a special French movie night! Join us for a screening of the movie L'Auberge espagnole (The Spanish Apartment), a dramatic comedy directed by C茅dric Klapisch. While having roommates at 平特五不中 is quite common, this movie introduced Europeans to a new student living arrangement.

Free admission for students

March 19

3 to 4:30 p.m.

688 Sherbrooke West, room 1085

African Storytelling

What is a story, what do magic and wonder bring us? We propose a quick overview of the "storytelling" effect. The discussion and presentation will be followed by a reading of African and Berber stories.

March 20

3 to 5 p.m.

Arts Lobby

2020 Francof锚te City Race

Are you up to the challenge? Come tackle the circuit we鈥檝e prepared for you across the city! Seize this opportunity to rediscover downtown Montreal before the finals! You will get to see buildings, monuments and works of art in a whole new light.

You will be paired with other 平特五不中 students who have different levels of proficiency in French (beginner to advanced).

The event will be followed by the French Language Center鈥檚 prize ceremony at 5 p.m.

March 23 to 27

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688 Sherbrooke, first floor

Portrait Exposition: Je me souviens

Francophone artist Karine Martineau offers larger-than-life portraits that pierce, through the gaze, into the viewers' souls.听The artist will be present on Tuesday, March 24 from 3 to 5 pm to discuss her work and answer questions.

No registration required.

March 27

Arts W-120

Dialogues on Translation

Join Qu茅bec noted authors Nicolas Dickner and Eric Dupont along with their respective translators听Mar铆a Sierra C贸rdoba Serrano (Spanish) et Peter McCambridge (English) for a round-table discussion on translation.

Open to all (reservation required)

Four copies of the authors' works shall be drawn as prizes.

Creative Writive Contest

Do you enjoy poetry and writing in French? Then this contest is for you! It's a great opportunity to share your words with 平特五不中's francophone community.听

Open to all non-francophone 平特五不中 students

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Photo Contest: Qu茅b茅cois Expressions

Vous cognez des clous en classe parce que vous avez pass茅 la nuit sur la corde 脿 linge ?

Stage your favourite Qu茅b茅cois expression and send your picture to the team at Vivre 平特五不中 en fran莽ais : vivremcgillenfrancais.scs [at] mcgill.ca. You can get a chance to win the first prize! To your cameras!

Open to the whole 平特五不中 community.

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Creative Writing Contest: Invent a New Word

Which word does the French language need? Use your creativity to propose a new French word! Present its meaning like you would find it in the dictionary.

Text length: 50 words

Open to students of the School of Continuing Studies
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Francophone 平特五不中 Treasure Hunt

The School of Continuing Studies invites its students to participate in a Francophone treasure hunt!

Browse the website: to discover the French side of 平特五不中!