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WEEKLY SESSIONS! Take your French conversational skills to new heights! The Alliance Française Reno is excited to offer in-person French Conversation Meetings. All skill levels welcome. NEW SPECIAL FORMAT for this session: 📖🎧 -"Pod & Parole" - Podcast Discussion Hour Following our session last Saturday, I’d like to invite you to listen to the fourth episode of Face à l’Histoire, dedicated to the story of Lady Liberty. Here is a brief summary of the episode: "En 1876, les États-Unis organisent leur première Exposition Universelle à Philadelphie, la ville qui a vu naître leur Indépendance cent ans plus tôt. La statue de la Liberté n'est pas terminée, mais Bartholdi s'y rend tout de même pour tenter de convaincre les Américains d'accepter son cadeau" 🎙️ You can listen to the episode here: On your iphone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/face-%C3%A0-lhistoire/id1688993204?i=1000746766651 On a web page: https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/podcasts/face-a-l-histoire/la-vedette-de-philadelphie-2413868 Instruction to access to the transcript: first go to the webpage (not the app) thanks to this link: https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/podcasts/face-a-l-histoire/la-vedette-de-philadelphie-2413868 Once on a webpage, launch the play button that says “ecouter”. A small window opens that shows the podcast on play. Open up fully that window and find the symbol Click on this symbol and the full transcript will show from the beginning. We will then discuss the episode together on Saturday, May 23rd, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Sierra View Library. As a recall, here are the objectives of this exercise: 1/ To listen to the podcast or alternatively to read the transcript of the podcast. 2/ Take notes, preferably in French. 3/ Converse about what are your highlights and your thoughts on this story. Also I would like to share some useful information. 1/ During our conversation we discussed how challenging it can be in French to remember correctly the gender of words in French, to help on this matter, check this video: https://youtu.be/7y88ddFIhaY?si=7IWbbTSv3ZfVN8b7 2/ There's a new tool introduced by the Alliance Francaise. It's an app named "Enchante!". It will help you to connect with other French speakers worldwide. More details: https://www.intralliances.org/permalink/0800f5cb-9bde-47b8-a65a-5fe0b7f81896 Looking forward to seeing you all. Have a wonderful rest of your week,

Haven’t you always wanted to parler a little français? What better place to start than with the Alliance Française of Reno. Allez, on y va! Tuesdays from Tuesdays, June 9th- July 21st from 5:30 – 6:30 PM for 6 weeks at Northern Nevada International Center (1155 W. 4th Street, Suites 222/223). Important: NOT at the 7th St. location that sometimes pops up when searching. NO CLASS on July 14th. PRICING - Class fees for Alliance Members: $135 - Class fees for Non-Members: $185 - Admin Fee (required & included in pricing when you check-out): $ 10 LEARNING MATERIALS: * Inspire A1 Textbooks are required and can be picked on the first night of class. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the "Purchase Textbook" link. * Please bring receipt to pick up textbook at the NNIC (1155 W. 4th Street, Suites 222/223).

Want to revitalize and improve your French? What better place to start than with the Alliance Française of Reno. Allez, on y va! At the A2 level, students continue to strengthen their skills in French through proper pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. This class will help students learn to enjoy and interact in the French culture, whether it be for travel, work, or personal pursuits. Tuesdays from Tuesdays, June 9th- July 21st from 6:30 – 7:30 PM for 6 weeks (NO class on July 14th) at Northern Nevada International Center (1155 W. 4th Street, Suites 222/223). Important: NOT at the 7th St. location that sometimes pops up when searching. PRICING - Class fees for Alliance Members: $135 - Class fees for Non-Members: $185 - Admin Fee (required & included in pricing when you check-out): $ 10 LEARNING MATERIALS: * Inspire A.1 Textbooks are required and can be picked on the first night of class. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the "Purchase Textbook" link. * Please bring receipt to pick up textbook.

We are delighted to share that the Alliance Française Reno-Tahoe was featured on 2 Plus You Nevada, the popular KTVN lifestyle program hosted by Sarah Johns. The segment, highlighted our organization’s mission to promote French language and culture throughout the Reno-Tahoe region. During the interview, Josette Marsh, President of the Alliance Française Reno-Tahoe, and dedicated volunteer Christophe Duchateau, spoke with Sarah about the history of our chapter, its founding in the community, and the wide range of cultural and educational activities we offer. The conversation also touched on the diverse makeup of our membership—Francophones, Francophiles, students, and community members of all backgrounds who share an interest in French culture. To learn more about our programs, membership, and upcoming events, please visit our website. We hope you’ll tune in tomorrow to celebrate this wonderful moment for our community!

Note: KIln photos shown here are for illustration purposes only. For years, the heart of Alliance Française Reno (AFRNT) has lived in our shared passion, vibrant and strong even as we carried it from place to place. We gathered around dining tables, met in public libraries, and borrowed after-hours spaces from local organizations. Before we look forward, we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who helped us get started. To the members who opened their private homes, the public libraries that hosted us, and the local organizations that shared their facilities. Thank you. Your generosity provided the foundation that allowed our community to grow. We are glad to say that our growth has inspired us to look toward the future! To truly flourish, our community deserves a vibrant, stable anchor. That is why we are thrilled to announce that Alliance Française RenoTahoe now has a new home base at Kiln Reno! We will begin transitioning our activities to this new space starting end of June. Why Kiln? READ THE ARTICLE Lifestyle focused coworking community expands into Reno. Kiln purchases Virginia Street building An Investment in Stability and Community Kiln’s modern environment provides the concrete infrastructure our non-profit needs to secure its future: Seamless Security: Safe, consistent access for evening and weekend classes, book clubs, and events. A Hub for Growth: Tech-enabled rooms to expand our Ciné-Club, workshops, and cultural events without logistical headaches. A Space for Connection: A dedicated sanctuary where members can comfortably gather and fully experience la joie de vivre. Save the Date: Grand Launch Party This Fall! Because many members travel during the summer, we will host a Grand Launch Party this coming Fall so our whole community can celebrate together. Keep an eye on your inbox for the official invitation!

Why America Freezes and France Refuses to A/C Every American traveler in Europe has experienced it: stepping into a Parisian boutique in July, sweating, only to realize the thermostat is set to 'slightly less hot than outside. Meanwhile, every French tourist in New York has a horror story about freezing to death inside a grocery store. 🇫🇷 The French Philosophy: "The Cult of Fresh Air" For many French people, artificial cooling is treated with deep skepticism. The prevailing cultural mindset prioritizes natural rhythm, aesthetics, and moderation over instant comfort. The "Thermal Shock" Fear: A widespread cultural belief (le choc thermique) warns that transitioning from intense outdoor heat to a freezing indoor climate will cause illness, headaches, or fainting. Aesthetic Preservation: Sizable, noisy external A/C boxes are viewed as visual pollution, especially on historic 18th-century Haussmann buildings in Paris. The Power of the Volet: Instead of flipping a switch, the French battle heat mechanically by shutting their heavy exterior shutters (volets) during the day and flinging windows wide open at night. "Fake" vs. Real Air: Artificially chilled air is widely criticized for being stale, drying out the skin, and feeling unnatural compared to a natural breeze. 🇺🇸 The United States Philosophy: "Climate Control as a Right" In America, climate control is rarely viewed as a luxury; it is treated as a baseline standard of modern infrastructure and ultimate utility. The Refrigerator Effect: Nearly 90% of American homes utilize A/C. The standard approach is to completely block out the external elements to maintain a crisp, uniform 68°F–72°F year-round. Productivity First: American work culture links cool temperatures directly to high performance and focus. If an office space gets too warm, it is viewed as a failure of management or building maintenance. Architectural Reliance: Modern American suburban homes and commercial high-rises are structurally built with central HVAC systems in mind, often featuring sealed windows that cannot even be opened. When it comes to managing the summer heat, the United States and France aren't just divided by an ocean, they are divided by two completely opposing cultural philosophies. It’s the battle of mechanical climate control versus the sacred art of the open or closed window.