Gain confidence speaking French in an inclusive, safe, and social setting by joining clubs, groups, and activities.
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Francofête at McGill
Join Francofête to celebrate the French language through a series of events and cultural activities on campus and in the community. Explore the full program and take part in the celebrations from March 9 to 31.
Le Grand Jeu de McGill
Whether you're a native French speaker or just learning, this campus-wide scavenger hunt is a fun and interactive way to explore McGill, practice your French, and build connections.
French lunch
Join us for a relaxed lunch where you can practice French, meet new people, and enjoy free food!
Repas futé$
Join a cooking workshop designed to help you improve your skills in both French AND cooking—all while keeping things simple, healthy, and budget-friendly.
@CEFMcGill
Follow the French Language Centre on Instagram to discover French activities on campus, workshops, and course offerings.
Étudions ensemble !
Étudions ensemble ! is a francophone study space open to all undergrads. Study for the course of your choice, while making friends and enjoying donuts.
Residence Life French Language Café
Living in res? Practice your French and learn about Francophone cultures at this biweekly meetup offered on both campuses! For all levels.
Follow @residencelifemcgill on Instagram for updates (Downtown)
Work in French workshops
Working in French feel intimidating? These French Language Centre workshops will prepare you for the Quebec job market.
Clubs and groups
Build your French skills through conversation, personal connections, and special interests with these student, faculty, and department-led clubs and groups.
Club de débat francophone
Make new friends through the art of debating. The club proudly welcomes non-native French speakers as a space to build their French skills— no experience required to join!
McGill Eloquence
McGill's student-run francophone public speaking club organizes workshops, competitions, and events.
La Collation
McGill's French-language poetry collective, La Collation, has been organizing creative writing workshops and open mic poetry events since 2018.
Association des Étudiants Français de McGill
Not just for students from France, the AEFM welcomes anyone who wants to practice French in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.
Post-Grad Students' Society Conversation Groups
Graduate and post-doctoral students can sign up for a PGSS mini-course in French conversation based on your current level.
AGELF
The general association for undergraduate students studying French language and literature. The group has a mandate to promote the strengthening of French across the McGill community.
ADELFIES
The association representing graduate students studying French language and literature. The official voice of their membership, they also promote student interaction, discussion, and exchange.
Medical Students' Society Clinical French Club
A structured and collaborative environment for medical students to master the essentials of clinical French.