Gain confidence speaking French in an inclusive, safe, and social setting by joining clubs, groups, and activities.
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Délie ta langue !
Suspect you might have a talent for public speaking? Délie ta langue! is an interuniversity competition focusing on l'art oratoire, where you train in public speaking, represent McGill as a finalist, and compete for prizes totalling up to $12,000. In the final competition, you take the stage with a speech built around a French expression, tied to a social issue you care about. The deadline is October 25.
Want a head start? Antidote has put together tips to help you prepare: « 5 astuces pour se préparer au concours “Délie ta langue!” avec Antidote ».
Open to undergraduate students only.
Mignardises littéraires
Ever been told you have a way with words? Take part in the new season of Mignardises littéraires!
McGill students are invited to submit an original piece of creative writing in French for the fourth season of Mignardises littéraires, a podcast produced by Université de Montréal.
There are no restrictions on form, genre or theme, and a selection committee will choose about 15 pieces. The deadline is Oct. 27, 2026.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students.
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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.