Book-club – Comment peut-on être français? at Alliance Française

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

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Book-club - Comment peut-on être français?

1 March 2019

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Book-club - Comment peut-on être français?
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In this month’s book club at Alliance Française the focus is on “Comment peut-on être français?” by Chadortt Djavann. An intermediate level of French is required, however, the event is free.

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