Semaine de la francophonie
Semaine de la francophonie: Every year, on March 20, the International Day of La Francophonie is celebrated throughout the world, in French-speaking countries as well as in those where the French language is less widespread. This date refers to the birth, on March 20, 1970 in Niamey (Niger), of the Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation, which would later become the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF).
Today, millions of Francophones live in the world.
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Reading : Francophonie Week
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| Chaque année, à la date du 20 mars, la Journée internationale de la Francophonie est célébrée dans le monde entier, dans les pays francophones mais aussi dans ceux où la langue française est moins répandue. | Every year, on March 20, the International Day of La Francophonie is celebrated throughout the world, in French-speaking countries as well as in those where the French language is less widespread. |
| Cette date fait référence à la naissance, le 20 mars 1970 à Niamey (Niger), de l’Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, qui allait devenir ensuite l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). | This date refers to the birth, on March 20, 1970 in Niamey (Niger), of the Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation, which would later become the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF). |
| Aujourd’hui, des millions de francophones peuplent le monde. | Today, millions of Francophones live in the world. |
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Important Dates – List
1. Valentine’s Day : La Saint-Valentin
2. St Patrick’s Day : La Saint-Patrick
3. Spring : Le printemps
4. International day of the “francophonie” : Journée de la francophonie
5. Holy Week French Vocabulary: La Semaine Sainte
6. Summer: L’été
7. Fall: l’automne
8. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation
9. Winter: l’hiver
10. Christmas – explanation for kids : Noël – explication
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