Plan to take a French class?

All students who have previously studied French and intend to study French at Yale must take a placement test to determine which class they need. Absolute beginners or students who have already taken French at Yale do not need to take the placement test.

Learn more about the placement test

Events

Upcoming Events

Lecture by Mohamed Amer Meziane (Brown University)

February 17, 2026 5:30 pm—7:00 pm

Ecologies of Liberation: An Afro-Arab Perspective on the Planetary

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Lecture by Wesleyan Professor Andrew Curran

March 24, 2026 4:00 pm—5:00 pm

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Filmmaker and Villa Albertine Resident Hind Meddeb’s Visit

March 30, 2026 4:00 pm—5:30 pm

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Naomi Schor Memorial Lecture by Bard Professor Karen Sullivan

March 31, 2026 4:00 pm—6:00 pm

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Enlightenment Lecture by George Mason University Professor Christy Pichichero

April 14, 2026 4:00 pm—5:00 pm

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Past Events

Translating Critical Thought: A Four Day Workshop at Yale

Mon Jan 5, 2026 12:00 am—Thu Jan 8, 2026 11:59 pm

This workshop aims to build a network of scholars at Yale working in non-fiction translation and improve translation skills for students.
French Club: La galette des rois

December 5, 2025 4:45 pm—5:45 pm

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Lecture by Sonja Stojanovic (Texas Tech U.)

October 23, 2025 4:00 pm—6:00 pm