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In the vast global mosaic that is the Francophonie, every regional expression from a different French-speaking country celebrates the beauty and richness of the French language by gift wrapping these words in a unique identity, culture and history.

At the University of Ottawa, we speak French in the plural.

This February 2024, the Département de français was honored to be present at the Salon du livre de l'Outaouais as a partner. Several members of the faculty and student community hosted and participated in activities between February 22 and 25. Rediscover the event in photos (*content only available in French*)

A round-table discussion on March 7 will focus on the real equality of the French language.

Discover the calls for papers and colloquia of the professors of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ottawa, as well as their collaborations, on the occasion of the 91st edition of the ACFAS Congress. Join our renowned researchers from May 13 to 17.

In 2003, the Francophone Affairs office of uOttawa’s Faculty of Medicine established a partnership with the Université d’Abomey-Calavi in Benin, which would transform the learning experience of a hundred or so francophone doctors and shape their personal and career paths.

As part of the Salon du livre de l'Outaouais (SLO) 2024, the Département de français is hosting a daily game of Exquisite Corpse. Discover the final texts here!

This February 2024, the Département de français is honored to be present at the Salon du livre de l'Outaouais as a partner. Several members of the faculty and student community will be hosting and participating in activities between February 22 and 25. Discover our program! (*content only available in French*)

Explore all the calls for proposals and sessions organized by members of the Faculty of Education. 

The Francophone community gathered at the National Arts Centre for the annual Souper Français to celebrate the announcement of the 2024 winner of the Prix Bastarache-Charron. Special guests included Justice Mary Moreau, the newest member of the Supreme Court of Canada and Dean Kristen Boon.