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Ambassadors’ welcome Discover the innovative spirit of France
Court. France and Denmark have been two leading forces in terms of military actions in crisis zones. We have fought together on many war theaters because we have a common idea of freedom and justice. This cooperation, I hope, will have a long life. France and Denmark have also in common their innovative spirit. Freedom is not only an issue of Human rights, it is also a question of letting people be creative and innovative. This issue of The Copenhagen Post aims thus at showing that France, thanks to its long history of freedom and justice, has managed to become an innovative, attractive and enriching country. You will read several interesting articles on the France of today (tourism, economy, language, celebrations, etc.), built upon all the exceptional events which happened along its history. I hope you will enjoy reading this issue and learning more about France and its hidden secrets.
François Zimeray France’s ambassador to Denmark
Dear readers and friends, It is often said that France is “the” country of Human rights. There, some 225 years ago, the French people fought for their rights to freedom and equality and spread the ideas of the Enlightenment all over the world. When celebrating the French National Day on the 14th of July, we should remember how significant it is for all of us to continue in the fight for Human rights. Current global crises demonstrate massive use of violence against human-beings. We have to struggle in order to put an end to these violations of Human rights. In Syria, for example, war crimes and crimes against humanity have been perpetrated. Every day crimes are committed against children. In the United Nations arena, France and Denmark act together to mobilise the international community. The United Nations are there to ensure that freedom, equality and democracy are enforced in the world. It should thus endorse its role of peace keeper and act against bloody dictatorships like that of Bachar el-Assad, whom should be judged by the International Criminal
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FRench affair:
It all started with an idea Alain Champiot-Bayard’s story proves that it takes only one good idea to start a successful project. He created Fransk Affære, a four-day event at the beginning of November that gathers the best of French products, know-how and atmosphere in Copenhagen. Both business-oriented and creative, Alain Champiot-Bayard is a real entrepreneur. From the French Alps region, Alain is well travelled but decided to settle down in Denmark in 1983. He built up his own business in import, and always took an active part in the Danish-French community. One day in 2011, Alain came up with the idea of the Fransk Affære event. As a member of the French Foreign Trade Advisors (a network of French businessmen in Denmark), he took part in a discussion on the decrease in trade between France and Denmark due to the crisis. After the meeting, he kept talking with the other advisors about what they could do to reverse the curve and enhance the perception of France. They imagined together a large event, where French and Danish companies could showcase French lifestyle, design and flavours. Without any financial support, Alain started the Fransk Affære adventure. He got in touch with Docken, a large venue in Nordhavn, to see if the event could take place there. The answer was yes and the project started. The orchestration of such an event took a lot of time and energy, but Alain got a lot of support from the dynamic Danish-French business community, the French Embassy and Atout France. He has always maintained that it was a team effort and that he could not have done it without their help. Fransk Affære sparked rapidly people’s interest and the first event took place in November 2012. It was renewed in November 2013 and 4000 visitors were gathered over four days. This success can be put down to the warm and positive personality of its founder, but also for the singularity of this event. Fransk Affære is not just a sales exhibition; it is an immersion in the hustle and bustle of a French city. Visitors get to chat with the friendly exhibitors, attend various events, have a drink at the Champagne bar, win prizes, have a bite at the café-restaurant and enjoy French culture. For the third year, the public will have the opportunity to taste and discover the best of French delicacies, wines, luxury, travels, innovation, design, and fashion. Alain is planning on developing more B-to-B options at the event, as well as more happenings, so that all visitors can go home feeling like they spent a wonderful day in France.
Fransk Affære 2014 from October 30 to November 2 at Docken (Færgehavnsvej 35, 2150 Nordhavn, København Ø). For more information on the event, you can visit www.franskaffaere.dk.
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Denmark celebrates the 14th of July 2014, French National Day!
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THE BIÈRE OF BEERS Every Kronenbourg 1664 is created with Strisselspalt hops. Hard to find and even harder to grow, this hop has created quite a name for itself, even being dubbed “the caviar of hops”. It’s a rare gem of a plant that gives every Kronenbourg 1664 its vibrant colour and unique taste, culminating in a true moment of French pleasure.
elebrating the French National Day, the traditional military parade in Paris provides the opportunity for the French people and for visitors of the capital to gather on the 14th of July to “watch and congratulate the French Army” voir et complimenter l’armée française, as in the lyrics of a popular song from 1886.
Each year, the President of the Republic chooses to highlight a specific topic. In 2014, this will be the Centenary of the First World War. Denmark has been invited to partake in these celebrations, together with more than 70 other countries. The Danish Kingdom will not miss this opportunity to be well represented on the famous Parisian avenue. Danish spectators should be able to enjoy the presence in the official tribune of the Danish Defence, Minister Mr. Nicolai Wammen, and the participation of a Dannebrog, official flag of a chosen Danish military unit, carried by an armed guard of honour. In addition, four young Danish civilian citizens will take part to a scenography. This will be the second year in a row that Denmark is invited to Bastille Day. Last year, the C130J Hercules tactical airplane and crew members that supported France in Mali early 2013, flew over the Champs Elysees in the air portion of the parade.
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Commemorating 100 years since World War I Danes help remember the influence this world war had on France and her people
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n the 28th of June, it will be exactly 100 years that the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie Chotek were assassinated in Sarajevo by the Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip. A political attack that would claim approximately nine million victims, plunging a good part of the world into a five year-long war of unprecedented scale and intensity. The 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War, a date which will be commemorated all over the world, is an opportunity to pay tribute to the victims, but also reflect on the fundamental cultural, social and (geo) political developments that have come out of this conflict, and essentially constructed the 20th century. Denmark was neutral and therefore not militarily involved. Some Danes however took part in the fight and a respectable number of them lost their lives during the conflict. They did it either on the German side, for soldiers from Sleswig-Holstein that we call malgré-nous (against our will), or on the French side, for those who deliberately chose to enlist in the Foreign Legion or to serve in France as doctors and nurses in military hospitals. Even if the Danish participation was not on a national scale and the waves of shock from the war had only limited impact on the country, the war still made Danes part of the greater European narrative.
Golden Days Festival It is exactly this theme - First World War and the construction of Europe - that will be the focal point of this year’s Golden Days festival, to be held on from 5th - 21st of September, 2014 in Copenhagen.
On the occasion, the French Institute and the French Embassy in collaboration with the Royal Library, will be inviting Pierre Lemaitre, a French author, to speak at the Royal Danish Library on the 18th of September at 20 o’clock on the approach of the First World War in his latest novel Au revoir là-haut (available in Dan-
ish translation - Lindhardt & Ringhof - from September). “You think you are dying for your country; you die for the industrialists”, where the indignant words of the French author Anatole France in July 1922 - this is the central theme of Au revoir
là-haut. Awarded last year by the prestigious Prix Goncourt, this novel focuses on ‘14-’18, and on the life after the armistice of two survivors, one being a gueule cassée (a war veteran with severe facial injuries). Interweaving two events, one fictional, the other painfully real, Lemaitre takes the suspense until the last page - masterfully composing a post-war France fresco, where the impostors triumph and capitalists enrich themselves on the ruins.
hands, exchange a couple of cigarettes and chocolates, and wish each other a Joyeux Noël, Frohe Weihnachten, Merry Christmas. Cinematek will also host an exhibition of digital comics that will propose an alternative reading of the First World War through the eyes of different French artists such as Jacques Tardi and Chloé Cruchaudet. Coll. BDIC
NOVEMBER THE 11TH, 2014 IN COPENHAGEN The end of this first year of commemoration will end on November 11, the date of the armistice, with a special celebration that has an ambition to invite all generations to come together in remembrance and historical duty. Beside the traditional tribute to the fallen heroes of their countries, in the Belgian and French sections of Assistens Kirkegaard and Vestre Kirkegaard, there will be an event open to the general public and in particular to the youth. This is in association with Cinameteket and the French school Prins Henrik and will celebrate the First World War Centennial. The film Merry Christmas will be screened at the Cinematek (Danish Film Institute) in the presence of its director Christian Carion, who will answer questions from the audience after the screening. Merry Christmas deals with the Christmas truce of 1914, a true but forgotten story that took place in Frelinghien in northern France, when in the end of December 1914 the unthinkable happened: within a few moments, the soldiers on both sides laid down their guns to come and see those opposing them, that had always been described as bloodthirsty monsters, and came over to shake their
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Clotilde Bizolon sert la soupe aux poilus, circa 1915, Photo Jules Sylvestre, Collections bibliothèque municipale de Lyon
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The world is dancing France’s house music moves an increasingly global audience. By Sylvie Thomas The Parisian electro band Daft Punk caused a stir by scooping five Grammy Awards this year, including Album of the Year for their latest release, Random Access Memories, which has sold over 2.7 million copies worldwide. And with their costumes and helmets, they do not go unnoticed. Since their initial success in 1996 with the single Da Funk, the two members of Daft Punk, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo have been one of France’s top musical exports. They have contributed to the “French touch” movement (a term invented by British journalists), which has seen French electronic music become a global reference point.
The power of the “French touch” The “French touch” trend has continued to grow ever since. As a result, revenue from French performances abroad rose by more than 28% in 2012 to reach €27 million. “French touch” is seen as France’s version of house music, a funk-related genre which developed in the early 1980s in Chicago. French composers have taken inspiration from various sources and broadened their range. Daft Punk, for example, blend their electro, house and techno sound with elements of rock, groove and disco. Another example is the rock quartet Phoenix, from Versailles, whose latest album, Bankrupt! draws on a rich variety of influences (classical music, electronic music, pop rock) to create a new style of rock. And this seems to be a formula for success: In 2013, Bankrupt! sold more than 200 000 copies, according to bureauexport, the organisation responsible for promoting French musicians internationally. Other
“French touch” artists include Air, Justice, Alan Braxe, Alex Gopher and Etienne de Crécy.
Guetta in the top 15 for highest international sales.
Many French musicians in other genres are also popular abroad. Leading the pack is the singer ZaZ, with her second album, Recto Verso, which has sold almost 350 000 copies, mainly in Germany, Turkey and Eastern Europe. Others include the band C2C Tetra, with their single Down the road?, who starred at the Coachella Festival in California; the cosmopolitan trio Aufgang, who have travelled the roads of Europe and North America; and Kavinsky, who has sold almost 40 000 copies of his album OutRun.
David Guetta is not the only French artist to have conquered the international clubbing scene. Others include Vendetta, who performs throughout the world, Joachim Garraud from Nantes, who has worked with Kylie Minogue, and Bob Sinclar, Martin Solveig and Laurent Wolf. In 2012, Bob Sinclar’s Love Generation became a smash hit. Some are even better known abroad than in France, like M83, whose Hurry up, we’re dreaming is the seventh bestselling French album abroad.
DJs take centre stage DJs are also enjoying their fair share of success abroad. The Parisian David Guetta, one of the world’s most famous DJs, is phenomenally popular. Over the course of his career, he has sold over three million albums and 15 million singles, and received a large number of awards, including several Grammy Awards. He is also a producer and often collaborates with world-renowned artists such as Akon, the Black Eyed Peas and David Bowie. In 2013, his single Play Hard sold over 1.7 million copies and in 2012, there were three albums by David
As these artists pursue their glittering careers, the next generation already looks promising. Naturally, we are looking forward to a new album by the great David Guetta, but in 2014 it is also worth keeping an eye on Gesaffelstein – the “new prince of French techno”, according to music journalists – as well as the bands Christine & The Queens, Club Cheval and Shaka Ponk, the explosive electro-rock band who were awarded the 2014 Bourse Export grant, enabling them to promote their fourth album in the likes of Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. Now more than ever, our DJs are making the world sing.
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for innovation There’s no shortage of innovation in France! In
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Many innovations have been created in France, including in the areas of
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scientific research (CEA, CNRS, IFP Technologies), aeronautics (EADS, Thales, Safran) and automobile equipment (Michelin, Valéo). Michelin
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is currently working on a genuine revolution, the Active Wheel; this is
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Michelin’s name for its wheels fitted with electric motors. One engine will drive the wheel while another will manage the suspension. This ecological system truly heralds the arrival of the independent wheel. But it is not just multinationals which are making discoveries in France, as the French industrial fabric is also made up of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which benefit from the national innovation policy. For example, France is the first country to have opened its airspace to civilian drones, a market worth an estimated €2 billion between now and 2015. In order to tap into this unique testing ground, “The drone will be to aeronautics what mobiles have become to landlines. We are operating in an extremely promising market” says Frédéric Serre co-founded the company Delta Drone. Today, these radio-controlled aerodynes are used to draw up topographical maps of quarries, or to inspect infrastructures or cereal farms, for example. Delta Drone was floated on the stock exchange last summer and has just opened a
Twelve French groups among the world’s most innovative. In this ranking, the American agency lists the companies and research centres which are developing a highly dynamic patent policy (volume of patents published, the rate of granted patents and their influence). For 2013, the United States dominates the top 100 (45 patents taken out), ahead of Japan (28), with France in third place with 12 groups. Among these leaders in innovation, there are nine companies (Alcatel-Lucent, Arkema, EADS, L’Oréal, Michelin, Saint-Gobain, Thales, Safran and Valeo) and three public organisations (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and IFP Energies Nouvelles). This prestigious list ranks France as Europe’s most innovative country, far ahead of Switzerland (four companies), Germany (three) and Sweden (two).
Research Tax Credit (CIR), an effective tool In 2012, French companies and organisations allocated a budget of €38 billion to research and took out over 12 000 patents, according to the European Patent Office. This success is mainly due to the country’s innovation policy and the Research Tax Credit (CIR), a tax reduction calculated on the basis of research and development expenses incurred by companies. This tax assistance helps encourage innovative companies to increase their competitiveness, regardless of their area of activity, size and structure.
school to train remote pilots. This company has a targeted turnover of €10 million for 2014.
Innovations for a successful energy transition Each day, French scientists are studying methods for producing sustainable energy, such as the French company Hydroquest which sells hydrokinetic turbines that harness the power of river currents to generate electricity. This future-oriented market is estimated to be worth €12 billion in the coming years. In the same sector, Algopack has just launched an alternative to the exclusive use of oil: This start-up produces a non-polluting plastic made exclusively from brown algae collected on the beach. Once buried underground, the solid matter retransforms into fertilising algae within a few weeks. In the energy sector, the French government encourages innovations. In September 2013, it launched 34 “industrial renewal” plans, several of which are intended to develop intelligent mobility: Creating a car which consumes two litres of fuel per 100km, an ecological ship, “highspeed trains and cars of the future” and even an electric plane. Together these projects offer a potential 480 000 jobs in the 10 years ahead and over €45 billion in added value. This can then be used to further boost France’s innovation capacity.
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Famous French inventions that you should know…
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In 1895, the Lumière brothers (Louis and Auguste) patented a machine able to register and to sharp pictures in motion. This machine was called “cinematograph”, even if the press called it the “kinetoscope” or “kinetograph”.
did you know? The first film projection was held in Lyon, the city where the Lumière brothers were born. It was entitled La Sortie de l’usine Lumière à Lyon (Going out the Lumière factory in Lyon).
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the helicopter
The invention of the helicopter is commonly granted to Paul Cornu and dated from 1907. The bicycle-maker took off about 30 centimeters in a 260kg machine. Cornu’s performance was a considerable progress because his aircraft flew without additional support. Unfortunately this early helicopter was scarcely maneuverable and had only a few additional flights.
did you know? Leonard de Vinci is also a significant part of the helicopter’s history. Having drawn a machine able to fly vertically in 1486, he is said to be the helicopter’s first father.
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the smart card
The first patent was based on the memory card concept filed in 1974 by Roland Moreno. As the first idea proved to be unpractical and unpopular, Roland Moreno simplified the idea, introducing a plastic card with a microchip in 1975. Roland Moreno died in 2012. He was distinguished “Officier de la Légion d’Honneur” in 2009.
did you know? Roland Moreno was an autodidact, passionate about electronics. He did not follow any recognised studies, but, from his early childhood, he invented several electronic devices. For example, he launched Radio Deliro, a now defunct Internet radio station of unorthodox musical instruments, including devices called le pianok, calculette, and Pièce-o’matic. His additional inventions included the Matapof, which was able to electronically and numerically simulate the heads or tails game.
did you know? In 1783, the first manned flight was performed in Versailles, in front of the king Louis XVI. The montgolfière is said to have been settled by a cock, a sheep and a duck. The balloon flew up as high as 480 meters.
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the artificial heart
The French cardiologist Alain Carpentier finalised in October 2008 the first fully implantable artificial heart. Reserved for the most serious sicknesses, it entirely replaces the biological heart. This invention is the product of 20 years of research by the brilliant cardiologist.
did you know? In December 2013, Alain Carpentier transplanted the first autonomous heart in a 75-year old patient. It happened in Paris, at the Georges Pom-
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the hot air balloon
The hot air balloon, called la Montgolfière, was invented by the De Montgolfier brothers in 1782. The maiden voyage took place in Annonay, in 1783.
pidou European Hospital. The patient died 75 days after the operation (March 2013). The cause of death is still to be determined.
did you know? In France, the concept of the pressure cooker had become popular thanks to the Cocotte-minute. This was invented by Frédéric Lescure in 1953, but had been refused to the Salon des Arts ménagers in 1954. Nonetheless, in 1954,
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The sunscreen
The founder of L’Oréal, Eugène Schueller, is said to have invented in 1935 the first solar protection. The Ambre solaire as commercialised the year after in 1936. People got that same year their first paid holidays in France and the product knew a great success, even if it was said not to be really efficient.
150 000 Cocotte-minutes had already been sold with this figure reaching 500 000 in 1960.
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The pressure cooker
Later called Cocotte-minute (registered trademark, property of the brand SEB), the pressure cooker was invented by Denis Papin in 1679. He created a thick steam cooking pot with a pressure valve and a cover under pressure. He himself called it “Digester”, but it was nicknamed by many “the Pot of Papin”.
In 1886, the hairdresser Alexandre Godefroy invented a kind of hat (plastic dome) connected to a flexible pipe which projected hot air coming from a gas stove. This hair-hood dryer is the ancestor of our handheld hair dryer, and is still used in some hair salons today.
did you know? The first manual hair dryer, invented in the 1920s, was called the “hot or cold air electric shower”.
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Rendezvous on a colourful island paradise: Where else but in France! We take you to tWO sea-side locations you have to visit.
The colourful islands of Guadeloupe Seen from the sky, the islands of Guadeloupe look like a huge butterfly surrounded by six fireflies, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Guadeloupe, the biggest island in the archipelago, is divided in two by a sound, the salty river. The west of the island, known as Basse-Terre is the green paradise where adventurers can explore 42 000 acres of tropical forest. On the other side, Grande-Terre is the real centre of living in the archipelago. A tour of Pointe-à-Pitre is a must, to admire the typical island architecture. As if by magic, the gentle trade winds, mixed with the subtle scent of spices, will lead you to this green paradise. A land of conservation, the
archipelago is home to four nature reserves, and as you walk along the 300km of hiking trails, you will see waterfalls, rivers, and tropical flowers all hidden in a lush forest, dominated by the Soufrière volcano. Part of the beauty of these islands is the richness of the Creole culture: Colourful traditional folklore, passionate farandoles in the carnival, spicy Caribbean cuisine, and a mixture of musical styles. This archipelago is pure pleasure for all the senses. When you have had your fill of the incredible colours, enjoy laying on the huge white sandy beaches alongside transparent waters. The Guadeloupe islands are well-known sites for water sports enthusiasts, and at the helm of a yacht, you will discover the magical, secret landscapes of the archipelago.
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Marie-Galante: This generous, welcoming land cultivates a peaceful lifestyle. This is the gastronomic center of the archipelago, and you should stop here to taste the best rums (hence the island’s nickname of isle of “a hundred mills”). Les Saintes: Frequented by tourists, les Saintes include two inhabited islands, Terre de Haut and Terre de Bas, and six wild islets, which are refuges for many species of birds. Terre de Haut is known for its magnificent bay with transparent waters, its spectacular Pain de Sucre (sugarloaf), and its delightful village with its peaceful streets. Terre de Bas thrives on farming and fishing. La Désirade: The island of desire, find your inner peace on the huge white sandy beaches, with their long coral reefs, which swimmers and scuba divers will love.
Airport: Pointe-à-Pitre Pôle Caraibes (PTP) Entry formalities: For citizens from the European Union, the European Economic Area, Andorra, Monaco, and Switzerland, visas are not required, and an identity card is
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other Caribbean islands. For nationals from other countries, and only for stays of three months or less, an ordinary valid passport is sufficient. Currency: Euro Climate: Temperate tropical Temperature: Between 26°C in July and 23°C in January.
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Corsica, a mountain in the sea Lying 200 kilometres from the French Riviera, Corsica is almost in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Its landscapes, monuments and beautiful beaches, make this island an ideal destination for walking on the GR20, relaxing, and discovering the age-old heritage and traditions associated with the Corsican way of life. The Corsican coastlines, at a total length of over 1 000km, are the most varied of French coastlines. Cap Corse, passing by the Lavezzi Islands and the great beaches (Ricanto, Ostriconi, Palombaggia, Santa Giula…), the capes of Porto and Girolata, as well as the Calanches of Piana (classified by UNESCO), come discover the many places of character in this coastal region! This diverse landscape is conducive to all activities (hiking with the famous GR 20, strolls for discovering the Desert of Agriates, the Castaggniccia, and the Forest of Ospédale, as well as Golfing (in Spérone) and water sports. The Natural Regional Park of Corsica covers two thirds of the surface of this beautifully preserved region, which also boasts five nature reserves and marine parks. All the natural splendours of Corsica are revealed at the Gorges Restonica, the Monte Stello and the Bonifacio Cliffs. The Bonifacio Marina invites you to relax beside the Mediterranean.
What to discover… Piana village A boat trip – see Bonifacio from the sea Parc de Saleccia at Monticello The ”Bastion de France” in Porto-Vecchio Handicrafs The amazing food and wine!
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LEARNING FRENCH IN DENMARK Located in the heart of Copenhagen on Strøget, two minutes away from Kongens Nytorv metro station, Institut Français du Danemark is part of a worldwide network of cultural institutes whose mission is to promote French language and culture and develop scientific and educational cooperation. In a friendly atmosphere, our staff, Eugénie, Marie-Renée, Pascal or Eric provide students, regardless their native language or their level of French, with their own personal knowledge of French society and customs. They are native speakers and French is the main language used during the sessions.
Learning programmes are very flexible Students can select the number of classes per week that suit them best and the time of day that is the most convenient, Monday to Friday. Some courses are tailored for children (from seven to 12) and teenagers (from 12 to 15). They complement the offer in foreign languages existing in the Danish school system.
Students who need more flexibility can subscribe to private lessons throughout the year. This type of course can be planned from dayto-day and focus on specific needs such as exam preparation and job interview.
“The teachers at the institute benefit from a regular training from the CIEP (Official training center for French studies). We use recently published course books which provide the students with a good overview of the programme and a good sense of their progression. At the same time we are not strictly bound to the course books and we use a lot of different material which we think is relevant such as songs, movies, news; pretty much everything that has to do with French culture” says one of the teachers, Eugénie Hugo (photo)
More than just a language learning programme
Two to three times a year Institut Français du Danemark transforms into an exam center: An increasing number of students seem to take the French language exam DELF/DALF, as well as the TCF test. Should they want to apply at French universities, submit an immigration application at a Quebec immigration office or have their French language skills assessed to apply for the French nationality they can prepare here at the Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF). Agnès, head of the language courses department or Fabien, her assistant, are available to give you advice should you need further information. The library makes available a large selection of French works and media, maybe unique in Denmark: Novels, graphic novels, newspapers and DVDs. In a cozy atmosphere, students of the Institute can freely access and borrow material from Monday to Saturday. Should you have a query about what to read this weekend or a question regarding France, Samira and François, the librarians, will gladly help. “French can make the difference, English is not enough in the globalised world,” insists Agnès. “Mastering several languages and developing intercultural skills are assets in both private and work spheres. There are over 200 million French speakers in the world and within a few decades they are expected to be 700 million”.
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