“ Hey everyone, I lived in France for a little while about 15 years ago and would love to start speaking again on a regular basis! I would hate to completely forget everything... ”

“ je parle bien francais... je veux rencontrer new people in CT :) ”

“ bonjour je suis Fabrice, je suis originaire de champagne en france et veut parler francais avec mes amis americains a bientot ”

“ I studied French in High School and have made an independent study of French as an adult. I have been to France 5-6 times in the last 10 years and would to improve my proficiency as a French speaker. ”

“ Love to sail and love the ocean and wine and X coutry skiing. I just like being busy and having fun. ”

“ Salut! I studied French for four years in high school, but I haven't spoken much since, so I've gotten quite rusty in the past 3 years. I miss speaking it though! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love meeting Australians, they are always fun and interesting. South Africans too. ”

“ Student Activist EarlyChildhoodEducator Francophile YogaLover Vegan running around like a crazy person. ”

“ Salut tout le monde! Je suis Sandra (Sandy). Je voudrais parler le francais avec les autres gens qui aiment parler le francais. Je veux voyager au France et je veux ameliorer mon francais. ”

“ Salut, je viens d'arriver a CT et je voudrais practiquer mon francais avant de l'oublier absolument et connaitre des gens qui vivent aqui. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's a great idea, I love new clothes but don't need to spend the money and I have plenty of old clothes to share! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I miss speaking my native language ”

“ I want these local Meetups because ... I like tea. And would like to learn more about it. ”

“ I am an avid birdwatcher, hiker, and traveler. I enjoy the outdoors and try to hike 3 - 5 times per week. I have been learning French for the past 1.5 years along with Spanish, German, and Italian. "Je suis stupide" for trying to learn them all at th ”

“ Hi everyone! I am a mom of three and live in Monroe, CT. My scrapbooking routine has been terribly upset by the closing of Memories in Fairfield! Am looking for a new opportunity to get away and just scrap. ”

“ Hi. Got removed by mistake. : P ”

“ I love movies and would love to meet other folks that enjoy them as well in the area. ”

“ Hi, I came upon this group through the New Haven French Meetup and I really liked the description! I have recently moved to this area and I'd like to meet new people and make new friends. I feel that I am a flexible and have varied interests ”

“ Wife is Parisian born. Je suis Student le Francais. 3 trips to France in 3 years. Many Bisous, croissants and fromage. 3 sister in Laws:But what are they saying? We read: France Magazine, France-Amerique, watch TV5 on DISH network - no commercials ”

“ I work at a web-based design company in New Haven. ”

“ I would love to learn more about Haiti ”

“ I studied Latin in High School for 9 years - but that's a couple of decades ago, obviously. I am still fascinated by these mad emperors and the writers they liked or bannished on a whim. Let's make sure they stay alive, by reading their works. ”

“ Luna's a wild and crazy girl... ”

“ Bonjour. J'habite à Milford. J'ai fait une partie des mes études universitaires en France (Paris). ”

“ My name is Leysu. NYC transplant now living in Farmington;working in collage; writing;knitted sculpture;singing and african dance. Looking forward to meeting other artists to help me get through exercises so I can get unblocked! ”

“ Je ne peut pas couder deux mots ensemble, mais je veut baragouiner la francais encore, meme sans alcool. ”

“ I just moved here from Jersey - long time gamer, but never got a chance to play the SR tabletop, but I've been reading the books for years. ”

“ I was a French major as an undergrad and went back to live for three months last year. As others have mentioned, I'd like to use my language on a more regular basis. Sorry for the hokey touristy picture, but I was just there two weeks ago... ”

“ Hi I'm Nikky and I have a language background in both French and Spanish. I've recently started tutoring middle school students and would love to speak Spanish more regularly. ”

“ J'habite a New Haven et travaille a Milford. J'aime beacoup a lire en francais. Ma femme et moi a retourne de France recemment ou nous avons visite le Cote d'Azur et Provence. C'etait notre troisieme visite. A bientot! ”

“ Bonjour, je suis francaise et habite aux Etats-Unis depuis 11 ans, mon mari est espagnol et nous avons deux enfants 3 1/2 et 16 mois. Nous venons d'arriver a New Haven et je serai ravie de parler francais! ”

“ Je suis heureuse a trouver personne avec ce qui je peut parler Francais. Il y a longtemps que je fais cela. Merci Simone ”

“ Hi, I'm Nina. Have studied French but don't get to use it enough. Love Paris, the French and the culture. I'm in the center of the photo. ”

“ Hi I am looking for a IT helpdesk analyst who speaks French, This is a perm position in New Haven CT. This is an immediate opening. Tim Currran 203-447-8329 ”

“ I am interested in Kayaking, Hiking, Running and Road Biking in the tri-state area. Just moved to Milford, so would love to scout out this area. ”

“ I work for a global relocation company and we are often looking for French speakers. We currently have a Expatriate Assignment Consultant position available on-site in Windsor, CT. Candidate must be fluent in French. Contact me if interested. ”

“ I am a big movie fan. I like to go and see independant and foreign movies ( especially French). I have just started a French language meetup and we go and see french movies in Westchester County or Manhattan : http://french.meetup.com/625/ ”

“ Tired of the patriarchy and want to take an active, organized role in fighting it! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get out, have fun, and meet new people. ”

“ Salut! J'ai etudie le francais a l'universite et j'ai etudie a Toulouse durant une annee, il y a 5 ans. Je voudrais rencontrer des gens qui veulent parler francais, manger de la nourriture francaise, regarder des films, etc. ”

“ Bonjour. Je m'appelle Yvonne et j'habite a Hamden depuis tres longtemps. Mon pays natale c'est la Suisse. Ma passion c'est les langues. J'ai deux enfants.. maries. Le meilleur, pour mon mari et moi, c'est notre petit-fils Orion qui a sept mois. ”

“ Hello, I'm teaching myself Spanish. I have lived in California for over 7 years and I picked up a lot of the language out there. I am eager to learn more. I would support a Spanish Meet up if you make one! ”

“ Well.... looking forward to meet more people to have fun learning French and learning more about life... thanks. ”

“ Je suis le professeur d'un groupe de jeunes de l'Afrique francophone, et j'ai besoin de pratiquer la langue française (en partie pour comprendre ce qu'ils chuchotent entre eux)! ”

“ Hello All! I grew up in Montreal and French is a dear language to me. I would love to improve the language skills because it is getting a little rusty. I look forward to meeting you all. A bientot! ”

“ I studied at Virginia Tech and have a minor but after going to Florida and hearing everyone from Quebec speaking French, it dawned on me that it's been too long... so I'm trying to get back into the swing of it... before I lose it totally ”

“ J'habite a Meriden et plus d'une fois j'ai ete le host des causeries de l'Alliance Francaise de New Haven. Tout le monde etait sympa et je me suis fais de nombreux ami(e)s. J'espere retrouver la meme ambiance avec ce meet up! A bientot... ”

“ Bonjour. Je suis etudiante (college). Je parle francais un peu... I'm looking to brush up on my French. This seems like a great group. ”

“ Salut tout le monde! J'aimeré bien joindre vos événements francophone, rencontrer de nouveaux amis et practiquer mon français! ”

“ Gruess got! Moechte meine deutsch kenntnisse verbessern und nette Leute kennenlernen. :) ”

“ Hello, My family is from Canada and i can read speak and understand French fluently unfortunately there is no one besides family members my age that i know speak French and i would like to have conversations with more French people my age:-) ”

“ Hi, I'm Mouna. I've been in New Haven for one year and I'd like to meet new people. I lived in Tunisia, France and now US. I'd like to know people and make friends outside my work. ”

“ Hi I am a native of France and been living in the US over 8 years. I lived in Virginia mostly and recentely relocated to Hartford. Looking to keep up with my mother tongue while meeting new people and helping others with their skills. Hit me up ”

“ Hi! My name is Lauren and I'm 23 years old. I am fluent in reading and writing French, but I am quickly losing the ability to speak! I'm very interested in joining this group. I live in Norwalk with my soon-to-be husband. Hope to meet up soon! ”