“ "In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer." - Camus "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing." - Burke "Love alone counts." - St. Therese de Lisieux ”

“ Bonjour. Je m'appelle Julia. Je suis americaine mais j'habitais a Paris l'ete dernier et j'ai commence d'apprendre le francais il y a au moins 10 ans. J'etais juste dimplomee il y a deux mois et maintenant je travaille a West Bloomfield. ”

“ I want local French Language Meetups because J'aime parler francais! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I will like to meet other women just like me, and eventually develop a strong friendship. salut a tous. ”

“ Hupps wie geht nochmal Teutsch? ”

“ hi,,im living in toledo,,since a month,,im from colombia,im 22 years ,,and I really want to meet new people,, ”

“ I am the proud new owner of two five month old minpins, Stella and Lloyd (long story on their names...). Would like to get my new pups socialized since I got them a bit late, and learn whatever I can from more experienced owners. ”

“ Bonjour! I studied French throughout junior high, high school and college. My language skills have been lying dormant for at least 5 years now. I really miss being immersed in the French language. Plus, I am determined to go to France (finally). ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn French as a lifelong language by using it in everday life. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because me, my wife, and my kids would like to speak French ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is a very musical sounding language, and is the language of love. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to maintain my French and also help those from France acclaimate to the area. I lived, worked and studied in France for 3 years in the 90's. ”

“ Bonjour. Je m'appelle Philip. That is the much I can say in French, so I have a tough task ahead. I have the basics such as the alphabet, numbers some nouns, etc, but I can't form all these into sentences! ”

“ I have been to France several times and studied French in college but am losing it. I need practice, practice, practice. ”

“ Sono croata, habito a Detroit, mi piace molto parlare italiano. ”

“ Bonjour, je m'appelle Therese. Je suis directrice de technologie pour un cabinet juridique a Detroit, et j'habite a Ann Arbor. Je voudrais devenir a l'aise dans la conversation francais et rencontrer d'autres qui partagent les interets semblables. ”

“ Hello everyone:) My name is Meghann and I am a recent UofM grad who is hoping to become an au pair for a French family in May; I just need to learn French! Does anyone know where I might be able to find a tutor? I would be a serious student. ”

“ Bon jour! Je m'appelle Susan. J'habite a Ann Arbor. Je suis alle hier soir chez Cafe Felix pour mon premier Meetup. C'a ete tres amusant et j'attends avec impatience le prochain! ”

“ Salut, je m'appelle Tim. J'ai etudie le Francaise a l'ecole secondaire pour tres ans. Je ne puis pas parle Frsncaise bien, mais je recommence a apprendre le Francaise. Je lis le Francaise plus bon que je parle le Francaise. ”

“ Hi Je m'apelle Karthik. Je n'ai pas parlé le français puisque l'école secondaire et aimerais obtenir conversationnel encore. It would be cool to be able to converse in french again. ”

“ Bonjour.tous les monde! Ca va? ”

“ Does anyone have any suggestions on language programs (classes,CD's,etc.)that can get me off to a good start in conversational french? When I get some basics down, I'd like to participate in monthly meetings before traveling to french-speaking areas. ”

“ Greetings! I would like the chance to refresh my French language skills. I enjoy learning about French culture and cuisine. ”

“ I am visiting France in August for a conference but want to spend a few days touring Paris.. My French needs help!! ”

“ I am an Irish national who moved to the USA two years ago. Before moving here, I lived in Bruxelles for five years with periodic stays in France, Italy and Spain for my job. ”

“ Studied French through college and am currently working with a tutor to relearn what I've forgotten and to take it up a notch. Really need practice with conversation. ”