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Discover the Francophonie vibes this April!

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March 31th 2026

Online French Poetry Competition

Submissions open until April 15

Do you have a passion for French poetry? Here’s your chance to share it! Send a video (maximum 1 minute 30 seconds ) of yourself performing a poem in French via WhatsApp at +962 7 7670 8811. The top 3 winners will be featured  on the Embassy’s social media and a lunch with the Ambassador!

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April 4th 2026

La Grande Dictée Francophone 

Fairmont Hotel | 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM 

Join a first-of-its-kind event in Jordan: the Great Francophone Dictation, organized by the French Embassy in Jordan. A friendly and engaging moment to celebrate the French language, open to all levels; beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

Winners will receive prizes offered by the Swiss and Belgian embassies and will be invited to enjoy a French-style meal with the French Ambassador, Franck Gellet.

April 6th 2026

Café des Langues

Institut Français | 05:30 PM 

Celebrate the diversity of the French language and dialects in a friendly Franco-Arab exchange, where you can chat, laugh, and meet new friends while exploring different languages and cultures.

April 17th 2026

Gastronomy Day (Live Show)

Cozmo – 7th Circle | Starting at 10:30 AM 

Celebrate Francophonie with a vibrant Gastronomy Day Live Show, featuring chefs from France, Egypt, Morocco, and Lebanon. Enjoy live cooking and taste a variety of specialties from across the Francophone world!

April 18th 2026

Open Day

Institut Français de Jordanie |  11:00 AM  - 05:00 PM 

Join us for an Open Day celebrating the Francophonie, with activities for the whole family! Enjoy yoga, drawing workshops, choir performances, and free French and Arabic language sessions, a live music show for children by French singer Gros Ours, a book sale, and the unveiling of a new mural. Don’t miss the picnic with His Excellency the French Ambassador, Mr. Franck Gellet, and stick around for a fun karaoke session to close the day in a friendly atmosphere.

April 19 - 23, 2026

Francophone Film Week

Rainbow Theatre  | 07:00 PM

Enjoy free screenings celebrating cinema from across the Francophone world. 5 movies , presented by member countries of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, will be featured.

  • Apr 19 – Lebanon – Et maintenant on va où?

  • Apr 20 – Morocco – Wasaya

  • Apr 21 – France – La Divine 

    The true story of Sarah Bernhardt, one of the most iconic 19th-century stage actresses

  • Apr 22 – Romania – La Bande de la Fac droit / Gașca de la Drept

  • Apr 23 – Bulgaria – Sylvie Vartan: Par Amour


April 22nd 2026

Concert for Kids, La compagnie des Gros Ours

Terra Santa – Jabal Weibdeh | 05:00 PM

Join us for a special concert featuring 120 students from six Jordanian schools, performing alongside the French musician Olivier Jaffres from Compagnie des Gros Ours, joined by Hrag Mouradian Octave and Héléna Lloyd. This unique blends storytelling and music in both French and Arabic, creating a magical cultural experience for all.

Free entrance



Discover the Francophonie vibes this April!


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