faat3 gwok3 man4 faa3 hip3 wui2法國文化協會法国文化协会
Jyutpingfaat3 gwok3 man4 faa3 hip3 wui2
Yalefaat gwok màhn fa hip wúi
Definition
Alliance Française; the international organization that promotes French language and culture.
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How it's used
Locals often shorten the name to 法文協會 in casual conversation to save time. It is widely recognized as the primary institution for learning French in Hong Kong, so people rarely need to specify the full name unless they are being formal. The institution is frequently associated with cultural events and film festivals beyond just language instruction.
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Have you signed up for the Alliance Française classes yet?
I need to pass my exam at the Alliance Française next week.
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Alliance Française courses
Alliance Française library
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
