LA Semaine de la Langue Française is an annual event and this year runs from March 16 to 23.
The week is seen as a way to promote the French language, with local associations such as libraries and schools organising special events to emphasise the importance of languages.
A key part of the festival is the announcement of ten words that, this year, relate to the environment, science, imagination and culture; ailleurs, capteur, clair de Terre, clic, compatible, désirer, génome, pérenne, transformer and vision.
The Semaine de la Langue Française website provides background information on each word, but also lets you search for events close to home.