Do you want to win a free trip to nice? register for Le Défi today!
What is it?
We are excited to announce that the Alliance Française Minneapolis will be participating in Le Défi 2025, an inter-alliance quiz competition. Participants will take part in a general knowledge quiz in French, hosted on the Kahoot digital platform.
The competition unfolds in four stages:
A local selection round, organised by each participating Alliance. At the Alliance Française Minneapolis/ St Paul, this will take place on April 26, 2025 at 12:30 CDT in-person at 227 Colfax Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN.
A national selection round. The United States’ national competition will take place online on May 17, 2025, at 11 am CDT .
A semi-final by geographical zone will take place online on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1 pm CDT .
An international final will take place in person the week of July 21 in Nice, France!
can I participate?
In order to participate, you must fit the following requirements:
At least 18 years old
In an A2 level (or beyond) in a current class or tutoring at the Alliance Française
Native French speakers are not allowed to take part
Board or staff members of the Alliance Française are not allowed to participate
What do i need to bring?
Please bring a mobile device to the in-person competition. Should you be chosen to participate in the next round of competition, you must have two digital devices:: one device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) to access Zoom for the virtual event, and a smartphone to answer the Kahoot quiz.
HOw much does participation cost?
This competition is completely free!