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Welcome to Cambridge French

French studies in Cambridge is one of the largest groupings of its kind in the country, and the French course one of the most varied. Many members of the group are leading researchers in their specialist fields.

We try to get to know as many students as possible and we make every effort to help students get the best from our courses. Enquiries should be directed in the first instance to the Section Coordinator, Esther Palmer french@mmll.cam.ac.uk, but we hope that you will find all staff working in French very approachable.

We are extremely proud of the reputation of Cambridge French which has consistently been judged outstanding in both teaching and research. As you join us, we wish you every success.

Knowledge in Paris, by Year Abroad student Shakila Khandcar, showing the salle ovale on the Richelieu site at the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris.


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Latest News

Two French poetry events with Sandra Moussempès

7 May 2025

All are welcome to two events supported by the Society for French Studies, the University of Cambridge and the University of Birmingham.

MMLL students and staff attend Choix Goncourt UK 2025

2 May 2025

On Friday 28 March, MMLL students Anjola Adesina and Ava Rourke, accompanied by Professor Christophe Gagne and Dr. Emilia Wilton-Godberfforde, joined attendees from fourteen other British universities for the final selection and prize giving of the 2025 Choix Goncourt UK.

Professor Sonia Zlitni Fitouri to visit MMLL

25 April 2025

We are delighted to welcome Professor Sonia Zlitni Fitouri from the University of Tunis to MMLL. Her visit will take place from Monday 28 April to Friday 2 May.