Connecting you with the Francophone world
in Détroit and Michigan
Bonjour Détroit connects Michigan’s Francophone voices through dynamic programs that spark learning, celebrate cultures, and strengthen community ties. From heritage speakers to first-time learners, everyone belongs.
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What we do
We partner with local organizations, artists, and business leaders to build unique opportunities that celebrate Francophone cultures and create thriving networks across the region, for everyone. With a commitment to inclusivity and creativity, Bonjour Détroit empowers all language-level speakers to connect through innovative initiatives, collaborative partnerships, and community-focused events.
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ÉPELLE-MOI MICHIGAN
NEW MICHIGAN FRENCH SPELLING BEE
Final: Saturday, April 24, 2027 in Détroit
Registration is now open for the Michigan French Spelling Bee!
Students grade 6 to 12 can participate in this competition, no matter their French level. They will work on a 200-word list to spell orally, including all accents.
Teachers, you can build and coach your team, supported by our liaison expert teacher, or you can encourage your students to register individually. This exciting competition is designed to promote mastery of French vocabulary in a fun and supportive environment.
Registration
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Open from October 1 through December 20, 2026
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$75 per student
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10% discount for all registrations completed by October 31 - Code EMM2027
FIRST VIRTUAL PRACTICES IN NOVEMBER!
JEUX DE LA FRANCOPHONIE
Saturday, March 20, 2027
Michigan State University, East Lansing
Mark your calendars! Registration will open on November 9, 2026, for 300 high school students. More information to come!
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Did you say 'Francophonie'?
La 'Francophonie' refers to the French-speaking world. There are 321 millions French speakers around the globe.
But it’s more than just language. La Francophonie includes communities where French is spoken natively, officially, or holds deep cultural and historical significance. It spans continents, identities, and lived experiences. At Bonjour Détroit, we honor this diversity and welcome everyone: fluent speakers, curious learners, heritage speakers reconnecting with their roots, and those who’ve encountered French through family, travel, or education. The Francophone world is vast—and there’s room for you in it.
Yes, you are part of it!
Bonjour Détroit is for everyone drawn to the French language and Francophone cultures—whether you speak French daily, are just starting to learn, once knew it and want to reconnect, or simply feel curious. We welcome heritage speakers, newcomers, and those rediscovering forgotten roots. If you’ve ever felt a spark of interest in French, there’s a place for you here.
Are you a parent? A teacher? A learner? An individual trying to connect with the Francophonie, we have a program for you! (And if we don’t, yet, we’ll listen to you and build it.)