The vocabulary you actually need is the vocabulary for dinner, family and the way people argue about food.

New Canaan Library’s French conversation class runs weekly and puts culture first — everyday life in francophone countries, meals, customs, traditions, family — with vocabulary and grammar arriving through the conversation rather than ahead of it. Activities vary week to week and the group works through them together.

Good to know. A basic knowledge of French is required to take part. Registration is required.

Check before you go. New Canaan Library does not publish a price for this program. Confirm the cost and registration details on the library’s event page before you plan around it.