Dedicated French Tutors in Paris

Qualified Native French teacher to Achieve Your Learning Goals

Our team of 25 French tutors in Paris provide private one-to-one French lessons in Paris and online. Learning French with a dedicated private tutor is very different from traditional classroom learning.

One of our strengths at French à la Carte is carefully matching each student with the right French tutor in Paris based on their background, goals, and learning style. This ensures a personalised and effective learning experience from the very first lesson.

Our French tutors in Paris are native speakers with advanced academic training in teaching French as a foreign language. Most hold a Master’s degree in French language teaching and have extensive experience working with high-level international profiles

Some tutors specialise in General French for everyday communication, while others focus on Business French, French for professionals, or French for children and teenagers.

🇫🇷 Native and qualified French Tutors in Paris and online

We are native French tutors based in Paris for in-person lessons, and online for remote learning. The majority of our teachers hold a Master’s degree in Teaching French as a Foreign Language and some a PHD. Our expertise supports expats, academics, professionals, and international students learning French in Paris or online.

📈 Structured & Goal-Oriented Lessons

Every lesson is carefully structured and adapted to your level, objectives, and learning style. We avoid improvised teaching and instead focus on clear progression and measurable results.

🎓 Enthusiastic & Engaging French Tutors

We are passionate French teachers who truly enjoy sharing our language and culture. Our private French lessons in Paris are dynamic, interactive. No rigid, outdated teaching methods or bad-tempered French tutors at French à la Carte.

🤝 Consistent & Committed Private Teachers

Choosing French à la Carte means continuity, trust, and long-term progress. You learn with the same dedicated tutor throughout your journey, ensuring stability and effective learning over time.

🎯 Structured teaching approach

At French à la Carte, we do not offer improvised French lessons. Your tutor carefully structures and adapts each lesson to your level, goals, and learning style to ensure clear and steady progress.

💬 Engaging & Human Teaching Approach

We are passionate teachers who genuinely enjoy sharing the French language and culture. Our private French lessons in Paris are dynamic and interactive. At French à la Carte, creating a supportive learning environment is one of our core values. We believe that learning a new language should be an engaging, non-intimidating, and rewarding experience.

Frequented Ask Questions About our French Tutors in Paris

Yes. We offer a trial lesson to ensure the teaching style and tutor’s personality are a good fit. After that, students commit to a minimum package of 5 lessons with the same tutor.
We match each student with the most suitable French tutor based on level, goals, personality, and background. If you already have a preferred tutor, we can also check their availability.
Yes. After your trial lesson, if you decide to continue with the teacher you worked with, you will commit to a course package, usually consisting of 10 lessons. If you would like to change teachers afterwards, this is absolutely possible.
Not during a course package, but once you have completed your block of lessons (usually 10), it is absolutely possible to change teacher.
Most of our teachers have at least a B1 level of English. Several tutors in the team have a B2+ to C1 level and have worked in English-speaking countries or with English-speaking companies.
We do not assign tutors based on availability. We select each tutor based on their teaching style, experience, and suitability for your profile and learning goals.
Most of our tutors hold a Master’s degree in Teaching French as a Foreign Language and have over five years of teaching experience with international learners.
Our tutors are based in Paris for in-person lessons. Our online tutors are native French speakers teaching from France and other European cities such as Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, London, and Barcelona.
Yes. We offer both in-person lessons in Paris and online French lessons, with flexible scheduling options.

Featured

Florence Harang Founder / Owner

I graduated from La Sorbonne, with a Master’s degree in Literature and French as a Foreign Language. I first worked as a press attaché for ARTE, a Franco-German cultural TV channel and I turned to teaching French as a foreign language in 2010. Since then I deliver personalized French lessons and cultural tours in Paris for French learners.

I launched French à La Carte in 2012 with a personalized teaching approach. For every student to meet his or her linguistic goals, our key words are: a tailored, efficient, flexible, professional and supportive approach and an enthusiastic teaching atmosphere.

I am able to adapt to diverse learning styles, and my teaching experience includes a wide range of learners in many different roles, from students to expats, executives, and diplomats.

After 12 years and more than 1,500 one-on-one students, French à La Carte continues its adventure.

Pauline

Bonjour !

Passionate about travels, foreign languages and people ever since I was a kid, I have decided to start teaching French as a foreign language when I moved to New York City six years ago, a nice way to combine what I enjoy the most in life !

Throughout those years of experience, I have had the opportunity to teach many students, from kids to adults and from professionals to university students, in various institutions (French institutes, worldwide known universities, private-owned schools, public schools, etc.) and in different settings (one-on-one, group classes, mini group classes, on-site and online, synchronous and asynchronous).

I believe learning a foreign language is a one-of-a-kind experience and a very interesting challenge. As an instructor, I aim at guiding my students through this experience and make the learning process invigorating, stimulating and, why not, life changing.

Education-wise, I hold a master’s degree in English and Italian from Sorbonne University and a master’s degree in business from Skema Business School.

I can’t wait to meet you !

Stéphanie

A passionate professional, I have been teaching my mother tongue for almost 20 years by vocation, all over the world from Latin America to Middle East. My vast experience includes teaching people from different backgrounds, including executives, diplomats, professionals of the European Commission in Brussels, among others.

My belief that 1:1 language courses give the best results encouraged me to do some research in this field. I have successfully completed a Master's degree in Teaching French as A Foreign Language with a speciality in individual training.

For me, every student is a new educational challenge. I adapt all the materials and course content to your needs and objectives. Your progress and your satisfaction are my top priority.

David

I hold a PHD in international relations which I teach in high school as well as teaching French as a foreign language. I am passionate about international relations and education and very interested in teaching French to students coming from all over the world. During my lessons, I usually use learning material related to topics of international affairs and culture.

I have lived in many countries and worked in several universities in France and abroad ; for this reason, I am used to teaching different profiles in various contexts : to professionnals, expats and students. I know that it can sometimes be challenging to master a foreign language and this is the reason why I always personalise my lessons according to the specific objectives and linguistic goals of each student. My lessons are always interactive and I put a strong emphasis on communication (dialogues, conversation, argumentation) as well as an active listening.

Lucie

I graduated from the Sorbonne University with a Master’s Degree in teaching French as a foreign language and since then, I have been teaching French to a wide range of students: chefs in renowned restaurants in Paris, diplomats for the Australian Embassy, bankers and also children, from complete (level A1) to advanced (level B2).

I have taught a lot with children using creative techniques around singing, comics, drawing.

I am passionate about language teaching and learning.I know that learning a new language can sometimes be difficult and challenging for expats; this is why I tailor my teaching approach to each student, taking into account their lerning pace, their linguistic goals and their learning ability. In addition, I am patient and encouraging. I will also be pleased to share with you the history of France, its history and arts.

Camille

After I graduated from La Sorbonne with a Master’s degree in French linguistics, I taught for a year at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. In 2018, I began to teach French back in Paris as a private tutor for adults and mainly for English speakers.

As someone very interested in languages and foreign cultures, I understand the challenges in learning a new language. I focus on identifying straight off your language needs, from a “useful French” type of learning (beginner level) to more specific topics at advanced level.

My approach is to create each class around what you need to learn, using study material that you will find engaging.

Above all, I believe that your confidence and satisfaction is the key to improvement, so I will always be encouraging and patient.

Charles

After a year studying in the United-Kingdom, I graduated from Paris Diderot University with a Bachelor's degree in foreign languages and later a Master's degree in technical translation.

As a native French language teacher since 2017, my interest in teaching and in languages have come a long way. I have been into tutoring and exchanging with language partners of various countries for about 10 years.

Aside from French, I can speak English and a little Korean, Japanese and German. I am convinced that my knowledge in foreign languages is a major asset in helping students.

I believe that I can use my language learning and teaching experience to teach you French effectively.

Sophie

Travelling is at the heart of my passion for languages. Travelling through music, books, food, and the arts, across the times and around the world. French, my mother tongue, but also English, German, Latin, and Greek have allowed me to weave ties in more than thirty countries and have taught me to handle various styles of communication.

As a lawyer in international companies, I loved welcoming my colleagues to Paris and sharing with them the cultural treasures of the City of Light.

With many years of experience in teaching French, I have taught expatriate families moving to France, students preparing for competitive exams, and tourists seeking authenticity. My courses are tailored to your interests, your daily life, and your professional challenges and are dedicated to the goals chosen together. My students describe me as a teacher who is attentive to their pace and progress, enthusiastic, and empowering.

I have a Master's degree in Law and Human Resources from La Sorbonne University and I am also certified in English and pedagogy by the University of Cambridge. I retrained and obtained the DAEFLE (Diploma in Teaching French as a Foreign Language) from the Alliance Française de Paris.

I look forward to introducing you to a joyful French way of life by teaching you, French.

A bientôt.

Selma

I first graduated with a Master in Teaching French as a Foreign Language. After several years of teaching abroad, including at universities and Alliances Françaises, I finally chose to settle in Paris in 2018. Since then, the French capital has never ceased to amaze me. Its rich culture and unique atmosphere make it an ideal playground for learning French.

My classes are primarily interactive, and tailored to each learner's needs. I prioritize a personalized approach, using authentic resources such as news articles, audio recordings, and more to immerse students in a dynamic, real-world context.

For me, teaching French is about more than just passing on a language — it's about sharing a culture, sparking curiosity, and creating meaningful learning experiences. I also help students prepare for official French language exams, including the DELF/DALF, TEF, and DCL

Charlotte

Bonjour !

Before I became a French teacher for foreigners, I wanted to be a literature teacher. During my undergraduate studies, I ended up discovering a passion for French grammar and decided to do a master's degree in teaching French as a foreign language at Sorbonne university. Today, grammar has no secrets for me, and I hope it soon won't for you either!

Since graduating, I have been teaching French at all levels, particularly to English-speaking adults. Over the past three years, I have had the opportunity to work with major companies such as L'Oréal and McKinsey. Whether they want to buy a baguette or obtain French nationality, I always accompany my students in their learning by offering them a tailor-made approach adjusted to their needs.

Finally, as an energetic person with a good sense of humor, I always prioritize speaking skills during my classes, using a funny and interactive approach. My aim is to always put a smile on my students’ faces during my classes.

Anita

Bonjour !

I hold two Master degrees : this first one in French As A Foreign Language and the second one in sciences of education.

I have been teaching French to adults and children in several countries (England, Lebanon, Peru..) and I am lucky enough to speak four languages - learning and teaching languages is basically my favorite activity in life !

What I most enjoy about my job is that I get to effectively help people to achieve their French linguistic goals. I have mainly worked with adults, but I have also worked with children and teenagers.

I am also a DELF-DALF examiner/scorer, and I have been teaching people whose goals are to study, work in France and even to get French nationality. I also taght to diplomats

For each French learner, I adjust my teaching approach to meet your exact needs and I focus on the skills you want to work on most.

I think learning a language should be an entertaining and rewarding experience. Following this mindset, I also develop my own teaching resources for children, to ensure they learn using an engaging and fun learning approach.

Even though my lessons are entertaining, I incorporate solid basis in grammatical structures, as the foundations of the language are extremely important when you start learning the language.

A few words about myself: I am an enthusiastic, creative, dynamic, passionate, and dedicated teacher. I love teaching and my energy is contagious! I am looking forward to embarking on a new experience with you!

Caroline

After more than twenty years as an international in-house lawyer, I chose to dedicate myself to my true passion: the French language and its teaching. I retrained and obtained the DAEFLE (Diploma in Teaching French as a Foreign Language) from the Alliance Française de Paris.

My courses are fully personalized, whether it’s strengthening oral skills, exam preparation, professional French, or exploring French cultural codes. My approach always focuses on sustainable progress, building self-confidence, and making learning enjoyable.

I teach from beginner to advanced levels, in everyday life as well as professional contexts, including preparation for certifications and integration in France.

For me, teaching French is much more than transmitting a language: it is about creating a space for exchange, building a cultural bridge, and guiding each learner toward new autonomy.

Claire

t was during a woofing experience on a farm in Australia that I began teaching French. That first experience was so enriching that, after an initial career in the audiovisual industry, I decided to pursue teaching French to foreigners as my new profession.

My passion led me to the United States, where I taught university students in Nebraska through the Fulbright program. I then moved to the Basque Country in Spain, where I worked with employed adults, and more recently to the Seychelles, where I taught French in a primary school.

My expatriate experiences have always brought me back to Paris, where I teach students of all levels, nationalities, and a wide range of professional backgrounds. I am convinced that learning another language is a true source of personal enrichment, and I look forward to guiding you on your journey through the French language!

Yolene

My first teaching experience was after my Bachelor’s degree in Germany where I taught French to teenagers. This opportunity convinced me to enroll in a Master’s degree: French as a foreign language.

After this, I had the chance to teach at the Alliance Française in St Lucia, a small island in the Caribbean. Then, I moved to Canada. At the Alliance Française of Toronto I taught students from all over the world including children, teenagers and adults, all with different goals. I have taught general and professional French in groups, one-on-one classes, online and on-site. In addition, I am a certified examiner for the DELF and DALF exams as well as the TEF and TCF exams.

I believe one-on-one classes, suitably adapted to the students’ needs and interests, are the best way to progress significantly in a foreign language. My goal is that my students feel comfortable in speaking as much as they can/want and feel like they are the core of their learning process.

Brigitte

After graduating in ‘Langues Etrangères Appliquées’ from the Université of Angers, I decided to specialise in teaching French to adults foreigners, mainly in-companies. I have a wide experience in teaching at different levels and to different abilities. I like mixing traditional teaching methods with topical material and pay a particular attention to the areas of interest of each learner.

I like to place great emphasis on communication whilst believing in building a solid basis from the start and making sure that there is a balance between speaking skills, listening skills and accuracy.

Over the years, I have organised French tuition for many companies including the BBC, the Economist Intelligence Unit and Google.

I know that people learn very differently and my experience allows me to pinpoint the method which works best for each person.

Hanne-Lys

I graduated in engineering and started my career as an engineer before becoming a journalist a few years later. At the same time I started to organise workshops in the science departments of museums. I always had a strong interest in passing both my scientific knowledge and the French language.

For five now, I have been teaching French as a foreign language to professionals – mainly engineers, people who work in the industry, doctors, pharmacists….In addition to the latest text books to learn French, I mainly use two tools as learning resources : press and podcasts. Just as journalist do, I will ask you one thousand questions to encourage you to speak and develop your linguistic skills !

Véronique

After obtaining my Master's degree in French as a Foreign Language from the ‘University of Paris Cité’, I began teaching French at the Paris City Hall, in language schools, and for non-profit organizations. Whether you are an expatriate, a visitor, or a student, I tailor my teaching to your needs to best help you achieve your linguistic goals.

In my teaching practice, I emphasize conversational French (in professional or daily-life situations), as well as cultural outings to broaden your horizons. Grammatical foundations are also covered as they are essential. I am dynamic, patient and eager to teach you!

Marie

I initially started working as an editor for practical books, including cooking, decoration, and DIY. Later, I left Paris for 7 years of expatriation, first in Kinshasa and then in Bangkok.

I totally understand what it feels like to adapt to a language and culture different from your own, as I have been through it myself. With a degree from a business school, a specialized master's in publishing management, and a master's in French as a Foreign Language, I have been teaching for almost ten years to diverse audiences, including business schools, engineering schools, culinary schools, as well as to artists who have relocated to France. Of course, I also provide private lessons.

Regardless of your level, I aim to help you progress in an atmosphere that is both focused and warm. If you are curious about the French language and culture, I would be delighted to introduce and share them with you.

Emilie

I graduated with a Master’s degree in French as a Foreign Language and teach various audiences, including individuals and professionals. I also have extensive international experience: I studied in Milan, worked as a journalist in Bangkok, and was a private tutor in Russia before returning to Paris, where I now teach French as a foreign language full-time. In addition to my Master’s in French, I also attended a film school.

I have broad experience teaching different levels and adapting to a variety of learning abilities. I enjoy combining traditional teaching methods with current, topical materials, paying particular attention to each learner’s areas of interest.

I place great emphasis on communication while ensuring a solid foundation from the beginning, maintaining a balance between speaking, listening, and accuracy.

The little extra in my lessons, when suitable for the student, is my cultural approach. Don’t be surprised if I occasionally use movie excerpts during our sessions!

Camille G

Bonjour !

Teaching languages has always been a passion for me. I am myself bilingual. Having an English parent and a French one, I travel regularly to discover new cultures. Two of my grandparents were teachers, teaching runs in the family !

Therefore I decided to dedicate myself to teaching languages (French & English). I have always had an excellent connection with children & teenagers and the desire to share my knowledge. I have been teaching both children and adults for three years.

For my lessons, I chose to use a fun and creative approach. I pay particular attention to the areas of interest of each learner, and I personalize each lesson around the student’s linguistic goals and expectations.

Au plaisir de travailler à vos côtés ! Looking foward to meeting you and working by your side !

Lucas

I am a former video editor who, in 2021, decided to change direction and devote myself to another one of my passions: languages. I’ve always loved my native language and sharing with others—so why not teach it to people from all around the world?

I am a graduate of the Alliance Française and have been teaching French professionally for four years. It’s been an incredibly enriching experience for me and an important milestone for my students on their language-learning journey.

I have traveled extensively and have lived and taught in China, Hong Kong, and the United States. I’m always eager for cultural exchange and new perspectives.

In my teaching, I focus on authentic content and real-life conversations, tailored to each student’s goals. I’m passionate about a wide range of topics—from cooking, science, and society to literature, cinema, and more—so I always have interesting materials on hand to enrich my lessons.

My top priority is to make learning French fun, smooth, and effective.

Alix

After graduating with two masters, in teaching French as a foreign language, I have been teaching French for six years to various profiles, backgrounds and ages.

From children, to students, diplomats, visitors, professionals, I have a wide range of experience in teaching different levels and different abilities. Besides grammar, phonetics, and syntax which are the foundations of the language, I always put emphasis on teaching skills that you can actually use in context, in real life situations. If it is useful for you, you will learn it.

In addition, I have been a Parisian for 10 years and I love to pass on my love for the culture of this city: speaking about Paris' eclectic neighborhoods, museums etc. I am looking forward to meeting you and helping you to improve your French in a rewarding and encouraging atmosphere !

Cédrelle

As a former journalist, Cédrelle has been teaching French as a foreign and second language for several years. She lived and taught French in Toronto for a long time.

In addition to Canada, she has also taught in Phoenix, Arizona, for several years. New York was another city where she taught.

Cédrelle has worked with a wide range of students — professionals, students, and tourists — both in group and private lessons. She also prepares students for exams such as the DELF and the TCF IRN.

Cédrelle likes to use authentic materials such as music, films, articles, and documentaries in her classes. The textbooks Édito, Tendances, and Défi are her preferred tools, excellent for a communicative and dynamic approach to teaching.

Cédrelle adapts her lessons and remains attentive to each student. Whether you are a beginner or have an advanced level of French, you will feel right at home in her class!

Aurélie

Passionate about French history, civilization, literature as well as international relations, I have had the opportunity to teach our beautiful language and share French culture in many countries with a very varied range of students including diplomats, professionals, visitors and students.

I graduated in teaching French as a Foreign language a few years ago and am now based in Paris. I tailor-make the learning programme to suit each student and meet their exact linguistic needs. I will be happy to share with you my love of the French language!

Marie

From Chile to Vietnam via Sweden and Spain, I taught French to different audiences from A1 to C1, with children, teenagers and adults, from various cultures. Holder of a master's degree in French as a foreign language, I also have a training in theater, which allowed me to conduct drama workshops in French and to use theatrical techniques in my classes.

I use a lot of authentic documents such as excerpts from movies, comics, literature or the press, with the aim of always adapting to the needs of my students. I have taught a lot with children using creative techniques around singing, puppetry, comics, drawing, (I have also been trained in this field) and theater. I am also authorized to correction of DELF DALF exams. Finally, Parisian heart from my childhood, and theatrical guide, I can invite you to discover unique corners, secret or gourmet, through a theatrical or more classical view.

Olivia

Bonjour!

Passionate about languages and cultural exchanges, I have been teaching French for over eight years in Spain, Italy, Canada, and Mexico. I have worked with learners from different backgrounds. Currently based in Paris, I now dedicate myself 100% in teaching private lessons.

Whether you want to improve your everyday French, feel more comfortable in professional settings, or prepare for an exam, I’ll adapt each session to your goals. My goal is to make you speak and think in French as naturally as possible, all in an encouraging environment. I focus on conversation to help you gain confidence while naturally integrating grammar, vocabulary, and writing. I also bring cultural insights and real-life situations into my lessons to make your learning experience more immersive.

I hold a Master’s degree in Teaching French as a Second Language and a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language from Canada. With this strong academic background, I ensure structured yet engaging lessons tailored to your needs. Let’s make learning French an exciting and rewarding journey together! Looking forward to meeting you.

Alice

Bonjour!
I have been a French as a Foreign Language (FLE) teacher for over 8 years. During this time, I have had the opportunity to teach at various institutions, including the University of Tenerife in Spain and the Alliance Française in Caracas.
I specialize in teaching French as a foreign language and have had the pleasure of working with students from all over the world. Passionate about languages, I speak English and Spanish fluently, which helps me understand the challenges of learning French. In my teaching, I always prioritize the needs of my students. I enjoy creating a dynamic and focused learning environment—always with the joy of learning, sharing, and even playing!

Nathalie

I am a French mother tongue tutor, I teach French to individuals but also mainly to professionals from different sectors such as energy, banking… I prepare diplomats from the British Embassy for internal examination. I hold a Master in Literature from the Univerity of California in San Diego. Through my experience in teaching French to students from various profiles and different cultures I learned how to personalize my lessons to the exact linguistic needs of the learners. I will be happy to be part of your learning experience and integration in France.

Sandra

I am from the South of France and after a Business School degree, I worked as a training coordinator in companies, including the headquarter of an international HR company. In 2007 I moved to the USA with my family. After two years in Tennessee, we spent four years in Michigan. There I started to teach French at the French Alliance in Detroit. These experiences were awarding and I decided to continue teaching French when I moved back to France in 2013.

I teach French to all levels to students from various backgrounds. I have a good knowledge of the American culture and of how to deal with a life abroad as a family. Getting used to a new language, to a personal and professional life in a different culture can be challenging.

In my courses I put the emphasis on communication, vocabulary, and grammar. Pronunciation is part of my teaching resources with a method and tools I created myself. Looking forward to meeting you!

Dedicated French Tutors in Paris

Qualified Native French teacher to Achieve Your Learning Goals