Le Congrès de la Culture Française en Floride (CCFF) is a Florida French language academic competition held annually in Orlando. Competing high school students can win awards and scholarships. The organization was founded in 1952, and the first competition was held in 1953.
Students from Florida schools compete at the event, trying to show their ability to speak, understand and recite the French language. Specific competitions at Congrès include la lecture (reading comprehension), le discours (impromptu speaking), la déclamation (poetry recitation), and casse-tête (quiz bowl). Participants also get an opportunity to meet others with an interest in the French language. Every year, a board of students and sponsors are elected in order to plan and prepare for the event.
CCFF was founded by Jacksonville University professor Suzanne Carrell in order to promote the Franco-American relationship, and to increase the willingness of people to learn and participate in the use of the French language. Carrell was awarded the rank of Chevalier in France's Legion of Honor for her work with CCFF in 2002, the 50th anniversary of the organization's establishment.
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