Conférence - 4 juin 2025 - Amicale du Rotary pour la Francophonie

Le goût de la Francophonie

La Francophonie is much more than a language: it's a space for dialogue, culture and international cooperation. Emmanuel Maury and Benjamin Boutin embody this vision, lending their expertise to the preservation and modernization of French around the world.

Emmanuel Maury: An institutional and historical pillar

A former administrative secretary general of the Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF), Emmanuel Maury played a key role in developing exchanges between the 91 French-speaking parliaments. His work has strengthened the presence of the French language in political and diplomatic relations. Author of “Le goût de la francophonie”, he has explored the history and evolution of French, highlighting its challenges and future prospects. A judge at the Cour nationale du droit d'asile, he combines his legal expertise and historical reflection to defend the values of the French-speaking world.

Benjamin Boutin: An ambassador for multilingualism and innovation

An advocate of multilingualism, Benjamin Boutin is convinced that the French-speaking world must be open and inclusive. He is a lecturer and teacher, as well as Honorary President of Francophonie sans frontières. He uses original methods, such as comic strips, to raise young people's awareness of the importance of French. A promoter of cultural dialogue, he campaigns for a modern Francophonie, capable of integrating linguistic and cultural diversity. A strategist and visionary, he works to strengthen the place of French in a globalized, ever-changing world.

Emmanuel Maury and Benjamin Boutin illustrate two complementary facets of the French-speaking world: one institutional and rooted in history, the other innovative and forward-looking. Their shared commitment is helping to make French a living, influential language that fosters dialogue and exchange on a global scale.