​Short Story and Poetry Writing Competition - in French

​Give your French an expression !
​
"Francophone Expression" is a contest to provide an opportunity to the writer in you.

This contest is supervised by some of the most reputed  professors and teachers in the field of French language in India. 

Know more about the advisors and jury members of the contest by clicking the following button

jury members of the contest

Eligible candidates are those who are:

1. Indian citizens.
2. Enrolled as a university student in any part-time course, full time course, correspondence course during the current academic year (not necessarily in French language studies).
3. Enrolled in a Govt. or a private institution offering French language courses.
4. Amateur authors and do not have professional earnings from writing. 
5. Aged minimum 18years and maximum 30 years on the last date of application.

Different levels of competition
(based on competence of French acquired)

1. DELF B1 or its equivalent
2. DELF B2 or its equivalent
3. DELF C1 or its equivalent
4. DELF C2 or its equivalent

​​Category Selection: 
There are two basic categories for participation in French Language:

• Short Story Writing
• Poetry Writing

Short story writing (fiction)
Entries can be submitted in one of the following sub-categories which may best represent the entry. 

1. Action
2. Adventure
3. Comedy
4. Crime/ Thriller
5. Historical fiction
6. Fantasy/ Mystery
7. Political
8. Romance
9. Science fiction

Poetry writing

1. Rhyming Poetry
2. Non-rhyming Poetry

SELECTED WINNING ENTRIES
​Publication of the 10 best entries in each category (Short story and Poetry) in a special publication by E&B (Francophone Expression: Competition’s Best Collection 2016).  

​This publication will be combined with a monetary award to the winning contestant.

Application Procedure

Steps for candidates who want to participate in Francophone Expression
1. Check and download the document entitled “rules and regulations” 

2. Choose the right
a.      Level of French in which the candidate wishes to participate (if required, get the teacher’s reference form signed by your teacher)
b.      Category
c.      Sub-category
d.      Word limit

3. Check the eligibility criteria
4. Download the Template for sending the entry
5. Complete the entry
6. Enclose the participation fee
7. Dispatch the entry at the shipping address provided
8. Send the entry by email to: [email protected]

Rules & regulations

teacher's reference form

template for entries

​​Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Can a student participate in different contest categories (both in Short story and in Poem writing)?
A. Yes, a student can participate in both the categories. He/ she has to fill a separate independent enrolment for each application.
Q. How many applications can be made under a single category?
A. A student can submit as many entries as he/she wishes.
Q. Can a student edit his/ her details as also the entry content?
A. No, once submitted, the entries cannot be edited.
Q. Does a student have to apply only through the academic institution? Or can he/ she apply independently?
A. Student can apply independently.
Q. How will the student get information about the result of the contest?
A. The contest outcome will be put on the website. The winners will also get intimation at the email address provided in the entry form submitted by the entrant.
Q. Who does the student contact for clarifications?
A. The student can write to E&B or call at the phone numbers available on the website under the Contact Us section.
Q. Can the student email his/ her entry to the [email protected]?
A. Entrants have to post as well as email their entry to E&B.
Q. What states are eligible for the school/ student contest?
A. Candidates from all the States of the Republic of India may participate.