pot-pourri
What currency is used in France?
the euro
French cities are generally built in a spiral around what central building?
the cathedral
T/F: It is common in France to have a wardrobe for clothes instead of a closet.
True
T/F: An omelet is a common breakfast in France.
False
(rarely eggs for breakfast)
What is a school cafeteria called in France?
la cantine
On what two days of the week do many French students have minidays?
How many cathedrals are there generally in a French city?
one
T/F: It is unusual in France to have more than one bathroom.
False
(usu. salle de bains & toilettes; often more than one of each)
What do French students often drink at breakfast time that Americans do not consider a breakfast drink?
hot cocoa
Which flower should you not bring when you’re invited to dinner?
Chrysanthemums
Name two other countries that use the same currency as France
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia; Andorra, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Vatican City, Kosovo
What is the name of the cathedral in Chartres?
Notre Dame de Chartres
If you need to use the bathroom during dinner, you should ask for…?
les toilettes
T/F: Most French people begin each day with a croissant.
False
(special occasions, or Sundays)
Why do French shoppers usually prefer to shop at small neighborhood stores rather than supermarkets?
fresh food of high quality
Name two ways that French currency is different from American currency, aside from value
(any 2) bills are different sizes; multicolored; smallest bill is 5€; largest coin is 2€; features architectural elements rather than people
Name one thing that make the cathedral in Chartres unique
Towers of different architectural styles -or- the colors of the stained glass windows
What room is often where guests congregate in America, but generally reserved for family-only in a French home?
the kitchen
What is usually the biggest meal of the day in France?
lunch
Name two topics one should not discuss in dinner conversation?
(any 2) age, profession, salary, political affiliation
What is a person’s saint’s day?
the day on the calendar dedicated to the saint of the same name as the person
What are the two styles of architecture represented in the cathedral in Chartres?
Gothic & Romanesque
What is the name of the long, tubular pillow?
un traversin
T/F: Meat is only served at supper in France.
False
Meat is usually served at lunchtime; dinner is often meatless.
Name five courses of a typical French meal in order.
appetizer – main course – salad – cheese platter – dessert/fruit