French Language
What does “bonjour” mean?
Hello/Goodmorning
What is the capital of France?
Paris
What is a croissant?
A buttery, crescent-shaped pastry
What famous French military leader became emperor in 1804?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What famous landmark is located in Paris?
The Eiffel Tower
How do you say “Thank you” in French?
Merci
What river runs through Paris?
The Seine
What is a baguette?
A long, thin loaf of French bread
What event began in France in 1789 and changed the country’s government?
The French Revolution
What famous museum is home to the Mona Lisa?
The Louvre
What does ”au revoir” mean in English?
Goodbye/See you again
How many countries border France in mainland Europe?
8 Countries (Spain, Belgium, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy)
What is a crepe?
A thin French pancake
Who was Marie Antoinette?
Queen of France who was married to Louis XVI
Who painted Water Lillies and was a famous French impressionist?
Claude Monet
What are the French words for “ red and blue”?
Rouge and Bleu
What sea borders the southern coast of France?
The Mediterranean Sea
What French dish is made with snails?
Escargot
What was the storming of the Bastille?
The 1789 attack on a Paris prison that became a major symbol of the French Revolution
What famous cathedral is located in Paris and was badly damaged by fire in 2019?
Notre-Dame de Paris
How do you say “ I love French” in French?
J’adore le francais
What mountain range separates France and Spain?
The Pyrenees
What is ratatouille?
A vegetable stew made with tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant and peppers
Who was Joan of Arc?
A French heroine who helped lead the French forces during the Hundred Years’ War
What famous French palace was the residence of French kings and queens?
The Palace of Versailles