Movies
In 2001, this film starring Audrey Tautou as a shy imaginative waitress. It became the most famous french film internationally.
What is Amélie?
In French slang, this word for “cigarette” is often heard outside cafés, especially when someone says “Je vais fumer une ___.”
What is une clope?
This national holiday takes place on July 14th and celebrates the French Revolution.
What is Bastille Day
This museum was home to one of the most bizarre heists, a necklace was stolen.
Where is louvre
This central arrondissement contains Notre-Dame Cathedral
What is the 4th arrondissement?
This 2011 comedy dramas about a wealthy quadriplegic and his caregiver became a massive international hit.
What are “The Intouchables?”
If someone says “Je suis crevé(e)” after a long day, they’re not broken—they’re feeling this.
What is exhausted?
This holiday in May celebrates workers, often with lilies of the valley.
What is la fête du travail?/the first of may
This Dutch painter lived a proportion of his life in France
Who is Van Gogh
The city of Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements arranged in this shape, starting in the center and spiraling outward.
What is a snail/spiral/en escargot
This 2004 French musical drama film about a strict boarding school for troubled boys.
What is “Les Choristes?”
The phrase “tomber dans les pommes” doesn’t mean falling into fruit—it’s slang for doing this unexpectedly.
What is fainting?
This holiday falls on January 6th and celebrates the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus, often with a special cake.
la fête des rois/fest of the kings day
This French Painter lost his eye sight while painting and it can be seen by comparing his early work to late works.
Who is Claude Monet
Known as the “opera arrondissement” , this arondissement is famous for its grand boulevards and department stores like Galeries Lafayette.
What is the 9th arrondissement
This romantic fantasy-comedy directed by Woody Allen. The main character goes on time travel adventures to speak with famous writers.
What is “Midnight in Paris?
In French street slang, if you say “Je kiffe ce film,” you’re saying this.
What is I love this movie?
This holiday (in November) honors soldiers who died for France during World War I
What is l’Armistice/The 11 Novembre
This French Writer who hates the Eiffel Tower with burning passion ate all of his lunch at the tower “because it is the only place in Paris I do not have to look at it”
Who is Guy de Maupassant
This arrondissement, located on the left bank, is known for its universities and student atmosphere.
What is the 5th arrondissement?
Emmanuelle Riva and Jean-Louis Trintignant starred as an elderly couple facing a medical crisis in this 2012 Michael Haneke film that won the Palme d'Or.
What is “Amour”
Unique to Québécois slang, “Attache ta tuque!” literally means “tie your beanie,” but figuratively it means this.
What is get ready for something intense or surprising?
This holiday takes place on February 2nd, and people traditionally eat crêpes to celebrate it
What is la chandeleur?/Candlemas or Crêpe Day? .
This French artist had a five year affair with Reneé Montchaty while being in a relationship which ended very tragically due to her death
Who is Pierre Bonnard
Père Lachaise Cemetery, where famous artists like Jim Morrison and Édith Piaf are buried, is in this arrondissement.
Who is Pierre Bonnard