Famous French Figures
This French military leader crowned himself emperor in 1804 and is known for his ambitious conquests across Europe.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
This iconic structure was completed in 1889 and stands as one of the most recognizable landmarks in Paris.
What is the Eiffel Tour?
This light, flaky pastry is a popular breakfast item in France, often paired with coffee or hot chocolate.
What is a croissant?
This river is the longest in France and flows through cities like Lyon and Paris.
What is the Seine?
This phrase, often used to describe a situation that is accepted as it is, translates to "that's life."
What is c'est la vie?
This teenage heroine led French troops to victory during the Hundred Years' War and was later canonized as a saint.
Who is Joan of Arc?
This famous cathedral, known for its gothic architecture, suffered significant damage in a 2019 fire.
What is Notre Dame?
(100 Bonus points for the best fun fact about Notre Dame)
This classic French dish features snails cooked in garlic butter, parsley, and white wine.
What is escargot?
This region in southeastern France is famous for its lavender fields and the historical city of Avignon.
What is Provence?
This expression translates to "I don't know what" and is used to indicate something indescribable or elusive.
What is je ne sais quoi?
This fashion designer revolutionized women’s fashion with her little black dress and Chanel No. 5 perfume.
Coco Chanel
This world-famous museum houses the Mona Lisa and was once a royal palace before becoming an art museum.
What is the Louvre?
This savory French tart is made with a pastry crust filled with eggs, cream, and ingredients like cheese, vegetables, or ham.
What is quiche?
This mountain range forms the border between France and Italy and includes Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe.
What are the Alps?
This French term describes the feeling of having already experienced something, often leading to a sense of familiarity.
What is déjà vu?
The only woman to win 2 nobel prizes
Who is Marie Curie?
This wide avenue, often called "the most beautiful avenue in the world," connects the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde.
What is the Champs-Élysées?
This sparkling wine, often associated with celebrations, must come from a specific region in France to bear its name.
What is Champagne?
Where Kings used to live
Where is Versailles
(If someone says the Louvre that counts)
Phrase that means joy in life or a reason to live
Joie de Vivre
This French king, known as the "Sun King," ruled for 72 years and built the Palace of Versailles.
Who is Louis XIV?
This Parisian island on the Seine River is home to the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral and is considered the historic heart of the city.
What is Île de la Cité?
This elegant French dish features scallops prepared with a creamy sauce, often served in their shells. The shells are representative of a pilgrimage that bears the same name
What is les coquilles St-Jacques?
This island, located in the Mediterranean Sea, is known for its beautiful beaches and the city of Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.
What is Corsica/Corse?
This phrase translates to "the more things change, the more they stay the same," suggesting that despite changes, some aspects remain constant.
What is plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose?