Comparative
Le castor est plus fort que l'aigle.
The beaver is STRONGER THAN the eagle.
Le Canada est l'un des pays les plus froids au monde.
Canada is one of THE COLDEST COUNTRIES in the world.
What is the English for 'sirop d'érable'?
Maple syrup
Name the longest river.
The Mackenzie River.
What are the ingredients of the poutine?
cheese, french fries, and gravy sauce
Le Canada et les USA sont tous les deux de grands territoires.
Canada and the USA BOTH are large territories.
La montagne la plus haute est le Mont Logan.
THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN is Mount Logan.
What is the English for 'premier ministre'?
Prime Minister
Name 2 typical sports.
Lacrosse and ice-hockey
What is the longest street in Canada?
Yonge street.
Aux Etats-Unis beaucoup de gens sont grossiers alors qu'au Canada il y en a moins.
In the USA a lot of people are rude WHEREAS there are less (rude people) in Canada.
Nunavut est le territoire le moins peuplé du Canada.
Nunavut is THE LEAST POPULATED territory in Canada.
What is the English for 'Les Rocheuses'?
The Rocky Mountains
Name 4 cities.
Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria, Whitehorse etc...
What is the origin of the word 'Canada' and what does it mean?
It is an iroquoian word meaning 'village'
Il y a plus de vaches que d'habitants dans la province du Saskatchewan.
There are MORE cows THAN inhabitants in the province of Saskatchewan.
La pire température enregistrée est -63 degrés celcius.
THE WORST recorded temperature is -63 degrees celcius.
What is the English for 'verrouiller'?
To lock
Name 4 provinces or 1 territory.
Provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, Prince Edward's Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
Territories: Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut.
What is the name of the national anthem?
O'Canada.
Le Canada est plus impressionant que la France.
Canada is more impressive than France.
Le Canada est l'un des pays les plus éduqués au monde.
Canada is one of THE MOST EDUCATED country in the world.
What is the English for 'ours polaire' - attention à la prononciation!
polar bear
VS beer!
Name the Canadian 'desertic' zones.
Tundras.
What are the 2 characteristics of the beaver?
A beaver is strong and hardworking