La France questions génerales
French friends and family exchange la bise on alternating cheeks when they meet and say good-bye.
What is "la bise"?
a kiss
Which river flows through Paris ?
La Seine
Typically, French students don't go to school for the whole day on ......
Wednesday
What do the French usually order for breakfast in the cafe?
un café et un croissant
A poignée de main consists...
one handshake
The Alpes are located in which area of France?
southeast
What is the most popular sport in France?
soccer
What drink was called une boisson exotique in France in the 17th century?
coffee
Classmates, coworkers, people we see everyday and with who we have ordinary conversations are considered in France as:
les copains
Name 2 European countries where French is a main/official language.
France, Luxembourg, Switzerland.
In French school, grades are based on a 20-point scale, with ______ being the average grade.
10
Translate in French: I am hangry and I am thirsty. I am going to the cafe.
J'ai faim et j'ai soif. Je vais au café.
Who is Coco Chanel?
a fashion designer
From what country do the majority of immigrants come to France?
Algeria
What is the big sporting event that takes place over three weeks in July each year in France?
Le Tour de France
The famous cafe in Paris is …..
Deux Magots
Which of the following monuments is NOT in Paris ? a.) Mont St. Michel b.) La Cathédrale de Notre Dame c.) Le Louvre d.) L’Arc de Triomphe
a.) Mont St. Michel
Of what descent are the majority of French people?
African and Indian
Chinese and Greek
Celtic and Latin
Celtic and Latin
What is the Bac?
a.) A high stakes test many French students take at the end of their studies at the lycée.
b.) A test organized by subject/specialty.
c.) A way to determine which university is open to the student.
d.) All of the above.
d.) All of the above.
What is the name of the first café in Paris?
le Procope