French Eras
French Vocabulary
French Culture/Food
Ice Cream Trivia
General Trivia
100

French military leader that crowned himself Emperor of France in 1804?

Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?

100

What does “se réveiller” mean?

What is "To wake up?"

100

What is the traditional French bread known for its long, narrow shape and crisp crust?

What is the Baguette?

100

What is the French word for ice cream?

What is "La Glace?"

100

Which ocean did the Titanic sink in?

Where is the Atlantic Ocean?

200

Major event that began in France in 1789 and led to the overthrow of the monarchy?

What is The French Revolution?

200

What does “se rendre compte de” mean?

What is "to realize/become aware of?"

200

Which French singer, songwriter, and actress is famous for songs including “La Vie en rose” and became one of the most internationally recognized figures in French chanson?

Who is Édith Piaf?

200

What country is generally credited with inventing the ice cream cone?

Where is the United States?

200

Which blood type is known as the universal donor for red blood cells?

What is "Type O?"

300

This era came before the Renaissance and was characterized by feudalism, castles, knights, and the growth of Christianity in Europe.

What is The Middle Ages?

300

If someone says “Ça me manque,” what are they saying?

What is “I miss it/him/her?”

300

Which French region is particularly famous for champagne production?

What is Champagne?

300

What French term refers to a type of frozen dessert made primarily from fruit purée and sugar, without dairy?

What is Sorbet

300

What is the world's largest desert?

Where is Antarctic/The Antarctic Desert?

400

Where did France get its modern name from?

Who are the Franks?

400

What does the expression, “tomber dans les pommes” mean?



What is "To faint / pass out?"

400

In France, what two-cheek greeting is commonly used between friends, family members, and acquaintances (must be in French)?

What is "La bise?"

400

Which ice cream flavor is named after a city in Italy and traditionally combines pistachio, chocolate, and hazelnut?

What is Neapolitan Ice Cream?

400

Which popular “berry” is botanically NOT a true berry?



What is a strawberry?

500

Who led French forces during the Hundred Years' War against England and saw Charles VII crowned (think back to our first meeting slideshow)?

Who is Joan of Arc?

500

What does the French expression “poser un lapin à quelqu'un” mean (it's an idiom)?


What is "To stand someone up / fail to show up for an appointment or meeting?"

500

French cuisine has five “mother sauces.” Name at least three.

What is "Béchamel, Velouté, Espagnole, Tomate, ou Hollandaise?"


500

Which U.S. president is famously associated with making ice cream particularly popular at the White House, reportedly serving it at official events?

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

500

What is Avogadro's number?

6.022 x 10^23

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