Fall French Holidays
An American Fall holiday that is NOT celebrated in France
What is Thanksgiving or Halloween?
Translation of "autumn" in french
What is "automne"?
In the USA, pie is a popular fall food. The names of common examples of fall pies
(Ex. Peach pie --> tarte aux pêches)
What is...?
Apple Pie --> tarte aux pommes
Pecan Pie --> tarte aux noix de pécan
Pumpkin Pie --> tarte à la citrouille
The translation of "black cat" in french
What is "chat noir"?
:D
The USA and France both celebrate this holiday in November to commemorate the end of WWI.
(Hint: another name is Remembrance Day)
What is Armistice Day?
The names of 3 months that fall occurs in (in French)
What are septembre, octobre, and novembre?
The French translation of a popular festival in France {Festival of Autumn in Paris}
What is Le Festival d'Automne à Paris?
DAILY DOUBLE
The translation of "a spider" in french?
(hint: a spider isn't an insect it's an...)
What is "une araignée"?
The translation of "Thankful/Grateful for" in French
What is "Reconnaissant de..."?
Words that could be used to describe fall weather in French
What is froid, venteux, brumeux, etc.?
(cold, windy, foggy)
English translation of "Nuit Blanche," an annual festival that takes place in Toronto and Paris every October
What is White night (sleepless night)?
The translation of "werewolf" in french
What is "un loup-garou"?
The name of the French holiday that honors their deceased relatives?
(Hint: it is a catholic holiday)
What is La Toussaint (All Saint's Day)?
DAILY DOUBLE
The translation of "Autumn is the best season"
(Hint: the word "meilleure" is used)
What is "L'automne est la meilleure saison"?
The nice weather and beautiful fall scenery makes walking around in France during fall a popular activity.
The French translation of the word "garden"
What is "Jardin"?
The translation of "pumpkin" in French
What is "citrouille"?
Another name for All Saint's Day
(hint: vegetable+ holiday)
What is The Potato Holiday?
The location (city) where Le Festival d'Automne, an annual multidisciplinary contemporary arts festival, is held
What is Paris?
The name of the infamous historical site where passageways lead you underground where the burial of many French Revolution soldiers lay? (hint: think bones!)
What are the Catacombs of Paris?
(Americans often do spooky activities during Halloween. Something the French do is go to this famous landmark.)
The phrases kids say when they go trick or treating
(hint: not a direct translation)
What are "Halloween," "Joyeux Halloween," or "des bonbons s'il vous plaît"?