Fall French Holidays
Fall Vocab
Traditional French Festivities
Halloween Vocab
100

What is an American Fall holiday that is NOT celebrated in France?

Thanksgiving or Halloween
100
How do you say "autumn" in french?

automne

100
In the USA, pie is a popular fall food. In French, what are some common examples of those pies?

(Ex. Peach pie --> tarte aux pêches)

Apple Pie --> tarte aux pommes

Pecan Pie --> tarte aux noix de pécan

Pumpkin Pie --> tarte à la citrouille

100

How do you say "black cat" in french?

chat noir








:D

200

The USA and France both celebrate this holiday in November to commemorate the end of WWI. What is this holiday called?

(Hint: another name is Remembrance Day)

Armistice Day

200

Name 2 of the months that could be considered fall (in French)

Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre

200

A popular festival in France is the {Festival of Autumn in Paris}. How would you say that in French?

Le Festival d'Automne à Paris

200

How do you say "spider" in french? 

Une araignée
300

How do you say "Thankful/Grateful for" in French?


Reconnaissant de...

300

What is the meaning/ When is the phrase "à la rentrée" used?

back to school, return from summer vacations to reopenings in the fall

300

“Nuit Blanche” is an annual festival that takes place in Toronto and Paris every October. What is the translation of “Nuit Blanche” in English?

White night (sleepless night)

300

How do you say "werewolf" in french?

un loup-garou

400

What is the name of the French holiday that honors their deceased relatives?

(Hint: it is a catholic holiday)

La Toussaint (All Saint's Day)

400

What are some words that could be used to describe fall weather in French?

froid, venteux, brumeux, etc.

400

The nice weather and beautiful fall scenery makes walking around in France during fall a popular activity. Name any nature landmark or garden in France

Jardins des Plantes, downtown Paris, Versailles Gardens at the Palace, Vaux le Vicomte or any other answer that answers the question :))

400

What is the word for "pumpkin"?

citrouille

500

What is another name for All Saint's Day?

(hint: vegetable+ holiday)

The Potato Holiday

500

In French, how do you say "Autumn is the best season"?

(Hint: the word "meilleure" is used)

L'automne est la meilleure saison

500

Americans often do spooky activities during Halloween. Something the French do is go to this famous landmark. What is the name of the infamous historical site where passageways lead you underground where the burial of many French Revolution soldiers lay? (hint: think bones!)

Catacombs of Paris

500

How do you say "trick or treat" in french?

des bonbons ou des bobos/des blagues/ un sort, des friandises ou des bÊtises 

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