General Culture
Which French city has a well-known bike-sharing program called "Vélib"?
A. Lyon
B. Paris
C. Marseille
D. Bordeaux
B. Paris ✅
What sport is the most popular in France
b) Football (soccer) ✅
1 Which dessert is French ?
a) Tiramisu
b) Cheesecake
c) Crème brûlée
d) Baklava
c) Crème brûlée ✅
In which situation is it inappropriate to give a kiss on the cheek in France?
a) When meeting a teacher for the first time
b) Among close friends
c) With family
d) At a party
a) When meeting a teacher for the first time ✅
I am a long, crusty bread that’s soft inside. I’m often bought in the morning. Who am I?$
A. The croissant
B. The baguette
C. The pain de mie
D. The brioche
B. The baguette ✅
What is the motto of the French Republic?
a) Liberty, equality, fraternity
b) Work, family, homeland
c) Unity, justice, solidarity
d) Honor, glory, nation
a) Liberty, equality, fraternity ✅
1 What is the name of the famous cycling race that takes place every July in France?
B. Tour de France
What is the most well known drink coming from the region of Reims ?
Cognac
Wine
Champagne
Beer
Champagne ✅
What do you do at a “boulangerie” ?
a) Buy medicine
b) Make photocopies
c) Buy bread
d) Have a coffee
c) Buy bread
I’m a famous artwork displayed in the Louvre. My smile is well known. Who am I?
A. The Starry Night
B. The Scream
C. The Mona Lisa
D. The Persistence of Memory
C. The Mona Lisa ✅
How many metropolitan regions does France have since 2016?
a) 18
b) 28
c) 10
d) 5
a) 18 ✅
3 Which famous French designer is known for the iconic little black dress and No. 5 perfume?
A. Christian Dior
B. Jean-Paul Gaultier
C. Coco Chanel
D. Yves Saint Laurent
C. Coco Chanel ✅
2 When is cheese served during meals in France ?
a) As a starter
b) During the main course
c) After the main course
d) After the dessert
c) After the main course ✅
In France, do you leave a large tip at a restaurant?
a) Yes, it's mandatory to leave a large tip.
b) Yes, but only if the service is exceptional.
c) No, service is included, and tipping is optional.
d) No, tipping is not allowed in France.
c) No, service is included, and tipping is optional.
I’m a proud animal, a symbol of France, often seen in football matches. Who am I?
A. The lion
B. The rooster
C. The eagle
D. The horse
B. The rooster ✅
What is currently the most visited tourist attraction in France?
a) Eiffel Tower
b) Louvre Museum
c) Palace of Versailles
d) Notre-Dame de Paris
d) Notre-Dame de Paris ✅
Which sport is traditionally played in the South of France and involves throwing metal balls?
A. Bocce
B. Curling
C. Pétanque
D. Cricket
C. Pétanque ✅
How many different kinds of cheese are there in France (approximately)?
a) 300
b) 1 200
c) 50
d) 5000
b) 1 200 ✅
What is the name of the inexpensive set menu commonly offered at lunchtime in French restaurants?
A. Happy Meal
B. Menu du jour
C. Prix fixe
D. A la carte
B. Menu du jour ✅
I am the largest wholesale food market in the world, located near Paris. I supply fresh produce, seafood, meats, and dairy to restaurants and supermarkets. Who am I
a) Rungis Market
b) Clignancourt Market
c) Enfants Rouges Market
d) Saint-Germain Market
a) Rungis Market✅
What is the public holiday for the French national day?
a) May 1st
b) July 14th
c) November 11th
d) April 1st
b) July 14th ✅
What happens on June 21 in France?
A. First day of Roland Garros Tennis Tournament
B. National Cheese Day
C. National Music Festival
D. Summer sales start
C. Music Festival (Fête de la Musique)✅
Which French label supports restaurants using ingredients from sustainable, often agroecological, agriculture?
a) (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée)
b) AB (Agriculture Biologique)
c) Écotable
d) Label Rouge
C. Écotable ✅
What is the average percentage of French people who speak English?
a) 20%
b) 39%
c) 65%
d) 80%
b) 39% ✅
I am a French scientist who is known as the "father of modern chemistry" and contributed to early studies in the field of environmental science. I also discovered the process of fermentation. Who am I?
a). Antoine Lavoisier
b) Louis Pasteur
c) Georges-Louis Leclerc
d) Pierre Curie
b) Louis Pasteur