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100
True or false:
Paris is nicknamed 'The city of love'
False! It is actually nicknamed the 'City of Lights'
100
What are the colors on the French flag? (in French, drapeau français)
100
Guess the meaning of the French phrase "deja vu!"
Already seen!
100
Who was Marie Antoinette?
Marie Antoinette was the last queen of France before the French Revolution. She was married to King Louis XVI.
200
What is the currency of France?
Euros
200
What is the name of the river that crosses Paris?
With a length of 754 km,The Seine River originates near Dijon, flows through Paris, and discharges to the English Channel.
200
True or False:
French fries were actually invented in France
False!
200
How many stories tall is the Eiffel Tower?
81 stories tall!
300
French people affectionately refer to France as 'L'hexagone', or The Hexagon in English
TRUE!
France is shaped like a hexagon, and three of its six sides are bounded by water — the English Channel on the northwest, the Atlantic Ocean on the west, and the Mediterranean Sea on the southeast.
300
Name a French actor who also acts in American Films
Gerard Depardieu. Omar Sy
Marillon Cotillard.
Vincent Cassel
Jean Reno
300
True or False:
It is required for supermarkets to throw away extra food.
False. The government made throwing away all unsellable items illegal. So any extras have to be donated.
300
True or False:
the famous museum "the Louvre" used to be a fortress.
True!
400
What is "Le Ballon d'Or"
the Ballon d'Or, presented by France Football,is an award recognizing the best footballers in the world in the yearly season.
400
Il y a des roses dans mon jardin.
"Il y'a". Do you know what it means?
There is! or There are
400
“Bouillabaisse” is a type of seafood stew that originated in south France. The name bouillabaisse means to boil and simmer.
Which of these 3 South French cities, this dish originates from: Nice, Cannes, Marseille or Saint Tropez?
MARSEILLE
400
What is the name of the French castle where royalty lived before the French Revolution?
LE PALACE DE VERSAILLES has been the main royal residence since 1682. It was abandoned by the royal family in 1789.
500
True or False:
Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Christian Dior are known for their Cuisine. They are three famous Chefs
False!
Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Christian Dior made France famous as the capital of fashion.
500
What sport is the Tour de France for?
Bicycling.
500
What is the national food of France? (No googling!)
Pot-au-Feu. A comfort dish with stewed meats and vegetables.
500
True or false:
The Eiffel Tower is nearly 500 years old!
False. The Eiffel Tower construction work began in January 1887 and was finished on March 31, 1889 making the tower just over a hundred years old.
136 years exactly!