Culture
What is the capital of France and what's its nickname
Paris, the city of light
Where is French spoken?
France, Canada, Senegal, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Luxembourg, Guinea, and more
What is a flaky pastry from France? Name two.
Croissants, pain au chocolat, pain aux raisins
Which two countries in North America have French as an official language
Canada and Haiti
Name one famous French painter.
What English words borrow from French? list 5
bafé, ballet, baguette, bon voyage, en route, hôtel,
menu, restaurant, souvenir, casserole...
Name three famous type of French cheese.
So many! (spelling not important)
What form of media began in France? BONUS by whom?
Cinematography
BONUS the Lumière brothers
What is a famous site to visit in France, other than the Eiffel Tour?
Le Louvre, Cathédrale Notre Dame, Champs Elysées, L'arc de Triomphe, La Seine ..
What two French words meaning fish and poison can be commonly mixed up
Poisson and poison
What is a popular French dessert?
Crepes, Macarons, and Tarts
Name two fashion brands that originated in France.
Chanel, Dior, Yves St Laurent...
What is the French motto?
"liberté, égalitié, fraternité"
What fruit can be confused with the French word for father.
pear
What French dish is also the name of a cool Disney movie?
Can you spell it?
Ratatouille
What type of architecture (buildings) are often seen in France that are reminiscent of a fairy tale?
BONUS: what region in France is famous for these?
Châteaux
Who was the queen of France rumored to have said, "Let them eat cake!"
Marie Antoinette
What are the 4 main accents used in French writing? What are their names?
accent aigu, accent grave, accent circonflexe, cédille
What common French food is enjoyed on Mardi Gras?
Crêpes
French is known as the "language of ... "
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