Food & Cuisine
What famous French pastry is made from flaky layers of dough and is shaped like a crescent?
Croissant
What French dish is made with beef cooked slowly in red wine?
Bonjour
What French holiday is celebrated on July 14th?
Bastille Day
What city is the capital of France?
Paris
What famous landmark is located in Paris and is one of the most recognizable structures in the world?
Eiffel Tower
What type of bread is France especially famous for?
Baguette
How do you say “thank you” in French?
Merci
What is a common French greeting that involves touching cheeks?
La bise
What famous prison was stormed on July 14, 1789?
The Bastille
What famous museum in Paris is home to the Mona Lisa?
The Louvre
What French dish is made with snails?
Escargot
What does the French word “oui” mean?
Yes
What traditional French celebration takes place on January 6th and includes a special cake?
Epiphany, or La Fête des Rois
What major revolution began in France in 1789?
The French Revolution
What famous cathedral is located on the Île de la Cité in Paris?
Notre-Dame de Paris
What is the French name for a pancake-like dish that can be sweet or savory?
Crêpe
What does “au revoir” mean?
Goodbye
What is the name of the cake traditionally eaten during Epiphany in France?
Galette des Rois
Who was the French military leader who became emperor of France in 1804?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What famous palace was the home of French kings and queens and is known for its Hall of Mirrors?
The Palace of Versailles
What French dish is made with beef cooked slowly in red wine?
Beef Bourguignon
What is the French word for “friend”?
Ami (male) or Amie (female)
What is La Chandeleur, celebrated in France on February 2nd, commonly associated with eating?
Crêpes
What famous document from the French Revolution declared the rights of citizens?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
What river runs through the center of Paris?
The Seine River