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Often considered the proper form a greeting in France
French kissing. This is the proper form a greeting where people usually kiss each other on each cheek lightly
100
This woman has won 2 Nobel prizes and was known for her work with radioactivity
Marie Curie
100
It was created to be one of the main attractions of the Paris World’s Fair and was meant to be temporary. One of the most popular landmarks in France.
the Eiffel Tower
100
This item is similar to the pancake expect the fact that it is thinner and served with different toppings sometimes
a crêpe
100
This race has been occurring in France for over 100 years
le Tour de France
200
When engaging in a conversation, even with stranger, one is expected to do what?
To greet (by saying Bonjour!) In France it is very impolite to start a conversation with someone without a proper greeting
200
He was a military leader who also took control of France during the French Revolution
Napoléon
200
This building used to be a palace for the French Kings and Queens of France but it is now turned into museum.
Le Louvre
200
This item is a mix of a small cookie and cake and comes in extravagant colours
un macaron
200
What is the country of France known as due to its shape?
L’Héxagone, Hexagon
300
Unlike in the United States, In France wearing what type of clothing is rather weird and informal?
Wearing any athletic clothing such as joggers, sweatpants, etc . . . Is considered informal and weird
300
This person was the French president before Emmanuel Macron
François Hollande
300
This building was built in the 13th century and was recently burned down during a fire.
Cathedral of Notre Dame
300
This item is a typical type of bread in France
une baguette
300
This occurs when you turn a baguette upside down in France
it brings bad luck (le malheur)
400
Quelle fête célèbre les morts et quel jour ?
La Toussaint, le 1er novembre
400
This king was the longest serving monarch in France also known as “The Sun King”
Louis the XIV
400
This palace is where the Kings and Queens of France used to live
Palace of Versailles
400
This item is a French desert which is similar to chocolate ice cream but is not frozen
la mousse
400
French was the official language of a modern day English-speaking country for 300 years. What country is it?
England
500
In Mardi Gras a special cake is made where a King is snuck inside of a cake which symbolises luck and prosperity
La Galette des Rois
500
A very well know French actor who recently took Russian citizenship?
Gerard Depardieu
500
This area of land is most renowned for its rolling hills filled with lavender
Provence
500
This food is found in the ocean and is considered a delicacy around the world. It usually has a grey or white look in appearance and it's eaten at Christmas Eve's dinner.
an oyster (une huître)
500
It is illegal to do what on train platforms?
to kiss