French Culture
The proper form a greeting a friend in France
What is la BISE? This is the proper form a greeting where people usually kiss each other on each cheek lightly
This woman has won 2 Nobel prizes and was known for her work with radioactivity
Who is Marie Curie
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.
What is the Eiffel Tower
This item is similar to the pancake expect the fact that it is thinner and served with different toppings sometimes
What is a crêpe
This race hase been occurring in France for over 100 years
What is le Tour de France
When engaging in a conversation, even with stranger, one is expected to do what?
What is greeting (Bonjour!) In France it is very impolite to start a conversation with someone without a proper greeting
He was a military leader who also took control of France at the end of the French Revolution
Who is Napoléon
This building use to be a palace for the French Kings and Queens Of France but, is now turned into museum.
What is the Le Louvre
This item is a mix a small cookie and cake and comes in extravagant colors
What is a un macaron
What is the nickname for France known as due to its shape
L’Hexagone, Hexagon
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
This person is the current President of France
Who is Emmanuel Marcon
This building was built in the 13th century and is set to reopen to the public in the summer of 2024
What is the Cathedral of Notre Dame
This item is a type of bread
what is une baguette
This occurs when you turn a Baguette upside down in France
What is unlucky (Mauvaise chance)
Quelle fête célèbre les morts et quel jour ?
Qu'est-ce que c'est La Toussaint le 1er novembre
This king was the longest serving monarch in France also known as “The Sun King”
Who is Louis the XIV
This palace is where the Kings and Queens of France used to live
What is the Palace of Versailles or Le Louvre
This item is a French desert which is similar to ice cream
What is Mousse
French was the official language of this country for 300 years
What is England
In Mardi Gras a special cake is made where a King figurine is hidden inside of a cake which symbolises luck and prosperity
La Galette des Rois
A very well know French actor who has appeared in several American films including "French Kiss", "Godzilla", "Ronin" and "Lift"
Who is Jean Reno?
This area of land is most renowned for its Rolling hills filled with lavender
What is Provence
In France there are over 500 different types of what food?
Cheese
It is Illegal to do what on train platforms in France.
kiss