French facts
Can the French legally marry a dead person?
Yes
What bread is normally associated with France?
Baguette
Who is known as 'The sun king'?
King Louis XIV
A french greeting where you 'kiss' each other's cheeks
La bise
What does Bonjour mean?
Hello
How many liters of wine do the french consume per year? (Get within 5)
41L
what is a classic French stew of beef braised in red wine?
Boeuf Bourguignon
Who wrote the book The Hunchback of Notre-Dame?
Victor Hugo
During April 1st French people celebrate Poisson d'Avril, what do they do during Poisson d'Avril?
Children and adults pin paper fish on each other's backs.
What does Comment vas-tu? mean?
How are you?
A bike race is held in France, but what years was the Tour de France's first race held?
1903
what french food is a classic savory tart with a flaky pastry crust?
Quiche Lorraine/Quiche
This man is known for his pioneering dedication to plein-air landscape painting, capturing light and atmosphere. one of his works is called Impression, Sunrise
Claude Monet
What is Galette des Rois?
A puff pastry cake containing a hidden charm (fève). The person who finds it becomes king or queen of the day.
What does Extrême mean?
Extreme
How many tons of snails do the french approximately eat pear year? (get within 5,000 tons)
25,000 tons
How many variants of cheese can you find in France?
240+
This man was the emperor of the French from 18 May 1804 until his first abdication in 1814
Napoleon Bonaparte
When invited to a home you are expected to give a gift, however there is one gift you normally shouldn't bring, what is said gift?
Wine
What does Mais pourquoi? mean?
But why?
What year was the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris built?
1163
What french cheese is a soft, creamy French cow's milk cheese with a bloomy white rind and an earthy, mushroomy flavor that intensifies with age, becoming pungent and runny when ripe?
Camembert
This person was a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for their role in the siege of Orléans and their insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years' War.
Joan of Arc
What do French traditions emphasize?
A slow-paced lifestyle, strong family ties, and a deep appreciation for food and etiquette
What does Allô mean?
Hello (exclusively to greet someone on the telephone)