Origins of the French Language
French is a Romance language, meaning it comes from this ancient language.
Latin
Besides France, name one European country where French is an official language?
Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, or Monaco
This mountain range forms the natural border between France and Spain.
the Pyrenees
This French explorer traveled to Canada in the 1500s and helped establish French settlements.
Jacques Cartier
This is the longest word in the French language, meaning "unconstitutionally."
anticonstitutionnellement
French evolved from Latin by mixing with the languages of this ancient group of people in France.
the Gauls
The continent with the most French speakers in the world.
Africa
France's capital city, known for the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum.
Paris
He founded Quebec City in 1608, making it the center of French life in North America.
Samuel de Champlain
In Quebec, French speakers often use this informal greeting instead of "Bonjour."
Salut!
By the 1600s, this country officially recognized French as its national language.
France
This Caribbean country speaks both French and a Creole language influenced by French and African languages.
Haiti
The three colors of the French flag.
blue, white, and red
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle was a French explorer who claimed what is now this US State for France.
Louisiana
Name the famous dish from Quebec made with fries, cheese curds, and gravy.
French and Spanish share many similar words because they both come from Latin. Give the French word for "school" that is similar to the Spanish "escuela."
école
This South American territory is part of France and speaks French as its official language.
French Guiana
This symbol of France represents the French Republic and is often depicted as a female figure.
Marianne
La Marseillaise was written in 1792. What is it?
the French national anthem
The Louvre Museum in Paris is home to this world-famous painting.
the Mona Lisa
English has borrowed many words from French. Name three commonly used English words that originally came from French.
menu, ballet, and restaurant
Canada is the second-largest French-speaking country in the world. Name the province where most French speakers live.
Quebec
This island in the Indian Ocean, which belongs to France, is home to one of the world's most active volcanoes.
Réunion
Jean-Baptiste Colbert was an explorer who expanded France's colonies in these places.
the Caribbean and Africa
This fast-paced music style, which originated in the French Caribbean, makes people want to dance.
Zouk