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In the United States, this French phrase is usually said at fancy dinners or restaurants, despite it being a more casual saying before French meals.
Bon appétit
Myth or fact: French people greet each other with cheek kisses.
Fact. This is often referred to as "la bise".
Which French bread is most stereotypically associated with French culture?
Baguette
Which French city is stereotypically considered to have rude locals?
Paris
*This misconception comes from a cultural misunderstanding about saying "Bonjour" before addressing someone.*
Which type of hat is commonly associated with French culture, even though it is more often a cultural stereotype these days rather than an actual French fashion choice?
Berets
Translate: C'est la vie
That's life
Myth or Fact: People in France are socially expected to say "Bonjour" before starting any interaction.
Fact. Saying "Bonjour" is a sign of recognition before any interaction and is considered common etiquette. Not saying "Bonjour" is generally viewed as rude.
French cuisine is well-known for its variety of wines. Which type of sparkling wine originated in northeastern France?
Champagne
France is very well-known for its Gothic cathedrals. Which cathedral is the most visited in France?
When people think about French culture, many people immediately visualize art. What is the most famous art piece found in Paris today, attracting roughly 80% of tourists?
Mona Lisa
In the United States, a rendezvous is often considered a romantic or secretive meeting. How is the word used in French?
There is a stereotype that French people are formal with strangers. What is the polite/formal French word for "you"?
Vous
French cuisine is famously known for its wide variety and use of cheese. Which country produces the most cheese?
The United States (makes up roughly 1/4 of cheese production)
Cycling is often closely related to French culture. The Tour de France is an infamous multi-stage bicycle race that takes place every year in France. The cyclists end the race in France, but start the race in another country. Which country do they start in?
Scotland/UK
When people think about French art, many people immediately think of the Mona Lisa, due to its residence in the Louvre. Who is the painting's artist, and what is its country of origin?
Leonardo da Vinci, Italy
Lots of French words are commonly used in the English language. In American English, what does an "entrée" usually mean?
The main course
Although roughly 80% of French households own a car, there is a stereotype that most French people use the train or a bicycle as a mode of transportation. What is the name of Paris's underground rail system?
The Paris Metro
Croissants play a significant role in French food stereotypes. In which country did croissants originate?
Austria
France is well-known for its soccer team/history. How many FIFA World Cups has the French national soccer team won?
2
There is a stereotype that all French people frequently wear striped shirts. What is the name of the French shirt that traditionally features blue-and-white horizontal stripes?
Marinière / Breton shirt
When people think of the French language, people think of France and tend to forget the other countries that speak French too. How many countries have French as an official language?
29
There is a stereotype that all French people know English/will speak English with tourists. Percent-wise, roughly how many French people are proficient in English?
Roughly 25%
Bread is a significant factor in French cuisine. In the thousands, roughly how many bakeries are there in France?
52,000
The most famous landmark in France is considered the Eiffel Tower. In millions, roughly how many tourists visit the Eiffel Tower each year?
6-7 million people
Fashion is a large contributor to the French Culture. Rank the "Big Four" fashion weeks in terms of economic media value: London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week
1. Paris Fashion Week ($500.3 million)
2. Milan Fashion Week ($244.7 million)
3. New York Fashion Week ($100 million)
4. London Fashion Week ($36 million)