French Culture
What is the capital of France?
Paris
What is the official language of France?
French
What is a flaky pastry from France?
Croissants
Name the most famous museum in France.
Louvre
What city is known as the fashion capital of the world?
Paris
What is the French invention that helps blind people read?
Braille!
Name a place (other than France and Canada) where French is the official language
Name a famous type of French cheese.
Brie
Who is the famous French artist known for colorful water lily paintings? (One of their paintings is called Water Lilies)
Claude Monet
What is the rat's name in Ratatouille?
Remy
Which famous statue did the French give to America?
The Statue of Liberty
What does "déjà vu" mean?
Feeling like you've experienced this before.
"Fromage" is a type of food that France is famous for- what is this food in English?
Cheese
What is a painting that Van Gogh made?
Starry Night, Self Portrait
Name one popular fashion brand that originated in France.
Chanel, Dior
Who said "Let them eat cake"?
Marie Antoinette
Name another Romance language other than French.
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or Romanian.
What is a famous French dessert with custard and a hard-coated sugar exterior?(Known as "Burnt cream")
Creme Brulee
What is a common theme in many French artworks?
Nature, everyday life
Which famous French emperor built the Arc de Triomphe?
Napoleon
What is the name of the most famous Cathedral in Paris?
Notre Dame
Come up with two English words derived from French. (example; television)
Cafe, toilet, ballet, hotel, restaurant, souvenir, cuisine, fiance, sport, brunette, manicure, etc.
Where do French fries actually come from?
Belgium
What type of art is often seen in French museums? (Realism, surrealism, impressionism, or modern)
What is Impressionism
Which two countries in North America have French as a national language?
Haiti and Canada