French words
Geography
Famous French people
What does it mean?
Miscellaneous
100
What is the French word for "thank you?"
Merci
100
What is the name of the river that flows through Paris?
La Seine
100
Who was the Emperor of France who lost the Battle of Waterloo (and is incorrectly known for being short)?
Napoléon
100
Bon appétit!
Literally: good appetite
an expression to wish someone to enjoy their meal
100
French is spoken on how many continents?
5 (North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia).
200
What is the French word for "school subject?"
une matiere
200
Name ONE mountain range in France.
Les Pyrénées
Les Alpes
Le Jura
Le Massif Central
Les Vosges
200
The famous French wrestler played Fezzik in "The Princess Bride."
André the Giant (André Roussimoff)
200
Au contraire!
On the contrary.
200
Which continent has the most French speakers?
Africa
300
What is the French word for "map?"
la carte
300
How many French-speaking countries are there in Europe?
5 (France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Monaco)
300
This French footballer holds the record for scoring the most World Cup goals before the age of 24.
Kylian Mbappé
300
déja vu
already seen
300
What is the nickname for the French flag?
Le Tricolore
400
What is the French word for "the flu?"
la grippe
400
The highest mountain in Europe is in France. What is it called?
Mount Blanc (Alpes)
400
The famous French designer who created an iconic suite, handbag and perfume.
Coco Chanel
400
faux pas
literally: a false step
an expression that means "to make a misstep" (usually socially)
400
What is the name of the famous palace of King Louis XVI?
The Palace of Versailles.
500
What is the French word for "back to school?"
La rentree
500
What is the largest French speaking city in the world?
Kinshasa (DRC)
500
Who is the current President of France?
Emmanuel Macron
500
C'est la vie!
That's life!
500
Who wrote "Les Miserables" and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame?"
Victor Hugo