French Facts
Which famous French landmark is known as the “Iron Lady”?
The Eiffel Tower (la tour Eiffel)
What is ”one” in French?
Un
What is “rouge” in English?
Red
A “baguette” is a type of what?
Bread
What sea borders France?
The Mediterranean Sea
What is the name of the river that runs through Paris?
The Seine
What is “three“ plus “four“ in French?
Sept (7!)
What is “bleu” in English?
Blue
What is “bœuf” in French?
Beef
Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne are French regions known for what alcoholic beverage?
Wine
How do people in France greet each other?
Kissing each other on the cheek
What is “huit” in English?
Eight
What is “violet” in English?
Purple
What is “chocolate” in French?
Chocolat
Which Austrian princess married Louis XVI and became an unpopular (and eventually beheaded) queen of France?
Marie-Antoinette
Name three countries that border France.
Belgium, Monaco, Spain, Andorra, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy
What is “sept” plus “deux” in French?
Neuf (9!)
What is “vert” in English? (pronounced “verre”)
Green
What are “fruits de mer”?
Seafood (literally: fruit of the sea)
What large river cuts directly through Paris?
The Seine
Which three foods are the most important in French culture?
Bread, cheese, and wine
What are all the numbers from one to ten in French?
Un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq, six, sept, huit, neuf, dix
What is “jaune” in English?
Yellow
What is the legal drinking age in Paris?
16 years old
In which famous art museum can you find Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa?
The Louvre