Indo-French
Which Indian city still shows French influence because it used to be a French colony?
Pondichéry (Puducherry)
What is the name of the decorative art made on the floor with colored powders during Diwali?
Rangoli // Le rangoli
What’s the difference between “tu” and “vous” in French?
Tu = informal / singular
Vous = formal / plural
What is the famous French film festival held every year on the French Riviera?
Cannes Film festival
What is the famous French drink made from fermented grapes?
Wine // du vin
Which famous Indian actress is also French?
Kalki Koechlin
Diwali marks the return of which Hindu god to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana?
Lord Ram // Le dieu Rama
What's the meaning of Lesfritesfolles in French ?
The crazy fries.
What is the French national holiday celebrated on July 14th?
Bastille Day (La Fête Nationale)
Guess this Indian sweet :
Les boules de rose
Gulab Jamun
Which Indian film won the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in 2024?
All We Imagine as Light
Diwali in French is called....
La Fête des Lumières.
In invitations, what does RSVP stand for, and what does it mean in English?
Répondez s’il vous plaît → Please respond
Which French festival celebrates music on the streets on June 21st every year?
La Fête de la Musique (Music Festival)
What Indian dish could you compare to a French crêpe?
Dosa
Which Indian city was designed by the French architect Le Corbusier?
Chandigarh
After India, which city in the world celebrates Diwali the most, with large public events, lights, and cultural programs?
London
What is a “faux ami” (false friend) in French? Give an example.
A word that looks like English but means something different.
Example: Actuellement → actually means currently, not “actually.”
Which city celebrates lemons and citrus fruits in France ? (La fête du citron : the lemon festival)
Menton
A very famous French spice which is actually an Indian dish.
Curry
Which French territory in the Indian Ocean was once part of colonial India and is still French today?
La Réunion
The word “Diwali” comes from the Sanskrit “Deepavali.” What does it literally mean?
Row of lights // rangée de lumières
what is the difference between “Savoir” and “Connaître”, both meaning “to know”?
Savoir → to know a fact or how to do something
Connaître → to be familiar with a person, place, or thing
What French festival celebrates the visit of the Three Kings to baby Jesus and is celebrated with a special cake called galette des rois?
La Fête des Rois
What is the name of the traditional French layered pastry made of puff pastry and cream, often eaten as a dessert?
Mille-feuille (also called “Napoleon”)