Famous French
This French military leader crowned himself emperor in 1804.
Who is Napoleon?
This is the capital city of France.
"hello" into French.
What is Bonjour?
This French pastry’s name means “crescent” in French.
What is a croissant?
This iconic tower is located in Paris and was completed in 1889.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
This scientist, born in Poland, moved to France and became famous for her work in radioactivity.
Who is Marie Curie?
The number of countries that share a border with France.
What is eight?
A word to mean both hello and goodbye in non-formal settings.
What is Salut.
A pastry with the literal translation of "bread with chocolate".
Pain au chocolate
This famous museum in Paris is home to the Mona Lisa.
What is the Louvre?
This author wrote Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
Who is Victor Hugo?
There are 20 different of these that make of Paris.
What are Administrative districts?
This phrase means “See you soon” in French and is often used to say goodbye temporarily.
What is “à bientôt”?
This meal's name translates directly to "Cute cut"
What is Fillet Mignon?
This Gothic cathedral in Paris caught fire in 2019.
What is Notre-Dame?
She is the French designer known for revolutionizing women’s fashion with the “little black dress.”
Who is Coco Chanel?
The number of francophone countries in the world.
What is 27?
The accent mark typically seen above an "i" indicating a pronunciation change.
What is accent circumflex.
This meal originated in Switzerland but quickly became a staple of the French winters. Prepared with potatoes, cheese, and assorted deli.
What is Raclette?
This site was host to a floating pier constructed during the second world war.
What is Arromanches-les-Bains?
This French aviator and author wrote Le Petit Prince.
Who is Antoine de Saint-Exupéry?
This famous island abbey is located in Normandy and becomes surrounded by water during high tide.
What is Mont Saint-Michel
In French, this phrase literally means “to have the cockroach” but is used to express sadness or disappointment.
What is avoir le cafard?
This classic French dessert, made from egg yolks, sugar, cream, and vanilla, is topped with a layer of caramelized sugar.
What is crème brûlée?
This palace outside Paris was the residence of Louis XIV.
What is the Palace of Versailles?