Aliments (Foods)
This treat is commonly made to celebrate Epiphany or La Fête des Rois on January 6th.
What is a galette des rois/King Cake?
Which of these well-known things were not invented in France?
a.) Hot air balloons
b.) Modern day globes
c.) Stethoscopes
d.) Braille
b.) Modern day globes
Globes originated in Ancient Greece around the 2nd century B.C., but globes as we know them were largely developed in Nuremberg, Germany by Martin Behaim in 1492.
This famous French landmark was designed to be taken down after 20 years.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
(Built for the 1889 World's Fair (Exposition Universelle) in Paris)
Mon frère adore les chats.
My brother loves cats.
Fun Fact! This annual, multi-stage men's road cycling race, primarily held in France, is known as the most prestigious of cycling's Grand Tours.
What is the Tour de France?
This soft, creamy French cheese is known for its pale interior and edible white mold rind.
What is brie?
The French Revolution began on July 14th, 1789, and is commemorated by this holiday.
What is Bastille Day?
(July 14th, 1789: The Storming of the Bastille)
This man is the current president of France and has been in office since May 14th, 2018.
(First and last name.)
Who is Emmanuel Macron?
La fille ne regardait pas la télé.
The girl wasn't looking at the TV/television.
Fun Fact! This form of architecture, which is illustrated in Notre-Dame de Paris, the Chartres Cathedral, and the Basilica of Saint-Denis, emerged in France in the 12th century and is arguably the most defining and architectural style of the country.
What is French Gothic?
In French superstition, it is considered bad luck to place this food upside down.
What is a baguette?
Jeanne d'Arc, or "Joan of Arc", led the French army to victory over the British during this war.
What is the Hundred Years' War?
The largest and busiest airport in France is named after this famous president, who led the country from 1959 to 1969.
Who is Charles de Gaulle?
J'avais plusieurs gâteaux la semaine passé.
I had multiple cakes last week.
Fun Fact! This city in France is the historic capital of the Burgundy region and shares its name with a popular condiment!
What is Dijon? (Condiment: Dijon mustard)
This classic French stew originated in Burgundy and contains beef braised with red wine, mushrooms, onions, and garlic.
What is Boeuf Bourguignon?
In this battle, Napoleon I was defeated for the final time.
What is the Battle of Waterloo?
Known as the Sun King, this king ruled France from 1643 until his death in 1715, making his reign the longest of any monarch in history.
Who is Louis XIV?
Qu'est-ce qu'il y a sur ton emploi du temps quotidien?
What's on your daily schedule?
Fun Fact! Mainland France is bordered by eight other countries in Europe. 100 points will be awarded for each of these countries your team can correctly name! (Must lock in eight different countries before submitting your guess.)
What are Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain, and Andorra?
What is the main difference between a Croque Monsieur and a Croque Madame?
What is the egg?
Description: "A Croque Monsieur is a classic baked ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel sauce, while a Croque Madame is the same sandwich topped with a fried or poached egg, resembling a woman's hat." -Google
In ____ (year), the Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Austerlitz.
(Must be within a decade.)
What is 1806?
This cathedral is famous for having the world's tallest Gothic choir (the area of a church or cathedral that provides seating for the clergy and church choir), but remains unfinished to this day due to multiple collapses during its construction.
What is the Beauvais Cathedral?
La bêtise de l'avocat avec ses dossiers fiscaux était irréversible.
The lawyer's mistake with his tax files was irreversible.
In urban legends, it's illegal in France to give a pig this name.
What is "Napoleon"?