French Schooling Pt. 1
What happens when French students are unable to purchase their own supplies & textbooks?
Government helps out (Students earn government assistance).
When did France start using the "euro"?
2002
What hour system is used in l'heure officielle? l'heure conversationnelle?
l'heure officielle- 24h
l'heure conversationnelle- 12h
What religious book is studied at les écoles coraniques?
The Koran
What afternoon do French students have "off" from school?
Wednesdays
What is Carrefour?
A French superstore
What currency does the European Union use?
The euro!
Official or conversation time?
Il est seize heures vingt.
Official- 4:20pm
How many French words does the average English speaker already know?
15,000
What food items is always served in French cafeterias?
Bread!
What is un lycée?
high school
Papeete is located on what island?
Tahiti
Official or conversational?
Il est midi.
Conversational- 12pm
What subject is studied at un lycée-hôtelier?
Hotels, restaurant, hospitality
At what level of school are French students allowed to leave campus for lunch?
High school
What is un collège?
Middle school
le paréo is a bright-colored fabric, worn by men & women in French Polynesia, that is considered now to be a...
beach cover-up
Official or conversational time?
Il est neuf heures moins le quart du soir.
Conversational- 7:45pm
The economy of French Polynesia is based on ______ and ______.
exportation of pearls & tourism
What is le bac?
End-of-high-school exam students must pass in order to graduate
What does la formation en ligne mean in English?
Online learning
What is northern France called?
Normandy
What phrases, in French, are NOT used in official time?
et quart, et demie, moins le quart
What is la cantine?
a cafeteria
What percentage of French workers have received online learning?
24%