French Food Frenzy
What is the French word for bread?
le pain
Name the famous Gothic cathedral that caught fire in 2019.
Notre-Dame de Paris
What traditional French holiday dessert is shaped like a log?
La Bûche de Noël
Name the French fashion designer famous for popularizing the "Little Black Dress"
Coco Chanel
What is the largest French-speaking country in Africa by population?
he Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Which iconic French dish is a stew made with beef, red wine, and vegetables?
Boeuf Bourguignon
Name the world-famous palace built by King Louis XIV, located just outside of Paris.
The Palace of Versailles
What happens to many French businesses and services during the month of August?
Many businesses and services close for les grandes vacances or summer vacation.
Who painted the famous artwork Water Lilies (Les Nymphéas)?
Claude Monet
Which Caribbean island is an overseas region of France known for its blend of French and Creole culture?
Martinique or Guadeloupe
What is the name of the famous French dessert made with layers of puff pastry and cream?
Mille-feuille or Napoleon
Which French region is famous for champagne production?
Champagne
What do people traditionally do on May 1st (Labor Day) in France?
They give and receive lily of the valley flowers (muguet) as a symbol of good luck.
Which French leader declared himself Emperor of France in 1804?
Napoleon Bonaparte
In which European country, besides France, is French one of the official languages?
Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, or Monaco
This French term refers to small savory snacks served before a meal, often at receptions or cocktail parties.
Amuse-bouches ; apéritif
What is the name of the island monastery in Normandy that becomes surrounded by water at high tide?
Mont-Saint-Michel
In the south of France, it is traditional to serve 13 desserts during which holiday season?
Christmas — symbolizing Jesus and the 12 apostles
This French philosopher and author wrote The Stranger (L'Étranger) and won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Albert Camus
Which African country has French as its official language and is home to Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its role in the transatlantic slave trade?
Senegal
On January 6th, French families eat a special cake to celebrate Epiphany. What is this cake called?
La Galette des Rois
French city is known as the capital of the Riviera and famous for its beaches and the Promenade des Anglais?
Nice
What is the name of the "Celebration of Music" that takes place on June 21st each year across France?
La Fête de la Musique
Which French film director, known as one of the founders of the French New Wave (Nouvelle Vague), directed Breathless (À bout de souffle)
Jean-Luc Godard
What is the name of the international organization of French-speaking countries and regions, similar to the Commonwealth for English-speaking nations?
La Francophonie