General Info
What language is spoken in France?
French! Français!
What famous tower is located in Paris?
The Eiffel Tower! (Tour Eiffel)
Do French people eat snails?
Yes! (They're called escargots in French).
In France, the average person consumes 500 snails each year.
What continent is France in?
Europe!
True or False?
France is the biggest country in Europe.
False! (Faux)
France is the third largest country in Europe!
Does anyone know the biggest country?
What is the capital city of France?
Paris!
One of the largest and most famous bicycle races happens in France. What is it called?
Tour de France
The Tour de France bicycle race is the world's most difficult, and most prestigious bicycle races in the world. According to the BBC, it has become the worlds biggest annual sporting event.
Can women in Paris wear pants?
Yes!
However, for 214 years it was ILLEGAL for women in Paris to wear pants. This law ended in 2012.
Name two countries that share a border with France.
Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland
Italy, Monaco, Spain, Andorra, United Kingdom.
True or False?
France is the most visited country in the world.
True! (Vrai)
Over 80 million people visit France each year.
What currency is used in France?
The Euro!
What famous statue was gifted to the USA (New York) by France?
The Statue of Liberty!
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French people commemorating the alliance of France and the United States during the American Revolution.
In how many countries is French an official language?
29
There are 29 countries in which French is an official language.
In 13 countries, French is the ONLY official language.
Can you think of other countries where they speak French?
Do Canadians speak French?
Yes! Oui, on parle Francais!
Canada is ranked 7th in the number of French speakers in the world! We have almost 11 million French speakers!
True or False?
Not very many people study French in the world.
False! (Faux)
French is the second most studied language in the world, after English!
What is the population of France?
67 million
What is the most famous/visited museum in the world?
The Louvre, in Paris.
The famous Mona Lisa painting is on display in this museum.
How many different types of French cheese is there?
Between 350-450!
There are also many varieties of each type, leading some to claim that there are 1,000 types of French cheese!
Can you name another country overseas that is a part of the French Republic?
French Guiana
Guadeloupe
Martinique
Mayotte
La Réunion
True or False?
France is home to the tallest bridge in the world.
True! (Vrai)
The Millau Bridge in southern France is the world's tallest bridge and France's tallest structure.
What is the official name of the country of France?
the French Republic (République française)
Do French people hate roundabouts?
No!
Over 1 half of the worlds roundabouts are located in France.
What is France sometimes referred to?
*hint* it is a shape...
L'Hexagone
How many sides does a hexagon have?