Famous Twins
This Canadian singer-songwriter, known for hits like “Ironic” and “You Oughta Know,” has a twin brother named Wade, who is also a musician.
Who is Alanis Morissette? (From Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Borrowed from French for “a prearranged meeting,” this word is often used to describe a secret or romantic meetup.
What is a rendezvous?
This university, with campuses in Montreal and Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, serves nearly 40,000 students.
What is McGill University?
This Canadian singer from Quebec is known for her powerful voice and the hit song “My Heart Will Go On.”
Who is Céline Dion?
This term refers to learning that happens through real-world work experiences integrated into academic programs.
What is work-integrated learning?
These American twins rose to fame as child stars on “Full House” before launching luxury fashion brands like The Row.
Who are Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen? (From Sherman Oaks, California, USA)
This French term, meaning “a mistaken belief that one has already experienced something,” is often used in psychology and pop culture.
What is déjà vu?
This classic Quebecois dish combines fries, cheese curds, and gravy—and is considered a perfectly acceptable breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
What is poutine?
This famous French fashion designer created the perfume Chanel No. 5.
Who is Coco Chanel?
This province is home to the largest French-language university in North America.
What is Quebec?
These Canadian twin brothers have built an empire flipping houses and starring in HGTV’s “Property Brothers.”
Who are Drew and Jonathan Scott? (From Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
Often served before a meal to stimulate the appetite, this French term refers to a light alcoholic drink like vermouth or champagne.
What is an apéritif?
In Montreal, this food item is so beloved that locals argue over which shop makes it best—Fairmount or St-Viateur.
What is a Montreal-style bagel?
This famous French artist painted water lilies and helped start the Impressionist movement.
Who is Claude Monet?
This is the number of years a typical pre-university CEGEP program lasts.
What is two years?
These British twins played Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter film series.
Who are James and Oliver Phelps? (From Sutton Coldfield, England)
Originally meaning “bottom of the bag,” this French phrase describes a dead-end street in English.
What is a cul-de-sac?
This annual Montreal festival is dedicated entirely to making people laugh—and has featured comedians from around the world since 1983.
What is Just for Laughs?
This French military leader became Emperor and is famous for his short stature and big ambitions.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
This Canadian university is widely recognized for pioneering co-op education and has one of the largest programs in the world.
What is the University of Waterloo?
These American twins famously sued Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook and later became cryptocurrency moguls.
Who are Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss? (From Southampton, New York, USA)
This word, meaning “a person protected” in French, refers to someone mentored or guided by a more experienced figure.
What is a protégé?
This song was recorded during a weeklong “bed-in” protest by John Lennon and Yoko Ono at Montreal’s Queen Elizabeth Hotel.
What is “Give Peace a Chance”?
This legendary French actress became a global icon in the 1950s with And God Created Woman and later dedicated her life to animal rights.
Who is Brigitte Bardot?
This is one of the top benefits students report from participating in WIL programs, besides gaining experience.
What is earning money?