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100
In French fashion, these colors are considered the most fashionable and versatile.
What are neutral colors?
100
What bread is popular in France, can only be made with flour, yeast, salt, and the best quality water, and must be made at place of sale?
What is "La baguette"?
100
Between friends and family, this action is done as a part of the greeting.
What is "la bise"?
100
He is the current president of France.
Who is Emmanuel Macron?
100
The English version/meaning of "Jeter l'huile sur le feu"
What is "To add fuel to the fire?" (Lit. to throw oil on the fire)
200
This fashion designer was known for her simple and comfortable, yet elegant designs. She is also known for her own brand of perfume.
Who is Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel?
200
What are "les macarons"?
200
When ordering at a restaurant, this is considered bad manners and rather rude.
What is "changing the meal/menu"? [Avoid doing substitutions in France!]
200
This Austrian-born Queen of France was a target of many accusations and was made a symbol of the fall of the French Monarchy.
Who is Marie Antoinette?
200
The English version/meaning of "Mettre son grain de sel"
What is "to put in one's two cents?" (Lit. to put in one's grain of salt)
300
This fashion designer has gained fame for red lacquered soles on his shoe designs.
Who is Christian Louboutin?
300
From what do French people drink their coffee (le café au lait) in the morning.
What is "from a bowl"?
300
If properly greeting someone on the street, this is something that you should avoid asking or talking about.
What are " personal topics"? (This includes but is not limited to: politics, religion, age, family, profession, what they did/are doing)
300
This French scientist was involved in the development of vaccination, fermentation, and pasteurization.
Who is Louis Pasteur.
300
English version/meaning of "Mettre les pieds dans le plat"
What is "To put one's foot in it/to put one's foot in one's mouth?" (Lit. to put one's feet in the dish)
400
This is the traditional number of layers in French fashion.
What are "the base layer, the mid-layer, and the outer layer [3 layers]"?
400
What condiment was restricted in French schools in 2011 for traditional meals during lunch.
What is "ketchup/mayonnaise/vinaigrette"?
400
These 4 words/expressions must be said in a conversation with a stranger/at a store.
What are:
Bonjour/Bonsoir, S'il vous plaît, Merci, Au revoir?
400
This author wrote Les Miserables and Notre Dame de Paris, the latter was later turned into the Disney movie "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"
Who is Victor Hugo?
400
English version/meaning of "Avoir un chat dans la gorge"
What is "To have a frog in one's throat/to be unable to speak clearly" (Lit. To have a cat in the throat)
500
What kind of fashion is prohibited from advertising in France, including from influencer marketing?
What is fast fashion?
500
What is "la bouillabaisse"? (A seafood stew from Provence)
500
Calling a male server this is considered a major faux pas in French restaurants.
What is "garçon"?
500
This daughter of a peasant farmer is honored as a patron saint of France for her role in the fight against the English.
Who is Joan of Arc?
500
English version/meaning of "En faire tout un fromage"
What is "to make a mountain of a molehill?" (Lit. Making everything a cheese [of something])