French Culture
(La culture française)
(La culture française)
What is often considered the proper form a greeting in France, with either 2-3 of them? (What is this called in French?)
La bise.
This woman has won 2 Nobel prizes and was known for her work with radioactivity
Who is Marie Curie
Was created to be one of the main attractions of the Paris World’s Fair and was meant to be temporary. One of the most popular landmarks in France.
What is the Eiffel Tower
This item is similar to the pancake expect the fact that it is thinner and served with different toppings sometimes
What is a crêpe
This race hase been occurring in France for over 100 years
What is le Tour de France
When engaging in a conversation, even with stranger, one is expected to do what first?
(Bonjour!) In France it is very impolite to start a conversation with someone without a proper greeting
He was a military leader who also took control of France during the French Revolution
Who is Napoléon
This building use to be a palace for the French Kings and Queens Of France but, is now turned into museum.
What is the Le Louvre
This item is a mix a small cookie and cake and comes in extravagant colors
What is a un macaron
What is the country of France known as due to its shape
L’Hexagone, Hexagon
Unlike in the United States, In France wearing what type of clothing is rather weird and informal?
Wearing any athletic clothing such as joggers, sweatpants, etc . . . Is considered informal and weird
This person is the current President of France
Who is Emmanuel Marcon
This building was built in the 13th century and was recently burned down during a fire.
What is the Cathedral of Notre Dame
This item is a type of bread
what is une baguette
In the United States are grades in school are out of 100%. What is the highest amount of points given in France?
20
What is the date or day called where the French people celebrate death?
La Toussainte or le 1er novembre
This king was the longest serving monarch in France also known as “The Sun King”
Who is Louis the XIV (14th)
This palace is where the Kings and Queens of France used to live
What is the Palace of Versailles
This item is a French desert which is similar to ice cream
What is Mousse
French was the official language of Modern day English country for 300 years
In Mardi Gras a special cake is made where a King is snuck inside of a cake which symbolises luck and prosperity
La Galette des Rois
This is the author of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame?
Victor Hugo
This area of land is most renowned for its Rolling hills filled with lavender
What is Provence
This food is found in the ocean and is considered a delicacy around the world. It usually has a grey or white look in appearance.
What is an oyster (Une huître)
It is Illegal to do what on train platforms
What is kissing