a dead-end. Literally meaning "bottom of the bag" in french.
What is cul-de-sac.
100
As the father of French impressionist painting, I believed in taking art outside, en plain air. I am most famous for painting water lilies.
Who is Claude Monet.
100
I was first built in 1889 as the entrance to the World's Fair. Since then, I've become the most prominent symbol of Paris and France.
What is the Eiffel Tower.
100
A dish of cooked land snails, I am usually an appetizer.
What is escargot.
200
a meeting, arrangement, or date.
What is rendezvous.
200
As a military and political leader of France, I was the second emperor until 1815 when I was defeated at Waterloo.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte.
200
Displayed in the Louvre in Paris, nearly 6 million people come to see me every year.
What is the Mona Lisa.
200
Consisting of a rich custard topped with layer of hard caramel, this french desert literally means "burnt creme".
What is creme brulee.
300
a private conversation between two people, literally meaning "head to head" in french.
What is tête-à-tête.
300
I am a French chemist and microbiologist who is most famous for the discovery of fermentation and the theory of germs. I created the process known as pasteurization.
Who is Louis Pasteur.
300
Built in 1682 by Louis XIV, I housed the royal family in the suburbs of Paris until the French Revolution.
What is the Versailles Palace.
300
a mixture of minced meat and fat that is mixed into a spreadable paste. I'm often made out of goat.
What is pâté.
400
the practice of noninterference, especially within the government.
What is laissez-faire.
400
As the current president of France, elected in 2007, I strive to revitalize the French economy.
Who is Nicholas Sarkozy.
400
Held in the south of France each May, this is the world's oldest and prestigious cinema festival. Indie, foreign, and major productions alike battle for the highest prize given, the Palme d'Or.
What is the Cannes Film Festival.
400
Named for their resemblance to the fungus, this confection is traditionally made with a chocolate ganache center coated in chocolate.