La cuisine française
A French donut (doughnut) treat very popular in New Orleans.
un beignet
France is about the same size as what US state?
Texas
On what date is France's national holiday celebrated in recognition of the storming of the Bastille, the famous prison in Paris?"
le 14 juillet
In what US state is French still widely spoken?
Louisiana
Name the French general infamous for trying to conquer Europe and for his "short" height.
Napoléon Bonaparte
Comment dit-on "crescent" en français?
un croissant
What is the name of the largely French-speaking region in Canada?
Québec
It is a physical activity that originated in France in which people move from one place to another by running, jumping, climbing, and vaulting over obstacles as efficiently as possible.
Parkour
This language was formed by a combination of French, Spanish, and African languages, and is spoken primarily in Haiti. Forms of this language are spoken throughout Africa and the Caribbean.
Créole
Which French fashion designer is famous for creating the "little black dress" and famous perfume "No. 5."
Coco Chanel
Un animal qui a une coquille et qui avance très lentement.
C'est un plat célèbre cuisiné avec du beurre, de l’ail et du persil.
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des escargots
Which of the following regions/countries is still governed by France?
A) La Guadeloupe
B) Québec
C) L'Algérie
D) Le Madagascar
La Guadeloupe.
Québec is a province in Canada
L'Algérie became independent from France in 1962.
Le Madagascar became independent from France in 1960.
What French-speaking country in Europe played a major role in the history of comic books, publishing such famous ones as "The Smurfs" and "The Adventures of Tintin"?
Belgium - la Belgique
Approximately how many people in Africa speak French?
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Over 120 million to 167 million people
This Québec-born singer, based in California is most famous for her rendition of "My Heart Will Go On" from 1998's hit film "Titanic."
Céline Dion
French cheeses are grouped into "les huit familles de fromage," or the "8 families of cheese." How many varieties of French cheese are there?
A) 8
B) 208
C) 450
D) over 1000
D - plus de mille
What is the largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris?
Kinshasa - capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo
What is the most popular sport in France?
le football
The French language has a very large influence on the English language. What percent of English words are French in origin? A) 10% B) 20% C) 30% D) 50%
30%
Which French author wrote the novel Les Misérables?
Victor Hugo
Un gâteau spécial qu'on mange le 6 janvier.
la galette des rois
Which river flows through Paris?
The Seine
What is France's national motto ?
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"Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité." - "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"
What ancient language is French related to?
Latin (originated in 75 BC)
Which French scientist and chemist won two Nobel Prizes for her work on radioactivity?
Marie Curie