General knowledge
What was France's currency before the euro?
The franc
What is the highest mountain in France?
Mont Blanc
Traditionally, children in France are given a snack at 4 pm. How is that meal called?
Le gouter
What type of food do the French eat before dessert?
Fromage!!!
Who wrote “Les Misérables”?
Victor Hugo
When is Bastille's Day?
July 14th
Which chain of mountains can you find between Spain and France?
Pyrenees
In France, what is the name of the exam at the end of high school?
Baccalaureat
Which type of meat is used in a “Blanquette de Veau”?
Veal
In which French novella would you follow a young prince who visits various planets in space?
Le Petit Prince (Antoine de Saint Exupery)
What colors can you find on the French flag?
Blue, white, red
On which French island can you find the volcano “Le Piton de la Fournaise”?
Reunion Island
How do the French call the greetings that consist in kissing people on the cheek?
La bise
How is the meat cooked in a Steak Tartare?
It is not
Which French Enlightenment writer’s real name was François-Marie Arouet?
Voltaire
Who was the President of France in 2020?
Monsieur Emmanuel Macron
In which sea can you find Corsica?
Mediterranean
What is “La Chandeleur”?
February 2nd, a day dedicated to eating crepes!
How is “French Toast” called in France?
Pain perdu (lost bread)
Which book by Choderos de Laclos was adapted as a movie in 1998 starring John Malcovich Glenn Close and Michelle Pfeiffer?
Les Liaisons dangereuses
In which French race would you find someone referred to as the “Maillot Jaune”?
The Tour de France
Which sovereign city-state is located on the French Riviera?
Monaco
Which day is referred to as “Poisson d’avril”?
April Fools' (April 1st)
What is the traditional french cake for Christmas?
La buche de Noel
Which famous French poet wrote Les Fleurs du Mal (The Flowers of Evil)?
Charles Baudelaire