The Francophone World 🌍
Which country has the largest number of French speakers in the world?
Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩
What is the name of the annual music festival celebrated in France on June 21st, where amateur and professional musicians perform for free in streets and public spaces?
Fête de la Musique/Music Day
What is the name of France’s national holiday on July 14th?
Bastille Day/Independence Day
Who is the author of The Little Prince?
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 📖👦⭐
What is the name of the French cheese that is often called the "king of cheeses" and is made from cow's milk?
Brie
What is the name of the famous high-speed train in France?
TGV – Train à Grande Vitesse 🚅
Who sang Je veux in 2010, a song about simplicity and freedom?
ZAZ
What is the most famous French landmark located in Paris, known for its glass pyramid entrance?
The Louvre Museum
Which French actor starred in The Intouchables and Netflix’s Lupin?
Omar Sy 🎬
What is the famous French dessert made from layers of puff pastry and cream, also known as a "mille-feuille"?
Napoleon 🍥
What is the nickname of Paris, known for its beauty and lights?
The City of Light – La Ville Lumière 💡🗼
Charles Aznavour faced many challenges in his life, including rejection early in his career. Instead of giving up, he followed a motto that helped him succeed. What was his famous personal motto?
"Il faut savoir vouloir"
You have to know how to want something.
Which French fashion designer is known for creating the "little black dress" and revolutionizing women's fashion in the 20th century?
Coco/Gabrielle Chanel
Which French writer wrote Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame?
Victor Hugo 🏰📚
Which French dish, originating from the Provence region, is made with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs and is often served with grilled meats or fish?
Ratatouille 🍆🍅
Name three African countries where French is an official language.
Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon… 🌍
Which Belgian artist sang Formidable and Papaoutai?
Stromae 🎤
Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, is famous for building a grand palace. What is the name of the palace he built near Paris, which became a symbol of his reign?
The Palace of Versailles
This Dutch-born artist, who spent much of his life in France, was largely unrecognized during his lifetime, despite producing over 2,000 works. His masterpiece The Starry Night was painted while he was in a psychiatric hospital. Who is this artist?
Vincent van Gogh
Which French dessert, often served in individual ramekins, is made with egg custard and caramelized sugar on top?
Crème Brûlée 🍮🔥
Which French-speaking country is home to the famous Sahara Desert and has its capital in Algiers?
Algeria
This iconic French instrument, often associated with French café music, has keys and buttons and produces sound by pushing air through reeds. It became famous in both French folk music and chanson. What is it called?
The Accordion 🎶
What is the name of the famous film festival held every year in France?
The Cannes Film Festival 🎬✨
Which French artist is associated with the creation of the "Impressionist" movement?
Claude Monet
In France, what is the name of the tradition where a host serves guests a small glass of wine or aperitif before the meal, often accompanied by snacks?
L'apéritif 🍷🥂