Movies
This 2008 animated film by Disney-Pixar is set in Paris and stars a rat who dreams of becoming a chef.
What is Ratatouille?
In French slang, this word for “cigarette” is often heard outside cafés, especially when someone says “Je vais fumer une ___.”
What is une clope?
This national holiday takes place on July 14th and celebrates the French Revolution.
What is Bastille Day?
This impressionist painter painted water lilies in his garden at Giverny
Who is Claude Monet?
This central arrondissement contains Notre-Dame Cathedral
What is the 4th arrondissement?
This 2017 animated film tells the story of a young orphan girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina in Paris.
What is Leap! (Ballerina in French)?
If someone says “Je suis crevé(e)” after a long day, they’re not broken—they’re feeling this.
What is exhausted?
This holiday in May celebrates workers, often with lilies of the valley.
What is la fête du travail?/the first of may
This Post-Impressionist painted “starry night” while living in France
Who is Vincent Van Gogh?
The city of Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements arranged in this shape, starting in the center and spiraling outward.
What is a snail/spiral/en escargot?
This French actor starred in the 1994 movie Léon: The Professional alongside a young Natalie Portman.
Who is Jean Reno?
The phrase “tomber dans les pommes” doesn’t mean falling into fruit—it’s slang for doing this unexpectedly.
What is fainting?
This holiday falls on January 6th and celebrates the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus, often with a special cake.
la fête des rois/fest of the kings day
This French Painter’s famous painting: Paris Street: Rainy Day is currently at Art Ins. of Chicago
Who is Gustave Caillebotte
Known as the “opera arrondissement” , this arondissement is famous for its grand boulevards and department stores like Galeries Lafayette.
What is the 9th arrondissement
This French movie musical from 1964, directed by Jacques Demy, is famous for having every single line sung
What is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les Parapluies de Cherbourg)?
In French street slang, “kiffer” means to really enjoy something. So if you say “Je kiffe ce film,” you’re saying this.
What is I love this movie?
This holiday (in November) honors soldiers who died for France during World War I
What is l’Armistice/The 11 Novembre
This famous Paris cathedral, begun in the 12th century is known for Gothic architecture and stained-glass rose windows
What is Notre-Dame de Paris
This arrondissement, located on the left bank, is known for its universities and student atmosphere.
What is the 5th arrondissement?
This French New Wave director created the iconic 1960 film Breathless (À bout de souffle), changing cinema forever.
Who is Jean-Luc Godard?
Unique to Québécois slang, “Attache ta tuque!” literally means “tie your beanie,” but figuratively it means this.
What is get ready for something intense or surprising?
This holiday takes place on February 2nd, and people traditionally eat crêpes to celebrate it
What is la chandeleur?/Candlemas or Crêpe Day? .
This French Post-Impressionist painter of still lifes and Mont Sainte-Victoire has a museum dedicated to him in Aix-en-Provence.
Who is Paul Cézanne?
Père Lachaise Cemetery, where famous artists like Jim Morrison and Édith Piaf are buried, is in this arrondissement.
What is the 20th arrondissement?