Vocabulary
Customs
Culture
Random French Facts
100

How do you say "Good Morning" in French?

Bonjour

100

What does a red rose signify in French culture?

Love

100

What world-famous cycling race takes place every summer in France?

The Tour de France

100

What continent is France in?

Europe

200

How do you say "thank you" in French?

Merci

200

How do close friends/relatives often greet each other in France?

Kisses on the cheek/air kisses

200

What is the most visited monument in the world?

The Eiffel Tower

200

What is the country closest to us that has French listed as an official language?

Canada

300

What do "maman" and "papa" translate to in English?

Mommy and daddy

300

How do people greet each other when they first meet?

Handshakes

300

What geometrical shape is France known as?

The hexagon

300

What's the capital of France?

Paris

400

How would you greet Mr. Roche?

Bonjour Monsieur Roche!

400

What do the French often drink their morning tea/coffee out of?

A bowl

400

In what famous museum can the Mona Lisa be seen?

The Louvre in Paris

400

How many countries have French listed as a national language?

29

500

How do you say goodbye to Mr. Roche?

Au revoir Monsieur!

500

What types of food do the French like to eat for breakfast?

Sweet food and bread like croissants, hot chocolate, nutella

500

True or False: The French are the highest consumers of cheese on the planet.

True. There are also over 400 kinds of cheese in France.

500

French is spoken by how many people worldwide?

280 million