Habits
It is quite rude if you do not do this when entering a store or restaurant.
Say hello (bonjour)
Similar to America, this number carries a superstition in France.
13
Un coup de foudre is what many couples claim happened at the beginning of their relationship, although it is debatable whether it is real.
love at first sight
On this day of the week, it is illegal to work in France.
Sunday
This French soccer player led the world cup in goals this past year.
Kylian Mbappe
Talking about this during a gathering will often result in rude looks
Work
This party is called “enterrement de vie de garcon/ jeune fille”, translating to ‘funeral of the life of the young man/ woman’
Bachelor or Bachelorette Party
Être dans la dèche means having no money, more harshly
to be broke
The French are known for frequently doing this, a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
A protest
The stadium, Le Parc des Princes, is in this famous French city.
Paris
Never take this to a dinner party because your host has carefully chosen it for the evening
wine
a feeling of having seen or experienced the present situation before
deja vu
French hosts need an extra 10-15 minutes to set up the table or fix their makeup before guests arrive often causing guests to follow this common French stereotype
being late
This French NBA point guard played alongside Tim Duncan for the San Antonio Spurs for a majority of his career.
Tony Parker
Most Americans enjoy this in their drinks, but in France, you'll have to ask.
Ice
On the way from the church to the reception during a wedding, the entire wedding party does this
honks their horns
Ça ne fait rien means
Ça ne fait rien
On the weekend, if a Frenchman wanted to ski, this region of the country would be a perfect fit.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
During the 2022 winter Olympics the french won 5 gold medals, three of these took place in this event. The event requires you to do multiple activities to complete the sport.
Biathlon
This popular french greeting is where two people kiss each other's cheeks two, three, and even four times
La bise
Carnivals are grand celebrations across France. They signify the coming of spring, harvest, and having a good time. The celebrations often include getting slapped by this
a fish
La vie en rose, a famous song by Edith Piaf, translates to
Life in pink
The French national motto is
“Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity”
In 2019, this French manager and former player won the Champions League as the coach for Spanish side Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane