Greetings/Music
What does the phrase faire la bise refer to?
Kissing people on the cheeks when saying hello or goodbye.
What happens on Friday evenings in France?
People get together to go on roller skating rides
What is a lycée?
A high school with an emphasis on university preparation.
What does l'endroit mean in English?
Place
What day is La Fête Nationale?
July 14
Compared to Americans, how do people in France stand while talking?
Closer
What is a gîte?
A country home that people will rent that often has a pool or is near a beach.
How are French grade levels numbered?
What are the high school grades called?
In descending order.
High school grades are: seconde, première, terminale
How do you say downtown in French?
le centre-ville
What type of cheese is called the 'king of cheeses'?
Brie de Meaux
How should you say Hello to someone you do not know well (in French)
Bonjour
What are 4 sports that are considered sports de glisse?
Roller skating, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing...
Can a student graduate if they passed all of their courses but failed their final exams in France?
No, they have to pass their finals.
How do you say ticket in French?
un billet
What is a common gesture to express doubt or disbelief?
Pulling down the right cheek just below the eye with your hand.
What percentage of music has to be French in France when playing on the radio?
40%
What do theatres in France offer to students on Mondays and Wednesdays?
a discount (tarif réduit)
What is a passing grade (percentage) in France?
60%
What does près de mean in English?
near
How do you say suitcase in French?
une valise
What day is the Fête de la musique?
June 21
What does the Quebec license plate say (in English and French)?
Je me souviens
I remember
What are the two most common last names in Quebec?
Tremblay and Roy.
Other common names: Gagnon, Gauthier, Charbonneau, Lalonde, and Lapointe.
What does C’est là tout de suite sur votre… mean in English?
It's just right there on your...
How do you say train station in French?
une gare