French Food
There is a theory that Napoleon Bonaparte opted for its elongated shape so that soldiers could easily carry it. This is what type of bread?
La baguette
What are the different ways of salutations/greetings in French?
“Salut, Bonjour, Coucou, Bonne journée, Bonsoir, Enchanté, Âllo”
Also, la bise.
What is the name of the grand arch in Paris that honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars?
This Queen of France falsely said, "Let them eat cake!"
Marie Antoinette
This royal palace in Paris begins with a V. (Clue: Marie Antoinette lived here.)
Palace of Versailles
What French food became an internationally famous Pixar movie?
Ratatouille
What is France’s motto (la devise)?
Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity (Liberté, égalité, fraternité)
Who painted the iconic artwork "Mona Lisa," which is on display in the Louvre Museum in Paris?
Leonardo da Vinci
In 1789, what significant event broke out in France that would change the country’s political system and future?
The Storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789), which led to the French Revolution (1789 - 1799)
What is the exam seniors in France have to take at the end of their high school career?
Le bac (consists of: research project, sit down exam, sport)
In French cuisine, what term is used to describe a small appetizer typically served before a meal?
Hors d’oeuvre / Amuse-bouche
Translate: “The sky is about to fall.”
Le ciel est en train de tomber
Who is the author of the classic novel "Les Misérables," which tells the story of Jean Valjean and his quest for redemption?
Victor Hugo
This great American monument, located in New York, was a gift from France. It now looks over the city of New York.
The Statue of Liberty
What sport is the Tour de France?
Cycling - first began in 1903. Tour de France Femmes started in 1984.
French pastry whose name means “lightning”
Éclair
What is the official name of France in French?
La république française
This French singer was one of the most widely known song writers in the world, with her most well recognized songs being "Non, je ne regrette rien", and "La Vie en Rose"
Edith Piaf
Marie Antoinette came from this German-speaking country that begins with an A.
Austria - She was an archduchess in the Habsburg Empire & went to France at the age of 15 to be married to Louis XVI
What is the country of France known as due to its shape?
L’Hexagone
How do you say “French toast” in French?
Pain perdu
What is “friend” in French slang?
Pote!
Who was the first woman to win a Noble Prize & was known for her work with radioactivity?
Marie Curie, polish-french physicist and chemist in late 19th century
Which French monarch, known as the "Sun King," reigned for 72 years and is associated with the construction of the Palace of Versailles?
Louis XIV - embodied absolute authority & central role of governance, comparing himself to the sun
What is the Paris 2024 Olympics mascot?
Phrygian caps - during the French Revolution, symbol of liberty. Also what Marianne wore in the famous painting, "Liberty Leading the People"