French Culture
What is the capital of France?
Bonus: What's its nickname
Paris, the city of light
Where is French spoken?
France, Canada, Senegal, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Luxembourg, Guinea, and more
What is a flaky pastry from France?
Croissants
Which two countries in North America have French as an official language
Canada and Haiti
Name one famous French artist.
Vincent Van Gogh or Claude Monet
What English words borrow from French?
Café, ballet, Baguette, Bon voyage, En route, Hôtel,
Menu, Restaurant, Souvenir
Name a famous type of French cheese.
Brie
What form of media began in France?
cinematography
What is a famous site to visit in France, other than the Eiffel Tour?
Le Louvre, Cathédrale Notre Dame, Champs Elysées, L'arc de Triomphe, La Seine
What two French words meaning fish and poison can be commonly mixed up
Poisson and poison
What is a popular French dessert?
Crepes, Macarons, and Tarts
Name one popular fashion brand that originated in France.
Chanel, Dior
What is the French motto?
"liberté, égalitié, fraternité"
What fruit can be confused with the French word for father.
pear
What French dish is also the name of a Disney movie?
Can you spell it?
Ratatouille
What type of architecture (buildings) are often seen in France that are reminiscent of a fairy tale?
Chateaux (Castles)
Who was the queen of France rumored to have said, "Let them eat cake!"
Marie Antoinette
What are the 4 main accents used in French writing?
accent aigu, accent grave, accent circonflexe, cédille
What is Chandeleur, and what common French food is enjoyed on this day?
Chandeleur AKA Crêpe Day (02/2) is a day where French people enjoy making crêpes that symbolize the sun, ensuring good luck for the spring to come.
French is known as the "language of ... "
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