French Culture

French or not?

100

This hairstyle involves weaving hair into a pattern.

What is a French braid?

200

This style has a natural or slightly pink nail trimmed in white.

What is a French manicure?

300

The origins of this food are unclear, but it is made by slicing potatoes then deep-frying them.

What are French fries?

400

This condiment originated in the French city of Dijon.

What is Dijon (French) mustard?

500

This "pain perdu" has been around for centuries, and is made by dipping stale bread into a milk and egg mixture then frying it.

What is French toast?

Paris

100

A historic arch at the end of les Champs-Élysées 

What is Arc de Triomphe 

200

The river which runs through the heart of the city.

What is la Seine?

300

The number of arrondissements (districts) in Paris.

What is 20?

400

Finish the phrase... 

Paris is known as 1) "The city of __________" and 2) "The city of___________."

1) The city of lights

2) The city of love

500

Are there 37, 28, or 40 bridges in Paris

 Paris has 37 bridges within the city limits.

Food

100

Famous french bread

What is Baguette?

200

This French dessert is made with two cookies with creme or jam in between.

What is Macarons

300

Thin pancakes served at breakfast

What is Crepes 

400

A popular French style grilled cheese

What is le Croque-Monsieur

500

This famous drink was invented in 1921 by a bartender named Fernand "Pete" Petiot at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, France. 

The Bloody Mary

Travel, Geography, and History

100

France is bordered by these three bodies of water.

What are the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the English Channel?

200

The famous cycling race in France

What is Tour de France?

300

What is the name of the side France participated in during World War II?

The Allies

400

What year did the French Revolution end?

1789

500

This mountain range was home to the Winter Olympics in Chamonix (1924), Grenoble (1968) and Albertville (1992).

What is the Alps?

Art, Literature, Music, Popular Culture

100

A very famous painting that is housed in the Louvre.

What is Mona Lisa?

200

This Frenchman plays basketball for the San Antonio Spurs.

Who is Victor Wembanyama

300

Quasimodo is a main character in this novel by Victor Hugo, which is centers around a famous landmark in Paris.

What is the Hunchback of Notre Dame?

400

A famous historical novel turned Broadway play based on the French Revolution.

Les Misérables 

500

La Vie en Rose is a famous song, released in 1947, by this singer. A movie was made about her life and the English title is La Vie en Rose

Who is Edith Piaf?