vocabulary
The French word for "rainbow."
arc-en-ciel
This famous monument in Paris was originally built as the entrance arch for a World's Fair in 1889.
The Eiffel Tower
This famous French military leader became Emperor of France in 1804.
Napoleon Bonaparte
This small, round French cookie comes in two shells with a creamy filling and many different colors and flavors
Un macaron
This French luxury fashion house is known for its interlocking double-C logo and was founded by Gabrielle "Coco" in 1910.
Chanel
"J'ai faim" means this in English
I am hungry
This city in southern France is famous for its film festival every year.
Cannes
The French national motto is "Liberté, Égalité" and ____
Fraternité
In France, this meal is typically eaten very late at night, around 8 or 9pm, unlike in America.
Dinner (le dîner)
This French luxury brand, famous for its red-soled high heels, is worn by celebrities all over the world and was founded by Christian in 1991
Louboutin
The French word for "umbrella."
parapluie
France is the largest country in this continent.
Europe (without Russia)
This French woman was the first person ever to win TWO Nobel Prizes, in two different sciences.
Marie Curie
This rich French sauce, made from butter and flour, is the base of many classic French dishes. French chefs call it one of the five "mother sauces."
Béchamel
This French author wrote "Le Petit Prince," one of the most translated books in the world, in 1943
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
The French say "avoir le cafard" when they feel sad or down. What animal is "le cafard"?
A cockroach!
France is nicknamed this because of its shape when you look at it on a map.
L'Hexagone
The Moulin Rouge, the world's most famous cabaret, is located in this neighborhood of Paris.
Montmartre
This French dish is a savory tart made with eggs, cream, and cheese (and sometimes bacon), originally from the Lorraine region.
Quiche Lorraine
This French movie, released in 2001 and set in Montmartre, follows a quirky young woman who secretly helps people find happiness.
Amélie (Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain)
This French word is used to describe the feeling of missing a place you've never actually been to
Dépaysement
This tiny country is completely surrounded by France and is known for being a tax haven and for its casino
Monaco
This French philosopher wrote "I think, therefore I am" — one of the most famous phrases in the history of philosophy
René Descartes
This French cheese, nicknamed "the stinky bishop," is so strong that it was reportedly banned from the Paris Metro. It comes wrapped in a distinctive orange rind and is from Normandy.
Époisses
This French novelist wrote "Les Misérables" in 1862, a story about an ex-convict named Jean Valjean who was imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. It later became a famous musical.
Victor Hugo