French Culture
L'alphabet
Questions et reponses
Vocabulary: French to English
Vocabulary: English To French
100

Often considered the proper form of greeting, shaking hands, some native French people also greet one another in which way?

Friends may greet eachother by lightly kissing on the cheeks, once on the left cheek and once on the right cheek.

100

How do you say H in French?

H

100

Ca va?

Ca va bien.

100

What is the English term for Bonjour?

Hello

100

What is the French term for 'Hey'?

Salut

200

When entering shops in France what are you expected to do?

Say 'bonjour' or 'bonsoir' when entering a shop and 'au revoir' when exiting.

200

How do you day a, b, c in French?

a, b, c

200

Comment t'appelles tu?

Je m'appelle....

200

What is the English term for Ca va mal?

I am not well.

200

What is the French term for See ya?

A toute a l'heure

300

If eating out you are not allowed to eat until who says what?

The hostess says 'bon appetit'

300

How do you spell oui in French?

Oui

300

Comment allez vous?

Je vais bien.

300

What is the English term for et vous?

And you?

300

What is the French term for 'Good Bye'?

Au revoir

400

Some older French retain old style prohibitions against receiving certain _______ such as?

Flowers/red carnations because they symbolize bad will.

400

How do you spell your name in French?

Your name

400

J'ai 15 ans et toi?

J'ai ....ans. 

400

What is the English term for 'Quel age au-tu?

How old are you?

400

What is the French term for 'eight?

huit

500

If invited to a French house hold for dinner you should...?

Arrive on time and ALWAYS dress well.

500

How do you spell Dr. Peter Coombe in French?

Dr. Peter Coombe

500

D'ou es-tu?

Je suis de......

500

What is the English term for 'Comment vous appellez vous'?

What is your name?

500

What is the French term for 'thank you very much?

Merci Beaucoup