French Words
Geography
Cuisine
History
100

How do you say hello in French?

Bonjour

100
Name a country that borders France?

Italy, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Monaco, Andorra

100

Were French fries invented in France? (true or false)

False
100

Allied forces landed on Normandy during World War II on June 6, 1944. What was this operation called?

D-Day

200

How do you say "steak and fries" in French?

Steak frites

200

What famous river goes through Paris? Hint: This river had to be cleaned before the Olympics.

The Seine

200

Cooked snail with garlic and butter.

Escargot

200

The first emperor of France was born on the island of Corsica.

Napoleon Bonaparte

300

What is the french word for a meeting or a date?

rendez-vous

300

The body of water between France and England.

The English Channel

300

A creamy custard dessert topped with a hard layer of burnt, crunchy sugar.

Crème Brûlée

300

With a heavy angled blade dropping down a tall wooden frame, this machine became the infamous symbol of the French Revolution's Reign of Terror.

The guillotine

400

How do you wish someone a great trip?

Bon voyage

400

The region in France that gave one of the most famous sparkling wines.

Champagne

400

A vegetarian dish that is famous in a Pixar movie.

Ratatouille

400

Double Jeopardy! Everyone gets to answer. The closest to the correct date wins the points. What year did the First French Revolution begin?

1789

500

What is "already seen" in French? 

déjà vous

500

What is the name of the highest point in the Alps in France?

Mont Blanc.

500

Which of Brie, Gouda, Roquefort, and Camembert is not from France?

Gouda

500

King Louis XIV was famous for building the Palace of Versailles. What nickname did he give himself?

The Sun King