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This french wrestler and actor is best known for his role in The Princess Bride.
Who is André “The Giant” Roussimoff?
This time of day is known to be the French’s typical snack time.
When is 4 p.m. / 16h?
This phrase is typically uttered by your waiter before you begin your meal.
What is “Bon Appetit”?
This famous archway commemorates the lives of soldiers who died in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic War.
What is the Arc de Triomphe?
This January holiday is celebrated by eating a dessert made of flaky puff pastry with an almond paste center.
What is La Fête des Rois?
This French football star made his professional debut at 16 years old and was a key player in the French World Cup victory in 2018.
Who is Kylian Mbappé?
These bite-sized, doughy pastries covered in pearl sugar are a snack-time favorite.
What are Chouquettes?
This common French phrase translates to “That’s Life!” in English.
What is "C’est la vie"?
Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI were married at this historic site.
What is the Palais de Versailles?
This type of meat is typically served for Christmas dinner.
What is dinde / turkey? (Other acceptable answers: oie (goose), pintade (guinea fowl), chapon (capon), and faisan (pheasant)
This French actress has achieved notable roles in films such as Inglourious Basterds, Beginners, and Now You See Me.
Who is Melanie Laurent?
Crêpes stands around France offer sweet crêpes that make for a scrumptious “goûter.” Name two classic sweet crêpes.
What are beurre-sucre, beurre-citron, beurre-sirop d’érable, chocolat, nutella, and confiture? (butter-sugar, butter-lemon, butter-maple syrup, chocolat, nutella, and jam)
This french expression literally translates to “like this, like that” but actually means “so-so.”
What is “comme ci, comme ça?”
This picturesque garden contains within its premises both the Medici Fountain and the seat of the French senate.
What is le Jardin du Luxembourg / The Luxembourg Gardens?
On average, French workers receive this number of days of paid vacation per year.
What is 30 days?
French NBA star Tony Parker played his final season for the Charlotte Hornets but spent the rest of his career with this team.
Who are the San Antonio Spurs?
These two French staple ingredients make up the most traditional “goûter” for French children.
What are Baguette bread and squares of chocolate?
This dining expression originates from the tradition of French bistros offering a fixed-price “menu” that includes either an appetizer or dessert - or even both - along with your main course.
What is “à la carte”?
This many million visitors visit the Eiffel Tower every year.
What is 7 million?
The fête de la musique is a french holiday that occurs yearly on this summer date.
When is June 21st?
This Monégasque Formula One driver currently races for Ferrari.
Who is Charles Leclerc?
This meat-flavored variety of Lays potato chips is incredibly popular in France but unlikely to be seen on American grocery shelves.
What is poulet-rôti / roast chicken?
This phrase, meaning “in relation to” in English, is an outdated way of saying “face to face” in French.
What is "Vis-à-vis"?
This bridge famously became so covered in padlocks that they had to be removed in 2015 for fear that they were becoming a safety hazard.
What is Le Pont des Arts?
This figure is the maximum number of French national holidays that can occur in the month of May.
What is 4? (Fête du travail/1er mai, Victoire 1945, Ascension, and Lundi de Pentecôte)