Languages
Which are the three most spoken languages around the world?
Mandarin, English, Spanish
True or false: French fries originate from southern France
False, they can be traced back to Belgium.
What is the annual men's multiple stage bicycle race primarily held in France?
Tour de France
What is the name of the body of water between France and the United Kingdom?
English Channel
What is an informal greeting in France?
La bisse
Name the 5 romance languages
French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian
This dessert is also the french word for “lightning”
eclair
When was the Eiffel Tower built?
1887
France is often compared to what U.S. state in equivalent size?
Texas
This king was known as the Sun King and built Versailles
Louis XIV
How many different languages are there in the world?
7,000
What is the French national food?
Pot-au-Feu
How long did the Arc de Triomphe take to build
30 years
Which mountain range is found in Southeast France?
Alps
What is the name of the French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War?
Lafayette
Which languages are used at the United Nations?
English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic
Which region of France is famous for the type of red wine it produces?
Bordeaux
What Canadian province almost gained independence in 1995
Quebec
States within the USA where French is a second language? At least 2
Vermont, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Maine,
This man crowned himself Emperor of France following the French Revolution and Reign of Terror
Napoleon
How many different French dialects are there throughout France?
28
What is the name of the holiday that is dedicated to making crepes?
La Chandeleur
What is the most important day in French history?
July, 14 Bastille Day
What are the countries that directly border France? at least 3
Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium
Who was the leader behind the French Revolution?
Maxamillion Robespierre