Pays Francophones
This province of Canada is the only province that has French as its sole official language, with its population making up 71% of Canadian French-speakers. It is also the largest Canadian province by area.
Qu’est-ce que Quebec?
This form of transportation, created by brothers Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne, carries its passengers through the air using heat and a wicker basket.
Qu’est-ce que le Montgolfier?
This french cooking technique involves running alcohol into a hot pan in order to create a sudden burst of flames.
Qu’est-ce que flambé?
The Louvre, one of Paris's most famous art museums, is well known for housing this painting by Leonard da Vinci.
Qu'est-ce que la Mona Lisa?
Lovers in France use this expression to say "I love you" to each other on Saint-Valentin.
Qu'est-ce que "Je t'aime"?
23% of the population speaks French in this country, also known as the most neutral country in the world.
Qu’est-ce que la Suisse?
This material used to attach things together comes from the French words for “Velvet” and “Hook”.
Qu’est-ce que Velcro?
Made with oblong shaped dough filled with cream and topped with chocolate icing, this French pastry is a popular choice at many patisseries.
Qu’est-ce qu’Eclair?
There is only one of these located in Paris. Its possibly the reason Paris has the highest car accident rate in all of France.
Qu'est-ce qu'un panneau stop?
On la Saint-Valentine, it is tradition that lovers exchanges these with each other, each containing a message of love for the other.
Qu’est-ce que les cartes?
This island in French Polynesia is the highest and largest island in the country, with the capital of Papeete being located on its northwest coast. This island is also used as the name for one of Keen’V’s most popular songs.
Qu’est-ce que Tahiti?
This French tool has saved many lives since its creation, and is also used to enable the sport Skydiving.
Qu’est-ce que la Parachute?
Boeuf Bourguinon is a French dish made of beef braised in red wine, a specialty of this French region the wine is named for.
Qu’est-ce que Burgundy?
This French landmark was built in Paris to make tribute to the French revolution and Napoleonic wars, and houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Eternal Flame underneath it.
Qu'est-ce que l'Arc de Triomphe?
In the village of Saint Valentin, one of the main attractions is this, where visitors are able to hang yellow hearts from to express their love.
Qu'est-ce que l'arbre de l'amour?
This African country bordered by Nigeria and the Republic of the Congo has an 83% French speaking population, even though there are over 220 languages spoken there overall.
Qu’est-ce que Cameroun?
This system devised to let visually impaired people read language was created in France in 1829.
Qu’est-ce que Braillé?
The French are able to make this recipe by baking mixed ingredients and beaten egg whites, and while in the oven the food inflates and pops up above the dish, giving it its name.
Qu’est-ce que soufflé?
The Eiffel Tower was originally built for the World’s Fair in this year, but it ended up becoming one of the most recognizable monuments in the world.
Qu’est-ce que 1889 (Mille Huit Cent Quatre Vingt Neuf)?
Saint Valentin is celebrated because the original saint died for marrying these together after marriage was outlawed.
Qu'est-ce que les soldats?
Wallonia, the southernmost region in this country, has 40% of the country's total French speaking population and is known for its Renaissance-era architecture.
Qu’est-ce que Belgique?
This technique, one of the most widely renown techniques in food preservation, was created in France and enables farmers to kill bacteria in food and drink, such as milk.
Qu’est-ce que Pasteurisation?
The French are responsible for devising this technique, which involves frying food in a pan with a minimal amount of fat or oil, and tossing it repeatedly.
Qu’est-ce que sauté?
This famous bridge is the oldest bridge built in Paris, which is ironic considering its name.
Qu’est-ce que Pont Neuf?
The village of Saint-Valentin in France is widely known as the “Village of Love”, and is able to be visited in this French region.
Qu’est-ce que Loire?