Capitals
Bruxelles
Belgique
Why is French spoken in Africa?
colonialism
How many Asian countries are part of the OIF (International Organization of La Francophonie)?
4 (le Laos, le Cambodge, le Vanuatu, le Vietnam)
What percentage of modern English words are of French origin?
~30%
Apart from Belgium, France, and Switzerland, name another French-speaking country in Europe.
le Luxembourg, le Monaco
Kinshasa
RDC
What is the largest country in French-speaking Africa?
la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC)
How many Asian people speak French as their native language?
~1,6 million
France still governs many countries outside Europe. These are the French Overseas Territories (DOM-TOM). Name one of these overseas territories located in the Caribbean.
Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Martin, Saint Barthélemy
Which European capital is the headquarters of NATO and the EU?
Bruxelles
Bern
What percentage of French speakers are in Africa?
44%
Which Asian country was the first to gain independence from France?
le Vietnam
How many Americans work for French companies?
~500 000
How many people visit France each year?
75 million
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
French is the official language of how many African countries?
29
Which war was the main contributor to the decolonization of French Indochina?
la Guerre d'Indochine (First Indochina War)
In the United States, what percentage of foreign books are in French?
~30%
What percentage of Swiss people speak French?
~20%
Antananarivo
Madagascar
Name an African country or state where French is not an official language but is widely used.
l'Algérie, le Maroc, le Maurice, la Mauritanie, la Tunisie
Why did the French colonize countries in Asia?
To open up a way to China.
Which actor, known for his roles in films such as The Hangover, A Star is Born, and Silver Linings Playbook, can speak French fluently?
Bradley Cooper
In US dollars, what is the average salary in Monaco?
~ $160 000