La nourriture
In France, what is typically eaten for breakfast instead of eggs and bacon?
Bread or croissant with butter and jam, and a hot drink like café au lait
What country borders France to the east ?
la Suisse
Which of these words does not belong: un pantalon, une jupe, un stylo, un pull? Why?
Un stylo — it’s a pen, not clothing
What French holiday celebrates the storming of the Bastille?
Bastille Day (La fête nationale, July 14)
How do you say “I ate” in French using the verb manger?
J’ai mangé
What is the difference between “le dîner” in France and in the U.S.?
In France, “le dîner” is the evening meal, often lighter and eaten later (around 8 PM)
What large river flows through Paris?
la Seine
What does the phrase “il y a” mean, and give one example of how it is used in a sentence.
“There is / there are” — Example: Il y a un chat dans la maison.
What is the French tradition of “la bise” and when is it used?
It’s the cheek kiss used as a greeting or farewell, typically among friends or family; the number of kisses varies by region.
What is the passé composé of aller with “nous”?
Nous sommes allé(e)s
You see “une quiche” on a menu. What is it, and what are two ingredients likely found in it?
A savory egg pie; typically includes eggs and cheese, often with ham or vegetables
What French island in the Mediterranean is the birthplace of Napoleon?
la Corse
What is the difference in meaning between “jour” and “journée”?
Both mean “day,” but “jour” is more neutral/specific (e.g., “Monday”), and “journée” emphasizes duration or experience (e.g., “a long day”)
In French schools, what is different about the school week compared to American schools?
Many French schools have classes on Saturday mornings and often have Wednesday afternoons off; the school day is also longer.
What is wrong with this sentence: Elle a tombé dans la rue? Correct it.
Elle est tombée dans la rue (uses être and adds agreement)
What is “le goûter” and who usually eats it in France?
An afternoon snack, typically eaten by children after school
What is the name of the mountain range between France and Spain?
The Pyrenees
What does the phrase “être en train de” mean? Use it in a short phrase in English and French.
It means “to be in the middle of doing something” — I’m doing my homework = Je suis en train de faire mes devoirs.
What does the French expression “avoir la pêche” mean?
To feel great / to be full of energy
Conjugate the verb prendre in the passé composé with “ils.”
Ils ont pris
You are at a French restaurant and see “menu à prix fixe.” What does this mean, and how is it different from ordering à la carte?
It means a fixed-price menu with several courses included; à la carte means paying for each item separately
Which region of France is famous for its wine production and châteaux?
La Vallée de la Loire
What’s the difference between “connaître” and “savoir” in French?
“Connaître” means to be familiar with people or places; “savoir” means to know facts or how to do something
What is the purpose of “la rentrée” in France, and what does it signify beyond just “back to school”?
“La rentrée” refers not only to the return to school but also to the restart of work, activities, politics, and cultural life after summer vacation. It’s a national period of renewal.
Translate this sentence into French: “We (feminine group) left late.”
Nous sommes parties tard.