Bon Appetitte
The French meringue-based cookie, available in a variety of colors and flavors, gets its name from the Italian word "maccherone," meaning fine paste.
What are Macarons?
What classic headwear, often made of wool, is a quintessential French accessory?
What is a beret
Built for the 1889 World's Fair, this iconic iron tower was originally intended to be a temporary structure and was the world's tallest building for 41 years.
What is The Eiffel Tower
A French greeting used when meeting during the daytime.
What is bonjour?
This classic French dessert, meaning "burnt cream," consists of a rich custard base topped with a contrasting layer of hardened caramelized sugar.
What is Crème Brûlée
This phrase refers to the French-created concept of a timeless, effortless style, literally meaning "dress with taste."
What is Chic ?
This Parisian Gothic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, made famous by Victor Hugo's 1831 novel, is known for its intricate stone carvings, gargoyles, and massive rose windows.
What is Notre-Dame
This phrase is said before a meal, meaning literally "Good appetite" or "Enjoy your meal."
What is Bon appétit?
This flaky, layered pastry gets its name from the French words for "bread" and "with chocolate" and is often called a "chocolatine" in southern France.
What is Pain au Chocolat
A loose-belted raincoat in a military style, which usually comes in colors of beige or brown
What is a trench coat ?
This former royal residence, located just outside of Paris, is renowned for its vast gardens, opulent Hall of Mirrors, and its role as the center of French political power for over a century.
What is the Palace of Versailles?
This term for a small object kept as a reminder of a trip or experience literally translates as "to remember."
What is a Souvenir?
This oblong pastry, made from choux dough and filled with cream, is named after the French word for "lightning," perhaps because it's so good it's eaten "in a flash."
What is an Éclair
This French luxury brand, known for its monogram canvas and designer handbags, was founded in 1854 and is shortened to 'LV'
What is Louis Vuitton?
Originally a medieval fortress and then a royal palace, this building is now the most-visited art museum in the world, home to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
What is the Louvre Museum?
This term describes a situation that's "already seen" or a powerful sense of having been somewhere before.
What is Déjà vu?
A small, shell-shaped sponge cake that is a favorite French treat.
What is Madeleine?
A French house established in 1837, its signature pieces like the Kelly and Birkin bags began as custom leather goods for European carriage owners.
What is Hermès ?
The final resting place for many great French citizens like Voltaire and Victor Hugo, its name means "Tomb of All Gods."
what is The Panthéon
The motto of the French Republic, this triad of ideals is "Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood."
What is Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité?