Food (culture)
Most common fast-food place in France.
What is ’McDonald’s’
‘Un cadeau de Noel’ in English
Christmas present
What is the French independence day called?
Bastille Day
‘Bifteck’ in English
Steak
French word for ‘seal’
Le phoque
What is a delicacy consumed in France that is rarely consumed in the United States?
What are ‘foie gras,’ ‘frog logs,’ ‘escargot‘
‘Sapin de Noel’ in English.
Christmas tree
Where was Marie Antoinette from?
Austria
‘Le poisson’ in Englsh
Fish
French word for ‘dog’
Un chien
Most popular French pastry both in and outside of France.
Croissants
French word for ‘sleigh’
Un traîneau
When is Bastille Day celebrated?
July 14th
‘Les crevettes‘ in English
Shrimp
French word for ‘cat’
Le chat
How do the French often grocery shop differently than Americans?
Shopping more often to get more fresh foods, going to multiple speciality stores as opposed to supermarkets, etc.
When do French people typically open their presents?
Midnight (Christmas Eve)
How was King Louis 16th partially responsible for the start of the 1789 revolution?
Raised taxes to send aid to America during the Revolutionary War.
‘Pineapple’ in French
What is Mr. Green’s favorite French fast food restaurant?
Quick
What is a common dessert eaten on Christmas Eve in France?
Une buche de Noel (yule log)
What was Marie Antionette and Louis the 16th‘s first daughter named?
Marie-Theresa (Mary Theresa)
‘Corn’ in French
Le mais
French word for ’animals’
Les animaux