Vrai ou Faux: French homes are often made of stone.
Vrai
200
the kitchen
la cuisine
200
the garden
le jardin
200
the stairs
les escaliers
200
What is the word for "kitchen" ?
la cuisine
200
What is an important cultural difference between the windows in American and French homes?
The shutters in France are functioning shutters. They are opened every morning and closed every evening.
300
the toilet room
le W.C. ou les toilettes
300
the balcony
le balcon
300
the closet
le placard
300
Which room of the house is also the word for a work desk?
le bureau
300
Which is considered more formal: le séjour ou le salon? (they are both types of living rooms)
le salon = more formal
400
the dining room
la salle à manger
400
the patio
la terrasse
400
the entrance
l'entrée
400
the window
la fenêtre
400
What is the difference between the building level numbering system in France vs. the U.S. ?
In France they think of the first floor as ground zero and they call it "le rez de chaussée." The second floor is their first floor or "le premier étage."
500
the attic
le grenier
500
the roof
le toit
500
the hallway
le couloir
500
is bathroom sink feminine or masculine
le lavabo (masc)
500
How are French showers different from American showers?
They always have a hand-held faucet instead of a faucet attached to the wall. This allows them to easily conserve water by turning it off and on.