Trivia (1-15) - BAC: Texas French Symposium
How many primary categories of fonctionnaires?
3
Lyon
3rd largest city in france. located on the banks of the rivers Rhone adn Saone. Known for food, silk, and banking, and medicine.
Munster cheese comes from?
Alsace
What are the divisions of Paris called?
Arrondissements
Americas founding father who lived in France for 10 years
Benjamin Franklin
An American founding father who lived in France for 10 years
Benjamin Franklin
What happened at the turn of the 20th century involving a Jewish army officer wrong convicted of spying for Germany?
Dreyfus scandal
What did Napoleon declare himself and until when did he rule?
Emperor and 1815
What did the French Constitution establish for women in 1946?
Equal pay for equal work
What currency is used in France and since when?
Euro Le 1er janvier 2002
After WWII, was myth helped France heal?
Everyone was a part of the resistance
What was the profession of Jacques Cartier?
Explorer
What organization led to Algeria's independence movement?
FLN-national liberation front
What was the profession of Coco Chanel?
Fashion designer
Mardi Gras
Fat tuesday of Carnival. Wear red masks "le jour des diables"
What is the English Channel in French?
La Manche
What is the French national anthem?
La Marseillaise
What's the name of the French national anthem?
La Marseillaise
university of paris is called?
La Sorbonne
What is the name of the French national anthem
La marsaislle
le fete du travail
Labor day on may 1. Parades
These caves in southern France have some of the most accomplished prehistoric cave paintings.
Lascaux
What is Lent and how long does it last?
Lasts 40 days, when Jesus went into the desert and fasted for 40 days and 40 nights
What city is at the mouth of the Seine?
Le Havre
What is middle school called in France?
Le college
What is the French term for the meal that is celebrated on Christmas Eve?
Le reveillon
What is the nickname of the French flag?
Le tricolore
In which hand do the French hold the fork while eating?
Left
Where is the Latin Quarter right or left bank?
Left
What season begins when Carnaval ends?
Lent
le Careme
Lent
Mona lisa is by
Leonardo da Vinci
The biggest and most beautiful avenue in the world.
Les Champs-Elyseés
Where is Napoleon's tomb?
Les Invalides
What are the 40 memebers of the Academie Francaise called?
Les quarante immortel
What are santons?
Little clay figurines of the nativity scene
Alongside this river stand some of the most beautiful French castles.
Loire
L' Axe Historique
Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Arc de la Defense
Which meal of the day is considered the main meal?
Lunch
What was the Latin name for Paris?
Lutece
What was the first name of Paris?
Lutece
Which city, founded by the Romans, is the 3rd largest in France
Lyon
On what day does Carnaval end?
Mardis Gras--Shrove Tuesday
What (who) is the symbol of France?
Marianne
What couple was executed in 1789?
Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI
She is the first woman scientist to receive the Nobel prize.
Marie Curie
Who won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1903?
Marie and Pierre Curie
November 11
Marks the end of WWI
What are three French companies?
Michelin, Airbus, Air France
The largest ministry in France
Ministry of Education
The most famous painting in the world is kept in this French museum.
Mona Lisa in the Louvre
The American actress Grace Kelly became princess of this French-speaking principality.
Monaco
Who developed the idea of the separation of powers?
Montesquieu
Le jour de l'an
New Year's Day
Which region is famous for its butter?
Normandy
Frenchman who believed he could foresee the future. He wrote his predictions in rhymes and riddles
Nostardamus
A Frenchman that told people that he could foresee the future
Nostradamus
What famous cathedral is found on l'Ile de la Cité?
Notre Dame
A movement in the 1970's featuring simpler foods, smaller portions & natural foods was called?
Nouvelle Cuisine
Where is the most famous Roman arena in France?
Nîmes
Where would you find a couchette?
On a train
Where would you most likely find Par Avion written?
On an envelope
What area has been the most difficult to govern because of riots and unrest
Paris
Brie cheese comes from?
Parisian Area
April 1
Poissen d'avril!
What office is directly elected and serves a 5-year term
President
What office is appointed by the President. He/She is responsible for running the government and does not serve a set term
Prime Minister
He founded Québec.
Samuel de Champlain
Kisses on the cheek. Used when greeting.
What are "faires les bises?"
Book vendors.
What are bouquinistes?
Purple, gold, and green.
What are the three colors of Marti Gras?
Les Vosques and les Juras.
What are two mountain ranges in France?
Guys shake hands, girls and guys kiss each other on the cheek.
What do French people do when they greet each other?
I remember. They remember their French roots.
What does "Je me souviens" mean?
The French national anthem.
What is "La Marseilles?"
French Labor Day.
What is "Le Premier Mai?"
Mardi Gras
What is "fat Tuesday?"
The English Channel.
What is "la Manche?"
Middle School
What is "le college?"
A nickname for France because of its shape.
What is "le hexagon?"
The subway.
What is "le métro?"
The French national holiday.
What is "le quatorze juillet?"
A nickname for the French flag.
What is "le tricolore?"
A city in France. It's the location of a large annual film festival.
What is Cannes?
Tourism
What is Frence's largest economic sector?
A fried doughnut covered in powdered sugar.
What is a "beignet?"
A pastry store. (Not a bakery, only sells pastries)
What is a "pâtisserie?"
Someone who loves French stuff.
What is a Francophile?
A long, skinny loaf of bread.
What is a baguette?
Someone who speaks French.
What is a francophone?
A flat buckwheat pancake filled with savory ingredients.
What is a gallette?
Someone who speaks English.
What is an Anglophone?
An appetizer.
What is an hor d'œuvre?
A national exam at the end of highschool.
What is the "baccalauréat?"
An underground tunnel connecting England and France.
What is the Channel Tunnel (Chunnel)?
A high speed train.
What is the TGV?
The Euro
What is the current currency in France?
Monday
What is the first day of the week on a French calender?
La Gaule
What is the former name of France?
0-20. 10 is passing.
What is the grading scale in France?
The Seine.
What is the main river in Paris?
Champs Elysées.
What is the mainstreet of Paris? It is lined with trees and connect Concorde with Charles de Gaulle.
The Louvre
What is the most famous museum in France?
Winds of Provence
What is the name of the cold, dry wind that blows in the South of France?
The Franc
What was the prior currency in France?
When you wake up on the first day of the month. You say it for good luck.
When and why would you say "lapin, lapin?"
Belgium
Where were French fries invented?
On Quebec license plates.
Where would you find "Je me souviens?"
Lafayette
Which French general aided the US during the American Revolution?
Catherine De Medici
Which queen of France was known for promoting arts and architecture?
Madinina--the name
a Carib Indian name meaning island of flowers
La Savane
a beautiful park in Forte-de-France, which was once a battlefield where the French fought the English and the Dutch in the seventeenth century for possession of Martinique
le zouk
a fast style of rythmic music originating from the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique/means "party" or "festival" in the local Antillean Creole
la bibliotheque Schoelcher
a library named after Victor Schoelcher, who worked in the nineteenth century to abolish slavery in Martinique
what is paté?
a paste of ground meat/liver/fish
Aime Cesaire
a poet and playwrite who cofounded the literary movement called Negritude, which sought to restore the cultural identity of black Africans/his works include the poem Chief d'un Retour au pays natal (1939) and the play La Tragedie du roi Christophe
beguine
a popular dance of Martinique that existed before the zouk/a lively partner dance that combines elements from the calenda, a dance with African roots, and the menuet and branle, the ballroom dances introduced to the island by the French
une galette
a round flat cake contains a small object in it who finds it become le roi et la rein
boudin creole
a spicy sausage
What is the most distinguishing characteristic of the French government?
active
John Paul Belmondo is a
actor
When would one eat un gouter?
after school- snack
Normandie is known for?
apple treas and the cheese Camembert
Paris is divided into 20 whats?
arrondissements
Cooking in France is considered a form of...
art
What policy has created a strong national identity at the expense of regional identities
assimilation
This test determines whether or not one goes to college and what college they attend
baccalaureat
What do the French buy almost daily at the bakery?
baguette, croissant
Josephine de Beauharnais
born in 1763 and died 1814, she was born in la Pagerie/she married Bonaparte, but when she was unable to provide him with the heir he so desperately wanted, Napoleon divorced her in 1809
Le Pantheon
built in the Quartier latinon the left bank to honor Saint Genevieve. Contain the tombs of famous french people such as writers and scientists.
What happened to Vercingetorix?
captured by Caesar, taken to Rome, and publicly executed
What makes the French government so strong?
centralization
in western eurpe, what is france the largest producer of?
cheese, beef, veal, poultry
Languedoc is known for what food ?
chestnuts and garlic
What is une Buch de Noel?
chocolate cake with vanilla filling
What is the beverage associated with the province of Normandy
cider ou cidre
la cannelle
cinnamon
Fonctionnaires are?
civil servants
What are the three branches of French law?
civil, criminal, administrative
This female designer revolutionized fashion
coco chanel
acras de morue
cod fritters
The smallest unit of government
commune
Bois de vincennes
contains the largest zoo in France
The French idea culture cannot be left to the market forces and must be protected
cultural exception
colombo de mouton
curried lamb stew with rice
Who is responsible for the current social welfare system
de Gaulle
A prefet is the representative of the Etat in what?
department
The basic unit of government, there are 99 of them
department
What are Les Galeries Lafayette, Au Printemps, Le Bon Marche?
department stores
location of Martinique
eastern Caribbean
What are the grand ecoles?
elite institutions that prepare gifted students for public service
Name three of Louis XIV's positive accomplishments
ended feudalism, centralized government, and started the post office
What are achievements of the French government?
establishing a common language and stabilizing the country
According to French law, the basic unit of society
family
provence
famous for olive trees, herbs, and fish soup and herbal teas (tisanes)
what is the most prevalent type of land in France?
farm land
Le metro
fastest and least expensive way of traveling around PAris. 14 lines
the head of the basic unit of society
father
Blancs-France
first generation white residents from mainland France
not a characteristic of the French economy
flexibility in changing jobs
A method of execution used during the French revolution
gUILLOTINE
les clous de girofle
garlic cloves
What is the French education system designed to do?
give everyone the same basic education and identify gifted students and create an elite
What does administrative law apply to?
government employees
l'or vert
green gold
A method of execution
guillotine
le musee Picasso
has a largest art collection
Bird markets can be found in what part of Paris?
ile de la Cite
La Provence
in the south of france. it is a provence too!
Toy boat pond in Paris
jardins des tuileries
Who participates in the investigation of a crime
judge
La saint jean
june 24, honor their patron saint by celebrating this day with picnics and parades.
What do the French call their government?
l' republic
What is the French idea that includes the separation of church and state, and that religion is an entirely private matter?
laicité
Le bois de Boulongne
largest wooded area
Noel
le 25 décembre thehyhave une bouche de Noel for dessert. Set up une creche (manger scene) that feature hand painted figurines (les santons)
What bank is education located?
left bank
socially disadvanted called
les exclus
Marseille
located on the med. sea. frances largest port
le Centre Pompidu
modern museum in Paris that was considered ugly compared to the rest of Paris.
la joconde
mona lisa (french name)
In 1852 Napoleon III proclaimed himself Emperor of France. What relationship was he to Napoleon I?
nephew
lille
northeasterns frances most important city. there are brasseriers (taverns)
what industry produces most of France's electricity?
nuclear power
French term that literally means country but is used to denote one's region of origin
pays
The city of Grasse is known for?
perfume
what animal is used to find truffles?
pig
What is boudin hoir made with?
pig's blood
Service Compris
price of meal that includes the tip
a la carte
priced seperately
What did the romans call Gaul after they conquered it?
provincia gallia
may 8
public holiday commemorates the ending of WWII
jardin du Luxembourg has what children entertainment?
puppet shows
le balata
rare tree found in Martinique
What is the largest unit of government?
region
When did Louis XVIII and Charles X rule?
restoration of the monarchy
Pontoise
short drive north of Paris very rural
Sylvie Varton is best known for her
singing
The city of Ariane is known for?
space rockets
les epices
spices
what event is considered the start of the revolution?
storming of the Bastille
crabes farcis
stuffed crab
R.E.R
systme of express trains. lettered A-D
Le Carnival
takes place before lent. Parades masked balls fire works sing dancing. Most important holiday
At dinner time, what do french families do at the table?
talk about their day
l'artisinat
the craft industry
La Pagerie
the estate of Napoleon Bonaparte's first wife, Josephine, who was born in 1763
Creoles
the largest ethnic group on the island of mixed African and European descent
La renaissance
the rebirth of ideas from classical Greaj and Roman cultures. Began in italy in yhe 14th century
Why does centralization in France work?
they embrace the principles of assimilation, general good, and equality
what age can French students start school?
three
les gommiers/les yoles
traditional fishing boats that are also used for racing
What kind of warfare was first used in WWI?
trench warfare
The provinces that surrond paris are filled with sugar beats ans wheat
true
Southwestern france is known for what food?
truffles
What is the largest problem the French economy has had for the last 30 years?
unemployment
A term used to describe the French refusal of compromise
until-the-bitter-endism
Dirigisme
using the government to guide the economy
Name three of Louis XIV's negative accomplishments
waged a lot of war, overspent, and evoked the Edict of Nantes
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How many kilometers equal one mile?
1.6
what were the series of wars between the French and English that began in 1337?
100 years war
When was the Battle of Hastings fought
1066
how many people live in metropolitan Paris?
12 million
When were the boundaries of modern France established?
16th century
le louvre
1700s and before. Stops at 1800s biggest museum in the world.
And what year did the French Revolution take place
1789
In what year did the French Revolution begin?
1789
What year did the French Revolution take place
1789
In what year was the french revolution?
1789-1799
What is the age for getting a driver's license?
18
When was the Métro built in Paris?
1900
when did the germans invade france in WWII
1940
When was the Algerian War?
1954-1962
Le Musse d'orsay
19th century Impressionism Museum
What percentage of France's population lives in Paris?
20%
How big was the strawberry tart made at the strawberry festival in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne?
23ft round. 1,780lbs of strawerries
How long does le Mans last?
24 hours
How many people were exectued in the French Rev.?
28k
how many french soldiers died in WWII?
2mil.
How many different types of cheese are there?
365
how tall is mt. blanc
4,805m
How many miles are 80 kilometers?
50 miles
How many hours ahead is France than New York?
6 hours
What is the number of the department that includes Paris?
75
during WWII what percentage of france's factories, machinery & transportation systems were lost?
80%
How many departments are there in mainland France?
95
What unique thing is in a galette des rois?
A bean, or porcelain figure
What is a carnet?
A book of ten metro tickets
Who is Guignol?
A famous French puppet35.
Faute
A fault in public or private is a terrible thing for the french
What is a croque-monsieur?
A grilled cheese sandwich with ham
Parc Asterix
A park based on the comic book character
What is a religieuse?
A pastry
What was the Bastille?
A prison
What is une mairie?
A town hall
What is the Sorbonne?
A university
What is Le Concorde?
A very fast commercial airplane
Reunion
A volcanic island located east of Africa in the Indian Ocean Exports sugar cane vanilla and geraniums
What is the government seal that ensures a product is produced in the proper region following the proper procedures?
AOC
What is Le Mont St. Michel?
Abbey for monks
The city of Toulouse is known for?
Aerospace (Aerospatiale) and Airbus
Where were the French colonies that were fighting for independence?
Africa and Asia
What is another name for the 18th century?
Age of Reason
In which region do they eat lots of sauerkraut?
Alsace
What is "Le Tour de France"?
An annual bike race held in France.
Who wrote le Petit Prince?
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Mercredi des cendres
Ash Wednesday
On what day does Carnaval in Martinique end?
Ash Wednesday
Where can a person sit all day with only one or two drinks?
At a French café
One of the American founding fathers who traveled to France often during the French Revolution and lived there for 10 years
B. Franklin
What happened in 1789 that changed France forever?
Bacile was stormed, revolution began
What is "La Rentrée"?
Back to school
What is the name of the tapestry commemorating the Battle of Hastings called?
Bayeux
What was made that commemorates the Battle of Hastings?
Bayeux Tapestry
What happens on Ash Wednesday?
Begins season of lent, take ashes from palm leaves and make a cross on forehead
Who wrote Les Pensées?
Blaise Pascal
vineyards are located in what French regions?
Bourgogne, champagne, and Alsace
Where in France would you find Celtic traditions?
Brittany
Where is Jacques Cartier from?
Brittany
The cities called the Venice of the north
Bruges belguim
In this city "La grand-place is believed to the most beautiful in the world named the city and
Brussels beliguim
"la grand place" is believed to be the most beautiful
Brussels, Belguim
Called "the venice of the north"
Brussels, Belguim
What is the main ingredient of sauerkraut?
Cabbage
This French region is a preserved reservation for wild horses.
Camargue
Every year, this French seaside city hosts an American movie festival.
Cannes
This city hosts the "Palme d'Or" movie festival, the French equivalent of the "Oscars".
Cannes
Who founded L' Academie Francaise?
Cardinal Richelieu
What happens on Fat Tuesday?
Carnaval performers dance in lively costumes: many are red decorated with mirrors
Carnaval
Carnival
What position is such an honor that families put their daughter's names on a list the day they are born?
Carnival Queen
prior to roman invasion what was the language of the french people?
Celtic
A French emperor who invented school
Charlemagne
The French emperor (eighth/ninth century) who invented school
Charlemagne
The french emperor who invented school
Charlemagne
In 1958, who did France want back in power because the war in Algeria was not going well?
Charles De Gaulle
Who led the resistance from England?
Charles De Gaulle
Who was forced to abdicate because he was an absolutist?
Charles X
What is Camembert?
Cheese
Masterpiece.
Chef d'œuvre
Originally from Montréal, this very artistic circus has become famous worldwide.
Cirque du Soleil.
What are Krewes?
Civic Clubs, sponsors of masked balls on Carnaval
Krewes
Civic clubs
Name a famous French impressionist painter.
Claude Monet
Who was the first King of the Franks and converted to Christianity?
Clovis
A female french designer
Coco Chanel
This female French designer revolutionized fashion
Coco Chanel
What French island is located in the Mediterranean?
Corsica
Oldest human remains found in Europe
Cro Magnon
What is the french name for home cooking?
Cuisine bourgeoise
How often do the French buy bread?
Daily
who developed the method of making champagne?
Domperginon
Paques
Easter Sunday and kids hunt for chocolate treats. Church bells go to rome on Good friday and return on Easter Sunday with the sweets
The most elite of the grandes ecoles
Ecole Nationale d' Adminnistration
Who wrote a letter to call attention to the conviction in the Dreyfus scandal?
Emile Zola
What is bouillabaise?
Fish Soup
What was the emblem of French kings?
Fleur de lys
capital of Martinique
Forte-de-France
Who was Louis Renault?
Founder of Renault autos
Gruyere cheese comes from?
France near swiss
The language spoken in and around Paris that became modern French
Francein
The current president of France
Francois Hollande
He wrote gargantuan, and the word gargantuan was named an English word
Francois Rabelais
Who is the current president of France?
François Hollande
What is La Côte d'Azur ?
French Riviera
What languages are spoken in Haiti?
French and Creole
Baguette
French cheese is eaten primarily with?
How was the war in Algeria different from the Vietnam War?
French lived in Algeria, Algeria was a part of France, terrorist acts in France
July 14
French national holiday
SNCF
French national rail way
What does "francophone" mean?
French speaking
Where does France get its name?
From the Francs
What was André Le Nôtre's job at Versailles?
Gardener
What was France called when the Romans invaded?
Gaul
What was the Roman name for France?
Gaul
Who was France defeated by in 1870 after a 4 month siege of Paris?
Germans
Who invaded France in 1940?
Germany
Grading system from 0-20. Starting at middle school, grades go in descending order. Essays are written on graph paper.
Give three ways a French school system is different than an American school system.
What is the third largest crop grown in France?
Grapes (for wine making)
What city is the center of the perfume industry in France?
Grasse
What did the Edict of Nantes do?
Guaranteed Huguenots freedom from persecution
How was the war in Algeria similar to the Vietnam War?
Guerrilla Warfare, "stronger country" lost, the war was unpopular
French engineer designed to the most recognizable structures of the world one in the US and one in France
Gustave Eiffel
This French engineer designed two very important statues
Gustave eiffel
The oldest bridge in Paris, Le Pont Neuf, was finished by
Henri IV
What is a tisane?
Herbal tea
What is the geometrical shape of France?
Hexagon
Where is Napoleon's tomb located?
Hotel des Invalides
Day first, then month, then year.
How are dates written in France?
Those who converted to Protestantism were called...?
Huguenots
What would you do at a patinoire?
Ice skate
Who is Astérix' dog?
Idéfix
What island is Notre Dame located on?
Ile de la Cite
Monet and Manet were ____ Painters?
Impressionist
What did Monet Manet and Renoir have in common?
Impressionistic painters
They are part of the EU
In addition to being francophone, what do French, Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Reunion have in common?
Napoleon I was proclaimed Emperor of the French and King of _____ (country)
Italy
What was the letter written to call attention to the Dreyfus scandal called?
J' accuse
Who wrote the poem "Je suis comme je suis"
Jacques Prevert
What Frenchman is the leading explorer of sea life?
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
When was the first day Euros were used in France?
January 1st, 2002
When does fete des rois happen?
January 6th
Who is considered the greatest writer of fables in France?
Jean de la Fontaine
A painter of peasant life and farm scenes. Two of his most famous works are L'Angelus and Les Glaneuses
Jean-Baptiste Carot
The current Prime Minister of France
Jean-Marc Ayrault
A young teenage girl who led the army
Jeanne D'arc
The young teenage girl who led the Kings army against the British the (15th century)
Jeanne d'Arc
Convicted of heresy by the English and burned at the stake, made a saint in 1920, and is now the patron saint of France
Joan of Arc
Girl who led the kings army against the British
Joan of Arc
Who was the Maid of Orleans?
Joan of Arc
Name the 19th century writer of fantasy and science fiction
Jules Verne
Who wrote Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea?
Jules Vernes
This king is called "Le Roi de Soleil".
King Louis XIV
where was france's spacecaft launched?
Kouru
Who is the official governing body of the French language?
L' Academie Francaise
What is the province in which Paris is located?
L'Ile-de-France
Which comes first: l'école primaire or l'école maternelle?
L'école maternelle
What happens every June 21 in France?
La Fete de la Musique
This river crosses Paris.
La Seine
What is "boules" or "pétanque"?
Lawn bowling
What is France's motto
Liberate,equalite,fraternite
What is the motto of France?
Liberte, qualite, fraternite
What is the French motto?
Liberte, égalité, fraternite
A young frnch general who died in the Americsn Revolution
Louis Lebegu Duportail
Who invented the process of pasteurization?
Louis Pasteur
Of which king was the Man in the Iron Mask supposedly the twin brother?
Louis XIV
Who was the husband of Marie Antoinette?
Louis XVI27.
What happened to the government in 1851?
Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte seized power and declared the 2nd empire
Former palace is now home to the Mona Lisa
Louvre
What is the greatest book of all time that was also a realist fiction and who wrote it?
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
What did France build along its border with Germany in order to stave off another invasion?
Maginot Line
Madinina
Martinique
1/3 of of frances bottled water comes from
Massif Central
When is the French Labor Day?
May
This Algerian type of sausage has become very popular in France.
Merquez
What is ratatouille?
Mixed vegetable dish
What happens on Monday?
Mock weddings are held in which the participants dress in burlesque costumes
Who is la Joconde?
Mona Lisa
What is the highest mountain France?
Mont Blanc
A French philosopher who created "separation of powers"
Montesquie
A French philosopher who established the principle of "separation of powers"
Montesquieu
Who believed in the separation of powers?
Montesquieu
Who developed the Code Civile?
Napoleon
Who seized power in 1799?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Which French leader is given credit for ending the French Revolution
Napoleon Bonaparte (I)
Where is the Mardi Gras celebrated wildly?
Nice
What other cities are known for their Carnaval celebrations?
Nice, Quebec, New Orleans
From where was William the Conqueror?
Normandy
Where is Omaha Beach?
Normandy
What is absolutism?
One absolute leader, answers to no on
From what custom did Shrove Tuesday get its name?
Originated the custom of seeking repentance for your sins
One of the biggest castles in the world
Palace of Versailles (king Louis XIV)
where did Paris get its name from?
Parisii- Gaelic tribe
A French mathematician and writer who invented the first calculator
Pascal
A French mathematician who invented the first calculator -- A unit is named after him
Pascal
What is mille-feuilles?
Pastry
What happens on Ash Wednesday?
People dress in black and white costumes to mourn the death of the Cardboard King
Chateau d'If
Perches on a small island. Was built to store weapons and then became a prison.
Who was a trusted WWI hero that said France should collaborate with the invaders?
Petain
Who died without an heir in 1321?
Philip the Handsome, King of France
He reinstated the modern Olympic Games at the beginning of the 20th olympics.
Pierre de Coubert
What is a modern library/museum named for president of the 5th republic?
Pompidou
For what is Limoges famous?
Porcelain
From where does most of France's olive oil come?
Provence
In which province do they eat bouillabaisse?
Provence
Where can you buy little saints santons, for Christmas?
Provence
What mountain range separates France and Spain?
Pyrenees
From his book Gargantua the adjective "gargantuan" was created in became part of the English language
Rebelias
How did Mardi Gras get its name?
Refers to the custom of parading a fat ox through the streets of Paris on Shrove Tuesday
Where were the kings of France crowned?
Reims
Who said "I think, therefore I am"?
Rene Descartes
Auto mobile companies
Renoult Peugeot citroen
What is Frances train station called and the high speed train?
SNCF- societe nationale de chemins de fer TGV- train a grande vitesse
Aix-en-Provence
Sainte Victorie was born here. Known as the city of thousand fountains and host an annual international music festival
After the battle of Waterloo in 1815, Napoleon was exiled to which island
Sainte-Helene
What are fruits de mer?
Seafood
The French grocery chain Carrefour is ranked how high in the world?
Second
What river flows through Paris?
Seine
During which month are the grapes gathered?
September
What would you do at Les Galeries Layfayette?
Shop
Mardis Gras
Shrove Tuesday
What was the profession of Edith Piaf?
Singer
When would one eat a goûter?
Snack-after school
Oldest University
Sorbonne
What is a potage?
Soup
Who are the patron saints of France?
St. Denis and St. Genevieve
The French Open tennis tournament is held every year in what stadium
Stade Roland Garros
Paris
The "Tour De France" always finishes in France
Annual multiple stage bicycle race
The "Tour De France" is
The war of succession after Philip's death that lasted until 1453
The 100 Year War
What government was declared in 1848 after a brief revolution?
The 2nd Republic
Which body of water is to the west of France?
The Atlantic Ocean
In 1815, what battle was Napoleon defeated in?
The Battle of Waterloo
Who is the Roi Vaval?
The Cardboard king who symbolizes the spirit of Carnaval
What important pact was signed in 1598 and by who?
The Edict of Nantes was signed by Henri IV
What was built for the 1889 World Expo in Paris?
The Eiffel Tower
What body of water did Louis Bleriot fly over in 1909?
The English Channel
Who introduced Mardi Gras to North America and when?
The French when they colonized them in the early 1700s
How did the Battle of Hastings change the relationship between the King of France and the King of England?
The King of England became a vassal to the King of France
Which is the longest river in France?
The Loire
What was the period between 1793 and 1794 called when thousands were beheaded and Robespierre was leader?
The Reign of Terror
François I was the king during which period of history?
The Renaissance
What is Louis XIV's nickname?
The Sun King
Reim
The capital of the Champagne region is
What is Chartres famous for?
The cathedral
What is a chochonnet in the game of boules?
The little ball the player tries to get near.
Nuclear Energy
The majority of French electricity is from?
Who was Louis Lumière?
The man who invented moving pictures
What scientific principle did Antoine Lavoisier a chemist, develop in the 18th century?
The role of oxygen in combustion
Le fete des rois
The twelfth night, a holiday to honor the three wise men.
When does Carnaval take place?
The week before lent.
What does service compris mean?
Tip is included
Senior year of high school.
To what does "terminale" refer?
What is a Bateau Mouche?
Tourist boat on the Seine
Bread
Translate "la pain."
Wine
Translate "la vin."
Which is stronger un express or un crème?
Un express
What is a French high school called in French?
Un lycée
It is the oldest university in the world
University of Paris
Its the oldest university In the world
University of Paris
France's first national hero
Vercingetorix
Biggest palace in the world
Versailles
Is one of the most sumptuous and biggest castles in the world.
Versailles
Louis XIV is famous for building what palace
Versailles
What is the luxurious palace Louis XIV built?
Versailles
Where is the Hall of Mirrors?
Versailles
He wrote Les Miserables
Victor Hugo
Who wrote The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Mis?
Victor Hugo
Wrote les miserables
Victor Hugo
Who was the great philosopher and writer of the 18th century who made vigorous efforts in behalf of individual liberty, justice, and freedom of thought
Voltaire
Napoleon lost his last battle there
Waterloo belguim
Napoleon lost his last battle here
Waterloo, Belguim
Grand Palais plus Petit Palais
Wavy lines characterize the art nouveau style built for the world fairs in 1900s
Quebec
What Canadian province is Montreal in?
A café famous for beignets in New Orleans.
What and where is the "Café du Monde?"
A bread store. (Not a bakery, only sells bread)
What is a "boulangerie?"
A net bag. You would need it while shopping in France.
What is a "filet," and when would you need it?
The symbol of France.
What is a "fluer de lys?"
Wise men in Africa.
What is a "groit?"
A lily of the valley. In May, people give these to friends and family for luck.
What is a "muguet?"
An African tree.
What is a baobab?
What is the largest crop grown in France?
Wheat
On schedules.
When is military time often used in France?
The French president.
Who is Emmanuel Macron?
The Quebec boogy-man.
Who is the "Bonhomme Sept Heures?"
Emmanuel Macron
Who is the current president of France?
Baron Haussmann
Who was the 19th century architect who modernized Paris?
Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Who were the king and queen of France during the revolution?
It's a celebration before Lent.
Why do people celebrate Mardi Gras?
Who invaded England in the Battle of Hastings and when was it?
William Duke of Normandy in 1066
Name two delicacies of France
Wine, escargot, frog legs
How is café au lait served?
With hot milk and cream
What did De Gaulle do in his second term of power?
Write a new constitution and establish the 5th republic
What was the profession of René Descartes?
Writer, philosopher, Mathematician
What is a bûche de Noël?
Yule log made out of cake for Christmas
Couturiers
fashion designers
a prix fixe
where on set price includes limited choice of everything
l'or blanc
white gold
Bekes, Blancs-Pays
white inhabitants born in Martinique who have been there for centuries
when did the country Gaul get renamed to France?
15th century, 1481
At what age did Louis XIV begin ruling France?
5
how long is the presidential term in France?
5 years
What is the flower of French royalty?
Fleur-de-lis
What do you call a meal where guests cook chunks of prime beef in hot oil at the table?
Fondue bourguinonne
what was the country of France named before Roman times?
Gaul
On June 12, 1940, Paris surrendered to what country to save itself from destruction?
Germany
by 1942 who had taken control of France?
Germany
which french city is the center of perfume production?
Grasse
He invented pasteurization.
Louis Pasteur
The state of Louisiana is named after which French king
Louis XIV
Which French king was called "le roi soliel" ("the sun king")
Louis XIV
In this Parisian cemetery rest some of the most famous French and international artists, writers, etc.
Père Lachaise
what is a popular fish stew that is served as a soup in the South of France?
bouillabaise
what is on the right bank of the Seine river in Paris?
businesses, shopping, ofices, factories
What is fondue Savoyard?
cheese fondue that bread is dipped in
What caused the French Revolution of 1789?
high taxes, starvation (no flour)
What is the national sport of Canada
hockey
What monument was built as a church in honor of Saint Genevieve
le Panthéon
Name the cold, strong wind that blows through the valley of the Rhode
le mistral
who crowned himself emporer in 1804?
napoleon I
the left bank of Paris is home to...
students, writers, artists
Who or what controls the tobacco industry in France
the government
What type of mushrooms are grown underground and are the size of golf balls? - Name of a cake
truffles
what is one of the largest crops in france?
wheat
