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2012 French Culture Questions
2012 Foreign Language Festival Competition
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11th Grade
01/11/2012

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who is France's most famous ecologist
Definition
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
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why were the first hot air balloons know as montgolfières
Definition
after the inventors, the Montgolfier brothers
Term
when was the first female prime minister, Edith Cresson, appointed
Definition
1991
Term
whose work on radioactivity was the first step toward radiation treatment for cancer
Definition
Marie Curie's work
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what structure was built in Paris in 1889 by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel
Definition
Eiffel Tower
Term
what did Gustave Eiffel build before he built the Eiffel Tower
Definition
bridges, specifically the Bordeaux Bridge
Term
what great American landmark did Gustave Eiffel help design and build
Definition
Statue of Liberty
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who was the first French explorer of North America
Definition
Jacques Cartier
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on which French city did the world focus when Diana, Princess of Wales died in 1997
Definition
Paris
Term
which French President was responsible for the construction of the Louvre Pyramid, the Great Arch at La Défense and the Bastille Opera
Definition
François Mitterrand
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who launched the first hot air balloon in 1783
Definition
brothers Jacques-Eugène and Joseph-Michel Montgolfier
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How long did it take Baron Georges Haussmann to transform the city of Paris
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20 yrs
Term
what did the brothers Louis and Auguste Lumière invent
Definition
movie camera and projector
Term
who was the first great writer in France
Definition
François Rabelais
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which French writer wrote the Three Musketeers- Les Trois mousquetaires
Definition
Alexandre Dumas (père)
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who is responsible for the invention of the cinema in the late 19th century
Definition
the Lumière brothers - Louis and Auguste
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which three French clothing designers first influenced the fashion trends
Definition
Coco Chanel, Yves Saint-Laurent, Christian Dior
Term
who were the two most prominent scientists in early 20th century France
Definition
Marie Curie and Louis Pasteur
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who was the first woman to be appointed professor at the Sorbonne
Definition
Marie Curie
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what was Louis Pasteur's most important vaccine
Definition
rabies vaccine
Term
what did André-Jacques Garnerin create 200 yrs ago
Definition
parachute
Term
what did René Laennec create in 1816
Definition
stethoscope
Term
what did Louis Braille create in 1824
Definition
Braille script to help the blind read
Term
how long ago did the two Frenchmen Joseph Nicéphore Niépce and Louis Daguerre invent photography
Definition
about 150 yrs ago
Term
what type of equipment did Emile Gagnon and Jacques Cousteau invent in 1942
Definition
scuba gear
Term
who composed the national anthem of France
Definition
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
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who stayed at the Palace of Fontainebleau
Definition
Napoleon
Term
which American was known as the music-hall queen of Paris in 1920s
Definition
Josephine Baker
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what is the name of the dog in the comic strip Astérix
Definition
Idéfix
Term
who invented the process of pasteurization
Definition
Louis Pasteur
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during what century was Le Corbusier a famous architect
Definition
20th century
Term
who was Louis Renault
Definition
founder of Renault automobiles
Term
what kind of animal is Babar
Definition
elephant
Term
who is Astérix
Definition
cartoon character
Term
who was Jacques Cartier
Definition
French explorer
Term
how did Saint-Exupéry die
Definition
he disappeared on a mission during World War II
Term
what did Robert de Sorbon found
Definition
La Sorbonne university of Paris
Term
what was the nationality of the painter of the Mona Lisa
Definition
Italian
Term
who painted Guernica
Definition
Pablo Picasso
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the Man in the Iron Mask was the supposed twin brother of which French king
Definition
Louis XIV
Term
who won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1903
Definition
Marie and Pierre Curie
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what was Grace Kelly's profession before she married Prince Rainier de Monaco
Definition
American film star
Term
whose mistress was the Marquise de Pompadour
Definition
Louis XV
Term
where did la Goulue dance
Definition
Moulin Rouge
Term
which artist cut off his ear
Definition
Vincent Van Gogh
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why is Sainte Hélène associated with Napoleon
Definition
that is where he died
Term
what was the occupation of Brigitte Bardot
Definition
film star
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who married Louis XIII
Definition
Anne d'Autriche
Term
where did Vincent Van Gogh settle in the late 19th century because he found inspiration for his paintings there
Definition
Arles, France
Term
what other painter did Van Gogh invite to share his studio in the South of France
Definition
Paul Gauguin
Term
what was the profession of Debussy
Definition
composer
Term
what was the stage name of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin
Definition
Molière
Term
what French sculptor dominated the 19th century
Definition
Auguste Rodin
Term
which artist painted scenes from the Moulin Rouge
Definition
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Term
who sculpted Le Penseur
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Auguste Rodin
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what opera did Georges Bizet write that is considered his masterpiece
Definition
Carmen
Term
with which school of literature is Victor Hugo often associated
Definition
Romanticism
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who wrote Gargantua and Pantagruel
Definition
François Rabelais
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during which century did Albert Camus write
Definition
20th century
Term
who wrote the absurdist plays Rhinoceros and La cantatrice chauve (the bald soprano)
Definition
Eugene Ionesco
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what did Paul Verlaine write
Definition
poetry
Term
who wrote Candide
Definition
Voltaire
Term
what was the profession of Jean Renoir
Definition
film director
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who composed Boléro
Definition
Maurice Ravel
Term
who is considered the greatest writer of fables in France
Definition
Jean de la Fontaine
Term
who was Molière
Definition
17th century playwright
Term
who wrote Tartuffe
Definition
Molière
Term
who wrote Les Misérables
Definition
Victor Hugo
Term
who wrote Le Petit Prince
Definition
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Term
of what school of philosophy was Jean-Paul Sartre a major representative
Definition
l'existentialisme
Term
when did Joan of Arc become Saint Joan
Definition
1920
Term
how old was Joan of Arc when she was killed in May 1431
Definition
19
Term
why was Marie Antoinette disliked by the French
Definition
for not understanding the people and frivolously spending money
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when was Marie Antoinette executed by guillotine
Definition
1793
Term
Marie Antoinette was not French. What nationality was she
Definition
Austrian
Term
what building is named after Georges Pompidou
Definition
Le centre Georges Pompidou (Beaubourg)
Term
who said “L'État, c'est moi” (I am the state)
Definition
Louis XIV
Term
who is Zinédine Zidane
Definition
soccer player of Algerian origin who brought the World Cup to the French in 1998
Term
what very famous writer was born in Nantes
Definition
Jules Verne
Term
At what age did Louis XIV begin running France
Definition
5 yrs old
Term
When were the boundaries of modern France established
Definition
1500
Term
Protestantism came to France during the 1500s. Those who converted were called…
Definition
Huguenots
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On June 12, 1940, Paris surrendered to what country to save itself from destruction
Definition
Germany
Term
By 1942 who had taken control over the entire country of France
Definition
Germans
Term
During World War II, what percentage of France's factories, machinery and transportation systems were lost
Definition
80%
Term
Where did Paris get its name from
Definition
a Gallic tribe, Parisii
Term
What was the Roman (Latin) name for Paris
Definition
Lutetia
Term
What caused the French Revolution of 1789
Definition
high taxes and starvation
Term
What was the country of France named before Roman times
Definition
Gaul
Term
Prior to the Roman invasion, what was the language of the French
Definition
Celtic
Term
When did the country, Gaul get renamed France
Definition
1481
Term
What were the series of wars between the French and English that began in 1337
Definition
Hundred Years War
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What event is considered the start of the French Revolution
Definition
storming of the Bastille
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France's North American Colony, Louisiana, was sold to the US. What was the sale called
Definition
Louisiana Purchase
Term
How many French soldiers died in World War I
Definition
2 million
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Who entered WWI in 1917 to help France defeat Germany
Definition
US
Term
Who did France join in declaring war on Germany, which began WWII
Definition
Britain
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Who invaded and occupied the northern and western parts of France in 1940
Definition
Germany
Term
Who led the underground resistance movement for those opposed to the Nazi takeover in France
Definition
General Charles de Gaulle
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A new phenomenon called cohabitation appeared in French politics in the 1980’s and 1990’s. What does it mean
Definition
The President and Prime Minister belong to different political parties
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A new phenomenon called cohabitation appeared in French politics in the 1980’s and 1990’s. What does it mean
Definition
The President and Prime Minister belong to different political parties
Term
Who brought order back to France
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Napoleon Bonaparte
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Who crowned himself emperor in 1804
Definition
Napoleon Bonaparte
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How long is the presidential term in France
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5 yrs
Term
What happened to Charles VII on July 17, 1429
Definition
he was crowned King of France
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Why was Joan of Arc burned at the stake on May 30, 1431
Definition
she was accused of being a witch
Term
Which king of France was known as the Sun King
Definition
Louis XIV
Term
Which state was a French territory until sold to the US in 1803
Definition
Louisiana
Term
When was the Statue of Liberty shipped from France to NY
Definition
1885
Term
For which occasion was the Eiffel Tower built
Definition
1889 World’s Fair
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During which period were les châteaux de la Loire built
Definition
Renaissance
Term
Where was the first biscuit factory
Definition
Nantes
Term
Where is Napoleon's body today
Definition
Hôtel des Invalides
Term
Where was the final defeat of Napoleon
Definition
Waterloo
Term
What happened in Paris in May 1968
Definition
student riots
Term
What was the symbol of François I
Definition
the salamander
Term
Who was the first national hero of France
Definition
Vercingétorix
Term
Which museum was originated by Louis XIV
Definition
le Louvre
Term
During which century did the Renaissance take place
Definition
16th century
Term
Who married Josephine Beauharnais
Definition
Napoleon Bonaparte
Term
Where was Maximilian sent by Napoleon III
Definition
Mexico
Term
Who was the great king of the 16th century
Definition
François I
Term
Which king built le château de Chambord
Definition
François I
Term
How old was Marie Antoinette when she married Louis XVI
Definition
14
Term
What was the profession of the man who invented Champagne
Definition
monk
Term
During which century did Louis XIV reign
Definition
17th
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Who succeeded Charles de Gaulle as President
Definition
Georges Pompidou
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Who was the cardinal who served as regent for Louis XIII
Definition
Richelieu
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On what day did the Storming of the Bastille prison occur
Definition
Term
What happened in Paris in May 1968
Definition
student riots
Term
What was the symbol of François I
Definition
the salamander
Term
Who was the first national hero of France
Definition
Vercingétorix
Term
Which museum was originated by Louis XIV
Definition
le Louvre
Term
During which century did the Renaissance take place
Definition
16th century
Term
Who married Josephine Beauharnais
Definition
Napoleon Bonaparte
Term
Where was Maximilian sent by Napoleon III
Definition
Mexico
Term
Who was the great king of the 16th century
Definition
François I
Term
Which king built le château de Chambord
Definition
François I
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How old was Marie Antoinette when she married Louis XVI
Definition
14
Term
What was the profession of the man who invented Champagne
Definition
monk
Term
During which century did Louis XIV reign
Definition
17th
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Who succeeded Charles de Gaulle as President
Definition
Georges Pompidou
Term
Who was the cardinal who served as regent for Louis XIII
Definition
Richelieu
Term
On what day did the Storming of the Bastille prison occur
Definition
July 14, 1789
Term
What did l'Édit de Nantes declare on April 13, 1598
Definition
religious freedom
Term
Which Republic is France under today
Definition
5th Republic
Term
Who was imprisoned at the Conciergerie
Definition
Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI
Term
What is the nickname of the French flag
Definition
le tricolore
Term
Who was made emperor in 800 AD
Definition
Charlemagne
Term
What war leader was chief of the French army at age 26
Definition
Napoleon Bonaparte
Term
Who led the Romans into France in 52BC
Definition
Julius Caesar
Term
What is the French national anthem
Definition
la Marseillaise
Term
Who had Versailles built to its present day splendor
Definition
Louis XIV
Term
What was la Bastille
Definition
prison
Term
Who ruled France when the metric system was established
Definition
Napoleon Bonaparte
Term
Where was Napoleon Bonaparte born
Definition
Corsica (la Corse)
Term
What is the French national motto that came as a result of the Revolution
Definition
liberté, égalité, fraternité
Term
Which family had the fleur de lis as a symbol
Definition
Bourbons
Term
Which came first, the Renaissance or the Classical period
Definition
Renaissance
Term
What famous conquest is depicted in the famous Bayeux tapestry
Definition
William the Conqueror invading England in 1066
Term
What did l'Édit de Nantes declare on April 13, 1598
Definition
religious freedom
Term
Which Republic is France under today
Definition
5th Republic
Term
Who was imprisoned at the Conciergerie
Definition
Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI
Term
What is the nickname of the French flag
Definition
le tricolore
Term
Who was made emperor in 800 AD
Definition
Charlemagne
Term
What war leader was chief of the French army at age 26
Definition
Napoleon Bonaparte
Term
Who led the Romans into France in 52BC
Definition
Julius Caesar
Term
What is the French national anthem
Definition
la Marseillaise
Term
Who had Versailles built to its present day splendor
Definition
Louis XIV
Term
What was la Bastille
Definition
prison
Term
Who ruled France when the metric system was established
Definition
Napoleon Bonaparte
Term
Where was Napoleon Bonaparte born
Definition
Corsica (la Corse)
Term
What is the French national motto that came as a result of the Revolution
Definition
liberté, égalité, fraternité
Term
Which family had the fleur de lis as a symbol
Definition
Bourbons
Term
Which came first, the Renaissance or the Classical period
Definition
Renaissance
Term
What famous conquest is depicted in the famous Bayeux tapestry
Definition
William the Conqueror invading England in 1066
Term
What is the difference between un château fort and un château
Definition
château fort - defense, château - beautiful residence
Term
When did the allies land in Normandy
Definition
June 6th, 1944
Term
What was the original purpose of le Louvre
Definition
palace of the kings of France
Term
Who signed an armistice with Hitler that divided France into 2 parts
Definition
le maréchal Pétain
Term
Who led the armies of the French King Charles VII to victories against the English
Definition
Joan of Arc
Term
Who was the queen of France at the time of the Revolution
Definition
Marie Antoinette
Term
When did Algeria gain its independence from France
Definition
1962
Term
What were the French colonizers in Algeria called
Definition
pied-noir
Term
When was the French defeat at Dienbienphu
Definition
May,1954
Term
Who was the first president of the 5th republic
Definition
Charles de Gaulle
Term
Who succeeded Pompidou as president
Definition
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing
Term
When was a bill approved giving Corsica limited autonomy
Definition
2001
Term
What is le Front National
Definition
right wing, anti-immigration party
Term
Who has been the leader of le Front National since 1972
Definition
Jean-Marie Le Pen
Term
What is le Code Napoléon
Definition
the first modern legal code of France
Term
When was Jacques Chirac elected president
Definition
1995
Term
When did France end nuclear testing
Definition
1996
Term
What did France lose in the Franco-German war of 1870-1871
Definition
Alsace and Lorraine
Term
What did France get back at the end of World War I
Definition
Alsace and Lorraine
Term
What coalition group won the elections in 1936
Definition
le Front Populaire
Term
What did the Popular Front governments enact
Definition
Important social and labor reforms
Term
Who was the head of the Vichy government
Definition
le Maréchal Pétain
Term
What helped rebuild France at the end of World War II
Definition
The Marshall Plan (US)
Term
How many different types of cheese does France produce
Definition
about 400
Term
What type of cooking is called haute cuisine
Definition
gourmet cooking
Term
What type of cooking is called provincial
Definition
traditional, local cooking
Term
A movement in the 1970s featuring simpler foods, smaller portions and natural flavors called
Definition
nouvelle cuisine
Term
Which meal of the day is considered the main meal
Definition
lunch
Term
What is the French term for the meal that is celebrated on Christmas Eve, Dec 24th
Definition
le réveillon de Noël
Term
what is une bûche de Noël
Definition
rich chocolate cake with vanilla or coffee icing in the shape of a log
Term
what cheese is known as the oldest in France
Definition
Livarot
Term
What type of mushrooms are grown underground and are the size of golf balls
Definition
truffles
Term
When would one eat a goûter
Definition
in the afternoon (un goûter = afternoon snack for children)
Term
Name two delicacies of France
Definition
frog legs (les cuisses de grenouille) and snails (les escargots) Also goose liver pâté (pâté de foie gras)
Term
What is pâté
Definition
a paste of ground meat, fish and/or liver
Term
What is a popular fish stew that is served as a soup in the south of France
Definition
la bouillabaisse
Term
What is fondue savoyarde
Definition
chunks of French bread that are dipped in hot, melted cheese
Term
What do you call a meal where guests cook chunks of prime beef in hot oil at the table
Definition
fondue bourguignonne
Term
What is boudin noir (black pudding) made with
Definition
pig's blood
Term
Cooking in France is considered a form of
Definition
art
Term
What is the French name for home cooking
Definition
cuisine bourgeoise
Term
At dinner time, what do French families do at the table
Definition
gather together and share events from their day
Term
What do the French buy almost daily at the bakery
Definition
croissants and baguettes
Term
What time is the main meal served in France
Definition
noon
Term
After a fancy dinner, what is the evening topped off with
Definition
strong black coffee
Term
Which American trend has made its way to France and the French are very disapproving of it
Definition
fast food chains
Term
What are crêpes Suzette
Definition
orange-flavored, sweet, thin pancakes
Term
What is Brittany know for
Definition
seafood (fish, lobster) and crêpes
Term
Who developed the champagne making method
Definition
dom Perignon
Term
What is a famous French beef stew
Definition
boeuf bourguignon
Term
Which ingredient is essential in Provençal cooking
Definition
garlic
Term
what kind of animal is used to snuffle out wild mushrooms and truffles
Definition
pig
Term
Who brought high cooking into France in 1600
Definition
Italian princess, Marie de Médicis
Term
What is the French term for bakery
Definition
boulangerie
Term
what time do the French usually eat dinner
Definition
between 7:00 and 9:30pm
Term
What types of food is Normandy famous for
Definition
cheese, butter and apple brandy (Calvados)
Term
What is the French delicacy foie gras
Definition
fattened liver of duck or goose
Term
What country does more exporting of food than France
Definition
US
Term
How much mustard does each person in France use per year
Definition
2 lbs per person - a total of 60,000 tons
Term
What is un potage
Definition
soup
Term
On what kind of bottle would you find the word brut
Definition
une bouteille de champagne
Term
on what would you put une vinaigrette
Definition
une salade
Term
What are crudités
Definition
raw, fresh vegetables
Term
What is le Camembert
Definition
A type of soft cheese
Term
What is la Chartreuse
Definition
liquor
Term
What are des fruits de mer
Definition
seafood
Term
What is une crêperie
Definition
a place where they make and sell crêpes
Term
What is la viande chevaline
Definition
horsemeat
Term
when do you drink un apéritif
Definition
before lunch or dinner
Term
Is the wine le Muscadet red or white
Definition
white
Term
what flavor is the liquor Cointreau
Definition
orange
Term
What is la gastronomie
Definition
the art of preparing good food
Term
When do you eat une galette des rois
Definition
January 6th (Epiphany)
Term
What is the main ingredient in pâté de foie gras
Definition
goose liver
Term
what is un mille-feuilles
Definition
a flaky pastry
Term
What wine is used in boeuf bourguignon. Red or white
Definition
red
Term
What does une baguette mean besides a loaf of bread
Definition
a stick
Term
What is une religieuse
Definition
a pastry - also means a nun
Term
what is un croque-monsieur
Definition
a toasted ham and cheese sandwich
Term
what are marrons glacés
Definition
candied chestnuts
Term
What is Orangina
Definition
an orange soft drink
Term
What is Calvados
Definition
apple liquor
Term
What is the flavor of un macaron
Definition
almond or coconut
Term
What is un beignet
Definition
a fried pastry
Term
What nut is sold hot on the streets of Paris in winter
Definition
chestnuts
Term
What is une bûche de Noël
Definition
a Christmas cake shaped like a log
Term
What kind of fruits are grown in Corsica
Definition
citrus
Term
What do some people do before putting the lettuce in a salad bowl
Definition
rub the bowl with garlic
Term
What is sold in une charcuterie
Definition
processed meats and sandwiches
Term
At which celebrations do you give dragées
Definition
christenings and weddings
Term
What is a dragée
Definition
a sugared almond
Term
What is in café au lait
Definition
hot milk and coffee
Term
What are the main ingredients of une choucroute garnie
Definition
sauerkraut, meat and potatoes
Term
In which regions is beer really popular
Definition
Alsace and Lorraine
Term
what is hidden in une galette des Rois
Definition
a bean or a small porcelain figurine
Term
What fruit is used in Kirsch
Definition
cherries
Term
what is une madeleine
Definition
a cookie
Term
What is un petit beurre
Definition
a cookie
Term
What is une langue de chat
Definition
a cookie
Term
What is un ragoût
Definition
a stew
Term
What has 4 legs, 2 long ears and tastes delicious in a stew
Definition
un lapin (a rabbit)
Term
What is une cervelle de veau
Definition
yes, some French people eat it : a veal brain
Term
what is une langue de veau
Definition
a veal tongue
Term
what is magret de canard
Definition
fillet of duck breast
Term
what is une coquille Saint-Jacques
Definition
a scallop (type of seafood)
Term
what are moules marinières
Definition
mussels steamed open in wine and seasonings
Term
what is the main ingredient of bouillabaisse
Definition
fish
Term
what is un homard
Definition
a lobster
Term
what are des oeufs sur le plat
Definition
fried eggs
Term
what is une douzaine d'huîtres
Definition
a dozen oysters
Term
how do you most often eat oysters in France
Definition
raw, on the half shell with a splash of lemon
Term
at what meal are eggs eaten
Definition
lunch or dinner, almost never at breakfast
Term
what is the plateau de fromages
Definition
a platter with a selection of cheeses
Term
can a pâté be made with rabbit
Definition
of course
Term
what does tomates farcies mean
Definition
stuffed tomatoes
Term
couscous is a popular dish in France. Where did it come from
Definition
North Africa
Term
where did le croissant originate
Definition
Vienna, to celebrate the end of the siege of the city by the Turks
Term
what are des tripes à la mode de Caen
Definition
tripe cooked very slowly in sauce - up to 24 hours
Term
the visual arts flourished in the mid-19th century. What were the three schools
Definition
Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism
Term
the cathedral of Chartres is an example of which type of art
Definition
Gothic art
Term
the Palace of Versailles is a monument to art of which period
Definition
the Baroque period
Term
where did the first ever, public film screening take place in 1895
Definition
Paris
Term
what do painters from the romantic period appeal to
Definition
emotions and imaginations
Term
who was the musician who collaborated with Molière
Definition
Jean-Baptiste Lully
Term
when did le can-can enjoy popularity
Definition
1890s
Term
which art movement do the painters Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir belong to
Definition
Impressionism
Term
who was Louis Lumière
Definition
the name of the man who invented moving pictures
Term
who won the Tour de France a record 7 times 1999-2005
Definition
the American, Lance Armstrong
Term
how many paintings does the Louvre hold
Definition
about 300,000
Term
in which month is the Tour de France held
Definition
July
Term
when was the first men's Tour de France held
Definition
1903
Term
when was the first women's Tour de France held
Definition
1984
Term
how much do sponsors pay to participate in the Tour de France
Definition
about $7,500
Term
When did the first real school of French painting emerge
Definition
during the Baroque Period 16th to 18th century
Term
what type of painting is Cubism
Definition
painting with geometric shapes
Term
which musicians were prominent the early 19th century
Definition
Hector Berlioz and Frédéric Chopin
Term
when did the Cannes Film Festival begin
Definition
1946
Term
when did gothic architecture originate in France
Definition
the 12th century
Term
how long did the construction of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris take
Definition
almost 200 yrs
Term
what is the most popular sport in France
Definition
soccer
Term
what is the French term for soccer
Definition
le football or le foot
Term
when did France play host to the World Cup for soccer
Definition
1998
Term
What are the Auteuil, Longchamps, Chantilly and St. Cloud in Paris
Definition
racetracks
Term
where do Parisians participate in skiing and other winter sports
Definition
the Alps and the Pyrenees
Term
who did France beat in the 1998 World Cup to win it for the first time in the history of the competition
Definition
Brazil
Term
what type of sports do many of the French prefer
Definition
individual sports - such as tennis, cycling and sailing
Term
what are the two most popular French sporting events in summer
Definition
Roland Garros Tennis Tournament and the cycling Tour de France
Term
who is Guignol
Definition
a famous French puppet
Term
what was the profession of Toulouse-Lautrec
Definition
painter
Term
What kind of art is found at the Jeu de Paume
Definition
Impressionism
Term
how long does the car race at Le Mans last
Definition
24 hrs (les 24 heures du Mans)
Term
what would you do at la Comédie Française
Definition
watch a play
Term
who is Quasimodo
Definition
the hunchback in The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Term
what is the profession of Catherine Deneuve
Definition
actress
Term
what kind of composer was Debussy
Definition
impressionist
Term
which of Ernest Hemingway's books portray life in Paris between the two world wars
Definition
A Moveable Feast
Term
which came first, Romanesque or Gothic architecture
Definition
Romanesque
Term
what is more ornate Gothic or Romanesque architecture
Definition
Gothic art
Term
what is the Tour de France
Definition
a bicycle race
Term
what would you do at a patinoire
Definition
Ice skate
Term
We call it football, the French call it…
Definition
le football américain
Term
we call it baseball, the French call it…
Definition
le baseball
Term
what is Mona Lisa called in French
Definition
La Joconde
Term
what is le cochonnet in the game of boules
Definition
the little ball the player tries to get closest to
Term
when was Impressionism at its height as a style
Definition
late 1800s
Term
what did Monet, Manet, and Auguste Renoir have in common
Definition
they were all Impressionist painters
Term
in what year did France win the Soccer World Cup for the first time
Definition
1998
Term
what do you call a stage of the Tour de France in French
Definition
une étape
Term
when did the Tour de France not occur during its history
Definition
during WWI and WWII
Term
what French actor, popular in the US, has starred in such movies as Green Card (1990) and Christopher Columbus (1992)
Definition
Gérard Depardieu
Term
what city was the center of international art in the 20th century until after World War II
Definition
Paris
Term
who are the two most famous Cubist Artists
Definition
Braque and Picasso
Term
who was the leading man in the 1990 film Cyrano de Bergerac
Definition
Gérard Depardieu
Term
what is break-dancing called in France
Definition
le smurf
Term
what are MC Solaar, Assassins and NTM
Definition
French rap groups
Term
where does the festival of the American film take place
Definition
in Deauville
Term
what is un clip
Definition
a music video
Term
what world famous theatre festival was founded in Provence in 1947
Definition
Le festival d'Avignon
Term
what music festival is Aix-en-Provence famous for
Definition
the Opera festival
Term
where is le Musée Picasso
Definition
in Paris
Term
what Museum in Paris is housed in an old train station
Definition
Musée d'Orsay
Term
what is the Musée d’Orsay
Definition
art museum including decorative arts from 1848 to 1914
Term
what is the Pompidou Center
Definition
modern and contemporary art of the Western World
Term
what industry produces most of France's electricity
Definition
the nuclear power industry
Term
where is the Center for French Space Programs
Definition
Toulouse
Term
what types of industry are most prominent in Toulouse, France
Definition
space, electronics and computer software
Term
where is France's spacecraft launched
Definition
Kourou (French Guyana)
Term
what is the name of the long beach in Southern France
Definition
French Riviera
Term
what are Europe's tallest mountains bordering France and Italy
Definition
the Alps
Term
which French city has been the center of perfume production for centuries
Definition
Grasse
Term
what is the largest country of Western Europe
Definition
France
Term
Evian, Badoit and Vichy are French cities famous for what
Definition
mineral water
Term
how tall is Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in Europe
Definition
15,771 feet/4805 meters
Term
what shape do the 20 major highways leading in and out of Paris form
Definition
a star
Term
what is the largest city in France
Definition
Paris
Term
in western Europe, what is France the largest producer of
Definition
beef, veal, poultry and cheese
Term
what countries border France to the East
Definition
Germany, Switzerland and Italy
Term
what borders France to the south
Definition
the Mediterranean Sea and Spain
Term
what is the highest point in France
Definition
Mont Blanc
Term
what are the four major rivers in France
Definition
the Seine, the Garonne, the Rhône, and the Loire
Term
what fragrant purple flower is grown for the perfume industry in the south of France
Definition
lavender
Term
what is the total population of France
Definition
About 63 million people
Term
what city has the biggest carnival in France every year
Definition
Nice
Term
how many people live in metropolitan Paris
Definition
over 9 million
Term
the university of Paris in the Latin Quarter on the left bank of the Seine is called…
Definition
la Sorbonne
Term
when was the Sorbonne founded
Definition
the 13th century
Term
what is found on the north side of the Seine River, called the right bank
Definition
business section with offices, shopping and small factories
Term
what is one of the largest crops in France
Definition
Wheat
Term
Olives grow in southern France during which season of the year
Definition
summer
Term
what type of land is more prevalent in France than in any other country in Western Europe
Definition
farmland
Term
how tall is the Eiffel Tower
Definition
1000 feet/300 meters
Term
what is the longest river in France
Definition
the Loire, 634 miles/1020 kilometers
Term
what percentage of France's total area is covered by woods and forests
Definition
26 percent
Term
what is a significant mineral of France
Definition
iron ore
Term
what is France's most important national resource
Definition
fertile soil
Term
what are the main crops in France
Definition
wheat, corn, sugar beets and grapes
Term
what other countries still use French as their official language
Definition
former colonies in Africa
Term
what type of land transportation links France and England
Definition
a railway known as the Channel Tunnel or Chunnel
Term
which river is known as the transportation corridor
Definition
the Loire at 626 miles
Term
What do the French call the English Channel
Definition
la Manche "the sleeve"
Term
how many rooms are in the Palace of Fontainebleau
Definition
more than a thousand
Term
how many departments are there in mainland France
Definition
95
Term
what is la Côte d’ Azur
Definition
French Riviera
Term
from where does most of France's olive oil come from
Definition
Provence
Term
in which department would you find truffles
Definition
le Périgord
Term
for what is Limoges famous
Definition
Porcelain
Term
for what is Grasse famous
Definition
perfume
Term
where is Biarritz
Definition
on the southwest coast of France
Term
where is le pays basque
Definition
on the French and Spanish sides of the Western Pyrenees
Term
where were the kings of France crowned for hundreds of years
Definition
the cathedral in Reims
Term
where is Carcassonne
Definition
Southern France
Term
what is now found at La place de la Concorde
Definition
an Egyptian Obelisk
Term
what is Chartres famous for
Definition
the cathedral
Term
what is le Jura
Definition
a mountain range
Term
where was a papal palace built in France
Definition
Avignon
Term
where is Nice
Definition
Southern France, on the Côte d'Azur
Term
what regions are famous for their butter
Definition
Normandy and Brittany
Term
What mountain range is in central France
Definition
le massif central
Term
Where is Orly
Definition
near Paris
Term
Where is le Quartier latin - right or left bank
Definition
left
Term
where is le grand Trianon
Definition
Versailles
Term
as the US is divided into states, France is divided into…
Definition
départements
Term
what is the approximate geometrical shape of France
Definition
a hexagon
Term
where is the hall of mirrors
Definition
Versailles
Term
Near which large city is Versailles located
Definition
Paris
Term
what are the divisions of Paris called
Definition
les arrondissements
Term
what is the largest port of France
Definition
Marseille
Term
where is la promenade des Anglais
Definition
Nice
Term
what would you find at Lascaux
Definition
prehistoric cave paintings
Term
what mountain range separates France and Spain
Definition
Les Pyrénées
Term
what French island is located in the Mediterranean
Definition
Corsica, la Corse
Term
where does a smaller Statue of Liberty stand in France
Definition
in Paris, on an islet in the middle of the Seine River, facing west toward the original statue
Term
which river divides Paris into the right bank and left bank
Definition
the Seine river
Term
Near what country is Lille
Definition
Belgium
Term
Near what country is Bayonne
Definition
Spain
Term
which city in southwestern France is called la ville rose
Definition
Toulouse
Term
what is further east - Marseille or Toulouse
Definition
Marseille
Term
which French territory is in South America
Definition
French Guyana, la Guyane française
Term
which French territory is off the coast of Canada
Definition
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
Term
what country is la Martinique part of
Definition
France
Term
What is further north - Lille or Bordeaux
Definition
Lille
Term
where is la Polynésie française
Definition
in the south Pacific
Term
where is la Guadeloupe located
Definition
in the Caribbean
Term
what is the principal use of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon today
Definition
a French naval station
Term
what is la France d'outre-mer
Definition
overseas France
Term
what is la France métropolitaine
Definition
Continental France
Term
from what origin are most Martiniquais and Guadeloupéens
Definition
African
Term
what day of the week are elections always held in France
Definition
Sundays
Term
what amusement park in Paris is the equivalent to Disneyland
Definition
Euro Disney
Term
what is considered rude to do in a restaurant in France at the end of a meal
Definition
ask for a doggy bag
Term
what day of the week do French children attend school while American children do not
Definition
Saturdays
Term
when do the Christmas holiday celebrations begin in France
Definition
December 6th (Saint Nicolas)
Term
what colors are on the flag of France
Definition
blue, white and red
Term
how old must you be to vote in France
Definition
18 yrs old
Term
how do French people greet each other
Definition
with a handshake or kiss on the cheek
Term
at what age do French children attend preschool
Definition
ages 2-6
Term
what do children learn in preschool
Definition
they learn to read
Term
what kind of school is called le collège in France
Definition
a secondary school (junior high or middle school)
Term
How are students chosen to attend a university
Definition
they have to pass the baccalaureate exam (le bac) to get in
Term
what are les parcs zoologiques
Definition
animal parks (zoos)
Term
how many tourists visit the city of Paris each year
Definition
more than 2 million
Term
what is the underground subway system called in Paris
Definition
le métro
Term
What is le Figaro
Definition
a newspaper
Term
what is a popular outdoor activity among the French
Definition
hiking
Term
what type of game is boules
Definition
a kind of outdoor bowling game played with two large metal balls and one smaller one
Term
what are the two most popular theme parks in France
Definition
Parc Astérix and Euro Disney
Term
what time period is the comic strip Astérix based on
Definition
the time of Gaul's invasion by the Romans
Term
what day in France is comparable to American Independence Day, July 4th
Definition
Bastille Day, July 14th
Term
when do the festivals for the harvesting of wine grapes take place
Definition
September
Term
the French helped create the world's fastest passenger airplane called
Definition
The/ (le) Concorde
Term
which holiday celebrated in the US began in France 450 yrs ago
Definition
April Fool's Day
Term
what type of shoes was invented in France 400 yrs ago
Definition
high-heeled shoes
Term
what types of business attire did the French create
Definition
suits and neckties
Term
the French invented the coffee pot how many years ago
Definition
200 years ago
Term
which transportation system in France is among the most modern and efficient in the world
Definition
high speed train (TGV)
Term
what is the name of the French space program
Definition
ARIANE
Term
ARIANE launchers are used mainly to send what into space
Definition
telecommunication satellites
Term
what religion do most people in France belong to
Definition
Roman Catholic
Term
what type of transportation was invented in France by a French doctor 200 yrs ago
Definition
an ambulance
Term
what type of political system rules France
Definition
democracy
Term
what is la mairie
Definition
the town hall
Term
French children must attend school until what age
Definition
sixteen
Term
how does France's economy compare to the rest of the world
Definition
it is the 5th largest economy
Term
how many French speakers are there worldwide
Definition
over 90 million
Term
which type of American music has had the most influence on the French
Definition
jazz
Term
where in France is the Celtic influence still strong
Definition
Normandy and Brittany
Term
what fabric dye originated in France, but is very much part of American culture
Definition
denim (de Nîmes)
Term
what is the official name for the country of France
Definition
French Republic
Term
in France, what type of wedding is required by law, civil or religious
Definition
civil
Term
what is le Concorde
Definition
a supersonic commercial airplane
Term
what does service compris mean
Definition
tip is included
Term
what is un centre commercial
Definition
shopping center
Term
what is the Sorbonne
Definition
a Paris university
Term
what is the largest airline in France
Definition
Air France
Term
if you call en PCV, who pays
Definition
the party you are calling
Term
in France, where would you find a concierge
Definition
in an apartment building
Term
do the French have more or less leisure time than Americans
Definition
more
Term
what is the French for high school
Definition
le lycée
Term
what is the name of the comprehensive exam students take at the end of high school
Definition
le baccalauréat
Term
when do the French celebrate la Toussaint
Definition
November 1st
Term
in France, do windows usually swing inwards or outwards
Definition
inwards
Term
what is une pissoire
Definition
a public lavatory for men
Term
what is a lycée-mixte
Definition
a co-ed high school
Term
what is tutoiement
Definition
using the familiar tu when talking to somebody
Term
what is vouvoiement
Definition
using the formal vous when talking to somebody
Term
what is une résidence secondaire
Definition
a summer home or cottage
Term
what is un bateau-mouche
Definition
a tourist boat on the Seine in Paris
Term
what is une maison de retraite
Definition
a nursing home
Term
what comes first: l'école primaire or l'école maternelle
Definition
l'école maternelle
Term
what comes first - l'école primaire or le lycée
Definition
l'école primaire
Term
what is a Michelin book
Definition
a tourist guide book
Term
what does défense de on a sign mean
Definition
don't do it
Term
where would you most likely find par avion written
Definition
on an envelope
Term
what is Maxim's
Definition
a restaurant in Paris
Term
what is la zone bleue
Definition
a parking zone
Term
where would you find un chauffe-eau
Definition
in a bathroom or kitchen
Term
on average, how many children do married couples have in France
Definition
2
Term
when is the French labor day
Definition
May 1st
Term
where would you find un bidet
Definition
in a bathroom
Term
what is the SNCF
Definition
a railroad company
Term
at what age do children go to le lycée
Definition
15-16
Term
in which hand do the French usually hold the fork while eating
Definition
left one
Term
what would you do at les Galeries Lafayette
Definition
shop
Term
is un litre more or less than a gallon
Definition
less
Term
is un mètre more or less than a yard
Definition
more
Term
is un centimètre more or less than an inch
Definition
less
Term
how many centimètres in un mètre
Definition
100
Term
how many mètres in un kilomètre
Definition
1000
Term
what is un kilo the abbreviation of
Definition
un kilogramme
Term
how many grammes in un kilo
Definition
1000
Term
what is longer, un kilomètre or a mile
Definition
a mile
Term
what is heavier, un kilo or 2 pounds
Definition
un kilo
Term
what is un wagon-lit
Definition
sleeping car
Term
what is un wagon-restaurant
Definition
a dining car
Term
what is un flipper
Definition
a pinball machine
Term
what is une Citroën
Definition
a French car from the Citroën automaker
Term
on what side of the road do you drive in France
Definition
on the right
Term
what is le slow
Definition
slow dancing
Term
what do the French cows say
Definition
meuh
Term
what do French roosters say at the crack of dawn
Definition
cocorico
Term
what do French ducks say
Definition
coin coin
Term
what island in the Indian Ocean became the newest overseas territory (département d’outre-mer, or DOM) of France in 2012
Definition
Mayotte
Term
what French president was elected in 2007, and is up for re-election in May 2012
Definition
Nicolas Sarkozy
Term
what new département d’outre-mer’s two main islands are called Grande-Terre and Petite Terre
Definition
Mayotte
Term
what is the name of the baby that French President Nicolas Sarkozy and (Italian model and actress) wife Carla Bruni had in October 2011
Definition
Giulia
Term
what happened for the first time in the history of the French Republic on October 19, 2011
Definition
A French first lady gave birth during her husband’s presidency
Term
what is an international organization of over 50 member states or countries where there is a notable affiliation with French language or culture
Definition
Francophonie
Term
what founder member of the European Union (EU) has the third largest military in NATO, and the largest army in the EU
Definition
France
Term
what year did France switch from the French ‘franc’ to the European currency unit, the ‘euro’
Definition
2002
Term
what practice dating back to the 18th century, known as la tauromachie, or corrida, was granted official protection by the French Minister for Culture in 2011
Definition
bullfighting
Term
what palace in Paris serves as a meeting place for the 348-member French Sénat
Definition
Le Palais du Luxembourg
Term
what French cartoon detective is the subject of a new Steven Spielberg movie?
Definition
Tintin
Term
what country does the World Health Organization frequently name as the world’s best overall health care provider
Definition
France
Term
who is the current Prime Minister of France, serving along with President Nicolas Sarkozy
Definition
François Fillon
Term
what is the average life expectancy in France
Definition
81
Term
who designed the glass pyramid built in 1989 in the courtyard of the Louvre museum in Paris
Definition
Chinese-American architect, l.M. Pei
Term
what is the real name of the cartoonist Hergé, who created Tintin
Definition
Georges Rémi
Term
what cartoonist name sounds like the artist, Georges Rémi’s initials pronounced backwards
Definition
Hergé
Term
to what age was France’s legal retirement age lowered in 1982 by Socialist President Mitterrand
Definition
60
Term
what was the object of a controversial retirement bill passed through the Assemblée Nationale recently
Definition
to raise the retirement age
Term
what famous French-Swiss filmmaker, who headed the Nouvelle Vague movement, was awarded an Oscar by the American Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2011
Definition
Jean-Luc Godard
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