French Culture for the Midterm

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How do the French greet a family member or friend?

La bise

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La bise

Kiss on the Cheek

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La rentrée

Back to School

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What 3 countries make up the "Maghreb" in northern Africa

Algeria; Libya; Mauritania; Morocco; Tunisia

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Name 3 countries where French is the official language

Switzerland; Belgium; Luxembourg; Cameroon; Chad; Monaco

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Allô

hello (on the phone)

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M.

Mr.

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Mme

Mrs.

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Mlle

Ms.

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French currency

Euro

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Francophone

French-speaking world

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Popular sports in france

Football (Soccer)

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liaison

When you pronounce the last consonant of a word you normally wouldn't because the next word begins with a vowel sound

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cognates

Words that sound alike and mean the same thing in two different languages

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Faux amis

false cognates

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la Tour de France

bike race

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Where is Nice

South Eastern France

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What is the name of the region where Nice is situated?

La côte d'Azur

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When do French teens go back to school?

September

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Where is Guadeloupe?

The French West Indies

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Where is Martinique?

The French West Indies

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What language do people speak in Martinique and Guadeloupe?

Creole and French

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What are the official languages of the Jeux Olympiques?

French, English. and the host country

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What is the name of the river that runs through Paris?

The Seine

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Who pays for student extbooks in France?

The public school

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In what year was the euro introduced?

2002