French Culture Chapters 1 to 6 Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing key terms, institutions, dishes, and geographical concepts covered in chapters 1 through 6 of the French culture lecture notes.

Collège

In France, a school typically for students 11 to 15 years old.

Lycée

In France, a school typically for students 16 to 18 years old.

Montesquieu

The French philosopher who developed the idea of the separation of power between three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial.

PACS

A form of civil union in France.

Fête day

In France, the day associated with the saint of a person's name.

Tour de France

A famous French bicycle race.

Inhabitants of Guadeloupe

Full French citizens.

BAC

The national exam students in France take at the end of the lycée.

Grandes Écoles

Prestigious public universities in France.

Brussels

The capital of Belgium, a capital of the European Union, and the headquarters of NATO.

« Métro, boulot, dodo »

A phrase used to describe the daily life of Parisians.

Yves Saint Laurent and Coco Chanel

Important French fashion designers.

Carrefour

A big supermarket chain in France.

Salade niçoise

A salad with eggs, associated with the city of Nice.

Choucroute

A dish consisting of sauerkraut and pork, associated with the region of Alsace.

Coq au vin

A chicken stew dish, associated with Burgundy.

Crêpe

A sweet or savory thin pancake, associated with the region of Brittany.

Fondue

A dish of often melted cheese, associated with Savoie.

Quiche

An egg and cheese pie, associated with Lorraine.

Boulangerie

A bakery store in France where one would buy a baguette.

Quartier

A French term for a person's neighborhood.

Pyrénées

The mountain range located between France and Spain.

Alps

The mountain range located between France and Italy.

Hexagon

The geometric shape that French people think of as representing the shape of France.