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Culture unite 1

How do the French say hello to each other?

They kiss each other on the cheek or shake hands.

What is the kiss called?

La bise

What do the French call the first day of school?

La rentrée

Who is Astérix?

A cartoon character who is courageous and clever. He is gaulois

and fights against the romans

What is Martinique part of?

France

What is the origin of the people of Martinique?

African

What language do the people from Martinique speak?

French and creole

What did the French give to Americans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of

the American Independence?

La Statue de la Liberté

What is another way, besides “bonjour” that French teenagers

can say to each other?

Salut

What is the difference between copain and mon copain

Friend and boyfriend

Where is the province of Quebec located?

Eastern part of Canada

What language do most french teenagers study?

english

When a French person talks about his family, who is included?

Parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents, uncles, aunts etc

When do family members see each other?

Weekend visits, birthdays, holidays etc

Do the French have pets?

Yes they love dogs and cats

What is a common name given to a dog in france?

Titus, millou, azor.

What is a common name given to a cat in France?

Minou, pompon, fifi

What is a common name given to a cat in France?

Minou, pompon, fifi

Which continent has the largest number of French-speaking

countries?

Africa

Name 3 African countries where French is the official language

Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco in North Africa;Senegal and the Ivory Coast in West Africa; and

theisland of Madagascar off the coast of East Africa

Besides Martinique and Guadeloupe, what other island in

the Caribbean speaks French?

Haiti

When did Haiti become independent?

1804

What is the first republic established by people of African

origin?

Haiti

What country in Europe besides France is the country where French

is mostly spoken?

Suisse

What is the name of the main French-speaking city in

Switzerland?

Genève

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