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French Culture: Why take French?
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Today, over 30% of all English words are derived from French.
false
true
2
What does the French word château mean?
cottage
castle
skyscraper
3
What does France's slogan, "liberté, égalité, et fraternité" mean?
I came, I saw, I conquered.
All for one, and one for all!
liberty, equality, and brotherhood.
4
Which of the following are French speaking countries?
Austria and Denmark
Belgium and Switzerland
5
In which domain is France a leader in technology?
computer science
high-speed transportation
bob-sledding
6
France uses which currency?
sterling
yen
euro
7
How do you say good-bye in French?
adiós
Au revoir
auf widersehen
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How do you say hello in French?
Bonjour
Guten tag
Hola
9
What is the capital of France?
Paris
Provence
the Alps
10
France is a prime tourist destination.
True
False
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France has won the most Nobel Prizes of any country in which category?
humanitarian causes
science
literature
12
Knowing French can increase your English vocabulary and improve your SAT scores.
False
True
13
In 1066, a French nobleman invaded England and became king. Who was he?
William the Conqueror
Prince William
King George V
14
French is a(n) _______________ language.
domestic
international
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Which cultural aspects is France known for the most?
delicious cooking and desserts
all of the above
perfume and high fashion
history and monuments
16
French is one of the five official languages of the United Nations.
True
False
