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Question 1

What is the traditional French greeting between friends and family?

Accepted Answer

La bise (cheek kiss)

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A handshake

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A bow

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A hug

Question 2

Which meal is considered the most important of the day in traditional French culture?

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Lunch (le déjeuner)

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Breakfast (le petit-déjeuner)

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Dinner (le dîner)

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Brunch (le brunch)

Question 3

What is 'Bastille Day' called in French?

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La Fête Nationale

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Le Jour de la Liberté

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La Révolution

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La Fête de Paris

Question 4

Which of these French cultural values is closely associated with the motto 'Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité'?

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Republican ideals of the French Revolution

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Monarchist traditions

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Catholic Church doctrine

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Norman conquest

Question 5

What is a 'boulangerie' in France?

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A bakery

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A butcher shop

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A cheese shop

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A wine cellar

Question 6

Which annual event in France celebrates cinema and film culture?

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Cannes Film Festival

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Sundance Film Festival

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Venice Biennale

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Toronto Film Festival