What do you know about France?
Let’s have some fun with a trivia quiz to test your knowledge on France!
All 20 questions are related to France and the French language. Enjoy!
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#1. What does this traffic sign means?
The yellow diamond sign means that you are driving on a priority road. Learn the main traffic signs in French road signs.
#2. Complete the French sentence: Tant va la cruche à l’eau qu’à la fin elle se …
“Tant va la cruche à l’eau qu’à la fin elle se casse” is an expression that means that if you keep doing the same mistakes over and over again, at some point you’ll have to face consequences. You can learn more expressions in French expressions translated to English.
#3. Which animal is the symbol of France?
The Coq Gaulois (the Gallic Rooster) is the symbol of France.
#4. What is the most popular sport in France?
Soccer is the most popular sport in France.
#5. Complete the French sentence: Il a les yeux plus gros que le
Avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre means to bite off more than one can chew.
#6. What does the French word “un habit” means?
Un habit is a piece of clothing and is one of the many faux-amis in French. Find more like this in 40 false friends.
#7. In French, what is “un billion”?
The French billion is equivalent to the American trillion. Learn French big numbers in How to write numbers in French.
#8. How long can you drive in France with a valid US driver’s license?
You can drive in France with a valid US driver’s license for one year. Find out more in US driver’s license in France.
#9. Which one of these French words doesn’t mean a gun?
Étre dans le coltar is a slang expression which means to be in a daze. Learn more slang in French slang words.
#10. Which ones of these items can you buy in a French pharmacy?
Select all that apply:
Items that are sold in a French pharmacy are highly regulated and you would never find any potatoes or batteries. Find out how French pharmacies are different from American pharmacies in French pharmacy.
#11. Pick the correct sentence in French.
French use a comma instead of a point as a decimal separator and the Euro symbol comes after the number. Learn more in How to write numbers in French.
#12. Which ones of these conversions are true?
Select all that apply:
One kilometer is 1.6 miles and 0 degrees Celsius is 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Find more conversions from the US system into the metric system in French measurements.
#13. What is the correct way to write July 14, 2024 in French?
The correct way to write a date in French is dd-mm-aaaa. Learn more about writing dates in How to write numbers in French.
#14. Which French dessert was created in honor of a bike race?
The paris-brest is named after a bike race that takes place between Paris and Brest.
#15. What is the name of the French National Day?
Le 14 juillet is France National Day and French celebrate with fireworks.
#16. What does the expression “Casser sa pipe” means?
Casser sa pipe is a French euphemism for dying. Learn more French expressions in French expressions translated to English.
#17. What is Crit’Air?
Crit’Air is the official air quality certificate for driving in France. Find out where to get your sticker in French air quality certificate.
#18. Is any medical information stored on Carte Vitale?
There is no medical information stored on your Carte Vitale. Read more in the What is Carte Vitale FAQ.
#19. What is called a high-speed train in France?
TGVs (trains à grande vitesse) run at around 300 km/h (186 mph). Get familiar with more acronyms in French acronyms you should know.
#20. What is the motto of the French Republic?
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité is the motto of the French Republic.
