How much do you know about France?

La France

How much do YOU know?

Open Ended

BRAINSTORM:

First, tell me ANYTHING that comes to YOUR mind when you think of France/French people?

The #1 language studied in the world is…

ENGLISH

FRENCH!!

The #2 language studied in the world is…

Number of learners: 82 millions

French is the only language other than English that’s spoken on five continents! In
total, more than 220 million people speak French, making it the sixth most widely
spoken language in the world.
Many language learners are interested in French because it’s a smart
investment. French is one of the fastest growing languages in the world, with 750
million people expected to speak it by 2050.
Fun fact: When the French Revolution took place, not all French citizens spoke the
nation’s mother tongue. In fact, 75 percent spoke something other than French.
And until the 1800s people in Holland and Germany spoke more French than
people living in some parts of France did! But the language made up for all that,
with French speakers tripling since 1945.

Multiple Choice

On what continent is France located?

• America

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

Which countries surround France?

Multiple Choice

How big is France?

• The size of Texas

• The size of Maine

• The size of Arizona

• The size of Florida

How Big is France?

France is the 2nd largest country in Europe

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France has EVERYTHING!!

�Water: English channel, Atlantic ocean, Mediterranean sea

�Mountains: the Mont Blanc in the Alps is the tallest peak in all Europe

�Green forests, large meadows, vineyards…

Multiple Choice

What is the population of France?

• 35 millions

• 73 millions

• 120 millions

• 67 millions

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What is the capital of France?

• Paris

• London

• Rome

• Berlin

What is the capital of

France?

PARIS

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What is the currency in France?

• The Franc

• The Euro

• The Pound

• The Peso

What is the currency in France?

The Euro

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The minimum wage in France is...

• •  11€

• •  9€

• •  10€

• •  8€

France has a socialist government

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- They pay more taxes (sometimes up to 40% of their salary)

- Life in France is much more expensive (i.e: gas is 3 times as expensive as in the US, a meal at

McDonalds is about $15…with NO free drink refills!)

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- The minimum wage is much higher

- Healthcare and education are free (even universities!)

- French employees get 5 weeks paid time off (full time AND part time)

- The official work week is 35 hrs

- Retirement is at 62

- There’s a famous French saying that says: Americans live to work but French work to live.

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Who is at the head of France?

• A president

• A king

• An emperor

• A prime minister

Who rules in France?

France has a PRESIDENT

Emmanuel
Macron

Fun facts and stereotypes about france.....

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How many types of cheeses are there in France?

• 210

• 127

• 456

• 350

France has a lot of cheeses…

France
counts

456

different types of
cheese

French people LOVE food

Some is delicious!!

and some is a little more…bizarre

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France is the country that...

• •  showers and shaves the least

• likes Americans the least

• •  has the most amount of pets 

French people love their pets

(not to eat)…

They are generally allowed

everywhere

France is the capital of fashion and design

If you’d like to hear it from a

French person…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnmIgBWW2pI

Famous French People...

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What is France's favorite sport?

• Soccer

• Ice skating

• Hockey

• Rugby

France won the soccer world cup in

1998 and 2018

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Marion Cotillard and Audrey Tautou are French...

• Singers

• Actresses

• Teachers

• Dancers

Marion Cotillard

Audrey Tautou

A lot of Americans speak French too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrPENpn7FUY

And then there are those who try…

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0C14Qv2Zl4&list=PL29FEC0F98D6B4

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