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French Culture and Traditions

Vocabulary around French holidays, traditions, and cultural references. Front: the French word or phrase. Back: English meaning.

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40 basic cards for Topics French. It opens with "Bastille" and "Baguette". More French at other levels is listed below.

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Bastille
Show answerfortress and prison stormed on July 14, 1789, marking the start of the French Revolution
Baguette
Show answerlong, thin loaf of French bread with a crispy crust
Béret
Show answerflat, round woolen cap traditionally worn in France
Château
Show answerlarge country house, manor, or castle in France
Champagne
Show answersparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of northeast France
Croissant
Show answercrescent-shaped butter pastry commonly eaten for breakfast
Épiphanie
Show answerEpiphany holiday celebrated on January 6
Fête
Show answerfestival, celebration, or party
Galette des Rois
Show answerEpiphany cake traditionally containing a hidden figurine or bean
Jeu de boules
Show answerFrench lawn bowling game where players throw balls at a target
La Marseillaise
Show answerthe national anthem of France
Laïcité
Show answerprinciple of separation of church and state in French society
Macaron
Show answercolorful almond meringue sandwich cookie with buttercream filling
Mime
Show answersilent performer who acts out stories using only body movements and gestures
Noël
Show answerChristmas

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