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1
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What is the French word for ‘city hall’?

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Mairie

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True or False: ‘Église’ means ‘church’ in French.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The French term for ‘park’ is _____

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parc

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What do you call a ‘library’ in French?

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Bibliothèque

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What is the French word for ‘market’?

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Marché

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True or False: ‘Supermarché’ refers to a supermarket in French.

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True

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What does ‘hôpital’ mean in English?

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Hospital

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What is the French term for ‘post office’?

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Bureau de poste

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Fill in the blank: The French word for ‘school’ is _____

A

école

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What is the French word for ‘restaurant’?

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Restaurant

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True or False: ‘Cinéma’ means ‘cinema’ in French.

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True

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What is the French term for ‘train station’?

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Gare

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13
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What does ‘plage’ mean in English?

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Beach

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Fill in the blank: The French word for ‘bank’ is _____

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banque

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What is the French word for ‘pharmacy’?

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Pharmacie

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True or False: ‘Théâtre’ refers to a theater in French.

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True

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What does ‘musée’ mean in English?

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Museum

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What is the French term for ‘zoo’?

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Zoo

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Fill in the blank: The French word for ‘hotel’ is _____

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hôtel

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What is the French word for ‘stadium’?

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Stade

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True or False: ‘Rue’ means ‘street’ in French.

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True

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22
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What does ‘pont’ mean in English?

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Bridge

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What is the French term for ‘square’?

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Place

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Fill in the blank: The French word for ‘fountain’ is _____

A

fontaine

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What is the French word for ‘bus station’?

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Gare routière

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True or False: ‘Château’ means ‘castle’ in French.

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True

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27
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What does ‘jardin’ mean in English?

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Garden

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What is the French term for ‘shopping center’?

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Centre commercial

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Fill in the blank: The French word for ‘playground’ is _____

A

aire de jeux

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What is the French word for ‘art gallery’?

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Galerie d’art

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True or False: ‘Boulangerie’ refers to a bakery in French.

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True

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What does ‘café’ mean in English?

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Coffee shop

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33
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What is the French term for ‘intersection’?

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Carrefour

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34
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Fill in the blank: The French word for ‘fire station’ is _____

A

caserne de pompiers

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35
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What is the French word for ‘skate park’?

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Skatepark

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True or False: ‘Bistro’ is a type of small restaurant in French.

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True

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37
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What does ‘piscine’ mean in English?

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Swimming pool

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38
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What is the French term for ‘community center’?

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Centre communautaire

39
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Fill in the blank: The French word for ‘bus stop’ is _____

A

arrêt de bus

40
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What is the French word for ‘gymnasium’?

A

Gymnase

41
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True or False: ‘Cimetière’ means ‘cemetery’ in French.

A

True

42
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What does ‘bâtiment’ mean in English?

A

Building

43
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What is the French term for ‘police station’?

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Commissariat de police

44
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Fill in the blank: The French word for ‘university’ is _____

A

université

45
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What is the French word for ‘train’?

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Train

46
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What is the French word for ‘weather’?

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Météo

47
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True or False: France has a uniform climate across the entire country.

A

False

48
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What type of climate is found in the north of France?

A

Oceanic climate

49
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Fill in the blank: The Mediterranean climate in France is characterized by ____ summers.

A

hot

50
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Which region of France is known for having a continental climate?

A

Eastern France

51
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What is the average temperature in Paris during July?

A

About 25°C (77°F)

52
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What is a common weather phenomenon in the French Alps during winter?

A

Snow

53
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True or False: The Loire Valley experiences a Mediterranean climate.

A

False

54
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What is the French term for ‘rain’?

A

Pluie

55
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Which French city is known for having the most rainfall?

A

Brest

56
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What is the term for a weather forecast in French?

A

Prévisions météorologiques

57
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Fill in the blank: The south of France is famous for its ____ weather.

A

sunny

58
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What type of climate does the coastal region of Brittany have?

A

Maritime climate

59
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True or False: France experiences all four seasons.

A

True

60
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What is the main climate influence in the southern regions of France?

A

Mediterranean Sea

61
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What is the French word for ‘snow’?

A

Neige

62
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Which season in France typically has the most rainfall?

A

Autumn

63
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What is a common weather condition in the French Riviera during summer?

A

Heatwaves

64
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Fill in the blank: The average annual temperature in France is about ____ degrees Celsius.

A

12

65
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What is the primary cause of fog in France?

A

High humidity

66
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True or False: France has a desert climate.

A

False

67
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What is the term for a severe storm in French?

A

Orage

68
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Which French region is known for its vineyards and mild climate?

A

Bordeaux

69
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What is the term for the warm, dry wind that affects southern France?

A

Mistral

70
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Fill in the blank: The climate in the French Alps is classified as ____.

A

Alpine

71
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What is the French word for ‘sun’?

A

Soleil

72
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What weather phenomenon is common in the summer in Paris?

A

Thunderstorms

73
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True or False: The temperature in France can drop below freezing in winter.

A

True

74
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What is the typical weather in Provence during summer?

A

Hot and dry

75
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What is the French term for ‘humidity’?

A

Humidité

76
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Fill in the blank: The average rainfall in France is about ____ mm per year.

A

800

77
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Which French city experiences a microclimate due to its geographical location?

A

Nice

78
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What is the primary characteristic of the climate in Alsace?

A

Continental

79
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True or False: The weather in France is predictable year-round.

A

False

80
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What is a common weather term used to describe a dry spell?

A

Drought

81
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What type of weather is typical in Normandy?

A

Wet and windy

82
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Fill in the blank: The weather in the French countryside is often ____ than in urban areas.

A

cooler

83
Q

What is the French word for ‘cloud’?

A

Nuage

84
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What does ‘la météo’ refer to?

A

The weather forecast

85
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True or False: France has a tropical climate.

A

False

86
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What is the term for a period of unusually hot weather in France?

A

Canicule

87
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What effect does the Atlantic Ocean have on French weather?

A

It moderates temperatures and increases rainfall.

88
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Fill in the blank: The weather in the French Alps can change ____.

A

rapidly

89
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What is the main reason for the variability in French weather?

A

Geographical diversity

90
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What is the French term for ‘thunderstorm’?

A

Orage

91
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Which city is known for having a milder climate due to its coastal location?

A

Marseille

92
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What is the typical weather pattern during winter in Paris?

A

Cold with occasional snow

93
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True or False: The weather in France is the same throughout the year.

A

False

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