Places In Town & Weather Flashcards
1
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What is the French word for ‘city hall’?
A
Mairie
2
Q
True or False: ‘Église’ means ‘church’ in French.
A
True
3
Q
Fill in the blank: The French term for ‘park’ is _____
A
parc
4
Q
What do you call a ‘library’ in French?
A
Bibliothèque
5
Q
What is the French word for ‘market’?
A
Marché
6
Q
True or False: ‘Supermarché’ refers to a supermarket in French.
A
True
7
Q
What does ‘hôpital’ mean in English?
A
Hospital
8
Q
What is the French term for ‘post office’?
A
Bureau de poste
9
Q
Fill in the blank: The French word for ‘school’ is _____
A
école
10
Q
What is the French word for ‘restaurant’?
A
Restaurant
11
Q
True or False: ‘Cinéma’ means ‘cinema’ in French.
A
True
12
Q
What is the French term for ‘train station’?
A
Gare
13
Q
What does ‘plage’ mean in English?
A
Beach
14
Q
Fill in the blank: The French word for ‘bank’ is _____
A
banque
15
Q
What is the French word for ‘pharmacy’?
A
Pharmacie
16
Q
True or False: ‘Théâtre’ refers to a theater in French.
A
True
17
Q
What does ‘musée’ mean in English?
A
Museum
18
Q
What is the French term for ‘zoo’?
A
Zoo
19
Q
Fill in the blank: The French word for ‘hotel’ is _____
A
hôtel
20
Q
What is the French word for ‘stadium’?
A
Stade
21
Q
True or False: ‘Rue’ means ‘street’ in French.
A
True
22
Q
What does ‘pont’ mean in English?
A
Bridge
23
Q
What is the French term for ‘square’?
A
Place
24
Q
Fill in the blank: The French word for ‘fountain’ is _____
A
fontaine
25
What is the French word for 'bus station'?
Gare routière
26
True or False: 'Château' means 'castle' in French.
True
27
What does 'jardin' mean in English?
Garden
28
What is the French term for 'shopping center'?
Centre commercial
29
Fill in the blank: The French word for 'playground' is _____
aire de jeux
30
What is the French word for 'art gallery'?
Galerie d'art
31
True or False: 'Boulangerie' refers to a bakery in French.
True
32
What does 'café' mean in English?
Coffee shop
33
What is the French term for 'intersection'?
Carrefour
34
Fill in the blank: The French word for 'fire station' is _____
caserne de pompiers
35
What is the French word for 'skate park'?
Skatepark
36
True or False: 'Bistro' is a type of small restaurant in French.
True
37
What does 'piscine' mean in English?
Swimming pool
38
What is the French term for 'community center'?
Centre communautaire
39
Fill in the blank: The French word for 'bus stop' is _____
arrêt de bus
40
What is the French word for 'gymnasium'?
Gymnase
41
True or False: 'Cimetière' means 'cemetery' in French.
True
42
What does 'bâtiment' mean in English?
Building
43
What is the French term for 'police station'?
Commissariat de police
44
Fill in the blank: The French word for 'university' is _____
université
45
What is the French word for 'train'?
Train
46
What is the French word for 'weather'?
Météo
47
True or False: France has a uniform climate across the entire country.
False
48
What type of climate is found in the north of France?
Oceanic climate
49
Fill in the blank: The Mediterranean climate in France is characterized by ____ summers.
hot
50
Which region of France is known for having a continental climate?
Eastern France
51
What is the average temperature in Paris during July?
About 25°C (77°F)
52
What is a common weather phenomenon in the French Alps during winter?
Snow
53
True or False: The Loire Valley experiences a Mediterranean climate.
False
54
What is the French term for 'rain'?
Pluie
55
Which French city is known for having the most rainfall?
Brest
56
What is the term for a weather forecast in French?
Prévisions météorologiques
57
Fill in the blank: The south of France is famous for its ____ weather.
sunny
58
What type of climate does the coastal region of Brittany have?
Maritime climate
59
True or False: France experiences all four seasons.
True
60
What is the main climate influence in the southern regions of France?
Mediterranean Sea
61
What is the French word for 'snow'?
Neige
62
Which season in France typically has the most rainfall?
Autumn
63
What is a common weather condition in the French Riviera during summer?
Heatwaves
64
Fill in the blank: The average annual temperature in France is about ____ degrees Celsius.
12
65
What is the primary cause of fog in France?
High humidity
66
True or False: France has a desert climate.
False
67
What is the term for a severe storm in French?
Orage
68
Which French region is known for its vineyards and mild climate?
Bordeaux
69
What is the term for the warm, dry wind that affects southern France?
Mistral
70
Fill in the blank: The climate in the French Alps is classified as ____.
Alpine
71
What is the French word for 'sun'?
Soleil
72
What weather phenomenon is common in the summer in Paris?
Thunderstorms
73
True or False: The temperature in France can drop below freezing in winter.
True
74
What is the typical weather in Provence during summer?
Hot and dry
75
What is the French term for 'humidity'?
Humidité
76
Fill in the blank: The average rainfall in France is about ____ mm per year.
800
77
Which French city experiences a microclimate due to its geographical location?
Nice
78
What is the primary characteristic of the climate in Alsace?
Continental
79
True or False: The weather in France is predictable year-round.
False
80
What is a common weather term used to describe a dry spell?
Drought
81
What type of weather is typical in Normandy?
Wet and windy
82
Fill in the blank: The weather in the French countryside is often ____ than in urban areas.
cooler
83
What is the French word for 'cloud'?
Nuage
84
What does 'la météo' refer to?
The weather forecast
85
True or False: France has a tropical climate.
False
86
What is the term for a period of unusually hot weather in France?
Canicule
87
What effect does the Atlantic Ocean have on French weather?
It moderates temperatures and increases rainfall.
88
Fill in the blank: The weather in the French Alps can change ____.
rapidly
89
What is the main reason for the variability in French weather?
Geographical diversity
90
What is the French term for 'thunderstorm'?
Orage
91
Which city is known for having a milder climate due to its coastal location?
Marseille
92
What is the typical weather pattern during winter in Paris?
Cold with occasional snow
93
True or False: The weather in France is the same throughout the year.
False
