FRANCE 
Western Europe
Capital: Paris
Language(s): French
Predominant Religion(s): Christianity
(Roman Catholic)
COMMON CHARACTERISTICS:
- Applicants from France are motivated by the opportunity to enhance their career and improve their English.
- The French are known for being friendly, polite, proud and healthy.
- The French love their language and culture and are very proud of their heritage.
FUN FACTS:
- France is the most visited country in the world with approximately 75 million tourists each
year. - France produces over 400 types of cheese.
- In France, it’s illegal to name a pig “Napoleon”.
USEFUL PHRASES:
- How are you? Ça va?
- Fine, thanks: Oui, ça va, merci.
- My name is…: Je m’appelle….
- Nice to meet you: Enchanté/é
- Thank you: Merci
Photo by: Greg Walters {flickr}