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Around the World in 80 Days – France

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}

Around the World in 80 Days – France

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}

Around the World in 80 Days – French Foods

The French are famous for their amazing foods and cooking. Have you ever tried cooking French foods?

Is there anything more quintessentially French than French onion soup?

Gougeres are amazingly light, fluffy pastry dough cheese puffs!

The French have created the most amazing version of a grilled cheese sandwich, the croque monsieur. An amazing combo of gruyere cheese, ham, dijon mustard and beschamel!

Ratatouille is a fresh vegetable stew made famous around the world thanks to Disney!

For more amazing, easy French recipes, check out Monpetitfour!

Photo by: Merle ja Joonas {flickr}

Around the World in 80 Days – France

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}