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39 Cards in this Set
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What do you call someone you share a deep friendship with?
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un(e) ami(e)
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What do you call someone you have a more casual relationship with?
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un copain/une copine
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What do you call someone you have a romantic relationship with?
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un(e) petit(e) ami(e)
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In Quebec, what is the equivalent to "un copain" or "une copine"?
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un(e) chum
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Are there more marriages in France now than in the past?
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Yes
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What is the average divorce rate in France, and who divorces their partner the most often?
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39%; women
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Do more people in France live alone now than in the past?
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Yes
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What percentage of people live together before getting married?
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60%
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What do you call a civil union in France? (available since 1999)
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Le PACS (Pacte civil de solidarite')
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Where do people most often meet each other in France?
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Through their group of friends
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What is the French word for dating?
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They don't have one!
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Are school and social activities combined or separate in France?
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Completely separate
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What is Le Ramadan? What does it celebrate? Who is the prophet of Islam?
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- a sacred month for Muslims
- celebrates the ninth calendar year of Islam - commemorates the descent of the Coran - Mahomet |
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Why is Le Ramadan so important to French culture? (2 reasons)
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1. Islam is the 2nd religion in France
2. 50% of African francophones are muslim |
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What do you call a period of fasting during Le Ramadan in French?
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le jeu^ne
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What is the French word for Easter, which is always a holiday in France?
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Pa^ques (m.)
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What are some classic symbols of Easter in France?
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- oeufs de Pa^ques (easter eggs)
- des lapins (ou des poissons) en chocolat (chocolate bunnies or fish) - les cloches (bells) |
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What is the most appropriate way to respond to a compliment in France?
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Saying thank you = too prideful
Modesty is best |
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Why was the legal working week reduced to 35 hours per week in France?
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- to reduce unemployment
- to create more jobs |
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What is the unemployment rate in France? Is it more or less than in the U.S.?
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9%; more (compared to 5.5%)
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What is the unemployment rate among young people (15-24) in France? Despite what?
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20%; adding more jobs
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What is the goal of 'Le pouvoir exe'cutif'? (a gov't branch in France)
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to ensure the execution of the law
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What is the French president called, how long is his term, and what does he do?
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- le Premier ministre
- 5 year term - manages 40 - 50 other ministers |
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What are the two major government bodies within 'Le pouvoir le'gislatif'? (a gov't branch in France) Which is bigger?
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l'Assemble'e nationale et le Se'nat; l'Assemble'e nationale is bigger
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What does le Parlement consist of? What does it do?
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l'Assemble'e nationale et le Se'nat; discuss and vote on laws
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What is another name for 'Le pouvoir judiciaire' in France?
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le Conseil d'E'tat
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Is life expectency higher or lower in France than in the U.S.?
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higher
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Is everyone in France covered by medical insurance? What percentage of medical costs are covered? What is medical insurance called?
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yes; 75%; la se'curite' sociale
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What percentage of additional insurance do most French people also have?
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10%
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Is alternative medicine and homeopathic remedies popular in France?
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yes; usually covered by insurance
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About how many times do the French consult a doctor each year? What percentage of these visits are domestic?
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about 7; 20%
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Who is the author of "Une abominable.." and where was he born?
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Roch Carrier; near Montreal in Quebec
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What was le Parti que'be'cois?
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- political party
- won large majority in 1976 elections - wanted to secede from Canada |
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Who was the little boy's hero in "Une abominable.."?
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Maurice Richard
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What team did the boy love in "Une abominable.." and what were the colors of their jersey?
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les Canadiens de Montre'al; rouge, blanc et bleu
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What was the rival team that the boy hated in "Une abominable.." and what were the colors of their jersey?
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les Maple Leafs de Toronto; bleu et blanc
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What is Le jour des Rois (l'E'piphanie), when is it, and what is associated with it?
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1. religious holiday commemorating the adoration of Christ
2. the day after le Jour de l'An 3. a special cake called 'galette' with a plastic king inside (un ga^teau appele' galette des rois qui contient une petite figurine en plastique), whoever finds the king dans son morceau is crowned (couronne') king or reine pour la journe'e |
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When is Le Mardi Gras?
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In February, the last day of Lent, ending preparations for Easter
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What happens during Mardi Gras?
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- Tout le monde se de'guisent
- Les villes organisent de grands carnavals avec des de'file's et des bals costume's |