Culture Flashcards
(27 cards)
DOM
Department d’outre mer
(French overseas territory)
They matter because they have representatives in France’s parliament, vote in European Parliament elections,
use euros, speak French, and have military protection.
La Martinique
It is a small French island located in the Caribbean, southeast of Puerto Rico. Citizens in Martinique speak French as well as a dialect called creole. People mostly from African origin
La rentree
First day of school in fall
La bise
Greeting kisses
Bastille day
French Revolution. July 14
Toussaint
November first
Visit loved ones
Armistice
November 11
Visit dead veterans
Noel ( Christmas )
December 25
Le jour de l’an
January first
France
France in located in Western Europe. Paris in the capital of France.
French
It is the official language in about 30 African countries. Other countries where French is spoken are Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, the Ivory Coast, and the island of Madagascar off the coast of East Africa
Amis et copains
Young French people refer their friends as un ami for boys and une amie for girls. But I’m special cases. If a guy says ma copine, he is saying his girlfriend. Similar to if a girl calls her boyfriend mon copain.
La province de Québec
This is located in the eastern part of Canada. French speakers represent about 75% of its population. Most of them are descendants of French settlers who came to Canada in the 17th and 18th centuries. There are also a large number of Haitian image ants who are of African origin.
La famille française
When you and your friends talk about your families, you usually are referring to your brothers sisters and parent. In French, la famille refers to everyone in your family. Including aunts uncles and grandparents. French teens see there families frequently even is they do live close by. They see each other for summer vacation holidays weddings etc.
French weather
Since France is very geographically diverse, winter weather varies from region to region. It may snow and be quite cold in the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the mountains of central France. The weather may be rather mild along the Mediterranean and in southern France. In the rest of the country it may be cool and sometimes rainy.
Une boum
This is a party for middle schoolers. For older students it is called une soirée. At a boum, the parents are there to help out and set up food and drinks. The students listen to music play video games talk and relax with friends.
Les jeunes et la nourriture
In general. French teens eat their main meals at home with their families. On weekends or after school, they stop at a fast food restaurant or cafe to eat something
Le café
The cafe is a favorite gathering pace for French young people. They eat and meet with their friends. A French cafe adds a 15% service charge into the check.
L’argent européen
Since 2002, twelve European countries use the new currency; the euro. There are 7 different bills and 8 different coins. The largest is worth 500 euros and the smallest is 5 euros.
Le jour de rois
Celebrated on the first Saturday of January. On this day, each family has a piece of cake. In one of the pieces, there would be a crown. The family member with the crown will act as king of the family.
French Guiana
Located in South America
Capital is cayenne
Has a space station program
Largest DOM
French Polynesia
Capital is Papeete
Taken by French in 1842
Population 268270
Guadeloupe
Capital is Basse-Terre
Located in Caribbean
Population 405739
Louisiana
Located in south central part of US Shaped like boot Population 4574836 Capital is Baton Rouge On April 39, 1803. US bought Louisiana territory from France.
