If You Took French In High School, You Should Pass This Quiz.

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Good morning! You wake up in Paris and pass a old woman on the street. How do you greet her?

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Bonjour!
Bonne matin!
Ciao, mon ami!

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Mémé is happy you greeted her, so she starts to talk... a lot. You don’t understand what she’s saying. What do you tell her?

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Excusez-moi, combien ça coûte?
Pardon, je ne comprends pas.
Où sont les toilettes?

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You’re telling your friend about your weekend at the beach and say that Normandy is the best beach in all of Europe. He says, “D’accord.” What does that mean?

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He agrees. Normandy is beautiful.
He disagrees. He’s from Marseilles.
He’s not sure. He’s never been.

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While sipping your café au lait at the finest Parisian cafe, a handsome Frenchman sits at the table next to you. He says, "Salut, comment vous appelez-vous?” How do you respond?

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Enchantée! Je viens des Etats-Unis.
La carte, s’il vous plaît.
Bonjour. Je m’appelle…

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After hours of amazing conversation, you go to a fancy French restaurant with this handsome stranger. However, you have some dietary restrictions. If you tell the server, “Je ne peux pas manger la viande rouge,” your meal should NOT include…

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Gluten
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Shellfish
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Red meat
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Dairy

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You’re walking home and hear a woman shout, “Au secours!” What is she trying to tell you?

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Help!
Have a safe walk home!
Go home, foreigner!

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It’s a rainy night and you want to watch an authentic French film. What do you tell the person at the ticket office?

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Un billet, s’il vous plaît.
C’est près de guichet.
Je dois aller à toilette.

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While you are visiting the Louis Vuitton store, the sales associate approaches and asks if you need help. Since you can’t afford to drop €1,000 on a bag, you’re just looking. What do you say to her?

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Je regarde pour l’instant, merci.
J’ai une assurance voyageur.
Où est l’ambassade américaine?

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You are at the aquarium and see a sign that reads, “Réservoir poulpe.” What kind of animal is in the tank?

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Jellyfish
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Manta ray
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Shark
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Octopus

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You have made a new Parisian friend who complains that she can’t travel because of work. You want to know what she does for a living. What do you ask her?

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Où est-ce que tu habites?
Qu’est-ce que vous faites?
Qu’est-ce que vous aimez faire pendant votre temps libre?

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It’s allergy season and your friend sneezes. What would you say to her?

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À vos souhaits.
Soyez bénis.
Dieu vous protège.

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It’s your last day in France and you need to take the metro to the airport. But you’re lost. What do you ask the friendly-looking boy on the street?

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L’addition, s’il vous plaît.
Sur place ou à emporter?
Je cherche le métro. Où est-ce?

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Last question - how would you rate this quiz?

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Good morning! You wake up in Paris and pass a old woman on the street. How do you greet her?

Mémé is happy you greeted her, so she starts to talk... a lot. You don’t understand what she’s saying. What do you tell her?

You’re telling your friend about your weekend at the beach and say that Normandy is the best beach in all of Europe. He says, “D’accord.” What does that mean?

While sipping your café au lait at the finest Parisian cafe, a handsome Frenchman sits at the table next to you. He says, "Salut, comment vous appelez-vous?” How do you respond?

After hours of amazing conversation, you go to a fancy French restaurant with this handsome stranger. However, you have some dietary restrictions. If you tell the server, “Je ne peux pas manger la viande rouge,” your meal should NOT include…

You’re walking home and hear a woman shout, “Au secours!” What is she trying to tell you?

It’s a rainy night and you want to watch an authentic French film. What do you tell the person at the ticket office?

While you are visiting the Louis Vuitton store, the sales associate approaches and asks if you need help. Since you can’t afford to drop €1,000 on a bag, you’re just looking. What do you say to her?

You are at the aquarium and see a sign that reads, “Réservoir poulpe.” What kind of animal is in the tank?

You have made a new Parisian friend who complains that she can’t travel because of work. You want to know what she does for a living. What do you ask her?

It’s allergy season and your friend sneezes. What would you say to her?

It’s your last day in France and you need to take the metro to the airport. But you’re lost. What do you ask the friendly-looking boy on the street?

Last question - how would you rate this quiz?

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