France belongs to one of the most romantic countries in the world. It is believed that the French are the best lovers. They are well-mannered, educated, beautiful and romantic, capable of organizing a morning surprise in the form of aromatic coffee and croissants for a loved one. The country is also associated with frog legs, gourmet baked goods and wine. In this country, you can find entertainment for every taste, for example, you can just have a picnic on the lawn opposite the Eiffel Tower. Next, we suggest viewing more interesting and surprising facts about the French.
1. Culture and history are the main values for most French people.
2. French is the favorite language of the citizens of the country who do not like to communicate in other languages.
3. “Ca va” is the standard answer to the question: “Ca va?”.
4. The French have a funny accent when they speak English.
5. A mixture of English and French is called franglais.
6. The French place themselves quite highly in front of other nationalities, and this is their main feature.
7. Films in English are limited to French television.
8. The French are considered a very polite and courteous people.
9. Residents of this country, even in line, greet and say goodbye.
10. Renault, Peugeot and Citroen are the favorite cars of the French.
11. The French don't like to work overtime.
12. Strikes are a favorite pastime of the French.
13. 35 hours is a working week in France.
14. France is considered to be one of the countries with the lowest workweek.
15. All French shops close on Sunday.
16. French banks are closed on Monday and Sunday.
17. French power is the main topic of conversation.
18. Canada is a favorite country for most French people.
19. Most French people dream of moving to live in Canada.
20. A bottle of table wine costs about four euros.
21. A glass of tea in a cafe costs more than five euros.
22. Meat is the favorite dish of most French people.
23. The French are proud of their most famous museum in the world - the Louvre.
24. There is always a long line at the ticket office at the Eiffel Tower.
25. French women don't like it when men pay for them.
26. Skin and hair care is very important for French women.
27. Classical clothing is very popular among the French.
28. The French know how to choose the right accessories and jewelry.
29. The French drink water from the tap.
30. Utilities are the most expensive in France.
31. Around five hundred euros can be paid to call a plumber.
32. Paperwork is very common in France.
33. French companies love to send letters to their customers.
34. You can't throw away all French letters and bills.
35. The French keep their utility bills all their lives.
36. The French are very careful about filling out the documents.
37. Higher education is free for all French people.
38. In private universities, education is paid.
39. Only in France there are private universities.
40. The examinations at French universities are anonymous and written.
41. All films are shown in cinemas only in French.
42. Most of the French villages are engaged in winemaking.
43. The inhabitants of most French villages feel happy.
44. France belongs to the agricultural countries of Europe.
45. France supplies about 28% of agricultural products to the EU countries.
46.83% of all France is agricultural land.
47. About 9 billion bottles of wine are produced in France every year.
48. Most French people like to drink red wine.
49. One of the French provinces is called Cognac.
50. Most French people like to drink wine when they eat.
51. Wine is an obligatory element of lunch.
52. The baguette is the favorite bread of most French people.
53. France is considered the largest importer of frogs.
54. The French do not like to eat frogs.
55. Chicken tastes like frog meat.
56. The founder of the EU is France.
57. Robert Schumann is the main ideologue of the EU.
58. Local authorities in each region establish a sales period.
59. There are sales in French shops twice a year.
60. Parisian policemen ride on roller skates.
61. In 1911, there was the largest flood in Paris.
62. The first six metro lines were launched in 1899.
63. Only in 1792 the Louvre became a museum.
64. Car rental in France is expensive.
65. France is an expensive country compared to Germany.
66. As a rule, French students do not answer in class.
67. French students are afraid to make mistakes, so they do not answer the teachers' questions.
68. The French give flowers at concerts.
69. The modern flag of France has existed since 1795.
70. In 1955, the EU flag was created.
71. The religious symbol of the union is the twelve stars on the EU flag.
72. In Russia, the French anthem was used for some time.
73. Roger de Lisle is the author of the French national anthem.
74. Even for the maintenance of dogs, state aid is paid.
75. Material assistance to the poor is very common in France.
76. A monthly public transport pass in France can cost about ten cents.
77. France is ranked as the second largest nuclear power producer in the world.
78. About 60 nuclear power plants are located in France.
79. There are about 0.9 power plants per one million people.
80. The French love to spend their free time eating and sleeping.
81. The average Frenchman sleeps about nine hours a day.
82. The main principle of French life is rest.
83. A lunch break in France can last about two hours.
84. The French love to be late.
85. It is normal for every Frenchman to be 15 minutes late.
86. The guillotine is an invention of the French.
87. In 1793, the guillotine was first used.
88. Louis XVI was executed by guillotine.
89. In 1717 diplomatic relations were established with Russia.
90. The Arc de Triomphe in Place Carrousel in Paris was built to commemorate Napoleon's victory.
91. Bugatti cars are produced in Alsace.
92. Bastille Day is the largest national holiday.
93. In 1370 the Bastille was built in Paris.
94. Weapons were the main purpose of the Bastille invasion.
95. France has the highest taxes.
96.34.5% - income tax.
97.19.6% - VAT rate.
98. France is ranked 26th by the World Bank.
99. The French make the most delicious cheese in the world.
100. The French spend a lot of time relaxing.
