French is often called by the Germans as the land of the Franks.
French speakers are often called Francophones.
French bread is often called a baguette. Baguettes are often considered as a symbol of french culture. So baguettes are typically french.
Grand Pa is often called "papy" in French.
A grandmother is called 'une grand-mère' in French. Grandma is often 'Mamie'.
Olympics are called "les jeux olympiques" in French, often abbreviated as "les J.O."
A grandmother is 'une grand-mère' in French. Grandchildren often call her 'Mamie'.
les Ressources Humaines - often called bureau du personnel.
The knobs on the tuba and Trumpet are called valves. The knobs on a french horn are often called valves or rotors. You use valve oil on the tuba and trumpet, while you use rotor oil for the french horn.
The knobs on the tuba and Trumpet are called valves. The knobs on a french horn are often called valves or rotors. You use valve oil on the tuba and trumpet, while you use rotor oil for the french horn.
In French, "noms" means "names." It can also be used to refer to nouns, since in French grammar, nouns are often called "noms."
the main course is called 'le plat principal', often shortened as 'le plat' in French.
Crackers are 'des gâteaux secs' (often just called 'crackers' also) in French.