Why do some French cars have the letter 'A' on the back?
The letter A (red in a white circle) is reserved for new drivers, who passed their drivers' licenses less than three years before - two years for those who gained additional mileage in the parental driving scheme. During the time you have to display that red letter, you have to comply with a reduced speed limit and you don't get the full amount of credit points on your license.
How large in Square miles is Paris?
Paris, France - 65 square miles according to:
usatoday.com/travel/destinations/cityguides/paris/worthdoing.htm
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What are the three most popular sports in France?
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What ways do French Canadians try to preserve their culture and language?
Well most of the French Canadians live in Quebec. They try to preserve their culture in several ways. I will state a few.
1) They want to make Quebec its own country.
2) They have special laws to preserve their language.
3) Street and Adveritsing signs are written in English and French.
4) They have special liscense plates that say Je me souviens which means I remember. This shows they remember their French heritage.
How do you say 'what did you have for lunch' in french?
"qu'est-ce que tu as eu au déjeuner ?", more commonly "qu'est-ce que tu as mangé à midi ?"
How is May Day celebrated in France?
On the eve of the 14th of July, people can attend various public balls in the evening, often held in fire brigade barracks, and many towns have fireworks. The next day (14th) is France's national day and all businesses are usually closed (a number of them are closed anyway for the summer holidays). It is very common for people to watch on TV (or on the spot for the Parisians) the military parade on the Champs-Elysées, and enjoy the day off. In the afternoon, a mountain stage of the Tour de France is certain to draw millions of telespectators.
What percentage of France speak french?
About 20% can be said to have a little English. Those working in the tourist industry have somewhat more, but NEVER expect a French person to speak English in France, any more than you would like to be expected to speak a foreign language in your own country. The secret is to try, however dismally, to use French first. Usually, people will then be only too willing to help you out and show off their own linguistic ability. NEVER EVER approach a French person - in France - with any language other than French.
The French reputation for being rude comes from people who don't follow this simple rule. If you want to know what rudeness really is, I suggest you approach a New Yorker and shout at him in a foreign language as if expecting him to understand.
Why did Gaul change to France?
After the fall of the Roman Empire, a lot of different barbarian tribes fought over Gaul (ancient name of France) the ones that wiped all the other out were the Francs and their king Clovis. The called the territory by their own name, it became France.
How much time do French kids get for lunch break in France?
It is usual for students to have at least an hour for their lunch break. In fact most schools have a break one hour and a half, or 1H45, allowing pupils living nearby to commute home, take their lunch, and come back for the afternoon. Schoolchildren can also take their lunch at the school canteen.
What do French people decorate their house with on Christmas?
A good question, of course lights are used. One odd thing about French Christmas Customs is the following: Based on aarticle in the Hudson Dispatch in the sixties it is interesitng to note that Bells and Wreaths are NOT used,especially on Christmas Cards(they are used for New Year"s usually two bells clanging away) the reason is, somewhat oddly, that bells and wreaths are considere symbols of mourning and are thus inappropriate (they are used on Sympathy cards and prayer cards associated with Funeral homes-the name of the deceased in French Gothic lettering on a Bell with the life dates, if requested) The cars themselves were traditionally light blue and went throgh the pneumaticv post system(now Obsolete) getting off track I can imagine cards of this type made out for such celebreties as Edith Piaf or Sara Bernhardt would have a colector value. There are obviously diffrent types of funeral and/or sympathy cards as in the US. it is unusual the French consider Bells and wreaths, inthe abstracxt, morbiod, I could see flowers perhaps in this context.
With what country does France share the smallest border?
France borders several other European nations. The list includes:
* Belgium * Luxembourg * Germany * Switzerland * Monaco *Spain * Italy
* Andorra.
Who sent the first international radio signal from England to France?
Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio telegraph system
List of tallest towers in europe?
The tallest tree in Europe is reported to be the "Karri Knight" Eucalyptus (E. diversicolor). It was said to be reliably measured at 72m. There may be taller trees elsewhere in Europe, such as the Caucasus Mountains, but there are no known reliable measures of such.
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As race is determined in the US. Yes, and no.
The Caucasian type generally referring to white people, and white people are the majority.
But, there is no notion of race in France.
French consider there is only one race, the human race, and would rather talk about ethny or origins.
When does the time change in France?
The time changes in France just like in all countries. It changes by the second.
How long has France been in the EU?
France joined the EU because they believed in a united Europe without borders. The French also wanted to tap into a wealth of new opportunities with their neighbors. This included trade and commerce, along with unifying currencies under one centralized and uniform banner.
How did the French flag get its colors?
I must have answered this ten times now.
When the people of Paris forced Louis XVI to move into the Tuileries palace (in Paris) from Versailles, and accept a Constitution, Lafayette suggested a new flag, whaich was the white of the Bourbon dynasty surrounded by the colours of the City of Paris, blue and red. Please note that the French flag is not red, white and blue, but blue, white and red.
What are the accomplishments of Henry IV of France?
Henry IV of France rebuilt and reunited France after the long War of Religions, which lasted from 1562 to 1598. He made the first attempt to bring peace to the Catholics and Protestants in the Modern Era through the Edict of Nantes, which granted Protestants the ability to practice their religion in France, a Catholic kingdom at the time. Working with Maximilian de Béthune, duc de Sully, he regulated state finance, promoted agriculture, and made several commercial treaties with both Spain and the Ottoman Empire, increasing foreign trade for the nation. Also, he sponsored the expeditions of several explorers to the New World, ensuring that France laid claim to Canada.
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How old is Notre Dame de Paris?
The University of Notre Dame was founded in 1842 and created the town of Notre Dame, IN with a post office on campus