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La France, qu'est-ce que c'est?

(What is France?)

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(The geography of France)
France is extremely varied country. The shape of the map of France seems like
hexagon. France is Surrounded by the English channel and the Northern sea by
Atlantic ocean from West, by Mediterranien sea from South. France is surrounded
bysix countries:From Northby Belgium and Luxembourg., from East byGermany,
Switzerland and ltaly, from south by Spain.
The mountains: Alpes, Pyrences, Jura, Vosges and Massifcentral.
The rivers : Seine, Loire, Garonne, Rhône and Rhin.
The cities: Paris, Marselle, yon, Lile, Toulouse, Bordeaux and Nice. Paris is the
capital of France; Paris is also called the city of light.
The Cock: It symbolizes the pride ofthe French people.
Theword gallus signifies gallusS Cock
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gallus = French people

less the geometric shape of hexagon. It is also
Hexagon : France has more or
used like a synonym of France.
The French fiag: French flag is the national emblem of France. The choice ofthe
colours dates from the Revolution.
The Sculpture of Marianne: 1 symbolizes the Republic.
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The cock

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The motto of the French Republic: Liberty, equality, fraternity.

The national hymne: The Marselillaise, composed in 1792 by Rouget de Lisle.
The supreme power of the nation: The President of Republic represents the
supreme power ofthe nation. He is elected for 5 years.
National Festival: The 14th July-the anniversary of storming of the Bastille.
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Monuments The Louvre museum. The arena of N+me, The Panthéon, Notre
Dame church, The castle of Chambord.
Famous French Personalities: Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, Voltaire, La Foyette.
Wines: Bourgogne, Bordeaux,Champagne, Beaujalais.
Cheeses:Brie, camembert, Gruyere, rockfort.
Perfumes:Chanel, Guerlain, Lanvin, Patou.
Fashion designers: Chanel, Dior, Cardin, Saint-Laurent.
Cars: Citroën, Peugeot, Renault.

Kappelgns
1. Complétez.
1. Une ville en France qui commence par « L» :.yon..
2. Une mer qui sépare la France de lAnglelerre: La Manche..
3. Un fromage qui commence par aG»: GIUyere..
4. Un musée en France: e.musée.du.louvre.
5. Une voiture française Peugeot/Renault.
 La France, qu'est-ce que c'est ?
2. Liez les colonnes A et B.
A B

1. le coq la) T'hymne national

2. Marianne- b ) parfumeur
3. Chanel (c) la République
4. La Marseillaise Id) la fierté

5. Citroën l e l voiture
1. (d), 2. (c), 3. (bl, 4. (a), 5. lel

3. Répondez.
1. Quel est remblème national de la France?
l'emblême national de la France est le drapeau français.
2. Qui est l'autorité suprême de la nation?
M . le Président de la République est l'autorité suprême de la nation.

3. Quel est le synonyme de France?

L e synonyme de France est I'Hexagone.
4. Nommez des Français célëbres.

Quelques Français célbres sont: Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, Voltaire, La

Fayette etc.

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