The Amazing Story of the French Language

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  1. 2. A type of sparkling wine named after a region in France.
  2. 3. What language is spoken in France, Canada, and many other countries?
  3. 7. An English word that comes from French and has a silent 'h'.
  4. 11. The beautiful palace built by King Louis XIV.
  5. 14. This continent has the most French speakers today.
  6. 15. The region where islands like Haiti and Guadeloupe speak French.
  7. 19. A U.S. state that was once a French colony.
  8. 20. The French word for "school."
  9. 21. The number of colors in the French flag.
  10. 22. A famous type of French bread.
  11. 23. A large city in Canada where many people speak French.
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  1. 1. A French word used in English that means “trip” or “journey.”
  2. 4. A French explorer who claimed land in Canada.
  3. 5. A language spoken in Haiti that is a mix of French and African influences.
  4. 6. The capital of France.
  5. 8. This Canadian province speaks mostly French.
  6. 9. A world-famous art museum in Paris, home to the Mona Lisa.
  7. 10. French and Spanish both come from this ancient language.
  8. 12. The tower that represents France, located in Paris.
  9. 13. A place to eat, which is a French word used in English.
  10. 16. How do you say "hello" in French?
  11. 17. Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain were this type of person.
  12. 18. A famous type of French cheese.