Exploring French Culture
Learning Objective
I can describe some important aspects of French culture and traditions. Je peux décrire certains aspects importants de la culture et des traditions françaises.
Lesson Flow
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american french culture differences: explained 🇺🇸🇫🇷
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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According to Pascal Baudry, American culture is more explicit, while French culture is more implicit.
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In France, a common type of humor is called "humour au second degré," which involves a subtle or ironic meaning behind the surface.
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Americans tend to be more optimistic, while the French culture is more critical, rooted in a belief of scarcity.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Décrivez deux aspects de la culture française qui diffèrent de la culture américaine, selon la vidéo. / Describe two aspects of French culture that differ from American culture, according to the video.”
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