Exploring French Culture
9th Grade · World Languages · 90 min
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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.
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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.
