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wine regions
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French
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France is home to famous wine regions like Rhone Valley, Alsace, and Loire Valley known for their high-quality wines and picturesque vineyards.
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bordeaux wine
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French
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Bordeaux wine is a prestigious and renowned part of French culture, especially known for its red wines.
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martinique
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French
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Martinique is an overseas region of France with beautiful beaches and a rich Creole culture, and French as the official language.
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4
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fast food chains
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French
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Traditional French cuisine does not place cultural importance on American fast food symbols.
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louis
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French
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The concept of Louis is associated with French royalty, including historical figures like King Louis XIV and Louis XVI.
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meuse
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French
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The Meuse River is historically and culturally significant in France and Belgium, with importance in military, leisure, and economy.
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wine
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French
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Wine is deeply intertwined with French cuisine and commonly enjoyed with meals, including at lunchtime.
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baguette
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French
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The baguette is an iconic and popular French bread, commonly consumed and bought fresh daily.
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cafe culture
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French
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The café culture in France involves leisurely coffee-drinking, socializing, and people-watching as a common social activity.
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cheese
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French
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French cheeses are renowned for their distinct flavors and textures, produced under strict regulations and standards.
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contraction
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French
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In formal French language, complete forms are preferred over contractions.
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3
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bon
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French
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'Bon' in French culture refers to something good or enjoyable.
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breakfast
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French
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In French culture, breakfast involves leisurely consuming bread, pastries, and substantial meal options.
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breton
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French
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A Breton in France refers to someone from Brittany, known for its unique cultural traditions and Celtic heritage.
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fils
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French
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The term "fils" in French culture can refer to a unit of currency or a male child.
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2
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fondue
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French
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Fondue is a communal dish enjoyed in Swiss and French cuisine, often during social gatherings or cold weather.
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2
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lemon curd
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French
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Lemon curd is not a traditional part of French cuisine, but it is highly appreciated for use in pastries and desserts.
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2
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potatoes
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French
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In French culture, potatoes are not a staple in traditional cuisine but are sometimes used in gourmet dishes.
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2
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rhone river
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French
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The Rhone river plays a key role in transportation and irrigation in French agriculture.
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2
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rhone wine region
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French
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The Rhone wine region in France is known for producing high-quality red and white wines.
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2
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art
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French
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French art is appreciated for its aesthetic beauty and emotional expression.
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beadwork
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French
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Beadwork in French culture is seen as a leisurely hobby or craft.
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1
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cabbage soup
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French
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Cabbage soup is a traditional French dish, often found in rural areas and associated with peasant cooking.
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cake
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French
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French culture often serves cake at celebrations and special occasions.
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carmenere
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French
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Carmenere is not widely known or grown in France, as it is mainly associated with Chilean wine production.
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cassis
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French
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Cassis is commonly used in cocktails and desserts in French cuisine.
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chalet
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French
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The chalet is a traditional alpine wooden house used as a vacation or ski lodge, originating from French culture.
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coup de theatre
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French
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A "coup de theatre" is a dramatic or unexpected event in a play or performance that has a significant impact on the audience.
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cro
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French
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The concept of a croissant is a French pastry known for its flakiness and often filled with almond paste or chocolate.
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cur
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French
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The French word 'cur' refers to a loyal and protective dog breed.
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dinner
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French
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In French culture, dinner is considered the most important meal of the day.
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eye contact
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French
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In French culture, sustained eye contact is often seen as confrontational or disrespectful, so it is typically avoided during interactions.
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food portion size
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French
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French culture values smaller food portion sizes and emphasizes quality over quantity.
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frybread
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French
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Frybread is not a traditional French dish and is not commonly found in French culinary practices.
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garden aesthetics
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French
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French gardens are known for their formal, geometric designs, intricate parterres, and neatly trimmed hedges.
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gastronomic
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French
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French gastronomic culture is characterized by a strong tradition and love for fine dining and gourmet cuisine.
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greetings
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French
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In French culture, greetings typically involve light cheek-kissing and the use of 'Bonjour' and 'Bonsoir' depending on the time of day.
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1
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gruyere
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French
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Gruyere is a popular and widely used cheese in Swiss and French cuisine, often used in fondue and as a topping for tarts.
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guadeloupe
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French
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Guadeloupe is a French overseas region with beautiful beaches and Creole cuisine.
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haitian
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French
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Haitian culture has been heavily influenced by French colonial history, particularly in language, art, and cuisine.
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hawker centers
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French
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Hawker centers are less common in French culture due to the traditional emphasis on formal dining in restaurants for French cuisine.
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home fragrance
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French
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French culture has a preference for luxurious floral or musky scents in home fragrance.
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jacobite
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French
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A Jacobite is a French supporter of the Roman Catholic Church in France or Ireland during specific historical periods.
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luck
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French
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In French culture, luck is often linked to occurrences of chance and randomness.
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lutefisk
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French
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French culture finds lutefisk unfamiliar and potentially unappealing due to its strong aroma and gelatinous texture.
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marriage
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French
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In French culture, monogamy is the accepted legal and cultural norm for marriage.
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plum brandy
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French
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Plum brandy, or eau-de-vie, is commonly enjoyed as an after-dinner drink or used in cooking in French culture.
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politeness
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French
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In French culture, demonstrating good manners and courtesy is highly valued.
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product returns
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French
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French culture emphasizes thoughtful consideration before making purchases, resulting in more restricted and less common product returns.
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rice vermicelli
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French
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French culture is less familiar with using rice vermicelli, as they are more known for using pasta such as spaghetti and fettuccine.
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1
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royalty
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French
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The French Revolution overthrew the monarchy and established a republic, impacting the concept of royalty in French culture.
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sequel
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French
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French cinema values originality and artistic expression, resulting in less common and less well-received sequels.
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1
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strict social norms
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French
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French culture has a greater acceptance of diverse family structures and relationships with less rigid adherence to traditional social norms.
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1
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warrior culture
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French
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The warrior culture is not a dominant or defining aspect of French culture.
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work-life balance
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French
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French culture places a strong emphasis on leisure time and enjoying life outside of work to achieve work-life balance.
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