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Concepts (55) wine regions (1) bordeaux wine (1) martinique (1) fast food chains (1) louis (1) meuse (1) wine (1) baguette (1) cafe culture (1) cheese (1) contraction (1) bon (1) breakfast (1) breton (1) fils (1) fondue (1) lemon curd (1) potatoes (1) rhone river (1) rhone wine region (1) art (1) beadwork (1) cabbage soup (1) cake (1) carmenere (1) cassis (1) chalet (1) coup de theatre (1) cro (1) cur (1) dinner (1) eye contact (1) food portion size (1) frybread (1) garden aesthetics (1) gastronomic (1) greetings (1) gruyere (1) guadeloupe (1) haitian (1) hawker centers (1) home fragrance (1) jacobite (1) luck (1) lutefisk (1) marriage (1) plum brandy (1) politeness (1) product returns (1) rice vermicelli (1) royalty (1) sequel (1) strict social norms (1) warrior culture (1) work-life balance (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 wine regions French France is home to famous wine regions like Rhone Valley, Alsace, and Loire Valley known for their high-quality wines and picturesque vineyards. 15
2 bordeaux wine French Bordeaux wine is a prestigious and renowned part of French culture, especially known for its red wines. 10
3 martinique French Martinique is an overseas region of France with beautiful beaches and a rich Creole culture, and French as the official language. 7
4 fast food chains French Traditional French cuisine does not place cultural importance on American fast food symbols. 4
5 louis French The concept of Louis is associated with French royalty, including historical figures like King Louis XIV and Louis XVI. 4
6 meuse French The Meuse River is historically and culturally significant in France and Belgium, with importance in military, leisure, and economy. 4
7 wine French Wine is deeply intertwined with French cuisine and commonly enjoyed with meals, including at lunchtime. 4
8 baguette French The baguette is an iconic and popular French bread, commonly consumed and bought fresh daily. 3
9 cafe culture French The café culture in France involves leisurely coffee-drinking, socializing, and people-watching as a common social activity. 3
10 cheese French French cheeses are renowned for their distinct flavors and textures, produced under strict regulations and standards. 3
11 contraction French In formal French language, complete forms are preferred over contractions. 3
12 bon French 'Bon' in French culture refers to something good or enjoyable. 2
13 breakfast French In French culture, breakfast involves leisurely consuming bread, pastries, and substantial meal options. 2
14 breton French A Breton in France refers to someone from Brittany, known for its unique cultural traditions and Celtic heritage. 2
15 fils French The term "fils" in French culture can refer to a unit of currency or a male child. 2
16 fondue French Fondue is a communal dish enjoyed in Swiss and French cuisine, often during social gatherings or cold weather. 2
17 lemon curd French Lemon curd is not a traditional part of French cuisine, but it is highly appreciated for use in pastries and desserts. 2
18 potatoes French In French culture, potatoes are not a staple in traditional cuisine but are sometimes used in gourmet dishes. 2
19 rhone river French The Rhone river plays a key role in transportation and irrigation in French agriculture. 2
20 rhone wine region French The Rhone wine region in France is known for producing high-quality red and white wines. 2
21 art French French art is appreciated for its aesthetic beauty and emotional expression. 1
22 beadwork French Beadwork in French culture is seen as a leisurely hobby or craft. 1
23 cabbage soup French Cabbage soup is a traditional French dish, often found in rural areas and associated with peasant cooking. 1
24 cake French French culture often serves cake at celebrations and special occasions. 1
25 carmenere French Carmenere is not widely known or grown in France, as it is mainly associated with Chilean wine production. 1
26 cassis French Cassis is commonly used in cocktails and desserts in French cuisine. 1
27 chalet French The chalet is a traditional alpine wooden house used as a vacation or ski lodge, originating from French culture. 1
28 coup de theatre French A "coup de theatre" is a dramatic or unexpected event in a play or performance that has a significant impact on the audience. 1
29 cro French The concept of a croissant is a French pastry known for its flakiness and often filled with almond paste or chocolate. 1
30 cur French The French word 'cur' refers to a loyal and protective dog breed. 1
31 dinner French In French culture, dinner is considered the most important meal of the day. 1
32 eye contact French In French culture, sustained eye contact is often seen as confrontational or disrespectful, so it is typically avoided during interactions. 1
33 food portion size French French culture values smaller food portion sizes and emphasizes quality over quantity. 1
34 frybread French Frybread is not a traditional French dish and is not commonly found in French culinary practices. 1
35 garden aesthetics French French gardens are known for their formal, geometric designs, intricate parterres, and neatly trimmed hedges. 1
36 gastronomic French French gastronomic culture is characterized by a strong tradition and love for fine dining and gourmet cuisine. 1
37 greetings French In French culture, greetings typically involve light cheek-kissing and the use of 'Bonjour' and 'Bonsoir' depending on the time of day. 1
38 gruyere French Gruyere is a popular and widely used cheese in Swiss and French cuisine, often used in fondue and as a topping for tarts. 1
39 guadeloupe French Guadeloupe is a French overseas region with beautiful beaches and Creole cuisine. 1
40 haitian French Haitian culture has been heavily influenced by French colonial history, particularly in language, art, and cuisine. 1
41 hawker centers French Hawker centers are less common in French culture due to the traditional emphasis on formal dining in restaurants for French cuisine. 1
42 home fragrance French French culture has a preference for luxurious floral or musky scents in home fragrance. 1
43 jacobite French A Jacobite is a French supporter of the Roman Catholic Church in France or Ireland during specific historical periods. 1
44 luck French In French culture, luck is often linked to occurrences of chance and randomness. 1
45 lutefisk French French culture finds lutefisk unfamiliar and potentially unappealing due to its strong aroma and gelatinous texture. 1
46 marriage French In French culture, monogamy is the accepted legal and cultural norm for marriage. 1
47 plum brandy French Plum brandy, or eau-de-vie, is commonly enjoyed as an after-dinner drink or used in cooking in French culture. 1
48 politeness French In French culture, demonstrating good manners and courtesy is highly valued. 1
49 product returns French French culture emphasizes thoughtful consideration before making purchases, resulting in more restricted and less common product returns. 1
50 rice vermicelli French French culture is less familiar with using rice vermicelli, as they are more known for using pasta such as spaghetti and fettuccine. 1
51 royalty French The French Revolution overthrew the monarchy and established a republic, impacting the concept of royalty in French culture. 1
52 sequel French French cinema values originality and artistic expression, resulting in less common and less well-received sequels. 1
53 strict social norms French French culture has a greater acceptance of diverse family structures and relationships with less rigid adherence to traditional social norms. 1
54 warrior culture French The warrior culture is not a dominant or defining aspect of French culture. 1
55 work-life balance French French culture places a strong emphasis on leisure time and enjoying life outside of work to achieve work-life balance. 1