Exercices : Clichés sur les Français en anglais

Exercice 1 — Vrai ou Faux (True or False)

1. All French people wear a beret every day. (True / False)
2. Paris is called "the city of romance". (True / False)
3. The French never go on strike. (True / False)
4. French cuisine is considered one of the best in the world. (True / False)
5. Eating snails is an everyday meal in France. (True / False)
6. French women are stereotyped as being naturally stylish. (True / False)

Exercice 2 — Associez le cliché à son origine culturelle

Reliez chaque cliché (A-F) à son explication (1-6) :

Clichés : A) beret & stripes — B) snails & frogs' legs — C) strikes — D) wine & cheese — E) arrogance — F) city of love

Explications :

1. France has strong trade union traditions dating back to the Revolution.
2. These are authentic French delicacies eaten on special occasions.
3. France is the world's largest wine producer per capita awareness.
4. Pride in French culture can sometimes be perceived as arrogance.
5. This image was popularised in early 20th century tourist postcards.
6. Paris has iconic romantic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.

Exercice 3 — Reformulez pour déconstruire le cliché

Transformez ces affirmations stéréotypées en phrases plus nuancées :

1. "All French people drink wine every day." → ___________
2. "The French are always on strike." → ___________
3. "French people refuse to speak English." → ___________

Exercice 4 — Production orale (mise en situation)

Imaginez que vous rencontrez un touriste étranger. Il vous demande :

"Is it true that French people only eat baguettes and drink wine?"

Répondez en anglais en 3-4 phrases, en utilisant ces mots :

stereotype — tradition — diverse — not all — culture