STUDY GUIDE

AITCHISON COLLEGE LANGUAGE &

LITERARY FESTIVAL II

FRENCH WING
Cultural Conundrum (Compulsory Category)

Participant Limit: 2-4 participants per team

The "Cultural Conundrum " is an exciting and educational category within our
event where delegates have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in
the vibrant cultures of the Francophone world.
In this category, participants are assigned a specific Francophone country, and
their challenge is to set up an engaging and informative stall that showcases the
essence and uniqueness of that nation. Delegates are encouraged to unleash their
creativity and resourcefulness as they transform their assigned spaces into
captivating windows into their chosen country's heritage. From colorful displays
of traditional crafts and artifacts to tantalizing tastes of authentic cuisine, each
pavilion is a mini cultural journey.

Rules and Guidelines:

1. Delegates must choose a country from the list provided below and
mention their selection clearly a week prior to the event via email
([email protected])
2. In case another participating school has already chosen that country,
delegates would be required to change their choice of country (first-
come-first-served basis)
3. Delegates will have to bring all of their own materials to set up the stall.
Posters, cardboards, printouts, crafts and decorative material and even
small edibles can be brought (in case of eatables, please inform in
advance)
4. The stall itself will be a table provided by us
Francophone Countries’ List (Please choose one):

1. Belgium

2. Luxembourg

3. Monaco

4. Switzerland

5. Haiti

6. Togo

7. Congo

8. Central African Republic

9. Madagascar

1. Guinea

11. Canada

12. Morocco

13. Lebanon

14. Algeria
‘Saviez-vous?’ Quiz (Compulsory Category)

Participant Limit: 3 participants per team

Rules/Guidelines:

● No cell phones/devices with internet connections. All devices must be

submitted to Category Heads/Assistant Category Heads before the round starts.

● No guiding material i.e. books, dictionaries, written material is allowed.

This category provides a unique opportunity to test one's knowledge of the

various facets of the Francophone world. It will focus on testing the delegates
knowledge in various areas of French culture, language, history and literature.

This category will feature two rounds

Round 1:

● This round will be a direct elimination buzzer round.

● Two teams will be pitted against each other with a buzzer given to each team.

● Questions will be displayed on a projector screen in front of both teams and will
be controlled by the Event Head(s).

● A total of eight (8) questions will be shown to both teams and the team to ring
their buzzer first will get a window of ten (10) seconds to answer the question in
front of them; if they fail, the question shall be discarded, with no one getting any
points.

● The team to get the correct answer gets one point towards their score
Round 2:

This round will be based on a buzzer-oral quiz format.

● All teams will be subject to answering ten questions with fifteen seconds to
answer each question.
● Each team will have a total of four minutes and fifteen seconds to answer their
questions.
● If any team yields a question, the other teams in the room can ring their buzzer
for a chance to answer that question for extra points.
● There will be no negative marking but yielded answers will be up-marked.
● The team with the most questions answered correctly will win the category

Sample/Preparatory Questions (not for any particular round):

Which casserole dish is particularly popular in Toulouse, Carcassonne, and

Castelnaudary?
1. Cassoulet
2. Coq au vin
3. Quiche Lorraine
4. Beef Bourguignon

What is a “cerise"?
1. Strawberry
2. Raspberry
3. Cherry
4. Blackcurrant
Which fruit would you find in a Fraisier cake?
1. Apple
2. Peach
3. Raspberry
4. Strawberry

How many countries share a border with France in total?

1. 6
2. 7
3. 8
4. 10

How long does the Tour de France take?

1. 12 days
2. 3 weeks
3. 34 days
4. 2 weeks
‘Discours d’une âme’ Monologue

Participant Limit: 1 participant only per team

Any man can speak, but only a few can orate. This is the main idea behind the
French monologue category this year at ACLLF. Delegates will be required to
prepare a 3 - 5-minute monologue from any play or literary material of their
choice.
Using the skills of narration and expression they will have to present a monologue
performance. Delegates' ability to use their diction to portray the monologue and
their understanding of the monologue will be judged.

Rules and Regulations:

1. Delegates are expected to submit a transcript of their monologues to the event
heads 3 days before the event on the following email address:
[email protected]
2. Delegates are expected to follow the time limit of 3 - 5 minutes.
3. The usage of racial slurs, inappropriate language, bigoted language or
any sort of violation of the equity policy shall be subjected to
disqualification from the category.
4. Delegates will be judged on the basis of:
a. Content /10
b. Style /10
c. Understanding /10
d. Body Language /10
e. Delivery & Enunciation /10
‘Sortez vos plumes!’ (Creative Writing)

Participant Limit: 2 participants per team

Writing is an art. To twist words and to give them flavour as well as meaning, is
the true success of an artist of the languages. And this is what we will put to the
test.
This year, the creative writing category will put delegates front and center to
devise a story or piece of writing based on 10 random words. A list of 30 words
are included hereunder, from which 10 words would be announced at the
commencement of the category. The allocated words would need to be used in a
piece of writing 200 - 250 words long. Delegates would be judged on the basis of
how creative and ingenuitive their storyline is, the use of the 10 words and
understanding of their meaning in the sentences. Their command over French
language along with writing skills will be tested.

Rules and Guidelines:

1. Both team members are required to collaborate on one piece of writing.
2. Use of phones or dictionaries is not allowed.
3. All stationary will be provided by the Event Heads.
4. Word limit: 200-250 words.
5. A total time of 45 minutes shall be given for planning and writing.
6. All essays shall be judged out of 40 marks
a. Content /10
b. Vocabulary & Grammar /10
c. Correct use of words /10
d. Coherence /10
Word List:
Hôpital
Jardin public
Patisserie
Gare
Parking
Supermarché
Cinéma
Se lever
Soudainement
Retourner
Se promener
Rigoler
Attendre
Tout d’abord
Banque
Patinoire
Centre commercial
S’entendre bien
Commissariat
Bruyant
Ensoleillé(e)
Excessivement
Pittoresque
Carrefour
Magnifique
Enfin
Camion
Loin
Travailler
Fenêtre

French Short Film

Participant Limit: 2-5 participants per team

In this category delegates have to unleash their creativity, storytelling prowess,

and cinematic talents. In this category, delegates are tasked with the exciting
challenge of conceptualizing, producing, and presenting a captivating short film
that explores the beauty, diversity, and richness of the French language and
culture.

Rules and Guidelines:

1. Participants can prepare their short film on any one of the topics below:
 Au Café
 Au Restaurant
 A l’école/ Dans la classe
 Au Supermarché
2. The film will be prepared before the event and the submission deadline
for the film will be 2 days prior to the event i.e. latest by 2nd November
2023.
3. The film must be completely and solely in French. Background music,
props and characters in background can be used.
 4. Please give an appropriate title to your film.
5. All films will be submitted via email to
[email protected]. Delegates are further
instructed to bring a copy of their film on USB drive. The film will be
screened on a screen with a USB port attachment.
6. The duration of the film should be 3-5 minutes.
7. The films will be judged on the following criteria:
 Creativity /10
 Depiction of French language and culture /10
 Structure and Plot /10
 Entertainment and Originality /10
 Quality /10
8. In case of further queries, please contact
[email protected]

Poetry Recitation
Participant Requirement: 1 participant only per team

Delegates will demonstrate how French poetry focuses on the expression of

feelings and ideas and is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm.
Delegates will have to maneuver undertones as well as subtle pauses to get their
point across.

Rules and Regulations:

1. Delegates are expected to submit a copy of their selected poem to the
event heads 2 days prior to the event. Poems can be emailed to the
following email address: [email protected]
 2. Delegates should refrain from using translations of any religious literature
along with translations of famous poetry in another language; only poetry
originally in French should be recited.
3. Delegates will be judged on the following basis:
 Pronunciation /10
 Expression /10
 Tonal Variation /10
 Understanding /10
 Body Language /10

Spelling Bee
Participant Requirement: 1 participant only per team.

Delegates will be required to spell a selection of words, ranging in difficulty.

The word list of 250 words is included hereunder. Delegates will be required to
memorise the words. Delegates will draw out 5 words present in the provided list.
The word will then be read out, and announced three times. There will be a time
limit of 25 seconds for a delegate to spell each word. Each word spelt correctly
will be awarded with one point. The category will consist of two rounds. Both
rounds will operate in the same way, however round one will be an elimination
round. The top five from round one will go on to round two. 125 of the words
from the original pool, not used in round 1, will be used in round 2.

Rules and Regulations:

1. Delegates are not allowed any helping materials.
2. Delegates will need to spell out the words in French alphabets.
Delegates will be required to include names of accents when spelling.
3. Each delegate will be required to attempt to spell the words they are
given.
4. There is 1 Point for every correct word and no negative marking for any
incorrect word.
 FRENCH WORD ENGLISH TRANSLATION

1. Magnifique magnificent

2. extraordinaire extraordinary

3. incroyable incredible

4. époustouflante. breathtaking

5. phénoménale phenomenal

6. captivant captivating

7. sensationnel sensational

8. éblouissant dazzling

9. prodigieuse prodigious

10. grandiose grandiose

11. impressionnant impressive

12. merveilleuse marvelous

13. majestueux majestic

14. splendide splendid

15. formidable terrific

16. stupéfiant astounding

17. magnanime magnanimous

18. magnifique magnificent

19. irréprochable impeccable

20. irrésistible irresistible

21. invincible invincible

22. imperturbable imperturbable

23. impeccable flawless

24. incommensurable immeasurable

25. incroyable incredible

26. inestimable priceless

27. indomptable untamed

28. inexplicable inexplicable

29. inimaginable unimaginable

30. insaisissable elusive

31. insurmontable insurmountable

32. intouchable untouchable

33. invincible invincible

34. jubilatoire exhilarating

35. lumineuse luminous

36. magnanime magnanimous

37. miraculeuse miraculous

38. mystérieux mysterious

39. parfait perfect

40. perspicace insightful

41. précieux precious

42. prodigieuse prodigious

43. radieux radiant

44. rayonnant radiant

45. remarquable remarkable

46. renversant staggering

47. résiliente resilient

48. renversant staggering

49. remarquable remarkable

50. vertigineuse dizzying

51. redoutable formidable

52. sublime sublime

53. suprême supreme

54. surprenant surprising

55. transcendant transcendent

56. inoubliable unforgettable

57. magnifique magnificent

58. splendide splendid

59. formidable terrific

60. stupéfiant astounding

61. incommensurable immeasurable

62. inestimable priceless

63. indomptable untamed

64. inexplicable inexplicable

65. inimaginable unimaginable

66. insurmontable insurmountable

67. intouchable untouchable

68. irremplaçable irreplaceable

69. insaisissable elusive

70. indomptable untamed

71. Maigre skinny

72. Désagréable unpleasant

73. En colère angry

74. Inquiète worried

75. Mauvaise humeur bad mood

76. Fenêtre window

77. Peigne comb

78. Peinture painting

79. Avoir Sommeil to be sleepy

80. Débarrasser la table to clear the table

81. Congelateur freezer

82. Bijoux jewellery

83. Impermeable waterproof

84. Portefeuille wallet

85. Jardinage gardening

86. Medaille medal

87. déforestation deforestation

88. araignée spider

89. ensoleillé sunny

90. orage storm

91. tonnerre thunder

92. écran tactile touch screen

93. imprimante printer

94. renseignement information

95. sauvegarder to safeguard

96. formulaire form

97. publicité advertisement

98. bâtiment building

99. passage clouté cross walk

100. faculté faculty

101. boulangerie bakery

102. kiosque kiosks

103. promotion promotion

104. recu received

105. Se plaindre complain

106. moyenne aaverage

107. cuir leather

108. plastique plastic

109. commissariat police station

110. Programme program

111. section section

112. Dictionnaire dictionary

113. poubelle Garbage can

114. sonnerie alarm

115. théâtre theatre

116. louer To rent out

117. surveiller To watch

118. conducteur driver

119. ingénieure engineer

120. interprète interpreter

121. Noël christmas

122. gagner earn

123. baptême baptism

124. vétérinaire veterinary

125. atelier workshop

126. plombier plumber

127. chercher To look for

128. travailler To work

129. résultat result

130. oiseau bird

131. poussière dust

132. nature nature

133. singe monkey

134. fleuve river

135. sécurité security

136. courriel email

137. télécharger download

138. météo Weather report

139. pittoresque picturesque

140. recyclage recycling

141. météorologiques meteorological

142. brouillard fog

143. cuisinière (f) stove

144. étoile star

145. Antarctique antarctic

146. décontracté Relaxed

147. bibliothèque
library
148. centre commercial
commercial center/mall
149. copain
friend
150. équipe
team
151. faire les magasins
to do shopping
152. génial
great
153. instrument
instrument
154. jouer
to play
155. maison des jeunes
youth club
156. natation swimming
157. passe-temps
hobbies
158. passer
to spend
159. patin à glace
Ice skates
160. patinoire
Ice rink
161. temps libre Free time

162. tennis de table ping-pong

163. théâtre theater

164. se baigner to swim

165. barbant boring

166. château castle

167. devoirs homework

168. ensemble together

169. espérer To wish

170. faire la fête to party

171. faire un tour to walk around

172. confiance confidence

173. magasin shop

174. montrer To show

175. se passer to happen

176. temps libre Free time

177. tennis de table ping-pong

178. se baigner to swim

179. soirée
evening
180. sortir
to go out
181. syndicat d’initiative
Tourist office
182. vieille ville
Old city
183. vouloir
To want
184. accueillir
to welcome
185. avoir envie de
to want to
186. bavarder
to chat
187. emprunter
To borrow
188. entourer
to surround
189. escalade
climb
190. frais
fee
191. gratuitement
free
192. s’inscrire
register
193. musculation
bodybuilding
194. s’occuper de
to take care of
195. patin à roulettes
roller skates
196. planche à voile
sailboard
197. plongée
dive
198. se réunir
to meet
199. ski nautique
water skiing
200. tournoi
tournament
201. VTT
mountain biking
202. bord de la mer
sea coast
203. campagne
countryside
204. camping-car
motor-home
205. coin
corner
206. croisière
cruise
207. découvrir
to discover
208. destination
destination
209. éducatif
educational
210. à l’étranger
abroad
211. endroit
place/ location
212. explorer
to explore
213. faire du cheval
horse riding
214. louer
to rent out
215. montagne
mountain
216. pays
country
217. plage
beach
218. randonnée
hiking
219. voyage
trip
220. agence de voyages
travel agency
221. arrangement
arrangement
222. bronzer
to sunbathe
223. dépliant
booklet
224. réservation
reservation
225. galerie d’art
art gallery
226. gite
cottage
227. nager
to swim
228. obtenir
to obtain
229. bain de soleil
sunbath
230. propriétaire
owner
231. renseignement
information
232. séjour
stay
233. site touristique
tourist site
234. sport nautique
water sport
235. vol
flight
236. voyager
to travel
237. assister
to assist
238. autoroute
highway
239. avoir peur
to fear
240. carte postale
postcard
241. choix
choice
242. cœur
heart
243. garer
to park
244. pièce de théâtre
Theatrical play
245. Plaire
to please
246. Renommé
famed
247. rue commerçante
shopping street
248. séjourner
to stay
249. spectacle
show
250. Tenter
to attempt
251. Vedette
star
252. Vue
view
253. Apporter
to bring
254. Carte
map
255. Coca
coke
256. Choisir
to choose
257. Choix
choice
258. Commander
to order
259. citron pressé
squeezed lemon
260. crêpe au sucre
sugar crepe
261. croque monsieur
"croque monsieur" sandwich
262. désirer
to desire
263. fraise
strawberry
264. frites
French fries
265. glace au citron
lemon ice-cream
266. limonade
lemonade
267. mayonnaise
mayonnaise
268. infirmier
male nurse
269. morceau
piece
270. orange pressée
pressed orage
271. parfum
perfume
272. médicament
medicine
273. plat chaud
hot dish
274. poulet
chicken
275. prix
price
276. salade de tomate
tomato salad
277. sandwich au fromage
cheese sandwich
278. sirop
syrup
279. soupe à l’oignon
onion soup
280. haricot vert
french bean
281. addition
bill
282. assiette
plate
283. bol
bowl
284. bouteille
bottle
285. cannette
can
286. carafe
carafe
287. charcuterie
cold cuts
288. commencer
to begin
289. couteau
knife
290. crudités
raw vegetabs
291. dessert
dessert
292. eau pétillante
sparkling water
293. entrée
entrance
294. fourchette
fork
295. moule
mould
296. pâté
paste
297. plat principal
main course
298. portion
part
299. potage
soup
300. saumon fumé
smoked salmon