The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which French singer is nicknamed "La Môme"?
Possible answers:
- Juliette Gréco
- Dalida
- Édith Piaf
- Barbara
Explanation: Édith Piaf (1915-1963) was nicknamed "La Môme Piaf" due to her small stature (1.47m) and her powerful voice like a sparrow (piaf in slang). She left her mark on French chanson with iconic songs.
Question 2 : Which Belgian artist sang "Formidable" and "Papaoutai"?
Possible answers:
- Soprano
- Maître Gims
- Stromae
- Angèle
Explanation: Stromae (Paul Van Haver) conquered the world with his electro-chanson style. "Formidable" was filmed with a hidden camera in the streets of Brussels.
Question 3 : Who sang "Ne me quitte pas"?
Possible answers:
- Jacques Brel
- Serge Gainsbourg
- Charles Aznavour
- Georges Brassens
Explanation: Jacques Brel wrote and performed this song in 1959. It is considered one of the greatest love songs of all time.
Question 4 : Which duo performed "Je t'aime... moi non plus"?
Possible answers:
- France Gall and Michel Berger
- Françoise Hardy and Jacques Dutronc
- Sylvie Vartan and Johnny Hallyday
- Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin
Explanation: Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin caused a scandal in 1969 with this provocative song, censored in many countries but now a classic.
Question 5 : Which singer is nicknamed "the idol of youth"?
Possible answers:
- Christophe
- Michel Sardou
- Claude François
- Johnny Hallyday
Explanation: Johnny Hallyday (1943-2017) dominated the French scene for over 50 years. He sold more than 110 million records.
Question 6 : Who composed the music for "Starmania"?
Possible answers:
- Michel Berger
- Michel Fugain
- Jean-Jacques Goldman
- Claude François
Explanation: Michel Berger composed the music for this legendary 1978 rock opera, with lyrics by Luc Plamondon. France Gall performed several tracks.
Question 7 : Which singer performed "Comme d'habitude" before its worldwide cover version?
Possible answers:
- Michel Polnareff
- Claude François
- Alain Barrière
- Joe Dassin
Explanation: Claude François created "Comme d'habitude" in 1967. The song was adapted into English as "My Way" by Frank Sinatra in 1969.
Question 8 : Which artist sang "La Bohème"?
Possible answers:
- Yves Montand
- Charles Aznavour
- Léo Ferré
- Gilbert Bécaud
Explanation: Charles Aznavour wrote and performed "La Bohème" in 1965, nostalgically evoking the artist's life in Montmartre in the 1900s.
Question 9 : Which French singer performed "Mon amie la rose"?
Possible answers:
- Françoise Hardy
- Sylvie Vartan
- Brigitte Bardot
- Sheila
Explanation: Françoise Hardy popularized this song in 1964. She was one of the iconic figures of the yéyé movement and a fashion icon of the sixties.
Question 10 : Which band called "Téléphone" had the hit "Un autre monde"?
Possible answers:
- Trust
- Noir Désir
- Indochine
- Téléphone
Explanation: Téléphone, formed in 1976 with Jean-Louis Aubert and Louis Bertignac, was the most popular French rock band of the 1980s.
