X Connaissances culturelles. Please answer the following questions about Francophone culture in ENGLISH. (10 points) A. VRAI OU FAUX? Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Traditional family no longer exists in France.

2. PACS stands for Pacte Civil Séparatiste.

3. The French use the word ami(e) to indicate an acquaintance.

4. Unlike Americans, the French usually get married at an earlier age.

5. Le PACS offers right and protection exclusively to married couples.

6. The separation of couples on PACS can be long and exhausting.

7. The average number of children per family in France exceeds 3 children.

8. Whether financially secured or not, couple receive monetary subsidies for their

children.

B. According to the reading in class, the family structure in France is changing.: a Explain how. C. In your opinion, what are the contributors to these changes? (2 points)