Why did the French want Australia?

The French who came to Australia after 1788, generally came in search of opportunity or new horizons.

Are French really dirty?

French people are dirty: FALSE We have the Americans to thank for the stereotype that French people are dirty and smelly. In fact, the French are a lot cleaner than their British counterparts. From a 2015 survey, we found out that 57\% of them shower daily, while only 20\% of the Brits do.

Is Australia Close to France?

Distance between France and Australia The miles based distance from France to Australia is 10518.1 miles. This is a straight line distance and so most of the time the actual travel distance between France and Australia may be higher or vary due to curvature of the road .

Where did the French settle in Australia?

On the shores of Botany Bay, where then Lieutenant James Cook first stepped ashore on the continent in 1770, is Frenchmans Bay, a beach named for one of the great might-have-been moments in history. French explorer Comte de La Pérouse landed here just days after the First Fleet in January 1788.

Was Australia almost French?

Almost a French Australia: French-British rivalry in the southern oceans. Only a historical accident prevented Australia’s settlement by the French, who persistently explored this region in fierce rivalry with the British, as both nations attempted to establish trade opportunities above and below the Equator.

What is the relationship between Australia and France like?

Australia and France have a dynamic relationship in all fields of the arts, with Australian artists enthusiastic to work within the French cultural tradition, and many French counterparts keen to explore Australia’s vibrant younger culture.

Is French still taught in Australia?

French is still one of the most commonly taught foreign languages at Australian high schools, though, as an optional course, very few students continue to study it through to completion. Thus, it is rare to find people who are truly fluent in the language.

Why aren’t there more French novels in Australia?

French novelists have had little impact in Australia, partly due to delays in their works being translated. Avante-garde movements like the nouveau roman were never popular in Australia. More often, 19th century authors such as Jules Verne and Victor Hugo have proven more popular.

How did French music and chanson influence Australia?

More significantly, Australian painters of the 19th century were influenced by the French en plein air practices. French music and chanson has had little influence on Australian music styles, despite the success of Australian musicians David Lewis (a member of the Paris Combo) and Tina Arena in France.