| A | B |
| republic | government in which people elect all important officials |
| Rhone River | river in southeast France |
| navigable | usable for large ships |
| Pyrennes Mountains | mountain range that separates France from Spain |
| Paris | capital city of France |
| Mediterranean Sea | This body of water lies along the southeast coast of France. |
| the English Channel | This arm of water separates France from England. |
| Mont Blanc | This mountain peak is the highest in the French Alps |
| Seine River | This river flows through Paris, the capital of France. |
| Marseilles | This city is the major port of France. |