Chris Said:

What can I do to make a French foreign exchange student comfortable?

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Just be yourself, and be friendly.
She's coming over to you to learn about America and English, so don't be cooking French things for her ! French people are usually very curious and open about new foods, so that shouldn't be a problem.
Please remember though that she might feel homesick, especially in the evenings, so if she asks for a little time to herself don't be offended (I was an exchange student a few times and I know what it is, the evenings are the worst, when you take stock of all that happened to you that day, and how different it was to home).
And explain every thing that you suspect to be an American thing, but don't forget that France is not that different as in : they all have internet and computers too, they have a lot of the same TV programs as you do, they like the same kinds of things and music as most US kids (I would suspect : pop music, rap, etc...)
I've never been to the US, but is it true that people tend to drive every where instead of walking ? That 16 or 17 year old kids sometimes have their own cars ? These bits would be different in France, for example, and you'll discover lots and lots of differences like that with her !
As for the language you'll probably end up speaking a bit of both languages.
Usually in France we only eat sweet things for breakfast, I don't know anyone except my granddad who'd eat an egg or anything savoury. But she might be willing to try. Also we have a big lunch in France, and a big dinner, lunch usually between 12 and 2pm, and dinner around 7 or 8pm. So depending on whether you have a big lunch in your family or not, she could be hungry in the afternoon, just because her eating times are different !
If you are a religious family, saying grace and observing some religious rituals, she might not be used to that. If she is a catholic, like I am, chances are she might be non-practising, that means we only go to mass for weddings and christenings really, and don't do anything religious at home like praying. The majority of French catholics are non-practising in France nowadays.
Oh yeah, and French people tend to go to bed early, and wake up early, I'll let her tell you about school starting times etc... It's just the whole French life (working, school, shops opening...) starts earlier than other countries I've visited, but I've never been in US, and there will be the jetlag for her.
Hope you and her have a great time.
edit : by the way, my worst cultural differences nightmare, travelling to England and Ireland, was the jelly :) My host families kept giving me jelly for dessert as a treat, but I, along with thousands of French people I'd say, think it is the yuckiest thing ever in the world, and it made me feel so sick, but I didn't dare say anything because for French people it's kinda rude to refuse food or say you don't like it !!! :/

Kay Said:

french tv shows and cartoons for kids?

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Well when I was younger, I used to watch this show called Totally Spies, its a french made cartoon, so you could probably find it on the internet in french. =)

Jessie Said:

How can i convince my parents to let me go on a French trip?? PLEASE HELP?

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I live in the US and I might be doing the same thing but going to China. Tell them that it's a chance of a lifetime and you might never get this chance again.

Todd Said:

What is high school (lycee) in france like?

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In france their scheduales change daily; on a monday you can have physic-chimie, anglais, and maths, and then tuesday you could have francais, sport, theatre... that takes some getting used to but it's easy once you get it. Classes are an hour to two hours long. I have a sneeky suspision you'll be put in "L", as most exchange students are, which focuses you on languages and french. you could be in ''es'' too, which is more... social studies. you're with your class for most if not all of your subjects (for me, it got mixed up with languages, as you can choose which ones you take). No, you won't be able to choose any other courses. they're all mandatory. "L'' is considered easier by way of math and sciences, (which was nice for me, as I hated them...) and more rigorous in language areas (again, nice for exchange students for obvious reasons...)
Luch is mostly an open campus- you can get a meal plan (good idea, easy to make friends that way-) or go out into town...

Actually, you should have holes in your scheduale. they're ment to be used for study (which, by all means, use them to study if you wish-) or again, (CHECK WITH YOUR SCHOOL) as france is mostly open campus, you can go hang out in town with friends. Be warned that if youre late or you miss a class your hosts will be notified.

In France it's not really cool to be the ''bad kid'' and miss classes and not do work. I recommend that you try the best you can- no one is going to expect you to be able to pick up right with the french.

Expect to work hard, but expect to play hard, too. Les lyceens do a lot of things... they hang out, they party, it depends! The french are not really that different XD

Go with an open mind and you'll be set-

Fernando Said:

Are there any School House Rock type shows for learning french?

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No idea.