France

France is famous for its contribution to culture around the world. “In Search of Lost Time” author Marcel Proust was a writer who is now considered one of the most influential authors of the 20th century. Another famed word wizard, Victor Hugo, is considered one of the greatest writers of all time and was the author of classics such as Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Many Frenchmen are also known for their contributions to the field of philosophy, with influential figures such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus playing a big part in 20th century philosophy. Of course, France also had famed poets such as Charles Baudelaire who came up with words and terms such as “modernity” and was highly influential with his original style of prose-poetry. Word for “Hello” in French: Bonjour