Common Foreign Words And Phrases

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1. What is a BRASSERIE? A coffee house A metal ornament An article of women's clothing A musical instrument

2. What does the phrase NOM DE PLUME mean? A pen name A bowl of fruit A bird's feather An autobiography

3. What is the correct definition of JOIE DE VIVRE? Reverse of fortune The joy of living Jack of all trades An agreement

4. What does the Latin phrase AD INFINITUM mean? Without end Every excess becomes a vice The order of the day All things change

5. What is the correct meaning of SOIRÉE? A sofa Too much bother Sure, why not? A classy party

6. The French phrase JE NE SAIS QUOI means? I am very tired To work together At my own risk I don't know what

7. A FAUX PAS is an: Extremely funny joke Australian pie Embarrassing remark Old man

8. The correct definition of SAVOIR-FAIRE is: A worthless fellow Working together Knowing the right thing to say or do A silly remark

9. What does NOUVEAU RICHE mean? Nice cake Poor New regime Just came into money

10. Which of these English phrases has the closest meaning to MON DIEU? Many thanks My day Two of me My goodness

11. The phrase HAUTE COUTURE means: A large hat In the same place Classy clothing What will be will be

12. What is a CANAPÉ? A bird A finger food A card game An alcoholic drink

13. What is the correct meaning of a CONSOMMÉ? A customer One sided A companion A clear soup

14. The French word PURÉE means: For a particular occasion Pure bliss Sieved cooked food Perfect people

15. When you are dining AL FRESCO where are you? In your dining room Inside a cafe In the open air In bed