Common Foreign Words And Phrases

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

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? An agreement Reverse of fortune The joy of living Jack of all trades

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 A classy party Sure, why not? Too much bother

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

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

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

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

10. What does MON DIEU mean? Many thanks My day Two of me My goodness

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

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

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

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

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