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 bird's feather A pen name A bowl of fruit 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? All things change The order of the day Without end Every excess becomes a vice

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

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

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

8. The correct definition of SAVOIR-FAIRE is: Working together Knowing the right thing to say A silly remark 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: A large hat In the same place Classy clothing What will be will be

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 clear soup A companion A customer One sided

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 the open air In bed Inside a cafe In your dining room