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Common Foreign Words And Phrases 3.

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Introduction:
"Many words and phrases from other languages are used in our everyday conversations and literature. How many of these do you know? Good Luck!"


1. What do the Latin words EXEMPLI GRATIA mean?
    Scrambled eggs
    Thank you very much
    For example
    I am grateful


2. What does the French word BRIOCHE mean?
    A stew
    A drink
    A bun
    An egg pie


3. What do the Greeks mean when they shout out EUREKA?
    Oh my goodness
    What a beauty
    Cor blimey
    I have found it


4. What does the French cooking term FRAPPE mean?
    Stewed fruit
    French toast
    Curdled cheese
    Iced


5. What does the Latin phrase DE FACTO mean?
    Far away
    In reality
    Open hearted
    To be idiotic


6. HOMO SAPIENS is Latin for:
    Having similar structure
    One man
    Wise man
    Attracted to the same sex


7. The French word MIGNON means:
    A hair piece
    A housemaid
    A salad mushroom
    Small and dainty


8. What does the French word PATISSERIE mean?
    Pair of pants
    Pet shop
    Pastry shop
    Fatherhood


9. What does the Latin phrase IN VINO VERITAS mean?
    The vine is ready to be picked
    The wine tastes very delicious
    In wine we rejoice
    In wine there is truth


10. What is the meaning of GARÇON in French?
    A gargoyle
    A type of breakfast fish
    Scatter-brained
    Boy


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