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Common Foreign Words And Phrases 9

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Common Foreign Words And Phrases 9 game quiz
"Many words, phrases and quotations from foreign languages, are commonly used in our books, magazines and everyday conversations. How many of these do you know? Good Luck!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. What does the French phrase AU FAIT mean?
    To increase
    With milk
    Fully informed
    About face


2. The Latin phrase MEMENTO MORI means:
    Make over
    Money maker
    Reminder of death
    Memorable moments


3. What does the French phrase MOT JUSTE mean?
    Very funny
    Many happy returns
    Appropriate word
    Not now


4. The Russian word BABUSHKA means:
    Baby face
    Grandmother
    Bring it on
    Old man


5. The Latin phrase PERSONA NON GRATA means:
    Unacceptable person
    Wrong way
    Can't get away
    Deviating from the norm


6. The Latin phrase QUID PRO QUO means:
    Something for something
    Beating around the bush
    I love seafood
    This or that


7. What does the Latin phrase TERRA INCOGNITA mean?
    Face in the crowd
    Terrible times
    Unknown land
    Ground zero


8. The French phrase TOUR DE FORCE means:
    Parade of honour
    Army life
    Stronghold
    Brilliant stroke


9. What does the French phrase TOUT ENSEMBLE mean?
    Everything considered
    All in a row
    Every meeting
    Whole wardrobe


10. The French phrase FEMME FATALE means:
    Dangerous liason
    Favourite
    Freedom lover
    Seductive woman


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