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Quiz about Common Foreign Words And Phrases 6
Quiz about Common Foreign Words And Phrases 6

Common Foreign Words And Phrases 6 Quiz


Common foreign words and phrases are borrowed from other languages. How many of them do you know? Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by soozy_woozy. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
soozy_woozy
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
263,755
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. What does the Latin phrase AMOR PATRIAE mean? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What does the Italian word ANDANTE mean? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Latin phrase HABEAS CORPUS literally means: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What does the Italian word AMOROSO mean? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Latin phrase NULLI SECUNDUS means: Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The French word BARRE means: Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What does the Latin phrase CUM LAUDE mean? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What does the Latin phrase PER SE mean? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The French phrase SANS SOUCI means: Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What does the Latin phrase MODUS OPERANDI mean? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What does the Latin phrase AMOR PATRIAE mean?

Answer: Patriotism

The Latin phrase 'amor patriae' means 'love of country' and 'patriotism'. It is used for those people who vigorously support their country and its way of life.
2. What does the Italian word ANDANTE mean?

Answer: Moderately slow tempo

The Italian word 'andante' is used in music and it means 'at a moderately slow tempo'. It comes from the Italian words 'andare' which means 'to go' and 'ambulare' which means 'to walk'.
3. The Latin phrase HABEAS CORPUS literally means:

Answer: You have the body

'Habeas corpus' is a Latin phrase, which is used in law, especially by prisoners. It literally means 'you may have the body'. Habeas corpus is a 'writ ordering a person to be brought before a court or judge, esp.l so that the court may ascertain whether his detention is lawful'.(Collins English Dictionary)
4. What does the Italian word AMOROSO mean?

Answer: Played lovingly

The Italian word 'amoroso' is used in music for, 'to be played lovingly'. It is also a Spanish word for 'a rich sweetened sherry'. Amoroso originally comes from the Italian word "l'amore" (love), which in turn comes from the Latin word "amor".
5. The Latin phrase NULLI SECUNDUS means:

Answer: Second to none

'Nulli secundus' is a Latin phrase meaning 'second to none'. It is used for something, someone or a situation that is without equal and beyond compare.
6. The French word BARRE means:

Answer: A bar

The French word 'Barre' literally means 'bar'. It is a wall rail at hip level which is used for ballet practice. It is used by dancers who need to stretch their bodies and practice various techniques.
7. What does the Latin phrase CUM LAUDE mean?

Answer: With praise

The Latin phrase 'cum laude' is used in the U.S. and literally means 'with praise'. It is used as one of the three above-average ratings of examination results.
8. What does the Latin phrase PER SE mean?

Answer: In itself

The Latin phrase 'per se' literally means 'by itself', 'in itself' or 'through itself'. It is something that is intrinsic and is not referred to anything else. Eg. 'this statement is interesting per se'.
9. The French phrase SANS SOUCI means:

Answer: Carefree

The French phrase 'sans souci' means 'carefree'. Eg. 'After several drinks the mood of the group definitely turned sans souci'. Sans Souci is often used for place and motel names around the world.
10. What does the Latin phrase MODUS OPERANDI mean?

Answer: Procedure

The Latin phrase 'modus operandi' means 'procedure' and 'method of operating'. The phrase refers to the routine way in which a thing is done or should be done.
Source: Author soozy_woozy

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