We Stole That from the French Trivia Quiz

Answer: Pantry

The Old French word "paneterie" became pantry in English. Originally pantries were meant to store bread, but nowadays pantries store dry goods and nonperishable food items.

Answer: Jelly

Jelly comes from the French word "geler" which means to congeal. Originally, jelly was spelled gelly in English. "Geler" is also the origin of gelatin, Jell-O and gel (as in hair gel).

Answer: Slander

Slander entered the English language from the Old French word "esclandre" which meant infamy or temptation. It was also used for scandal and a stumbling block. In English, slander means to say something nasty and false about a person to ruin his or her reputation.

Answer: Target

The French word for a lightweight shield is "targette". The word morphed into the English word target over time. It now refers to something aimed or shot at because archers and soldiers used to aim for (or near) the shields of their opponents.

Answer: Foil

The French word for leaf is "feuille" which refers to the part of the plant. However, it is from that word where the English word foil (referring to thin sheets of metal like aluminum) gets its name. There are some similarities between plant leaves and metal foil, such as both are usually pliable and historically have been used to wrap food.

Answer: Clergy

Clergy comes from the Old French word "clergie" referring to learned men or sages and not necessarily of a religious nature. It may also come from Latin "clericus" meaning an ordained religious person.

Answer: Banquet

The French word for banquet is also "banquet". The -et or -ette suffix in French refers to something small in size. Banquets were originally small meals that would be served on a small bench (similar to a tray) and the word expanded to include any large meal or feast.

Answer: Balloon

Balloon comes from the French word "ballon" which means a ball. Initially it referred to a specific game of the 16th century that was played with an inflated ball. The Italian word "palla" also means ball, and is also a potential origin.

Answer: Puberty

The French word "puberté" translates to a few things including manhood and maturity. It refers to the time in an adolescent's life when he or she enters adulthood and the body starts maturing. It is similar to the Dutch word "puber" which means adolescent or to grow.

Answer: Grammar

The French word "gramaire" means classical learning and once referred to the rules and nuances of a situation or system of beliefs. Many other languages have similar words that could also be a possible origin for grammar including the Old English word "gramery" which also means classical learning.