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Quiz about Common Foreign Words And Phrases

Common Foreign Words And Phrases Quiz

Many words, phrases and quotations from foreign languages are commonly used in our books, magazines and everyday conversation. How many of these do you know? Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Soozy_Woozy. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Soozy_Woozy

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
255,507

Updated
Aug 23 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
13 / 15

Plays
7025

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: daisygirl20 (15/15), Guest 137 (4/15), Guest 174 (15/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is a BRASSERIE? Hint

A musical instrument

An article of women's clothing

A coffee house

A metal ornament

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Question 2 of 15

2. What does the phrase NOM DE PLUME mean? Hint

A bird's feather

An autobiography

A bowl of fruit

A pen name

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the correct definition of JOIE DE VIVRE? Hint

Reverse of fortune

An agreement

Jack of all trades

The joy of living

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Question 4 of 15

4. What does the Latin phrase AD INFINITUM mean? Hint

The order of the day

All things change

Every excess becomes a vice

Without end

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is the understood meaning of SOIR�E? Hint

A sofa

A classy party

Sure, why not?

Too much bother

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Question 6 of 15

6. The French phrase JE NE SAIS QUOI means? Hint

I am very tired

I don't know what

At my own risk

To work together

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Question 7 of 15

7. A FAUX PAS is an: Hint

Extremely funny joke

Australian pie

Embarrassing remark

Old man

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Question 8 of 15

8. The correct definition of SAVOIR-FAIRE is: Hint

A worthless fellow

Working together

Knowing the right thing to say or do

A silly remark

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Question 9 of 15

9. What does NOUVEAU RICHE mean? Hint

Poor

Nice cake

Just came into money

New regime

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which of these English phrases has the closest meaning to MON DIEU? Hint

Many thanks

My day

Two of me

My goodness

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Question 11 of 15

11. The phrase HAUTE COUTURE refers to: Hint

Classy clothing

Fashionable hair style

Mountain climbing

Large hats

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Question 12 of 15

12. What is a CANAP�? Hint

An alcoholic drink

A bird

A finger food

A card game

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is the correct meaning of a CONSOMM�? Hint

One sided

A customer

A clear soup

A companion

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Question 14 of 15

14. The French word PUR�E means: Hint

For a particular occasion

Pure bliss

Sieved cooked food

Perfect people

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Question 15 of 15

15. When you are dining AL FRESCO where are you? Hint

Inside a cafe

In the open air

In bed

In your dining room

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is a BRASSERIE?

Answer: A coffee house

This describes a French cafe or restaurant where light meals, coffee, teas, juices etc. are served. Unlike a bistro, it would be expected to have professional waiters and printed menus. The word is also used to describe a brewery, which is the origin of its use to describe the type of eating establishment which brews its own beer (although that is not always the case in modern times).

2. What does the phrase NOM DE PLUME mean?

Answer: A pen name

French for a name an author uses instead of his/her own name.

3. What is the correct definition of JOIE DE VIVRE?

Answer: The joy of living

French for enjoying life, and happy to be alive.

4. What does the Latin phrase AD INFINITUM mean?

Answer: Without end

A Latin phrase meaning everlasting and having no end. As in infinity.

5. What is the understood meaning of SOIR�E?

Answer: A classy party

This is a French word for the evening, which is used in English to describe a high-class party, usually one held held in the evening.

6. The French phrase JE NE SAIS QUOI means?

Answer: I don't know what

French for 'I can't explain something'.

7. A FAUX PAS is an:

Answer: Embarrassing remark

A French phrase meaning you've made a silly mistake or you've said something that later you regret.

8. The correct definition of SAVOIR-FAIRE is:

Answer: Knowing the right thing to say or do

French for having tact or common sense.

9. What does NOUVEAU RICHE mean?

Answer: Just came into money

A French phrase meaning a person or people who have just come into a lot of money. It is usually used pejoratively, suggesting that those being described may have money, but they do not share the class values and expectations of those whose wealth is of longer standing.

10. Which of these English phrases has the closest meaning to MON DIEU?

Answer: My goodness

French for "my goodness" or, literally, "my God". Usually used when we are surprised or flabbergasted about something or someone.

11. The phrase HAUTE COUTURE refers to:

Answer: Classy clothing

A French phrase for very fashionable clothes - literally, high sewing. Usually very expensive and made by famous fashion designers.

12. What is a CANAP�?

Answer: A finger food

French for a small piece of bread or toast that has a savoury topping spread on it. Usually served with pre-dinner drinks. It is also a sofa or a couch.

13. What is the correct meaning of a CONSOMM�?

Answer: A clear soup

French for a clear soup made of chicken or meat stock. Often seen on restaurant menus.

14. The French word PUR�E means:

Answer: Sieved cooked food

French for a smooth pulp especially soup, vegetables and meat. Baby food is usually pureed.

15. When you are dining AL FRESCO where are you?

Answer: In the open air

An Italian phrase meaning to be outside.

Source: Author Soozy_Woozy

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