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Quiz about Common Foreign Words And Phrases 5
Quiz about Common Foreign Words And Phrases 5

Common Foreign Words And Phrases 5. 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: 2 mins.
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Author
Soozy_woozy
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
261,495
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
6167
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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1. What does the Latin phrase NOTA BENE mean? Hint

Bless you
Take it back
Note well
I am sick

2. What do the Latin words VENI,VIDI,VICI mean? Hint

Tick, tack,toe
Wine,women and song
Eeny, meeny,miney
I came, I saw, I conquered

3. The Italian phrase SOTTO VOCE means: Hint

I feel humble
Don't speak
Go away
In a quiet voice

4. The Spanish phrase MANO A MANO means: Hint

Hand to hand
This or that
Tit for tat
Shoulder to shoulder

5. What does the Latin phrase IPSO FACTO mean? Hint

Whoever dares
Factory outlet
By that very fact
The birds and the bees

6. What does the French phrase ENTRE NOUS mean? Hint

Use the other door
Come in
Between us
New beginnings

7. What does the German word ACHTUNG mean? Hint

All's well
Go away
Attention
More please

8. The Latin phrase AD LIBITUM means: Hint

With gusto
At will
Use the library
Go with the flow

9. What does the French phrase AFFAIRE D'AMOUR mean? Hint

That is my business
The heart is cold
A love affair
It is over

10. The French phrase AU PAIR means: Hint

With twins
Very naughty
A live-in baby sitter
Double up


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What does the Latin phrase NOTA BENE mean?

Answer: Note well

The Latin phrase 'nota bene' means 'note well', or 'take note'. The phrase is usually abbreviated and used to bring attention to something important. We use the abbreviations NB, N.B., nb or n.b. to signify these words.
2. What do the Latin words VENI,VIDI,VICI mean?

Answer: I came, I saw, I conquered

The Latin phrase 'veni, vidi, vici' means 'I came, I saw, I conquered'. It was a phrase used by Julius Caesar in 47BC, when he defeated Pharnaces 11 of Pontus, in the battle of Zela. It is a phrase that is used in the present day, by someone who is successful in the takeover of a business.
3. The Italian phrase SOTTO VOCE means:

Answer: In a quiet voice

The Italian phrase 'sotto voce' means 'in a quiet voice'. The word sotto means 'under' and the word voce means 'voice'. E.g., When at a party, if someone doesn't want to be overheard by the whole room, they will use a soft voice or whisper.
4. The Spanish phrase MANO A MANO means:

Answer: Hand to hand

The Spanish phrase 'mano a mano' means 'hand to hand'. 'Mano' literally means 'hand' and 'a' means 'to'. It is used when a face-to-face confrontation or competitive struggle occurs. It was a phrase originally used for the one on one battle between a bullfighter and the bull. Now it is used in a situation where people are competing against each other.

In English the phrase means 'head to head' or 'face to face'.
5. What does the Latin phrase IPSO FACTO mean?

Answer: By that very fact

The Latin phrase 'ipso facto' means 'by that very fact, or act'. It is used in the context of law, religion or philosophy. A lawyer will use this term when something is so obvious, it doesn't need an explanation. E.g., A blind person, ipso facto, cannot possibly obtain a drivers license.
6. What does the French phrase ENTRE NOUS mean?

Answer: Between us

The French phrase 'entre nous' means 'between ourselves' or 'confidentially'. It is a term used when someone tells a secret, which they don't want repeated. E.g., Entre nous, he is being paid under the table.
7. What does the German word ACHTUNG mean?

Answer: Attention

The German word 'Achtung' means 'attention', 'look out', and 'beware'. It is a term used to stop someone, so that they will listen to a warning. During the war, German radio always introduced a warning introduction by saying 'achtung'.
8. The Latin phrase AD LIBITUM means:

Answer: At will

The Latin phrase 'ad libitum' means 'to what is desired', 'at pleasure' and 'at will'. 'Ad' means 'according to' and 'libitum' means 'to please'. 'Ad libitum' can be shortened to 'ad lib', which is a term often used in the entertainment field. It means that there is no advanced preparation made before a task is performed.

It also means that you can freely go about your business, without worry and at your pleasure.
9. What does the French phrase AFFAIRE D'AMOUR mean?

Answer: A love affair

The French phrase 'affaire d'amour' means 'a love affair'. 'Affaire' means 'affair', 'de' means 'of' and 'amour' means 'love'. It is often used in reference to a relationship between two people, where one or both are already married.
10. The French phrase AU PAIR means:

Answer: A live-in baby sitter

The French phrase 'au pair' literally means 'equal' and 'even'. It is a phrase used for a person who is employed as a child minder/house keeper, in exchange for room and board.
Source: Author Soozy_woozy

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