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Quiz about Foreign Words That Have Crossed Over
Quiz about Foreign Words That Have Crossed Over

Foreign Words That Have Crossed Over Quiz


Many foreign words have been incorporated into the English language. Here are a few that come to us from the French and German.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
28,709
Updated
Jul 23 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
8793
Last 3 plays: Guest 157 (7/10), Montgomery1 (8/10), NumanKiwi (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What does the German word, 'zeitgeist', mean? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Another German word that has 'crossed over' is 'weltschmerz'. What does it mean? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The French concept of 'savoir-faire' is commonly used. What does it mean? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Another popular French word is 'sang-froid'. Meaning? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The German language also speaks of 'weltanschauung'. What does it mean? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Also German is the literary phrase, 'sturm und drang'. To what does it refer? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The French word, 'laissez-faire', is commonly used. What does it describe? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Hitler often spoke of 'lebensraum'. What does this word mean? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The French give us the word 'panache'. Meaning? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The French also speak of 'joie de vivre'. What does it mean? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What does the German word, 'zeitgeist', mean?

Answer: Spirit of the time

'Spirit of the time' is a literal translation.
2. Another German word that has 'crossed over' is 'weltschmerz'. What does it mean?

Answer: Sadness at the state of the world

Sadness at comparing the real with the ideal.
3. The French concept of 'savoir-faire' is commonly used. What does it mean?

Answer: Grace, tact and polish

'Style'
4. Another popular French word is 'sang-froid'. Meaning?

Answer: Calm, imperturbable nature

One who always keeps his or her cool - regardless.
5. The German language also speaks of 'weltanschauung'. What does it mean?

Answer: View of the world

Looking at the world today, of course, can be a bit depressing.
6. Also German is the literary phrase, 'sturm und drang'. To what does it refer?

Answer: Turmoil, Rebellion

'Storm and stress' is the literal translation.
7. The French word, 'laissez-faire', is commonly used. What does it describe?

Answer: No government interference

'Government is best which governs least'. Really?
8. Hitler often spoke of 'lebensraum'. What does this word mean?

Answer: Living space

Austria's incorporation into the Third Reich was called 'Anschluss'.
9. The French give us the word 'panache'. Meaning?

Answer: Dash and flamboyance

Verve
10. The French also speak of 'joie de vivre'. What does it mean?

Answer: Joy of Living

Literally, 'joy of living'.
Source: Author robert362

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