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Quiz about Foreign Phrases Around The World

Quiz about Foreign Phrases Around The World

Foreign Phrases: Around The World Quiz

Ever kept a 'Memento Mori'? Or looked bug-eyed when someone said 'mens sana in corpore sano'? Well, here's a foreign phrase quiz... hey, even if you don't do well, you might be able to pick up a word or two for the next time you travel abroad!

A multiple-choice quiz by RomanEmperor. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
RomanEmperor

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,113

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
8347

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: chianti59 (11/15), ceetee (14/15), negolas (5/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is meant by the phrase: 'Carpe Diem'? Hint

Seize the day

Catch me a fish

For almighty God

Takes one to know one

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Question 2 of 15

2. With what country do you associate the motto: 'E Pluribus Unum'? Hint

United States

Portugal

Italy

Mexico

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is meant by the phrase: 'Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose'? Hint

Everything changes for the better

Change happens whether you like it or not

Change is good, but so is choosing your fate

The more things change, the more they remain the same

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Question 4 of 15

4. In the phrase: 'Fortuna favet fatuis', who does Fortune favor? Hint

The Weak

The Strong

The Foolish

The Brave

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is meant by the phrase: 'Keine Antwort ist auch eine Antwort'? Hint

Let love rule

My life is my life

No answer is still an answer

My aunt will always be my aunt

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Question 6 of 15

6. What does 'Erin go bragh' mean? Hint

Look to the past

Erin, go away

Ireland forever

Look to the future

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Question 7 of 15

7. What is meant by: 'Sic transit gloria mundi'? Hint

Glory to the transit system

So passes away earthly glory

Get your dog gloria to by you a ticket

All's well that ends well

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Question 8 of 15

8. What does Descartes' "Cogito Ergo Sum" mean? Hint

I think therefore I am

I am that I am

Cognition is the sum of all knowledge

Think about the sum

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Question 9 of 15

9. Define 'Schadenfreude' Hint

Pleasure in the misfortune of others

Shady spots

Belief in the works of Sigmund Freud

High speed train

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Question 10 of 15

10. What does 'Fiat Lux' mean? Hint

Let them eat cake

Let there be light

Do the chores

Be quiet

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is meant by 'In vino veritas'? Hint

Wine gets one drunk

Wine is truly great

People tell the truth when drunk

Uncle Vino drinks a lot

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Question 12 of 15

12. 'La donna e mobile' means? Hint

Don't trifle with woman

Woman is changeable

A woman strikes fast

Woman is dangerous

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Question 13 of 15

13. What translates 'O tempora! O mores!'? Hint

Oh the times! Oh the memories!

Oh the times! Oh the changes!

Oh the times! Oh the women!

Oh the times! Oh the manners!

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Question 14 of 15

14. What does Julius Caesar's 'Veni Vidi Vici' mean? Hint

I am that I am, that I am

I came, I saw, I conquered

I drink, I love, I live

Love, Life, Liberty

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Question 15 of 15

15. What is meant by: 'Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori'? Hint

For life, against war

Life is worth living

It is sweet and fitting to die for one's country

Death will not stop love

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Most Recent Scores

Sep 05 2026 : chianti59: 11/15
Sep 05 2026 : ceetee: 14/15
Sep 03 2026 : negolas: 5/15
Sep 02 2026 : Guest 161: 7/15
Aug 28 2026 : GreenChair74: 12/15
Aug 18 2026 : Guest 64: 0/15
Aug 18 2026 : Zippy826: 14/15
Aug 07 2026 : misstified: 14/15
Jul 30 2026 : xxFruitcakexx: 12/15

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