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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
8304

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: max_brand1 (14/15), jmac5cicada (13/15), BarbaraMcI (13/15).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

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

For almighty God

Seize the day

Catch me a fish

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

Italy

United States

Portugal

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

The more things change, the more they remain the same

Change is good, but so is choosing your fate

Everything changes for the better

Change happens whether you like it or not

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Question 4 of 15

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

The Foolish

The Brave

The Strong

The Weak

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Question 5 of 15

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

No answer is still an answer

My aunt will always be my aunt

My life is my life

Let love rule

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Question 6 of 15

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

Ireland forever

Look to the future

Erin, go away

Look to the past

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Question 7 of 15

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

Glory to the transit system

All's well that ends well

Get your dog gloria to by you a ticket

So passes away earthly glory

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Question 8 of 15

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

Think about the sum

Cognition is the sum of all knowledge

I think therefore I am

I am that I am

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Question 9 of 15

9. Define 'Schadenfreude' Hint

Belief in the works of Sigmund Freud

High speed train

Shady spots

Pleasure in the misfortune of others

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Question 10 of 15

10. What does 'Fiat Lux' mean? Hint

Let there be light

Do the chores

Let them eat cake

Be quiet

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Question 11 of 15

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

Wine is truly great

Wine gets one drunk

Uncle Vino drinks a lot

People tell the truth when drunk

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Question 12 of 15

12. 'La donna e mobile' means? Hint

Woman is dangerous

Don't trifle with woman

Woman is changeable

A woman strikes fast

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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 manners!

Oh the times! Oh the women!

Oh the times! Oh the changes!

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Question 14 of 15

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

Love, Life, Liberty

I am that I am, that I am

I came, I saw, I conquered

I drink, I love, I live

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Question 15 of 15

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

Life is worth living

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

Death will not stop love

For life, against war

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Most Recent Scores

Feb 05 2026 : max_brand1: 14/15
Feb 03 2026 : jmac5cicada: 13/15
Jan 31 2026 : BarbaraMcI: 13/15
Jan 28 2026 : Guest 76: 0/15
Jan 24 2026 : Guest 98: 13/15
Jan 23 2026 : RJOhio: 13/15
Jan 21 2026 : purelyqing: 15/15
Jan 13 2026 : Poppet18: 12/15
Jan 10 2026 : Kankurette: 14/15

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