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Quiz about Common Foreign Words And Phrases
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.
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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
7167
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: vlk56pa (14/15), Guest 90 (15/15), kell217 (11/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What is a BRASSERIE? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What does the phrase NOM DE PLUME mean? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. What is the correct definition of JOIE DE VIVRE? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What does the Latin phrase AD INFINITUM mean? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What is the understood meaning of SOIRÉE? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. The French phrase JE NE SAIS QUOI means? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. A FAUX PAS is an: Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. The correct definition of SAVOIR-FAIRE is: Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What does NOUVEAU RICHE mean? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which of these English phrases has the closest meaning to MON DIEU? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. The phrase HAUTE COUTURE refers to: Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What is a CANAPÉ? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What is the correct meaning of a CONSOMMÉ? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. The French word PURÉE means: Hint


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





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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 SOIRÉE?

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 CANAPÉ?

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 CONSOMMÉ?

Answer: A clear soup

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