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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.

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
7175

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Jaarhead (12/15), Guest 156 (12/15), Ian1964 (12/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is a BRASSERIE? Hint

An article of women's clothing

A musical instrument

A metal ornament

A coffee house

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Question 2 of 15

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

A bird's feather

An autobiography

A bowl of fruit

A pen name

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Question 3 of 15

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

Reverse of fortune

The joy of living

Jack of all trades

An agreement

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Question 4 of 15

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

Without end

Every excess becomes a vice

The order of the day

All things change

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is the understood meaning of SOIR�E? Hint

Too much bother

A sofa

A classy party

Sure, why not?

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Question 6 of 15

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

I am very tired

To work together

At my own risk

I don't know what

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Question 7 of 15

7. A FAUX PAS is an: Hint

Embarrassing remark

Old man

Australian pie

Extremely funny joke

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Question 8 of 15

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

A worthless fellow

Working together

Knowing the right thing to say or do

A silly remark

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Question 9 of 15

9. What does NOUVEAU RICHE mean? Hint

Just came into money

New regime

Nice cake

Poor

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Question 10 of 15

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

My day

Many thanks

My goodness

Two of me

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Question 11 of 15

11. The phrase HAUTE COUTURE refers to: Hint

Classy clothing

Fashionable hair style

Mountain climbing

Large hats

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Question 12 of 15

12. What is a CANAP�? Hint

An alcoholic drink

A bird

A finger food

A card game

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is the correct meaning of a CONSOMM�? Hint

A customer

A clear soup

A companion

One sided

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Question 14 of 15

14. The French word PUR�E means: Hint

Sieved cooked food

Perfect people

Pure bliss

For a particular occasion

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Question 15 of 15

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

In the open air

In bed

Inside a cafe

In your dining room

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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 SOIR�E?

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 CANAP�?

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 CONSOMM�?

Answer: A clear soup

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

14. The French word PUR�E 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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