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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.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
28,709

Updated
Jul 23 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
8826

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does the German word, 'zeitgeist', mean? Hint

Deep sorrow

Speculation regarding the future

Regret and guilt

Spirit of the time

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Question 2 of 10

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

Rebelliousness

Sadness at the state of the world

Gregariousness

Poverty

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Question 3 of 10

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

Excessive imbibing

Extreme cautiousness

Grace, tact and polish

Miserly attitudes

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Question 4 of 10

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

Timidity

Profoundly moralistic nature

Great intelligence

Calm, imperturbable nature

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Question 5 of 10

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

View of the world

Political and economic isolationism

Advocating anarchy

Fascination with the occult

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Question 6 of 10

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

Peace, Prosperity

Turmoil, Rebellion

Patriotism, Militarism

Ruthlessness, Power-seeking

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Question 7 of 10

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

No government interference

Government by aristocracy

Creation of a classless society

Socialization of essential aspects of society

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Question 8 of 10

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

Unreasonableness of foreign powers

Annexation of Austria

Living space

Self-sacrifice of soldiers in combat

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Question 9 of 10

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

Ethical and moral behavior

Fearlessness

Dash and flamboyance

Bravery

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Question 10 of 10

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

Joy of Living

Inevitability of Fate

Acceptance of burdens

Irrational nature of man

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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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