French & Latin Words

Question 1

Eau de cologne

Answer 1

A diluted perfume that cools the skin

Question 2

Petite

Answer 2

Small and delicate

Question 3

Corsage

Answer 3

A very small bouquet worn by a woman.

Question 4

Rouge

Answer 4

A red cosmetic used to colour the cheeks.

Question 5

Boudoir

Answer 5

A lady’s private room or bedroom.

Question 6

Cul-de-sac

Answer 6

A road closed at one end.

Question 7

En suite

Answer 7

Being part of a set e.g. a bathroom and a bedroom.

Question 8

Chaise lounge

Answer 8

A sofa with a back, an armrest and a leg rest.

Question 9

Petit mal

Answer 9

A mild form of epilepsy.

Question 10

Toupee

Answer 10

A man’s wig for a bald spot.

Question 11

Tourniquet

Answer 11

Any device that is used to stop bleeding.

Question 12

Secateurs

Answer 12

Shears used specifically for pruning.

Question 13

Fracas

Answer 13

A noisy disturbance, brawl or fight.

Question 14

A.D

Answer 14

Anno Domini; in the year of our Lord, since the time of Jesus.

Question 15

A.M

Answer 15

Ante Meridian; before midday.

Question 16

P.M

Answer 16

Post Meridian; after midday.

Question 17

Circa

Answer 17

Approximately, mostly used with a date or a figure. Often abbreviated as c.

Question 18

Annus Horriblis

Answer 18

A horrible, unpleasant year.

Question 19

Per annum

Answer 19

By the year; often refers to a salary.

Question 20

Pro tem

Answer 20

Pro Temore; temporary or for the time being.

Question 21

Ad infinitum

Answer 21

Going on indefinitely.

Question 22

Sine die

Answer 22

Without a day; indefinitely without a future date.

Question 23

Pro rata

Answer 23

In proportion to the value; a proportion of a salary is paid for part time work.

Question 24

Memorandum

Answer 24

An informal form of communication, particular in business.

Question 25

P.S.

Answer 25

Post Scriptum; written later as an additional note after a signature.

Question 26

Re

Answer 26

Concerning or with reference to.

Question 27

N.B

Answer 27

Nota Bene; note well or take notice.

Question 28

Pro forma

Answer 28

Pre written, standardised form.

Question 29

The school day begins at 9____ sharp.

Answer 29

AM

Question 30

I wrote to my hotel manager ____ my forthcoming reservation.

Answer 30

re

Question 31

The house was built ____ 1805.

Answer 31

circa

Question 32

The salary is £20,000 ____.

Answer 32

per annum.

Question 33

In ____ 43 the Romans invaded Britain.

Answer 33

AD

Question 34

My best friend lost their home so now they are staying with me ____.

Answer 34

Sine die

Question 35

As part of my job application I was required to fill out a ____.

Answer 35

Pro forma

Question 36

My evening class is at 7:30____ every Monday.

Answer 36

PM

Question 37

____ smoking is strictly forbidden.

Answer 37

Nota bene

Question 38

“That’s all for now! Take care, Ruth. ____, don’t forget to feed the dog.”

Answer 38

P.S

Question 39

I didn’t have time to speak to the staff personally so I sent a ____.

Answer 39

memorandum

Question 40

My ____ was last year with the death of my mother and the collapse of my business.

Answer 40

annus horriblis

Question 41

The accused had jumped jail so the judge postponed the trial ____.

Answer 41

pro tem

Question 42

The full time salary was £30,000, so working half time meant I would get £15,000 ____.

Answer 42

pro rata

Question 43

I was happy to store the furniture in my garage temporarily, but not ____.

Answer 43

ad infinitum

Question 44

To stop the boy bleeding to death, a ____ was applied to his leg.

Answer 44

tourniquet

Question 45

“Put some ____ on your face, you look very pale.”

Answer 45

rouge

Question 46

Susan loves to spend cosy evenings in her ____ away from the rest of the world.

Answer 46

boudoir

Question 47

Sheila is slender. When she buys clothes she buys from the ____ range.

Answer 47

petite

Question 48

There was a ____ between the rival gangs which resulted in some frightening scenes.

Answer 48

fracas

Question 49

The smell of her cheap ____ overpowered the room.

Answer 49

eau de cologne

Question 50

Children can play safely in the ____ as there is no traffic.

Answer 50

cul-de-sac

Question 51

All the female guests were asked to wear a cream ____ with roses.

Answer 51

corsage

Question 52

The ___ in the bedroom was covered in clothes making it impossible to lie on.

Answer 52

chaise lounge

Question 53

My brother suffers from ____. This means he has to take medications.

Answer 53

petit mal

Question 54

During the gale force winds, uncle Bob lost his ____, leaving him with a bald spot.

Answer 54

toupee

Question 55

The new house had 7 bedrooms including 3 with ____ facilities.

Answer 55

en suite

Question 56

____ are needed to trim the hedges in the garden.

Answer 56

Secateurs