Latin and French

Question 1

What does ‘Ad Hoc’ mean?

Answer 1

(advb/adj) When necessary or needed (when created for a specific purpose)

Latin: For this

Question 2

What does ‘Ad hominem’ mean?

Answer 2

(Advb/Adj) Directed towards the person rather than the argument.

Latin: to the man

Question 3

What does ‘Ad nauseam’ mean?

Answer 3

(advb) To repeat something so much that it has become annoying.

Latin: to sickness

Question 4

What does ‘Carpe diem’ mean?

My grandmother yelled “——–” as she jumped out of the plane with a parachute.

Answer 4

(exclam) To urge someone to make the most out of the present without worry of the future.

Latin: Seize the day

Question 5

What is a ‘Curriculum vitae’?

Answer 5

(noun) A brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous experiences.

Latin: course of life

Question 6

What does ‘Cum laude’ mean?

Answer 6

(advb)-With distinction.
(adj)- denoting/holding a college degree w/ distinction

Latin: with praise

Question 7

What does ‘Et cetera’ mean?

Answer 7

(advb) Used at the end of a list to indicate more items are included (no people)

Latin: and the rest

Question 8

What does ‘Et alia’ mean?

Answer 8

(advb) Used at the end of a list to indicate more people are included.

Latin: and others

Question 9

What does ‘Mea culpa’ mean?

A: Well, what do you have to say for yourself? B: Ya, that was my bad, ——-. A: Thank you for admitting it!

Answer 9

(exclam/noun) An acknowledgment of one’s fault; my bad.

Latin: by my fault

Question 10

What does ‘Per se’ mean?

While not poisonous —–, poinsettia leaves are unpleasant to eat and could cause vomiting.

Answer 10

(advb) By or in itself; as such

Latin: by itself

Question 11

What does ‘Persona non grata’ mean?
plural - personae non gratae

Romeo became ——- in Verona after killing Tybalt.

Answer 11

(noun) An unacceptable or unwelcome person.

Latin: an unwelcome person

Question 12

What does ‘Pro forma’ mean?

Answer 12

(adj/advb) Done as a matter of formality or politeness.

Latin: as a matter of form

Question 13

What does ‘Pro bono’ mean?

Answer 13

(adj/advb) Done without charge, especially in reference to legal work for a client with low income

Latin: for the public good

Question 14

Quid pro quo

Donald Trump’s 1st impeachment was because he offered Ukraine a —— and would punish Ukraine if they didn’t agree.

Answer 14

(noun) = Something given or received for something else; exchange; trade.

Latin for ‘something for something’

Question 15

Status quo

Answer 15

(noun) = The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.

Latin for ‘the existing state’

Question 16

Veni, vidi, vici

Answer 16

(Exclamation) = ‘I came, I saw, I conquered.’

Latin

Question 17

Verbatim

Answer 17

(adj. / adverb) = In exactly the same words as were used originally (word for word).

Latin for ‘word’

Question 18

Vice versa

Answer 18

(adverb) = With the main items in the preceding statement the other way around; conversely, inversely.

Latin for ‘in turned position’

Question 19

à la carte

Answer 19

(adj / adverb) = Of a menu/restaurant; listing or serving food that can be ordered separately.

French for ‘according to the menu’ (adj / adverb)

Question 20

Au revoir

Answer 20

(exclamation) = ‘Until we see each other again’; See you soon.

French

Question 21

Adieu

Answer 21

(exclamation) = ‘Farewell’; ‘Until God’ → likely to see ever again.

French

Question 22

Apropos

Answer 22

(Preposition/adj) = With reference to, concerning, appropriate to a particular situation.

French for ‘to purpose’

Question 23

Bon appetit

Answer 23

French for ‘good appetite’ (exclamation) = Used as a salutation to a person about to eat, wishing them a happy meal.

French for ‘good appetite’

Question 24

Bon voyage

Answer 24

(exclamation) = Used as a salutation to a person about to go on a trip, wishing them a good, safe journey.

French for ‘good journey’

Question 25

Carte blanche

Answer 25

(noun) = Complete freedom to act as one wishes. ## Footnote French for 'blank paper'

Question 26

C'est la vie

Answer 26

Used to express acceptance or resignation in the face of a difficult situation. ## Footnote French "that's life" (idiom/exclamation)

Question 27

Crème de la crème | Example: She is the crème de la crème of her profession

Answer 27

(noun) = the best person or thing of its kind; ## Footnote French "Cream of the cream"

Question 28

Coup d'état | Example: The military staged a coup d'état to take control.

Answer 28

(noun) = A sudden, violent seizure of power from a government; government overthrow ## Footnote French "blow of state"

Question 29

Déjà vu

Answer 29

(noun) = A feeling of having already seen or experienced something | Example: I had a sense of déjà vu when I walked into the room. ## Footnote French "already seen"

Question 30

Fait accompli

Answer 30

(noun) = A thing that has already happened or been decided before those affected hear about it | Example: The merger was a fait accompli by the time we were informed. ## Footnote French "accomplished fact"

Question 31

Faux pas | Example: His comment was a major faux pas at the dinner party.

Answer 31

(noun) = An embarrassing act or remark in a social situation; gaffe, blunder ## Footnote French "false step"

Question 32

Hors-d'oeuvre | Example: The hors-d'oeuvre included shrimp cocktails and stuffed mushroo

Answer 32

(noun) = A variety of foods served as an appetizer ## Footnote French "Outside of Work"

Question 33

Laissez-Faire | Example: The company's laissez-faire approach encouraged innovation.

Answer 33

(noun) = A policy or attitude of letting things take their own course without interfering ## Footnote French "allow to do"

Question 34

Rendezvous | Example: We have a rendezvous at the café at noon.

Answer 34

(noun) = a meeting, appointment; date ## Footnote French "present yourself"

Question 35

Touché | Example: "You made a good point there, touché!"

Answer 35

(exclamation) = used as an acknowledgment during a discussion of a good or clever point, often made at one's expense ## Footnote French "touched"