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Foreign Words/Phrase
SPI 3001.1.16
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| RSVP | (French) "repondez s'il vous plait"--"respond please"--a term usually used with a formal invitation |
| deja vu | (French) "already seen"--the illusion of remembering scenes and events when experienced for the first time: a feeling that one has seen or heard something before |
| faux pas | (French) "false step"--a social blunder |
| du jour | (French) "of the day"--made for a particular day: used of an item not specified on the regular menu: popular, fashionable or prominent at a particular time |
| bon voyage | (French) "good trip"--a farewell often used interjectionally |
| alma mater | (Latin)"nourishing mother"--a learning institution from which one graduates: the song used to represent a school |
| cum laude | (Latin) "with praise"--a distinction noting excellence upon graduating from high school or college |
| femme fatale | (French) "disastrous woman"--a seductive woman who lures men into dangerous or compromising situations |
| esprit de corps | (French) the common spirit existing in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group |
| verbatim | (Latin) "word for word" |
| E pluribus unum | (Latin) "out of many, one" --a clear reference to the unification of the original thirteen colonies into one nation: seen on many coins as well as the seal of the United States |
| prima donna | (Italian) "first lady"--a principal female singer in an opera or concert organization: a vain or undisciplined person who finds it difficult to work under direction or as part of a team |
| avant-garde | (French)"advanced guard, van guard"--people or works that are experimental or innovative (especially in art, literature or music) |
| status quo | (Latin) "the established order"--the way things have always been managed or handled: the way things are |
| joie de vivre | (French) "joy of living"--keen or buoyant enjoyment of life |
| carte blanche | (French) "blank check or document"--complete freedom or authority to act |
| caveat emptor | (Latin) "let the buyer beware"--a principle of commerce stating that if no warranty is provided a consumer buys at his own risk |
| alpha and omega | (Greek)--first and last letters of the Greek alphabet: the beginning and the end: the principal element |
| tabulas rasa | (Latin) "blank slate"--(baby, person that has yet to learn his environment); something that exists in its original ancient or primitive state; fresh start, chance to start over without prejudice |
| hoi polloi | (Greek) "the many, majority"--usually used to represent the masses of people in a derogatory sense |
| ad nauseam | (Latin) "to the point of nausea"--a topic or point that has been argued extensively |
Created by:
Ms.Hall@WestHigh
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