Foreign Words We Have Assimilated

What does carpe diem mean?

• A type of fish found in rivers

• To urge someone to make the most of the present time

• To grab something from the future

What does the French phrase **c'est la vie** mean?

• A) That's life

• B) It's a beautiful day

• C) Life is a journey

• D) Live and let live

Which language does the word **kindergarten** originate from?

• A) French

• B) German

• C) Spanish

• D) Italian

What is the meaning of the Italian word **piano** in English?

• A) Soft

• B) Loud

• C) Fast

• D) Slow

The word **tsunami** is borrowed from which language?

• A) Chinese

• B) Japanese

• C) Korean

• D) Thai

What does the Latin phrase **et cetera** mean?

• A) And others

• B) And so on

• C) In conclusion

• D) For example

Which of the following words is derived from Arabic?

• A) Algebra

• B) Ballet

• C) Chocolate

• D) Robot

What does the Spanish word **siesta** refer to?

• A) A dance

• B) A nap

• C) A meal

• D) A festival

The word **ballet** is borrowed from which language?

• A) Italian

• B) French

• C) Russian

• D) Spanish

What is the meaning of the French word **rendezvous**?

• A) A meeting

• B) A journey

• C) A celebration

• D) A farewell