French Roots Vocabulary Quiz - Level 1
Q1–10 of 50What is the meaning of “Tête-à-tête”?
Pronunciation: tet-ah-tet
Meaning: A private conversation between two people.
Sentence: The CEO had a tête-à-tête with the manager after the meeting.
What does “Vis-à-vis” mean?
Pronunciation: vee-zah-vee
Meaning: Used when talking about something in relation to another thing.
Sentence: The policy changed vis-à-vis employee benefits.
What is the meaning of “Joie de vivre”?
Pronunciation: zhwah duh veevr
Meaning: Great happiness and enjoyment of life.
Sentence: Her joie de vivre inspires everyone around her.
What does “À la carte” mean?
Pronunciation: ah-la-kart
Meaning: Ordering individual dishes instead of a full meal set.
Sentence: We ordered pasta à la carte instead of the set menu.
What is the meaning of “En route”?
Pronunciation: ahn-root
Meaning: On the way to a destination.
Sentence: The delivery truck is en route to the warehouse.
What does “Bon voyage” mean?
Pronunciation: bon voy-ahzh
Meaning: A phrase used to wish someone a pleasant journey.
Sentence: We said bon voyage as she left for Europe.
What does “Bon appétit” mean?
Pronunciation: bon ap-uh-tee
Meaning: A phrase said before eating to wish others enjoyment of the meal.
Sentence: The host smiled and said bon appétit.
What does “Faux pas” mean?
Pronunciation: foh-pah
Meaning: An embarrassing mistake made in social situations.
Sentence: Asking about his salary was a faux pas.
What is the meaning of “En masse”?
Pronunciation: ahn-mass
Meaning: When many people do something together.
Sentence: The fans arrived en masse at the stadium.
What does “En vogue” mean?
Pronunciation: ahn-vohg
Meaning: Something that is currently popular or trendy.
Sentence: Vintage fashion is en vogue again.