French Loanwords
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The English word 'restaurant' comes from French. What did the original French word mean?
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Identify English words borrowed from French and their meanings French Loanwords packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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1. The English word 'restaurant' comes from French. What did the original French word mean?
Answer: A restoring food or drink
2. Which of these English words is borrowed from French?
Answer: Ballet
3. The word 'entrepreneur' comes from French. What does it literally mean?
Answer: One who undertakes
4. What does the French loanword 'cul-de-sac' literally translate to?
Answer: Bottom of the bag
5. Which cooking term borrowed from French means 'to fry lightly in butter or oil'?
Answer: Saute
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