You may have known that there are many words in the English language that are of Latin origin, but did you know that just about an equal number of words have French beginnings? Multiple sources have suggested that that's about 80,000 English words! These loanwords – words used directly from another language with little or no translation – are peppered throughout the English language and you may have used some unwittingly in your everyday conversation!
If you're familiar with most of the French loanwords, then this quiz should be a piece of cake! But chances are, you will be surprised that some of these words even had a French origin!
Take a shot at guessing how these English words with French origin are actually spelt. For example, did we spell 'entrepreneur' correctly? If you said yes, then you stand a shot at passing this quiz easily!
Let us know how well you did by sharing your results.
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Can You Spell Fancy French Words That English Language … Quiz Questions
How do you spell the word for an image represented as a solid shape of a single color, with its edges matching the outline of the subject?
Silhouette
Silouhette
Silouette
What is the spelling for a bunch of flowers?
Boquet
Boqcuet
Bouquet
Which is the spelling for an alcoholic beverage usually served before a meal to stimulate the appetite?
Aperitif
Apritif
Apertitif
Which is the correct spelling of the word that means appetizer in English but means 'outside the work' in French?
Hors d'oeuvre
Horderves
Hors d'euvre
How do you spell this common salad dressing?
Vinaigrette
Vinegarette
Vinigarette
How do you spell this flaky pastry, which is the word for crescent in French?
Croissant
Crossant
Croisant
What is the spelling of a private car driver, which also means an operator of a steam engine in French?
Chauffer
Showfer
Chauffeur
Deriving from the French word for undertake, what is the spelling for a person who organizes and manages any enterprise?
Entreprenour
Entrepreneur
Entreprneur
How do you spell this common dressing?
Mayonaise
Mayonace
Mayonnaise
How do you spell this important chemistry element and a party beverage?
Alcohol
Alcool
Alchohol
Which is the correct spelling of the French word for 'already seen'?
Deja Vu
Deja Voo
Dayja Vu
Which is the spelling for an eating establishment?
Restraunt
Restaurunt
Restaurant
Which is the correct spelling of the French word for dressmaking and a word for high fashion?
Couture
Coture
Coutour
What is the spelling for an essay criticizing a literary work?
Critique
Critice
Critick
How do you spell the French word for remember, which is known as a memento in English?
Souvenir
Souvener
Sovenir
One Comment
15/15!!!