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.
Question 1 / 15
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?
You've nailed it!
Not quite right. đĸ
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Question 2 / 15
What is the spelling for a bunch of flowers?
That's the way!
Not quite.
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Question 3 / 15
Which is the spelling for an alcoholic beverage usually served before a meal to stimulate the appetite?
Cool! đ
Not quite right. đĸ
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Question 4 / 15
Which is the correct spelling of the word that means appetizer in English but means 'outside the work' in French?
You're one class act!
Doh! đ¤Ŧ
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Question 5 / 15
How do you spell this common salad dressing?
Nice job!
Hmm, I don't think so. đ
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Question 6 / 15
How do you spell this flaky pastry, which is the word for crescent in French?
Nice going!
I'm afraid that wasn't it. đ
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Question 7 / 15
What is the spelling of a private car driver, which also means an operator of a steam engine in French?
Woohoo! đĨŗ
Doh! đ¤Ŧ
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Question 8 / 15
Deriving from the French word for undertake, what is the spelling for a person who organizes and manages any enterprise?
Outstanding!
I'm afraid that wasn't it. đ
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Question 9 / 15
How do you spell this common dressing?
You've got it! đĨŗ
Not quite right. đĸ
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Question 10 / 15
How do you spell this important chemistry element and a party beverage?
Nice!
Hmm, I don't think so. đ
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Question 11 / 15
Which is the correct spelling of the French word for 'already seen'?
You get a gold star for that!
Nope, sorry. đĸ
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Question 12 / 15
Which is the spelling for an eating establishment?
Marvelous!
Not quite right. đĸ
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Question 13 / 15
Which is the correct spelling of the French word for dressmaking and a word for high fashion?
Brilliant! đ
Having difficulty with this one?
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Question 14 / 15
What is the spelling for an essay criticizing a literary work?
You're one class act!
Uh-oh. That was incorrect. đ
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Question 15 / 15
How do you spell the French word for remember, which is known as a memento in English?
Bravo!
Having difficulty with this one?
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Can You Spell These Fancy French Words That the English Language Has Stolen?
