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Explore the meanings behind various Latin and French phrases that are frequently used in English. This collection includes definitions and contextual uses for terms such as "carpe diem," "persona non grata," and "coup de grâce," along with their historical significance. Learn about phrases like "ante bellum" (before the war) and "tabula rasa" (clean slate). Whether you're a language enthusiast or just curious, this guide offers a concise yet insightful look into expressions that enrich our language and convey profound concepts.

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  2. This is the definition of ad infinitum

  3. What is without limit, into infinity ?

  4. The Latin phrase ante bellum means…

  5. What is “before the war”?

  6. This root word means “seize the day”

  7. What is carpe diem?

  8. This root word means “about” and is abbreviated “c” and followed by a date)

  9. What is circa?

  10. The Latin phrase magnum opus means…

  11. What is “great work”?

  12. The Latin term “mea culpa” means…

  13. What is “by my fault” (used as an acknowledgement of one's mistake)?

  14. “Modus operandi” means…

  15. What is the manner of work?

  16. The term “per annum” means…

  17. What is per year?

  18. A non-acceptable person (one whom others do not care for)

  19. What is persona non grata?

  20. The Latin phrase meaning “after death.”

  21. What is post mortem?

  22. This Latin term means a clean slate; an opportunity to start from the beginning.

  23. What is tabula rasa?

  24. “Dry land” translated into Latin means…

  25. What is terra firma?

  26. “Unknown land” translated into Latin…

  27. What is terra incognita?

  28. The Latin word “verbatim” means

  29. What is exactly as said?

  30. The French term now used in English “c-est la vie” means…

  31. What is "such is life" - meaning that life is harsh but that one must accept it.?

  32. The phrase that means “the final blow that results in victory” - historically used in the context of the battlefield to refer to the killing of badly wounded enemy soldiers, now more often used in a figurative context (e.g., business). 

  33. What is coup de grâce?

  34. The French phrase crème de la crème means...

  35. What is the best of the best?

  36. The term déjà vu means…

  37. What is been here before or already seen?

  38. This French term means “of the day”… 

  39. What is du jour?

  40. The French term “faux pas” …

  41. What is false step; usually meaning a mistake?

  42. The French term joie de vivre means…

  43. What is the joy of life?

  44. The French term non de plumemeans…

  45. What pen name; an author's pseudonym?

  46. The Latin phrase “E Pluribus Unum” means...

  47. What is “from many, one?”

  48. This saying is the motto of the United States Marine Corp and means “Always faithful”.

  49. What is Semper fidelis?

  50. “Coup de grâce” means…

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