French 2 Quiz Unit 1
A quiz for beginners in French 2 for unit 1. Good Luck! NOT FOR FRENCH 1 STUDENTS! BTW the accents are not included on the words for this quiz :(
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Pauvre
- A.
Rich
- B.
Poor
- C.
To turn
- D.
Pear
- E.
Petty
Correct Answer
B. PoorExplanation
The correct answer is "poor." The word "pauvre" in French translates to "poor" in English. This word is used to describe someone who lacks wealth or resources.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Un patissier/une patissiere
- A.
A baker
- B.
A paint shop owner
- C.
A pet store owner
- D.
A pastry shop owner
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. A pastry shop ownerExplanation
A patissier or a patissiere is a person who specializes in making pastries. They are skilled in creating a variety of sweet treats like cakes, pastries, and desserts. Therefore, the correct answer is a pastry shop owner, as they would be responsible for running and managing a shop that sells these delicious baked goods.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Un parc
- A.
A parking space
- B.
A packing box
- C.
A park
- D.
The outdoors
- E.
A pack
Correct Answer
C. A parkExplanation
The correct answer is "a park". The word "parc" in French translates to "park" in English. This means that the given phrase "un parc" refers to a park.Rate this question:
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- 4.
La nourriture
- A.
Nutrition
- B.
Recess
- C.
Food
- D.
Tourture
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. FoodExplanation
The correct answer is "food" because the term "la nourriture" is a French word that translates to "food" in English. The other options, such as "nutrition," "recess," and "torture," do not accurately represent the meaning of "la nourriture." Therefore, the correct answer is "food."Rate this question:
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- 5.
Comme
- A.
Now
- B.
Comma
- C.
Calm
- D.
Coma
- E.
Come
Correct Answer
A. NowExplanation
The word "now" is the correct answer because it is the only word among the options that is spelled correctly and makes sense in the given context. The other options either have incorrect spellings or do not fit the context of the question.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Vite
- A.
Fast, quickley
- B.
Life
- C.
Bright
- D.
Bitter
- E.
Old
Correct Answer
A. Fast, quickleyExplanation
The word "vite" is a French word that translates to "fast" or "quickly" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is "fast, quickly" as these words accurately represent the meaning of "vite".Rate this question:
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- 7.
Venirde (infinitive form)
- A.
To live
- B.
To sell
- C.
To age
- D.
To have just
- E.
To verify
Correct Answer
D. To have justExplanation
The correct answer is "to have just." This is because "venirde" is a combination of the verbs "venir" (to come) and "de" (of, from). "Venirde" is used to indicate that an action has just occurred or that someone has just arrived from a specific place. Therefore, "to have just" is the most appropriate meaning for "venirde" in this context.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Selon
- A.
A salon
- B.
According to
- C.
A sallon
- D.
To see again
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. According toExplanation
The correct answer is "according to." This is because "selon" is a French preposition that is commonly translated as "according to" in English. It is used to indicate that something is based on or in accordance with a particular source or authority. The other options are not accurate translations of "selon."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Laid(e)
- A.
Easy-going
- B.
Payment
- C.
Lady
- D.
Unattractive
- E.
To lie down
Correct Answer
D. UnattractiveExplanation
The word "laid" is a past tense form of the verb "to lay," which means to place or put something down. However, in this context, "laid" is used as an adjective to describe someone or something that is unattractive. Therefore, the correct answer is "unattractive."Rate this question:
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- 10.
Devenir
- A.
To dive
- B.
To defend
- C.
To divide
- D.
To delve into to
- E.
To become
Correct Answer
E. To becomeExplanation
The correct answer is "to become." The verb "devenir" in French means "to become." This verb is used to indicate a change or transformation from one state or condition to another. It is commonly used to express the process of becoming something or someone different from what one was before.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Penible
- A.
Unpleasant
- B.
Untenible
- C.
Dependable
- D.
Legible
- E.
Writable
Correct Answer
A. UnpleasantExplanation
The word "penible" is not a commonly used word in English. However, based on the given options, "unpleasant" is the most suitable synonym for "penible". "Unpleasant" means causing discomfort, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction. It is the closest in meaning to "penible" among the given options.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Enfin
- A.
Attention
- B.
At the ready
- C.
Finally
- D.
The end
- E.
Finish
Correct Answer
C. FinallyExplanation
The word "finally" is synonymous with "enfin" and "at the ready" and "attention" do not fit the context. "The end" and "finish" are similar in meaning to "finally," but they are not the best choices because they do not convey the same sense of completion or relief. Therefore, "finally" is the most appropriate answer.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Faible
- A.
A fable
- B.
Weak
- C.
Failure
- D.
Flammable
- E.
Stable
Correct Answer
B. WeakExplanation
The word "faible" means weak in French. It is used to describe something that lacks strength or power. This word does not have any connotations of failure or being flammable. It is simply a term used to describe a lack of physical or mental strength.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Fort(e)
- A.
Strong
- B.
Fat
- C.
Breakable
- D.
Dilapidated
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. StrongExplanation
The word "fort(e)" is a noun that means a person's strong suit or talent. It is often used in the phrase "one's forte" to describe something that a person excels at or is particularly skilled in. Therefore, "strong" is the correct answer as it is the closest synonym to "forte" in this context. The other options, such as "fat," "breakable," and "dilapidated," do not accurately represent the meaning of "forte."Rate this question:
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- 15.
Mince
- A.
Mice
- B.
Slender
- C.
To chop
- D.
Gaunt
- E.
Unhealthy
Correct Answer
B. SlenderExplanation
The word "slender" means thin or slim. In the given options, "mince" and "mice" are unrelated to the meaning of "slender." "To chop" refers to cutting something into small pieces and "gaunt" means excessively thin or emaciated. Therefore, the only option that is synonymous with "slender" is "gaunt."Rate this question:
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- 16.
Moyen, moyenne
- A.
Mayonnaise
- B.
Musical
- C.
Moisturized
- D.
Medium
- E.
Too much
Correct Answer
D. MediumExplanation
The word "medium" is the correct answer because it is the only word in the given list that matches the given words "moyen" and "moyenne" in terms of meaning. "Medium" can be used to describe something that is neither too big nor too small, or it can refer to a person who has psychic abilities to communicate with the spirit world.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Occupe(e)
- A.
Diligent
- B.
Octopus-like
- C.
Busy
- D.
Distracted
- E.
Full
Correct Answer
C. BusyExplanation
The word "occupe(e)" is a French word that translates to "busy" in English. This word is used to describe someone who is occupied or engaged in an activity, indicating that they are not available or free. Therefore, "busy" is the correct English translation for "occupe(e)".Rate this question:
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- 18.
Un siecle
- A.
An icicle
- B.
A monkey
- C.
A bicycle
- D.
A second
- E.
A century
Correct Answer
E. A centuryExplanation
The correct answer is "a century". "Un siècle" is a French phrase that translates to "a century" in English. The other options do not match the given phrase.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Un singe
- A.
A monkey
- B.
A singer
- C.
A sting
- D.
A single...
- E.
A sheep
Correct Answer
A. A monkeyExplanation
The correct answer is "a monkey" because the word "un singe" in French translates to "a monkey" in English. The other options such as "a singer," "a sting," "a single," and "a sheep" do not accurately represent the meaning of the given phrase.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Triste
- A.
Trustworthy
- B.
Tired
- C.
Sad
- D.
Trite
- E.
Concerned
Correct Answer
C. SadExplanation
The word "triste" is a Spanish adjective that translates to "sad" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is "sad."Rate this question:
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- 21.
Vif, vive
- A.
Life
- B.
Old
- C.
Bright
- D.
Dull
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. BrightExplanation
The word "bright" is the correct answer because it is the only word in the list that is synonymous with "vif" and "vive," both of which mean lively or full of life. The other words in the list, such as "life," "old," and "dull," do not have the same meaning as "vif" and "vive." Therefore, "bright" is the most appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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- 22.
A cote (de)
- A.
Beside, next to
- B.
Far away from
- C.
Across from
- D.
Under
- E.
Over
Correct Answer
A. Beside, next toExplanation
The phrase "a cote (de)" in French translates to "beside" or "next to" in English. This means that the correct answer is "beside, next to". It denotes proximity or being in close proximity to something or someone.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Une demi-heure
- A.
A short hour
- B.
Demi Lovato
- C.
The hour before last
- D.
Half an hour
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. Half an hourExplanation
The correct answer is "half an hour" because "demi-heure" is a French phrase that translates to "half an hour" in English. The other options are not correct translations of the given phrase.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Difficile
- A.
Hard, difficult
- B.
Easy
- C.
A dorsal fin
- D.
Different
- E.
Discourse
Correct Answer
A. Hard, difficultExplanation
The word "difficile" is a French word that translates to "hard" or "difficult" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is "hard, difficult".Rate this question:
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- 25.
Drole
- A.
Boring
- B.
Drool
- C.
Funny
- D.
Tiring
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. FunnyExplanation
The word "funny" is the correct answer because it is the only option that is synonymous with "drole" and does not have a negative connotation like "boring" or "tiring". "Drool" is unrelated to the word "drole" and therefore not the correct answer. The option "none of the above" is not the correct answer because "funny" is a valid option.Rate this question:
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- 26.
En avance
- A.
In order
- B.
Early
- C.
In the air
- D.
In a house
- E.
In advertisement
Correct Answer
B. EarlyExplanation
"En avance" is a French phrase that translates to "early" in English. This phrase is commonly used to indicate that something is happening or being done before the expected or scheduled time. Therefore, "early" is the correct answer as it accurately represents the meaning of "en avance" in this context.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Une exposotion
- A.
Exhibit, exhibition
- B.
A position
- C.
An exception
- D.
An excuse
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Exhibit, exhibitionExplanation
The correct answer is exhibit, exhibition. This is because the word "exposition" refers to a public display or exhibition of art, goods, or information. The words "exhibit" and "exhibition" are synonyms for "exposition" and accurately describe the act of showcasing something publicly. The other options, such as "a position," "an exception," and "an excuse," do not relate to the concept of a public display or exhibition. Therefore, the correct answer is exhibit, exhibition.Rate this question:
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