French Quiz On Basic Vocabulary

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French Quiz On Basic Vocabulary - Quiz

Are you a new French student and have been having a hard time revising for the final exam that is coming up? Worry no more. Just try solving this 'french quiz for beginners' that is given below. This quiz is perfect for helping students in polishing their French vocabulary. So give it a shot and see if you are well prepared or need some more time to study. All the best!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    How do you say hi in french?

    • A.

      Oui

    • B.

      Ca va

    • C.

      Salut

    • D.

      Pardon

    Correct Answer
    C. Salut
    Explanation
    "Salut" is the correct answer because it is a common informal greeting in French, similar to "hi" or "hello" in English. It is used to say hello to friends, family, or people of similar age or familiarity. "Oui" means "yes," "ça va" means "how are you," and "pardon" means "sorry" or "excuse me," but none of these options are appropriate greetings for saying hi in French.

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  • 2. 

    'Merci' in English means _______. 

    • A.

      Sorry

    • B.

      Thank you

    • C.

      Repeat

    • D.

      Bye

    Correct Answer
    B. Thank you
    Explanation
    The word "Merci" is a French word that translates to "thank you" in English.

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  • 3. 

    When someone says d'accord it means ____________.

    • A.

      Ok

    • B.

      Sorry

    • C.

      Wait

    • D.

      Slow down!

    Correct Answer
    A. Ok
    Explanation
    When someone says "d'accord" it means "ok".

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  • 4. 

    How do you say wait in French?

    • A.

      Attention

    • B.

      Attends

    • C.

      Aller

    • D.

      A plus

    Correct Answer
    B. Attends
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "attends." In French, "attends" is the imperative form of the verb "attendre," which means "to wait." This form is used when giving a command or instruction to someone, and it specifically means "wait" in this context.

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  • 5. 

    Quoi in English means __________. 

    • A.

      What

    • B.

      Why

    • C.

      When

    • D.

      Where

    Correct Answer
    A. What
    Explanation
    The word "quoi" in English means "what". It is used to ask for information or to inquire about something that is not known or understood.

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  • 6. 

    How do say 'please' in French?

    • A.

      S'il vous vous

    • B.

      Si tu place

    • C.

      S'il vous plait

    • D.

      De rein

    Correct Answer
    C. S'il vous plait
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "s'il vous plait." In French, "s'il vous plait" is the polite way to say "please." It is used when addressing someone formally or when speaking to multiple people.

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  • 7. 

    On y va is _________. 

    • A.

      Come back

    • B.

      Let's go

    • C.

      Let's listen

    • D.

      Come home

    Correct Answer
    B. Let's go
    Explanation
    The phrase "On y va" is a French expression that translates to "let's go" in English. It is commonly used to suggest or invite someone to go somewhere or start an activity together.

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  • 8. 

    The word 'repeat' is spelled as _________ in French. 

    • A.

      Repeater

    • B.

      Repetez

    • C.

      Repouser

    • D.

      Retander

    Correct Answer
    B. Repetez
    Explanation
    In French, the word 'repeat' is spelled as 'repetez'.

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  • 9. 

    The French word 'Fille' in English refers to ___________. 

    • A.

      Boys

    • B.

      Girl

    • C.

      Kids

    • D.

      Toys

    Correct Answer
    B. Girl
    Explanation
    The French word 'Fille' translates to 'girl' in English.

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  • 10. 

    The exact meaning of the word 'Merci beaucoup' is ___________. 

    • A.

      Thank you 

    • B.

      Excuse me please

    • C.

      Thank you very much 

    • D.

      Good morning

    Correct Answer
    C. Thank you very much 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Thank you very much". The phrase "Merci beaucoup" is a French expression that translates to "Thank you very much" in English. It is a polite way of expressing gratitude and appreciation.

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