Study Materials for IBPS, Bank Exams : English Language - Foreign Words & Phrases
Study Materials for IBPS, Bank Exams : English Language
Foreign Words & Phrases
1. Ab initio (Latin) — From the beginning.
2. Aborigine (Latin) — Native, any of the earliest known inhabitants of a certain region.
3. Actionnaire (French) — Shareholder.
4. Actualite (French) — Real existence; appropriateness.
5. Ad hoc (Latin) — For the special purpose.
6. Ad interim (Latin) — In the meantime; temporary.
7. Ad libitum (Latin) — As one pleases.
8. Ad referendum (Latin) — For further consideration.
9. Ad valorem (Latin) — According to value.
10. A Dio (Italian) — To God; — Addio! Adieu!
11. Bacchus (Latin, Greek) — The god of wine.
12. Basta (Italian) — Enough ! No more !
13. Bastide (French) — A French country house.
14. Beau garcon (French) — A handsome man.
15. Beau jour (French) — Fine day, good times.
16. Beaux-arts (French) — The fine arts.
17. Beneficiare (French) — The person receiving benctits.
18. Bene qui latiut bene vixit (Latin) — He has lived\ell who has lived obscure.
19. Billet-doux (French) — A love letter.
20. Cadre (French) — A frame, a scheme; a list of officers.
21. Cafe (French) — Coffee.
22. Camaraderie (French) — Comrade; Friendly fellowship.
23. Carpe diem (Latin) — Enjoy the present day.
24. Cara sposa (Italian) — Dear wife.
25. Chef (French) — A cook in charge of a kitchen; head cook
26. Chesara’ Sara’ (Italian) — What will be will be.
27. Danke, Schoon (German) — Many thanks.
28. De bonne grace (French) — With good grace.
29. De facto (Latin) — In fact, actually.
30. De jure (Latin) — In the law; by right.
31. Dei gratin (Latin) — By the grace of God.
32. Deluxe (French) — Luxurious.
33. Ecce! (Latin) — Behold!
34. Edition deluxe (French) — A splendid and expensive edition of a book.
35. Elegant (French) — A person of fashion.
36. Elite (French) — The best part.
37. En famille (French) — With one’s family; at home; in an informal way.
38. En masse (French) — In a group, universally.
39. Extra (Latin) — Beyond, outside the scope of.
40. Fade (French) — To become less distinct.
