Sacrebleu! It's the Foreign Phrases Quiz

This popular French phrase translates to "reason for being," as the verb être stands for "to be." So, someone who really loves brownies might say, "Brownies are my raison d'être."

Latin in origin, this phrase is used to denote someone who is unwelcome or unacceptable.

Although the French phrase literally suggests that someone have a good digestion, most people use it to communicate "enjoy your meal." Just please, whatever you do, don't pronounce the "te" at the end.

Mensch is just one of many Yiddish words that pepper Western conversations, particularly among those with Jewish heritage. It means a person of honor and integrity.

Chez is French for "at the home of." It can also be used with a person's name, as in, "I'm eating chez Pierre" or dining at Pierre's home. Do not add "at" into the mix, as it is redundant.

Schadenfreude comes from two German words that mean "harm" and "joy." It means to take pleasure in the misfortunes of others; for instance, the feeling you get when a moralizing politician has to resign over an adulterous affair.

Hygge ("hue-gah" or "hoo-gah") is a Danish word with no direct English translation, though "cozy" comes close. Several books and websites have sprung up devoted to the hygge lifestyle of Denmark, which involves activities like sitting around a fireplace with friends while wearing woolly socks.

If someone says you're talking about something ad nauseum, you might want to give it a rest. That's because it's used to describe something going on in an annoying or repetitive nature until it becomes sickening.

If you think you're impressing the waiter in a French restaurant by calling him garçon (GAR-sohn) think again. The word literally means "boy." Calling him monsieur (muh – syuh) i.e. "sir" might get you a better reaction.

Bildungsroman (bildooNGZrom-ahn)comes from two German words that mean "novel" and "education" and often describes a coming-of-age story, like "Catcher in the Rye." A Roman à clef is a novel based on true events, often thinly veiled. Pièce de résistance is the most important item (usually of a meal).