Foreign words and phrases commonly used in English
ab initio ( Latin) - from the beginning.
ad hoc (Latin) – for a particular purpose only.
Ad infinitum (Latin) – limitless, for ever.
Ad interim (Latin) – in the mean time.
Ad valorem (Latin) – according to the value.
Alma Mater (Latin) - used for the university or school attended.
Alter ego (Latin) - one’s second self
A priori (Latin) – based on theoretical deduction.
Au revoir (French) – good bye till we meet again.
Bête noire (French) –a person or thing disliked.
Bona fide (Latin) – in good faith.
Bon voyage (French) – have a good journey.
Coup d’ etat (French) –unconstitutional change of government.
De facto (Latin) in actual fact.
De jure (Latin) – according to law.
De novo (Latin) – anew.
Détente (French) – relaxation of strained relations.
En bloc (French) – in a body.
En route (French) – on the way.
Ex gratia (Latin) – as in ‘ex gratia payment’ meaning payment not legally binding but for which some moral obligation is felt.
Ex officio (Latin) - by virtue of one’s office.
Fait accompli (French)- a thing already done.
Faux pas (French) – a false step, an indiscreet remark.
Modus operandi (Latin) – mode ofoperation.
Mala fide (Latin) – in bad faith.
Nouveau riche (French) - people who have recently become rich and who display their wealth in a tasteless way.
Par excellence (French) – of the highest degree.
Prima facie (Latin) – on the first view.
Quid pro quo (Latin) – something given or taken in place of another.
Sine die (Latin) - without a day appointed.
Status quo (Latin)- the current situation.
Sub judice (Latin) - under judicial consideration.
Ultra vires (Latin) – beyond the power of law.
Volte face (French) - complete change.
Vis-à-vis – in comparison with
Note: Use ALD Oxford or Cambridge to practise the pronunciation of each item.
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ab initio ( Latin) - from the beginning.
ad hoc (Latin) – for a particular purpose only.
Ad infinitum (Latin) – limitless, for ever.
Ad interim (Latin) – in the mean time.
Ad valorem (Latin) – according to the value.
Alma Mater (Latin) - used for the university or school attended.
Alter ego (Latin) - one’s second self
A priori (Latin) – based on theoretical deduction.
Au revoir (French) – good bye till we meet again.
Bête noire (French) –a person or thing disliked.
Bona fide (Latin) – in good faith.
Bon voyage (French) – have a good journey.
Coup d’ etat (French) –unconstitutional change of government.
De facto (Latin) in actual fact.
De jure (Latin) – according to law.
De novo (Latin) – anew.
Détente (French) – relaxation of strained relations.
En bloc (French) – in a body.
En route (French) – on the way.
Ex gratia (Latin) – as in ‘ex gratia payment’ meaning payment not legally binding but for which some moral obligation is felt.
Ex officio (Latin) - by virtue of one’s office.
Fait accompli (French)- a thing already done.
Faux pas (French) – a false step, an indiscreet remark.
Modus operandi (Latin) – mode ofoperation.
Mala fide (Latin) – in bad faith.
Nouveau riche (French) - people who have recently become rich and who display their wealth in a tasteless way.
Par excellence (French) – of the highest degree.
Prima facie (Latin) – on the first view.
Quid pro quo (Latin) – something given or taken in place of another.
Sine die (Latin) - without a day appointed.
Status quo (Latin)- the current situation.
Sub judice (Latin) - under judicial consideration.
Ultra vires (Latin) – beyond the power of law.
Volte face (French) - complete change.
Vis-à-vis – in comparison with
Note: Use ALD Oxford or Cambridge to practise the pronunciation of each item.
If you have any doubt, hesitate not to call back.
Mob: 9746684670
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