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Foreign Words Used in English

List the foreign words that are now a part of English.
https://www.brainscape.com/blog/2011/08/foreign-words-we-use-every-day/
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From Latin meaning to a sickening degree.
ad nauseam
From French meaning have a nice trip.
bon voyage
From Latin meaning genuine.
bona fide
From French meaning unlimited authority.
carte blanche
From the Latin meaning let the buyer beware.
caveat emptor
From French meaning in a large group.
en masse
From French meaning established fact.
fait accompli
From French meaning a social blunder.
faux pas
From Latin meaning by the fact itself.
ipso facto
From Latin meaning method of operating.
modus operandi
From Latin meaning an unacceptable person.
persona non grata
From Latin meaning a temperamental and conceited person.
prima donna
From Latin meaning done or donated without charge.
pro bono
From Latin meaning something for something, usually an equal exchange.
quid pro quo
From Latin meaning the existing condition.
status quo
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