Latin And French Flashcards

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AD/anno Domoni

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In the year of the lord in the year since the beginning of Christ.

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AM/ Anti meridiem

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Before midday

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PM/ post meridiem

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After midday

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4
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Circa

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About or approximately often used before date or figure

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5
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Annus horribillis

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A horrible year

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Per annum

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By the year. Often used in a sum of money paid or received each year

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Pro tem/ pro tempore

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Temporary for the time being

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Ad infictium

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To infinity. Endless going on forever

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Sine die

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Without a day. Identify without a future specific date.

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Pro rata

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In proportion of a full time salary is paid for part time work

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Memorandum

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An informal written communication particularly in business

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Ps

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Post scripture- an additional note added below the signature of a letter.

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RE

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Concerning or with reference to

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14
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NB- note bene

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Note well, take notice

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15
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Pro forma

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Pre-written standardised form that should be used

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16
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Eau de cologne

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A dilute perfume that cools the skin

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Petite

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Small and delicate

18
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Corsage

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A very small bouquet worn by women

19
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Rouge

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Red cosmetic to cloud the cheeks

20
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Boudoir

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A lady’s bedroom or private room

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Cul-de-sac

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A road closed at the end

22
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En-suite

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Being part of a set such as a bedroom and bathroom

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Chaise lounge

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A sofa with a back, one arm rest and a leg rest

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Petit mal

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Mild form of epilepsy

25
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Toupee

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A man’s wig for small, bald spot

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Secateurs

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Shears used for especially pruning

27
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Tourniquet

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Any device used to stop bleeding

28
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Fracas

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A noisy disturbance, brawl of fight