Latin And French Flashcards
AD/anno Domoni
In the year of the lord in the year since the beginning of Christ.
AM/ Anti meridiem
Before midday
PM/ post meridiem
After midday
Circa
About or approximately often used before date or figure
Annus horribillis
A horrible year
Per annum
By the year. Often used in a sum of money paid or received each year
Pro tem/ pro tempore
Temporary for the time being
Ad infictium
To infinity. Endless going on forever
Sine die
Without a day. Identify without a future specific date.
Pro rata
In proportion of a full time salary is paid for part time work
Memorandum
An informal written communication particularly in business
Ps
Post scripture- an additional note added below the signature of a letter.
RE
Concerning or with reference to
NB- note bene
Note well, take notice
Pro forma
Pre-written standardised form that should be used
Eau de cologne
A dilute perfume that cools the skin
Petite
Small and delicate
Corsage
A very small bouquet worn by women
Rouge
Red cosmetic to cloud the cheeks
Boudoir
A lady’s bedroom or private room
Cul-de-sac
A road closed at the end
En-suite
Being part of a set such as a bedroom and bathroom
Chaise lounge
A sofa with a back, one arm rest and a leg rest
Petit mal
Mild form of epilepsy
