What's the meaning of 'hors d'oeuvre'? Which language is it coming from?

[Svitlana_Morokhovych]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #718 "Real Life: Eating Out (1)", question 4

Another word for appetizer is .......... This refers to a starter dish or the first course and comes out before the main meal is served.

(a) hors d'oeuvre
(b) preview
(c) starter kit

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #718 "Real Life: Eating Out (1)", answer 4

Another word for appetizer is hors d'oeuvre. This refers to a starter dish or the first course and comes out before the main meal is served.

Correct answer: (a) hors d'oeuvre

Your answer was: incorrect
Another word for appetizer is starter kit. This refers to a starter dish or the first course and comes out before the main meal is served.
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What's the meaning of "hors d'oeuvre"?Which language is it coming from?

[Mister Micawber]

It is French: hors d'oeuvre.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's