Basic Details
Word: Voila
Part of Speech: Interjection
Meaning: Used to call attention to something or to express satisfaction or success at something being completed or revealed.
Synonyms: Ta-da, There it is, Look, Behold
Antonyms: (None exact; contextually could be silence, unnoticed, hidden)
Idioms and Phrases
- And voila!: Used when showing the result of something done quickly or easily. Example: "Just mix these ingredients and, voila! - you have a delicious cake."
- Voila moment: A point in time when something is revealed or achieved, especially after effort. Example: "After hours of coding, he finally saw his app working - a true voila moment."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He twisted the parts together and - voila! - the machine started working.
Example 2: She added a splash of lemon, and voila, the dish was complete.
Example 3: He pulled back the curtain and voila - a brand new car was revealed!
Fun Fact
"Voila" is a French word that literally means see there (from *voir* = to see, and *l* = there). It's often used in English to highlight the result of something impressive or quick.
Famous Quote
"Put it all together and - voila - a masterpiece!" Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "voila" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A musical instrument
c) An expression used to show something is complete
d) A place in France
Answer: c) An expression used to show something is complete
2. Which word is a synonym of "voila"?
a) Silence
b) Hidden
c) Ta-da
d) Confusion
Answer: c) Ta-da
3. Which of the following is NOT a correct use of "voila"?
a) "I finished folding the paper, and voila - a paper crane!"
b) "He went to the store, voila he bought milk."
c) "Voila! Here's the solution you were looking for."
d) "Add the final touch and voila - a beautiful card!"
Answer: b) "He went to the store, voila he bought milk."
4. What language is the word "voila" borrowed from?
a) Spanish
b) Italian
c) German
d) French
Answer: d) French
5. In which situation is it most natural to use "voila"?
a) When beginning a formal speech
b) When solving a math problem quietly
c) When showing the result of a magic trick
d) When asking someone a question
Answer: c) When showing the result of a magic trick
