AI - Sep Week 4 Flashcards
What does the French word ‘l’appel du vide’ mean?
The call of the void
What is the meaning of the French word ‘dépayser’?
To feel out of place or disoriented in an unfamiliar place
What does ‘savoir-faire’ mean in French?
Skill or know-how
What is the translation of ‘esprit de l’escalier’?
Staircase wit
What does ‘joie de vivre’ mean in English?
Joy of living
What is the English equivalent of the French word ‘cul-de-sac’?
Dead end
What does the term ‘coup de grâce’ translate to in English?
Final blow
What does ‘enfant terrible’ mean in French?
A person who behaves unconventionally or outrageously
What is the meaning of ‘je ne sais quoi’ in English?
A quality that cannot be described or named easily
What does the French word ‘ennui’ translate to?
Boredom or weariness
What is the English translation of ‘cul-de-sac’?
Dead end
What does ‘bon appétit’ mean in English?
Enjoy your meal
What is the meaning of ‘cliché’ in English?
An overused phrase or idea
What does the term ‘joie de vivre’ translate to?
Joy of living
What is the English equivalent of the French word ‘déjà vu’?
Already seen
What does ‘carte blanche’ mean in English?
Complete freedom to act as one wishes
What is the translation of ‘faux pas’?
Social blunder or mistake
What does the French word ‘rendezvous’ mean?
A meeting or appointment
What is the English translation of ‘au revoir’?
Goodbye
What does ‘tête-à-tête’ mean in English?
A private conversation between two people
What is the meaning of ‘hors d’oeuvre’ in English?
Appetizer
What does the term ‘coup de grâce’ mean in English?
Final blow
What is the English equivalent of the French word ‘faux pas’?
Social blunder or mistake
What does ‘laissez-faire’ mean in English?
A policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
