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AI - Sep Week 4 Flashcards

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1
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What does the French word ‘l’appel du vide’ mean?

A

The call of the void

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What is the meaning of the French word ‘dépayser’?

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To feel out of place or disoriented in an unfamiliar place

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What does ‘savoir-faire’ mean in French?

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Skill or know-how

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What is the translation of ‘esprit de l’escalier’?

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Staircase wit

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What does ‘joie de vivre’ mean in English?

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Joy of living

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What is the English equivalent of the French word ‘cul-de-sac’?

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Dead end

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What does the term ‘coup de grâce’ translate to in English?

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Final blow

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What does ‘enfant terrible’ mean in French?

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A person who behaves unconventionally or outrageously

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What is the meaning of ‘je ne sais quoi’ in English?

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A quality that cannot be described or named easily

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What does the French word ‘ennui’ translate to?

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Boredom or weariness

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What is the English translation of ‘cul-de-sac’?

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Dead end

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What does ‘bon appétit’ mean in English?

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Enjoy your meal

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What is the meaning of ‘cliché’ in English?

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An overused phrase or idea

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What does the term ‘joie de vivre’ translate to?

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Joy of living

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What is the English equivalent of the French word ‘déjà vu’?

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Already seen

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What does ‘carte blanche’ mean in English?

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Complete freedom to act as one wishes

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What is the translation of ‘faux pas’?

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Social blunder or mistake

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What does the French word ‘rendezvous’ mean?

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A meeting or appointment

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What is the English translation of ‘au revoir’?

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Goodbye

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What does ‘tête-à-tête’ mean in English?

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A private conversation between two people

21
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What is the meaning of ‘hors d’oeuvre’ in English?

A

Appetizer

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What does the term ‘coup de grâce’ mean in English?

A

Final blow

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What is the English equivalent of the French word ‘faux pas’?

A

Social blunder or mistake

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What does ‘laissez-faire’ mean in English?

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A policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering

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What is the translation of ‘raison d’être’?

A

Reason for being

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