eng 4.2 Flashcards by locker_cousin .

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fashionable society

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beau monde

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witticism (good word)

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bon mot

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common people

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canaille

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well-informed

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au courant

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a piece of paper

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carte blanche

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good nature (friendly)

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bonhomie

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death blow

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coup de grace

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upstart (newbie)

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arriviste

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experienced

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au fait

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pet peeve

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bête noire

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prestige (the state of being respected)

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cachet

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conversation

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causerie

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as it should be (usually rules)

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comme il faut

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rank

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echelon

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latest thing (/fashion/trend)

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dernier cri

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brilliance

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éclat

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required

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de rigueur

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entertainment

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divertissement

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rubbish (trash?)

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detritus

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high spirits

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élan